Health & Safety Department
Technical Guidance Note – Chemical CHM03
Safety Phrases
As used in the information approved for the classification, packing and labelling of dangerous substances for supply
and conveyance.
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Meaning
Keep locked up
Keep out of reach of children
Keep in a cool place
Keep away from living quarters
Keep contents under …. (Appropriate liquid to be specified by the manufacturer)
Keep under … (Insert gas to be specified by the manufacturer)
Keep container tightly closed
Keep container dry
Keep container in a well ventilated place
Do not keep the container sealed
Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs
Keep away from ….(incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)
Keep away from heat
Keep away from sources of ignition – No Smoking
Keep away from combustible material
Handle and open container with care
When using do not eat or drink
When using do not smoke
Do not breathe dust
Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (appropriate working to be specified by manufacturer)
Avoid contact with skin
Avoid contact with eyes
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of … (to be specified by the
manufacturer)
Never add water to this product
Take precautionary measures against static discharges
Avoid shock and friction
This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way
Wear suitable protective clothing
Wear suitable gloves
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment
Wear eye/ face protection
To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material use… (to be specified by the
manufacturer)
In case of fire and / or explosion do not breathe fumes
During fumigation/ spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment (Appropriate wording to be
specified)
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH
TGN CHM03 Safety Phrases
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In case of fire, use … (Indicate in the space the precise type of fire-fighting equipment. If water
increases the risks, add – “never use water”)
In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label
where possible)
If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label where possible
Keep at temperature not exceeding … °C (to be specified by the manufacturer)
Keep wetted with … (appropriate material to be specified by the manufacturer)
Keep only in the original container
Do not mix with…(to be specified by the manufacturer
Use only in well ventilated areas
Not recommended for interior use on large surface areas
Avoid exposure - obtain special instruction before use
Combination of Safety Precautions Required
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Keep locked up and out of reach of children
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Keep container tightly closed, in a cool well ventilated place
Keep In a cool, well ventilated place
Keep in a cool, well ventilated place away from…(incompatible materials to be indicated by the
manufacturer)
3/9//14/49 Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place away
from…(Incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)
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Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place
Keep in a cool place away from…(Incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)
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Keep container tightly closed and dry
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Keep container tightly closed and in a well ventilated place
When using do not eat, drink or smoke
Avoid contact with skin and eyes
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After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated
clothing, and wash immediately with plenty of … (to be specified
by the manufacturer).
Do not empty into drains; dispose of this material and its
container in a safe way.
Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its
container at hazardous or special waste collection point.
Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection
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Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
Keep only in the original container at a temperature not exceeding
… °c (to be specified by the manufacturer)
Human Resources Department
Health and Safety Office
University of Portsmouth
St Andrew’s Court
St Michael’s Road
Portsmouth PO1 2PR
United Kingdom
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Original Issue Date: May 2012
Last Review Date: February 2015
Date of Next Review: February 2018
TGN CHM03 Safety Phrases