Assessment Procedure for Significant Risks
This form is to be used to record significant risks not covered by any of your departmental generic risk assessments. (If all the work is covered by
generic assessments there is no need to continue any further with this document.)
The assessor should assign values for (a) the level of harm (hazard severity) that could result from using the hazard, and (b) the likelihood of it
occurring (taking into account the frequency and duration of exposure) on a scale of 1 to 5, then multiply them together to give the rating band:
Degree of Harm
(A)
(B)
Likelihood of Occurrence
1 – Trivial
(eg discomfort, irritation, slight bruising, self-help recovery)
2 – Minor
(eg small cut, burn or abrasion, basic first aid need)
3 – Moderate (eg strain, sprain, infection, poisoning, incapacitation > 3 days, fire)
4 – Serious (eg fracture, hospitalisation >24 hrs, incapacitation >4 weeks, severe
damage to building)
5 – Fatal
(single or multiple)
1 – Remote
2 – Unlikely
3 – Possible
4 – Likely
5 – Very likely
(almost never, not expected at all)
(foreseeable, but only occurring rarely)
(could occur, but uncommon)
(recurrent but not frequent)
(could occur frequently)
The risk rating (high, medium or low) indicates the level of
response required to be taken when designing the action plan.
Risk Assessment Matrix
(B)
(A)
Risk Rating Bands (A x B)
Trivial
Minor
Moderate Serious
Remote
1
2
3
4
5
Unlikely
2
4
6
8
10
Possible
3
6
9
12
15
Likely
4
8
12
16
20
Very likely
5
10
15
20
25
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Fatal
LOW RISK
(1 – 8)
MEDIUM RISK
(9 - 12)
HIGH RISK
(15 - 25)
Continue,
but review
periodically to
ensure controls
remain effective
Continue,
but implement
additional reasonably
practicable controls
where possible and
monitor regularly
STOP THE ACTIVITY
Identify new controls.
Activity must not proceed
until risks are reduced to a
low or medium level
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Generic Risk Assessment for toxic or corrosive chemicals
Drafted by Pete Jewell
Location of activity:
July 2013
Policy and guidance for various aspects of work with hazardous chemicals is available at the UHS&E website (http://www.bath.ac.uk/hr/stayingsafewell/index.html)
and the ‘1st Stop for Health & Safety’ wiki at https://wiki.bath.ac.uk/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=73829286.
This risk assessment only covers work with toxic and corrosive chemicals. Any other significant hazards involved in the work activity must also be assessed in
more detail using one of the more specialised generic, or specific, risk assessments available on the wiki.
Once complete, all relevant workers must be informed, and their supervisor/manager must record their agreed ‘competence’ level (e.g. using a ‘supervision level’ of ‘low’,
‘medium’ or ‘high’) and get them to sign below.
Date when will the
activity is to start:
Date when it is
likely to finish:
Assessor(s)
names(s):
Supervisor(s):
Signatures
of
Date:
Date of drafting
assessment:
Safety
Coordinator:
Date:
Roughly how
often will it be
performed?
Review date:
Head of
Department;
Date:
Supervision level. (Complete this after assessment is printed.) Supervisors and workers must jointly agree worker’s supervision level, defined as follows;
 'LOW' - Workers are deemed to be adequately  'MEDIUM' - Activity cannot commence
 'HIGH' - Activity cannot commence or
proceed without direct senior supervision.
trained and competent to perform this activity.
without supervisor’s advice and approval.
Worker’s name
Worker’s signature
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Supervision
level
Supervisor’s name
Supervisor’s signature
Date
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For help with the management of hazardous chemicals contact the relevant specialist via UHSE@lists.bath.ac.uk. .
Specific risk assessments must be made for;
 work with chemicals of extreme acute toxicity (eg those with
o LD50 (oral) rat < 5mg/Kg, LC50 (rat) (4 hour), < 0.1mg/litre,
o Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) (equating to OES [occupational exposure standard], MEL [maximum exposure limit] or TLV [threshold limit value]) of
< 10ppm or < 0.5mg/m3 (refer to relevant material safety data sheets – MSDS)
o Hazard Statements (or Risk phrases) H300 (R28), H310 (R27), H314 (R35), H318 (R41), H330 (R26), H362 (R64), H370 (R39), H372 and H373 (R48))
 work with substances where exposure is likely to cause carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic effects in humans. Such compounds have been assigned Hazard
Statements (or Risk phrases) H340 (R46, R47), H350 (R45, R49), H360 (R61), H361 (R62 and R63).
 work involving the large-scale manipulation or processing of more than 1 Kg or 2.5 litres of any toxic or corrosive chemical.
 chemical agents on the list of ‘dual-use’ materials (ask for guidance from UHS&E Service) for which labs must have an up-to-date inventory.
General Risk Control Measures.




Completion of departmental safety induction is mandatory for lab workers.
Lab coats must be worn by all workers in “wet” laboratories.
Food or drink must not be consumed or stored in “wet” labs.
Good standards of personal hygiene must be maintained at all times. Hand-toface operations must be avoided. Hands must be washed when leaving lab.
 Mouth pipetting or the use of mouth-operated suction devices is prohibited.
 POWDERED LATEX GLOVES ARE PROHIBITED IN THE UNIVERSITY. Lowprotein, non-powdered latex and nitrile disposable gloves (to EN374-2 and EN3743 Standard) should be available for use in laboratories.
 To avoid contaminating door handles and light switches lab gloves should not be
worn outside labs. If necessary use one glove to carry lab items.
 All laboratories must maintain an inventory of any ‘dual-use’ materials to help with
audits. This inventory must be checked at least annually.
Spillages should be dealt with as soon as possible.
Neutralise, if appropriate, and clear up. Hazardous chemical spillages may need specialised disposal and if you are not sure how to dispose of any hazardous waste please
contact your Technical Manager or email waste@lists.bath.ac.uk. It may be appropriate to dispose of some spills to the drains or to the general “red-label” waste bins. If
you are not sure SEEK ADVICE.
In the case of volatile liquids, use tissues and consider removing them as soon as possible (to enable the vapours to dissipate) either to a ducted fume cupboard or outside
the building.
First aid. For chemical spillages on body surfaces (exposed skin and eyes) the main aim must be to remove contaminating material as soon as possible. This is almost
invariably achieved by flushing the affected area with cold tap water for up to 15 minutes. Each “wet” lab should have a hand-held emergency shower by each hand-wash
basin adjacent to exit doors. (Additional advice on first aid treatment should be included in any specific risk assessment.)
Where specific first aid treatment should be considered (e.g. when using cyanides or phenol) it must be detailed in the specific risk assessment involving those agents.
For needlestick injuries, encourage the wound to bleed, rinse the wound site under cold water and follow any guidance given in specific risk assessments.
Minor cuts can be treated locally. Basic first aid materials (adhesive wound dressings) should be readily available.
For any injury at work, if irritation persists then you should seek medical attention.
If your injury cannot be controlled then you should report to your GP, the University Medical Centre (200 metres to the west of the Building 2 South), the NHS Walk-in Centre
in Bath or the Accident and Emergency unit at the Royal United Hospital in Bath.
For emergency help the University internal telephone number 666 should be used. University Security staff are trained first aiders. A list of departmental or building first
aiders should be displayed in departments.
Incident reporting mechanisms. Injuries (even minor ones) dangerous incidents, and hazards should be reported on the A4 Incident report forms, available
online at http://www.bath.ac.uk/hr/stayingsafewell/accidents-emergency/docsaccidentsandemergencies/Incident_report_form_V2.docx.
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Changes to chemical classification and labelling are being phased in.
Refer to important information from page 8 of this assessment.
Be aware of the new regime when reviewing catalogues, container labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Particularly vulnerable groups at
risk
How could they be harmed?
Risk before
controls
implemented
A
B
Control measures needed to minimise risk
A
AxB
By skin/eye contact, inhalation,
ingestion.
5 4 20
People working for prolonged periods
with chemicals having a recognised
cumulative or irreversible effect
By skin/eye contact, inhalation,
ingestion.
5 3 15
Pregnant, or breast-feeding, women
By being exposed to teratogenic
and toxic chemicals.
5 3 15
 Woman must inform supervisor or HR manager of her
pregnancy
 Supervisor must perform specific risk assessment.
5 3 15
 If worker is aware of a particular sensitivity they must
declare this to their supervisor or HR manager.
 Supervisors must identify work with known
sensitisers, compile a risk assessment and request
HR refer workers to the OH provider.
 Supervisor must perform specific risk assessment.
5 3 15
 Supervisor must ensure a PEEP (personal emergency
evacuation plan) is provided.
 Volume of personal music player must not be set too loud
to mask emergency alarm or verbal warnings from others
in the vicinity.
By exposure to some agents
capable of sensitising workers
or exacerbating their condition.
People who might be less mobile or
have a hearing or sight impediment
or are listening to music with
earphones (during an emergency
evacuation of either building)
By being isolated in a burning
building and unable to escape.
By not hearing warnings from
other people in the vicinity.

B
Supervisors must ensure all lab workers are provided with –
a. Pertinent information.
b. Competent instruction.
c. Basic safety induction training.
d. Relevant training for specialised tasks.
e. Appropriate supervision.
f. Suitable and sufficient risk assessments.
 The precautions adopted must prevent significant
exposures as indicated by environmental or personal
monitoring.
 Health surveillance may be required for those (other than
pregnant women) at special risk
Inexperienced workers (including
undergraduate students, school pupils
on “work experience” schemes and
visitors).
Persons with a history of particular
medical conditions such as allergies
to latex, respiratory disorders, or those
with skin conditions such as eczema
Risk after
controls
implemented
Toxic chemicals can cause ill-health (even death) following exposure by inhalation, ingestion or skin contact.
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AxB






Toxic chemicals may cause specific diseases or affect particular organs or body functions.
These effects may follow from exposure to a single large dose or to small doses repeated over a prolonged time period (cumulative effects).
Effects may be immediate (acute) or long term (chronic).
A combination of toxic chemicals may have a greater effect than each individually (a synergistic effect).
Corrosive chemicals destroy living tissue at the point of contact and so cause severe burns, perhaps with permanent scarring or tissue changes.
Corrosive chemicals will also damage or affect inanimate objects by chemical action.
Hazard, due to working with;
gases, aerosols, volatile liquids
or dusty solids which readily
become airborne. (The risk
from inhaling hazardous
dust while weighing and
dissolving it is likely to be
greater than working with a
concentrated solution of it.)
chemicals of high lipid solubility
which are readily absorbed
(along
with any solute)
through the skin, mucous
membranes or conjunctiva.
highly concentrated solutions or
mixtures of toxic or corrosive
chemicals.
highly toxic chemicals as
determined by LD50 or defined
occupational exposure limits
(WELs, TLVs, MELs or
OESs), or those where there
is a danger of irreversible
effects
(carcinogens,
mutagens or teratogens) or
cumulative effects (e.g. heavy
metals).
Who could
be
harmed?
How could they be
harmed?
Inhalation (then ingestion)
Risk before
controls
implemented
A
A
AxB
5 3 15
5 3 15
Workers and
those in the
vicinity
Skin/eye contact (by
splashing)
5 3 15
Skin/eye contact,
inhalation, ingestion
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Control measures needed to minimise risk
Risk after
controls
implemented
A
B
AxB
5 3 15
 All laboratories must maintain an inventory of any ‘dual-use’
materials (contact UHS&E for details). This inventory must
be checked at least annually. This will be invaluable in
managing their use.
 Identify the hazards of all chemicals and mixtures from
suppliers’ data, container labels or standard reference texts.
Then evaluate the risks of using them.
 Ensure that appropriate storage, use, disposal and
emergency procedures are established before ordering any
chemical. (Flushing spills from exposed skin with water is
invariably the best initial first-aid procedure.)
 Wear protective clothing (properly fastened laboratory coat
and safety spectacles). Suitable gloves (e.g. non-powdered
latex for basic protection, PVC for acids and bases, nitrile for
organic solvents) and/or additional eye/face protection may
also be necessary. Examine all personal protective clothing
and equipment before use and replace any that are
damaged.
 Thoroughly wash your hands after working with toxic or
corrosive chemicals.
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any toxic or corrosive chemical
in open vessels or apparatus
or where dilution or extraction
of the airborne chemical by
ventilation
(e.g.
fume
cupboard) is not practicable or
effective
in
reducing
exposures below a defined
occupational exposure limit.
any chemical or chemical
mixture likely to form toxic or
corrosive
by-products
or
intermediates, or which results
in the generation of toxic or
corrosive waste residues.
5 3 15
5 3 15
any chemical of unknown purity
or composition.
Continuous,
prolonged
or
frequent work with large
quantities of chemicals where
exposures may exceed 50%
of any defined occupational
exposure limit or where
accidental exposures through
spillage or contamination may
have
serious
health
consequences.
Work involving the mixing or
reaction of toxic or corrosive
chemical reagents or the
formation of toxic or corrosive
intermediates or products in
such a way that the reaction
conditions (order and rate of
mixing, reaction temperature
and
pressure)
are
not
effectively
controlled
and
monitored.
5 3 15
Workers and
those in the
vicinity
Skin/eye contact,
inhalation, ingestion
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5 3 15
5 3 15
 Do not eat, drink, smoke, apply cosmetics or manipulate
contact lenses in any “wet” laboratories or store-room where
chemicals are kept or used.
 Mouth pipetting or the use of mouth-operated suction
devices is prohibited.
 Carry out all procedures and manipulations involving
hazardous gases, aerosols, volatile substances or dusts in
enclosed apparatus or equipment or in an effective fume
cupboard, glove box or equivalent containment device.
Note that carbon-filtered recirculating cabinets may not give
adequate protection from the hazardous components.
 Check the operation of fume cupboards, glove boxes and
equivalent containment devices used to prevent or control
exposures by observing any fitted anemometer.
 All containers must be clearly labelled to show the chemical
name and hazards. For solutions and preparations made in
the lab, the composition and concentration of each
component as well as the name of the person who made it
and the date of preparation should also be on the label.
 Store according to the suppliers’ instructions and ensure
that incompatible chemicals are stored so that accidental
mixing cannot occur.
 Dispose of toxic or corrosive chemical waste and residues
according to suppliers’ instructions or collect in suitable
labelled containers for removal and disposal as Special
waste via your Departmental procedures. Advice on waste
disposal can be sought from waste@lists.bath.ac.uk.
5 3 15
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Action Plan for additional control measures needed.
Do any stated control measures need to be implemented before this activity can take place?
Action Plan in respect of actions:
Ref
no.
Prepared by:
Action to be taken, including cost
By whom
Target
date
Responsible manager’s signature:
Print name:
Review
date
Outcome at review date
Responsible manager’s signature:
Date:
Print name:
Date:
Assessment must be reviewed annually by responsible manager.
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Changes to chemical classification and labelling
Please be aware of the new regime when reviewing catalogues, container labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
The CHIP scheme. Risk and Safety phrases (also known as R/S statements, R/S numbers, R/S phrases, and R/S sentences) and hazard warning pictograms, are part
of a system for labeling dangerous chemicals and compounds in the European Union. In the UK the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply)
Regulations 2009 - known as CHIP 4 or CHIP, is the set of Regulations controlling this. The HSE produce a web page (refer to http://www.hse.gov.uk/chip/phrases.htm)
describing the pictograms and R/S statements in use up until 2016 when they must be phased out.
The CLP scheme. Both the CHIP risk and safety phrases are being phased out in favour of Hazard Statements and Precautionary Statements under the EU's
implementation of the worldwide Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. In adopting GHS the EU implemented European
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures (CLP Regulation). Pictograms will also be changing.
The GHS/CLP Hazard statements are intended to form a set of standardized phrases about the hazards of chemical substances and mixtures that can be translated into
different languages. As such, they serve the same purpose as the well-known R-phrases, which they are intended to replace. Hazard statements are separated into H200
series (Physical hazards); H300s (Health hazards); and H400s (Environmental hazards). There is a more comprehensive coverage of hazardous properties and although
many of the phrases have a similar meaning they are worded differently, for example (CHIP  CLP):
R28 Toxic if swallowed  H300 Fatal if swallowed
R 34 Causes burns  H314 Skin corrosive
R 45 May cause cancer  H350 Carcinogen
R42 May cause sensitisation by inhalation  H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Conversion tables are given on the following pages.
Hazard statements are one of the key elements for the labeling of containers under the GHS, along with:
 an identification of the product;
 one or more hazard pictograms (where necessary)
 a signal word – either DANGER or WARNING – where necessary
 precautionary statements, indicating how the product should be handled to minimize risks to the user (as
well as to other people and the general environment). These are similar to the safety (S) phrases under the
CHIP system.
 the identity of the supplier (who might be a manufacturer or importer)
Each hazard statement is designated a code, starting with the letter H and followed by three digits. Statements which correspond to related hazards are grouped together by
code number, so the numbering is not consecutive. The code is used for reference purposes, for example to help with translations, but it is the actual phrase which should
appear on labels and safety data sheets.
The HSE have produced a “CLP Regulation: Implications and guidance” web page at
http://www.hse.gov.uk/ghs/implications.htm#chip-hse-approved.
Examples of pictogram changes (CHIP  CLP) –
│
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Transition period. The CLP Regulation provides a transitional period to allow a gradual migration from the existing CHIP system to the new regime. This is
a summary of the obligations on chemical substance suppliers throughout the transitional period:
1st December 2010 – 1st June 2015
Suppliers must classify substances according to both CHIP and CLP.
They must label and package according to CLP.
1st June 2015 onwards
Suppliers must classify, label and package according to CLP.
Please be aware of the new regime when reviewing catalogues, container labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
For more information on the changes please refer also to these suppliers’ web pages - VWR, Fisher and Sigma-Aldrich.
Hazard Statements (CLP) and comparable R-Phrases (CHIP)
EUH0** Special EU Supplementary General Physical Hazard Statements
Code
Statement
EUH001
EUH006
EUH014
Explosive when dry
Explosive with or without contact with air
Reacts violently with water
In use, may form flammable/explosive vapour-air
mixture
EUH019
EUH029
EUH030
EUH018
Comparable
R phrase
Comparable
R phrase
Code
Statement
R1
R6
R14
EUH031
EUH032
EUH044
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
Risk of explosion if heated under confinement
R31
R32
R44
R18
EUH059
Hazardous to the ozone layer
R59
May for explosive peroxides
R19
EUH066
Contact with water liberates toxic gas
Can become highly flammable in use
R29
R30
EUH070
EUH071
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or
cracking
Toxic by eye contact
Corrosive to the respiratory tract
R66
R39-41
EUH2** Special EU rules for supplemental label elements for certain substances or mixtures
Code
EUH201
EUH202
EUH203
EUH204
EUH205
Statement
Contains lead. Should not be used on surfaces liable to
be chewed or sucked by children
Cyanoacrylate. Danger. Bonds skin and eyes in
seconds. Keep out of the reach of children
Contains Chromium (VI). May produce an allergic
reaction
Contains isocyanates. See information supplied by the
manufacturer
Contains epoxy constituents. See information supplied
by the manufacturer
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Comparable
R phrase
Code
R1
EUH206
R6
EUH207
R14
EUH208
R18
EUH209
R19
EUH210
Statement
Warning! Do not use together with other products. May
release dangerous gases (chlorine)
Warning! Contains cadmium. Dangerous fumes are
formed during use. See information supplied by the
manufacturer. Comply with the safety instructions
Contains (name of sensitizing substance). May produce
an allergic reaction
Can become highly flammable in use or Can become
flammable in use
Safety data sheet available on request
Comparable
R phrase
R31
R32
R44
R59
R66
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H2** Physical Hazard Statements
Code
H200
H201
H202
H203
H204
H 205
H220
H221
H222
H223
H224
H225
H226
H228
Statement
Comparable
R phrase
H240
H241
H242
H250
H251
H252
Unstable explosives
Explosive; mass explosion hazard
Explosive, severe projection hazard
Explosive; fire, blast or projection hazard
Fire or projection hazard
May mass explode in fire
Extremely flammable gas
Flammable gas
Extremely flammable aerosol
Flammable aerosol
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
Highly flammable liquid and vapour
Flammable liquid and vapour
Flammable solid
Code
R12
H260
R10
R12
R10
R12
R11
H261
H270
H271
H272
H280
R10
H281
R10
H290
Statement
Heating may cause an explosion
Heating may cause fire or explosion
Heating may cause a fire
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
Self heating: may catch fire
Self heating in large quantities: may catch fire
In contact with water releases flammable gases which
may ignite spontaneously
In contact with water releases flammable gas
May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer
May intensify fire; oxidizer
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns
or injury
May be corrosive to metals
Comparable
R phrase
R5
R5, R7
R7, R12
R17
R15-17
R15
R8
R9
H3** Health Hazard Statements
Code
Statement
Comparable
R phrase
Code
Statement
Comparable
R phrase
H300
Fatal if swallowed
R28
H330
Fatal if inhaled
R26
H301
H302
H304
Toxic if swallowed
Harmful if swallowed
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
R25
R22
R65
H331
H332
Toxic if inhaled
Harmful if inhaled
R23
R20
H310
H311
H312
H314
Fatal in contact with skin
Toxic in contact with skin
Harmful in contact with skin
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
R27
R24
R21
R34, R35
H334
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing
difficulties if inhaled
R42
H335
H336
May cause respiratory irritation
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
R37
R67
H315
H317
Causes skin irritation
May cause an allergic skin reaction
R38
R43
H340
May cause genetic defects (state route of exposure if it is
conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause
the hazard)
R46
H318
H319
Causes serious eye damage
Causes serious eye irritation
R41
R36
H341
Suspected of causing genetic effects (state route of
exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of
exposure can cause the hazard)
R68
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H350
H350i
H351
H360
H361
H362
May cause cancer (state route of exposure if it is
conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure
cause the hazard)
R45
May cause cancer by inhalation
R49
Suspected of causing cancer (state route of exposure if it
is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure
cause the hazard)
May damage fertility (H360F) or the unborn child (H360D)
(state specific effect if known) (state route of exposure if it
is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure
cause the hazard)
Suspected of damaging fertility (H361f) or the unborn
child (361f) (state specific effect if known) (state route of
exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of
exposure cause the hazard)
May cause harm to breast fed children
H4** Environmental Hazard Statements
H400
Very toxic to aquatic life
To avoid risks to human health and the environment,
H401
comply with the instructions for use
H410
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H411
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H412
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H413
May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
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H370
R40
H371
R60 (H360F),
R61 (H360D)
H372
R62 (H361f),
R63 (H361d)
R64
H373
Causes damage to organs (or state all organs affected, if
known) (state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven
that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard)
May cause damage to organs (or state all organs affected,
if known) (state route of exposure if it is conclusively
proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard)
Cases damage to organs (or state all organs affected, if
known) through prolonged or repeated exposure (state
route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other
routes of exposure cause the hazard)
May cause damage to organs (or state all organs affected,
if known) through prolonged or repeated exposure (state
route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other
routes of exposure cause the hazard)
R39/23,
R39/24,
R39/25,
R39/26,
R39/27,
R39/28
R68/20,
R68/21,
R68/22
R48/23,
R48/24,
R48/25
R48/20,
R48/21R48/22
R50
R53
R51-53
R52-53
R53
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Safety Phrases (CHIP)
S1
Keep locked up
S2
Keep out of reach of children
S3
Keep in a cool place
S4
Keep away from living quarters
S5
Keep contents under….. (appropriate liquid to
be specified by manufacturer)
S6
Keep under….. (inert gas to be specified by
manufacturer)
S7
Keep container tightly closed
S8
Keep container dry
S9
Keep container in a well ventilated place
S12
Do not keep container sealed
S13
Keep away from food, drink and animal
feedstuffs
S14
Keep away from ….. (incompatible materials to
be indicated by the manufacturer)
S14a Keep away from acids, alkalis, heavy metal
salts and reducing substances
S14b Keep away from reducing substances (e.g.
amines), acids, alkalis and heavy metal
compounds (e.g. activators, drying agents,
metallic soaps)
S15
Keep away from heat
S16
Keep away from sources of ignition – no
smoking
S17
Keep away from combustible material
S18
Handle and open container with care
S20
When using do not eat or drink
S21
When using do not smoke
S22
Do not breathe dust
S23
Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray
(appropriate wording to be specified by the
manufacturer)
S23a Do not breathe vapour/aerosol
S23b Do not breathe gas/vapour
S23c Do not breathe gas/vapour/aerosol
S23d Do not breathe vapour
S23e Do not breathe aerosol
S23f
Do not breathe gas
S23g Do not breathe smoke
S24
Avoid contact with skin
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S25
S26
S27
S28
S28a
S28b
S28c
S28d
S28e
S28f
S28g
S28h
S28i
S28j
S29
S30
S33
S35
S36
S37
S38
S39
S40
Avoid contact with eyes
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice
Take off all contaminated clothing immediately
After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of….. (to be specified by the
manufacturer)
After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water
After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water and soap
After contact with skin, wash immediately with
acetic acid 3% and plenty of water
After contact with skin, wash immediately with
polyethylene glycol, followed by plenty of water
After contact with skin, wash immediately with
polyethylene glycol, followed by plenty of water
After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of a 1:1 solution of polyethylene
glycol:ethanol
After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of cuprous sulphate solution, 2%
After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of lutrol
After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of propylene glycol
After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of propylene glycol 400 (Roticlean)
Do not empty into drains
Never add water to this product
Take precautionary measures against static
discharges
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
S40a
S40b
S40c
S41
S42
S42a
S42b
S43
S43a
S43b
S45
S46
S47
S48
S48a
S49
S50
S50a
S50b
S50c
S50d
manufacturer)
To clean the floor and all objects contaminated
by this material, use plenty of water
To clean the floor and all objects contaminated
by this material, use diluted alkaline solution
To clean the floor and all objects contaminated
by this material, use iodized active carbon
In case of fire or explosion do not breathe
fumes
During fumigation/spraying wear suitable
respiratory protective equipment (appropriate
wording to be specified by the manufacturer).
During fumigation wear suitable respiratory
equipment
During spraying use suitable respiratory
equipment
In case of fire, use….. (in the space indicate
the precise type of fire fighting equipment. If
water increases the risk, add ‘Never use
water’)
For extinguishing, use sand, earth, powder or
foam
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
Keep at a temperature not exceeding…oC (to
be specified by the manufacturer)
Keep wet with….. (appropriate material to be
specified by manufacturer)
Keep wet with water
Keep only in the original container
Do not mix with….. (to be specified by
manufacturer)
Do not mix with peroxide activators and
reducing agents
Do not mix with acids
Do not mix with alkali
Do not mix with other chemicals
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S51
S52
S53
S56
S57
Use in only well ventilated areas
Not recommended for interior use on large
surface areas
Avoid exposure – obtain special instructions
before use
Dispose of this material and its container to
hazardous or special waste collection point
Use appropriate container to avoid
environmental contamination
S59
S60
S61
S62
Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information
on recovery/recycling
This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste
Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/safety data sheets
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting; seek
medical advice immediately and show this
container or label
S63
S64
In case of accident by inhalation; remove
casualty to fresh air and keep at rest
If swallowed, and person is conscious, rinse
mouth with water
Precautionary Statements (CLP) and comparable S-Phrases (CHIP)
Code
Statement
P1** General Precautionary Statements
If medical advice is needed, have product container or label
P101
at hand
P102
Keep out of reach of children
P103
Read label before use
P2** Prevention Precautionary Statements
P201
Obtain special instructions before use
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read
P202
and understood
Keep away from heat / sparks / open flames / hot surfaces P210
No Smoking
P211
Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source
P220
Keep / Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials
P221
Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/..
P222
Do not allow contact with air.
Keep away from possible contact with water, because of
P223
violent reaction and possible flash fire
P230
Keep wetted with…
P231
Handle under inert gas
P232
Protect from moisture
P233
Keep container tightly closed
P234
Keep only in original container
P235
Keep cool
P240
Ground / bond container and receiving equipment
Use explosion-proof electrical / ventilating / lighting
P241
equipment
P242
Use only non-sparking tools
P243
Take precautionary measures against static discharge
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S Phrase
S45
P244
P250
P251
P260
P261
P262
P263
P264
P270
P271
P272
P273
P280
P281
P282
P283
P284
P285
S5
S6
S8
S7
S3
Keep reduction valves free from grease or oil
Do not subject to grinding / shock / friction
Pressurized container: Do nor pierce or burn, even after use
Do not breathe dust / fume / gas / mist / vapour / spray
Avoid breathing dust / fume / gas / mist / vapour / spray
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing
Avoid contact during pregnancy / while nursing
Wash thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the
work-place
Avoid release to the environment
Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection /
face protection
Use personal protective equipment as required
Wear cold insulating gloves / face shield / eye protection
Wear fire / flame resistant / retardant clothing
Wear respiratory protection
In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection
S23
S24
S25
S28
S20-21
S36
S38
P3** Response Precautionary Statements
P301
If swallowed:
P302
If on skin:
P303
If on skin (or hair)
P304
If inhaled:
P305
If in eyes:
P306
If on clothing:
P307
If exposed:
P308
If exposed or concerned:
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P309
P310
P311
P312
P313
P314
P315
P320
P321
P322
P330
P331
P332
P333
P334
P335
P336
P337
P338
P340
P341
P342
P350
P351
P352
P353
P360
P361
P362
P363
P370
If exposed or if you feel unwell:
Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor / physician
Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor / physician
Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor / physician if you feel
unwell
Get medical advice / attention
Get medical advice / attention if you feel unwell
Get immediate medical advice / attention
Specific treatment is urgent (see … on this label)
Specific treatment (see … on this label)
Specific measures (see … on this label)
Rinse mouth
Do not induce vomiting
If skin irritation occurs:
If skin irritation or rash occurs:
Immerse in cool water / wrap in wet bandages
Brush off loose particles from skin
Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected
area.
If eye irritation persists:
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so.
Continue rinsing
Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position
comfortable for breathing
If breathing is difficult, remove to fresh air and keep at rest in
a position comfortable for breathing
If experiencing respiratory symptoms:
Gently wash with plenty of soap and water
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes
Wash with plenty of soap and water
Rinse skin with water / shower
Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with
plenty of water before removing clothes
Remove / take off immediately all contaminated clothing
Take off all contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
In case of fire:
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P371
P372
P373
P374
S45
P375
P376
P377
S64
S63
S28
S27
P378
P380
P381
P390
P391
In case of major fire and large quantities:
Explosion risk in case of fire
DO NOT fight fire when fire reached explosives
Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable
distance
Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion
Stop leak if safe to do so
Leaking gas fire: do not extinguish, unless leak can be
stopped safely
Use … for extinction
Evacuate area
Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
Collect spillage
P4-- Storage Precautionary Statements
P401
Store …
P402
Store in a dry place
P403
Store in a well ventilated place
P404
Store in a closed container
P405
Store locked up
Store in corrosive resistant / … container with a resistant
P406
inner liner
P407
Maintain air gap between stacks / pallets
P410
Protect from sunlight
P411
Store at a temperature not exceeding … oC/ ..oF
P412
Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 oC / 122 oF
Store bulk masses greater than …kg/ …lbs at temperatures
P413
not exceeding ..oC / oF
P420
Store away from other materials
P422
Store contents under …
S8
S9
S7
S1
P5-- Disposal Precautionary Statements
P501
Dispose of contents / container to …
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