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R1 : Autoclaving 35 : Causes severe burns
2 : Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition 36 : Irritating to the eyes
3 : Extreme risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition 37 : Irritating to the respiratory system
4 : Forms very sensitive explosive metallic compounds 38 : Irritating to the skin
5 : Heating may cause an explosion 39 : Danger of very serious irreversible effects
6 : Explosive with or without contact with air 40 : Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect
7 : May cause fire 41 : Risk of serious damage to eyes
8 : Contact with combustible material may cause fire 42 : May cause sensitization by inhalation
9 : Explosive when mixed with combustible material 43 : May cause sensitization by skin contact
10 : Flammable 44 : Risk of explosion if heated under confinement
11 : Highly Flammable 45 : May cause cancer
12 : Extremely Flammable 46 : May cause heritable genetic damage
13 : Technical Note-Mercury Metal 47 : Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure
14 : Reacts violently with water 48 : May cause cancer by inhalation
15 : Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases 49 : Very Toxic to aquatic organisms
16 : Explosive when mixed with oxidizing substances 50 : Toxic to aquatic organisms
17 : Spontaneously flammable in air 51 : Harmful to aquatic organisms
18 : In use may form flammable/explosive vapor-air mixture 52 : May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
19 : May form explosive peroxides 53 : Toxic to flora
20 : Harmful by inhalation 54 : Toxic to fauna
21 : Harmful in contact with skin 55 : Toxic to soil organisms
22 : Harmful if swallowed 56 : Toxic to bees
23 : Toxic by inhalation 57 : May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment
24 : Toxic in contact with skin 58 : Dangerous for the ozone layer
25 : Toxic if swallowed 59 : May impair fertility
26 : Technical Note-Potassium Hydroxide 60 : May cause harm to the unborn child
27 : Very Toxic in contact with skin 61 : Possible risk of impaired fertility
28 : Very Toxic if swallowed 62 : Possible risk of harm to the unborn child
29 : Contact with water liberates toxic gas 63 : May cause harm to breast-fed babies
30 : Can become highly flammable in use 64 : Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed
31 : Contact with acids liberates toxic gas 65 : Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
32 : Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas 66 : Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness
33 : Danger of cumulative effects 67 : Possible risk of irreversible effects
34 : Causes burns      

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14/15 : Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases 48/20 : Causes severe burns
15/29 : Contact with water liberates toxic, extremely flammable gas 48/20/21 : Irritating to the eyes
20/21 : Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin 48/20/21/22 : Irritating to the respiratory system
20/21/22 : Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed 48/20/22 : Irritating to the skin
20/22 : Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed 48/21 : Danger of very serious irreversible effects
21/22 : Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed 48/21/22 : Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect
23/24 : Toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin 48/22 : Risk of serious damage to eyes
23/24/25 : Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed 48/23 : May cause sensitization by inhalation
23/25 : Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed 48/23/24 : May cause sensitization by skin contact
24/25 : Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed 48/23/24/25 : Risk of explosion if heated under confinement
26/27 : Very Toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin 48/23/25 : May cause cancer
26/27/28 : Very Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed 48/24 : May cause heritable genetic damage
26/28 : Very Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed 48/24/25 : Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure
27/28 : Very Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed 48/25 : May cause cancer by inhalation
36/37 : Irritating to eyes and respiratory system 50/53 : Very Toxic to aquatic organisms
36/37/38 : Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin 51/53 : Toxic to aquatic organisms
36/38 : Irritating to eyes and skin 52/53 : Harmful to aquatic organisms
37/38 : Irritating to respiratory system and skin 68/20 : May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
39/23 : Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation 68/20/21 : Toxic to flora
39/23/24 : Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation in contact with skin 68/20/21/22 : Toxic to fauna
39/23/24/25 : Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed 55 : Toxic to soil organisms
39/23/25 : Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed 56 : Toxic to bees
39/24 : Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin 57 : May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment
39/24/25 : Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed 58 : Dangerous for the ozone layer
39/25 : Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed 59 : May impair fertility
39/26 : Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation 60 : May cause harm to the unborn child
39/26/27 : Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin 61 : Possible risk of impaired fertility
39/26/27/28 : Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed 62 : Possible risk of harm to the unborn child
39/26/28 : Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed 63 : May cause harm to breast-fed babies
39/27 : Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin 64 : Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed
39/27/28 : Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed 65 : Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
39/28 : Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed 66 : Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness
42/43 : May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact 67 : Possible risk of irreversible effects
39/27 : Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin     with skin and if swallowed
39/27/28 : Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed 68/20/22 : Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed
39/28 : Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed 68/22 : Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects if swallowed
42/43 : May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact 68/21 : Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin
      68/21/22 : Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed
      68/22 : Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects if swallowed

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S1 : Keep locked up 37 : Wear suitable gloves
2 : Keep out of the reach of children 38 : In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment
3 : Keep in a cool place 39 : Wear eye/face protection
4 : Keep away from living quarters 40 : To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material use ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
5 : Keep contents under ... (appropriate liquid to be specified by the manufacturer) 41 : In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes
6 : Keep under ... (inert gas to be specified by the manufacturer) 42 : During fumigation/spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment (appropriate wording to be specified)
7 : Keep container tightly closed 43 : In case of fire, use ... (indicate in the space the precise type of fire-fighting equipment. If water increases the risk add - Never use water)
8 : Keep container dry 45 : In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)
9 : Keep container in a well-ventilated place 46 : If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label
12 : Do not keep the container sealed 47 : Keep at temperature not exceeding ... E C (to be specified by the manufacturer)
13 : Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs 48 : Keep wetted with ... (appropriate material to be specified by the manufacturer)
14 : Keep away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer) 49 : Keep only in the original container
15 : Keep away from heat 50 : Do not mix with ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
16 : Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking 51 : Use only in well-ventilated areas
17 : Keep away from combustible material 52 : Not recommended for interior use on large surface areas
18 : Handle and open container with care 53 : Avoid exposure - obtain special instruction before use
20 : When using, do not eat or drink 56 : Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point
21 : When using, do not smoke 57 : Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination
22 : Do not breathe dust 59 : Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling
23 : Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer) 60 : This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste
24 : Avoid contact with skin 61 : Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet
25 : Avoid contact with eyes 62 : If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label
26 : In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice 63 : In case of accident by inhalation, remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest
27 : Take off immediately all contaminated clothing 64 : If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious)
28 : After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)      
29 : Do not empty into drains      
30 : Never add water to this product      
33 : Take precautionary measures against static discharges      
35 : This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way      
36 : Wear suitable protective clothing      

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1/2 : Keep locked up and out of the reach of children 24/25 : Avoid contact with skin and eyes
3/7 : Keep container tightly closed in a cool place 27/28 : After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash imediately with plenty of.... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
3/9/14 : Keep in a cool well-ventilated place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by manufacturer) 29/35 : Do not empty into drains, dispose of this container and it's material in a safe way
3/9/14/49 : Keep only in the original container in a cool well-ventilated place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by manufacturer) 29/56 : Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste-collection point
3/9/49 : Keep only in the original container in a cool well-ventilated place 36/37 : Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
3/14 : Keep in a cool place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer) 36/37/39 : Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
7/8 : Keep container tightly closed and dry 36/39 : Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection
7/9 : Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place 37/39 : Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection
7/47 : Keep container tightly closed and at a temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by manufacturer) 47/49 : Keep only in the original container at temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by manufacturer)
20/21 : When using, do not eat, drink or smoke