Combination of Particular Risks
H200 Unstable explosives. H201 Explosive; mass explosion hazard. H202 Explosive, severe projection hazard. H203 Explosive; fire, blast or projection hazard. H204 Fire or projection hazard. H205 May mass explode in fire. H220 Extremely flammable gas. H221 Flammable gas. H222 Extremely flammable aerosol. H223 Flammable aerosol. H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H227 Combustible liquid. H228 Flammable solid. H240 Heating may cause an explosion. H241 Heating may cause a fire or explosion. H242 Heating may cause a fire. H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. H251 Self-heating: may catch fire. H252 Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire. H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H261 In contact with water releases flammable gas. H270 May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H281 Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury. H290 May be corrosive to metals.
Environmental Hazards
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H401 Toxic to aquatic life. H402 Harmful to aquatic life. 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. H420 Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmospere.
European Union Hazard Statements
EUH001 Explosive when dry. EUH006 Explosive with or without contact with air. EUH014 Reacts violently with water. EUH018 In use may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture. EUH018aIn use may form explosive vapour-air mixture. EUH018b In use may form flammable vapour-air mixture. EUH019 May form explosive peroxides. EUH029 Contact with water liberates toxic gas. EUH030 Can become highly flammable in use. EUH031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. EUH032 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. EUH044 Risk of explosion if heated under confinement. EUH059 Hazardous to the ozone layer. EUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. EUH070 Toxic by eye contact. EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract. EUH201 Contains lead. Should not be used on surfaces liable to be chewed or sucked by children. Warning! Contains lead. EUH201A Warning! Contains lead. EUH202 Cyanoacrylate. Danger. Bonds skin and eyes in seconds. Keep out of the reach of children. EUH203 Contains chromium (VI). May produce an allergic reaction. EUH204 Contains isocyanates. See information supplied by the manufacturer. EUH205 Contains epoxy constituents. See information supplied by the manufacturer. EUH206 Warning! Do not use together with other products. May release dangerous gases (chlorine). EUH207 Warning! Contains cadmium. Dangerous fumes are formed during use. See information supplied by the manufacturer. Comply with the safety instructions. EUH207-EG Warning! Contains cadmium. Dangerous fumes are formed during use. See information supplied by the manufacturer. Comply with the safety instructions. EUH208 Contains (name of sensitising substance). May produce an allergic reaction. EUH208-EG Contains (name of sensitising substance). May produce an allergic reaction. EUH209 Can become highly flammable in use. EUH209a Can become highly flammable in use. EUH209b Can become flammable in use. EUH209A Can become flammable in use. EUH210 Safety data sheet available on request. EUH401 To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.

Precautionary Statements

(There are 116 individual and 33 combined Precautionary statements)

Precautionary statements - General
P101 : If medical advice is needed,have product container or label at hand. P102 :Keep out of reach of children. P103 :Read label before use
Precautionary statements - Prevention
P201 : Obtain special instructions before use. P202 :Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 :Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.—— 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. P223 :Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of 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. P241 :Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/..../equipment. P242 :Use only non-sparking tools. P243 :Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P244 :Keep reduction valves free from grease and oil. P250 :Do not subject to grinding/shock/..../friction. P251 :Pressurized container: Do not pierce or burn, even after use. P260 :Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P261 :Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P262 :Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P263 :Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing. P264 :Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264 :Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270 :Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 :Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 :Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 :Avoid release to the environment. P280 :Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281 :Use personal protective equipment as required. P282 :Wear cold insulating gloves/face shield/eye protection. P283 :Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing. P284 :Wear respiratory protection. P285 :In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P231+P232 :Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P235+P410 :Keep cool. Protect from sunlight.
Precautionary statements - Response
P301 : IF SWALLOWED: P304 :IF INHALED: P305 :IF IN EYES: P306 :IF ON CLOTHING: P307 : IF exposed: P308 :IF exposed or concerned: P309 :IF exposed or if you feel unwell: P310 :Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P311 :Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P312 : Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P313 :Get medical advice/attention. P314 :Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P315 : Get immediate medical advice/attention. P320 :Specific treatment is urgent (see .... on this label). P321 :Specific treatment (see .... on this label). P322 :Specific measures (see .... on this label). P330 :Rinse mouth. P331 :Do NOT induce vomiting. P332 :IF SKIN irritation occurs: P333 :If skin irritation or rash occurs: P334 :Immerse in cool water/wrap n wet bandages. P335 :Brush off loose particles from skin. P336 :Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. P337 :If eye irritation persists: P338 :Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P340 :Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P341 :If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P342 :If experiencing respiratory symptoms: P350 :Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P351 :Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P352 :Wash with plenty of soap and water. P353 :Rinse skin with water/shower. P360 :Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. P361 :Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P362 :Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P363 :Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 :In case of fire: P371 :In case of major fire and large quantities: P372 :Explosion risk in case of fire. P373 :DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. P374 :Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance. P376 :Stop leak if safe to do so. Oxidising gases (section 2.4) 1 P377 : Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P378 :Use .... for extinction. P380 :Evacuate area. P381 :Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. P390 :Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 :Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P301+P310 :IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301+P312 :IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P301+P330+P331 :IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P334 :IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P302+P350 :IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P302+P352 :IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P303+P361+P353 :IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P304+P312 :IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P304+P340 :IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P304+P341 :IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 : P306+P360 :IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse Immediately contaminated CLOTHING and SKIN with plenty of water before removing clothes. P307+P311 :IF exposed: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P308+P313 :IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P309+P311 :IF exposed or if you feel unwell: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P332+P313 :IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P333+P313 :IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P335+P334 :Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P337+P313 :IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P342+P311 :IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P370+P376 : in case of fire: Stop leak if safe to Do so. P370+P378 :In case of fire: Use .... for extinction. P370+P380 :in case of fire: Evacuate area. P370+P380+P375 :in case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. P371+P380+P375 :in case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
Precautionary statements —— Storage
P401 :Store .... P402 :Store in a dry place. P403 :Store in a well-ventilated place. P404 :Store in a closed container. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P405 :Store locked up. P406 :Store in corrosive resistant/.... container with a resistant inner liner. P407 :Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets. P410 :Protect from sunlight. P411 :Store at temperatures not exceeding .... oC/....oF. P412 :Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 oC/ 122 oF. P413 :Store bulk masses greater than .... kg/....lbs at temperatures not exceeding .... oC/....oF. P420 :Store away from other materials. P422 :Store contents under .... P402+P404 :Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P233 :Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235 :Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P410+P403 :Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. P410+P412 :Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 oC/122oF. P411+P235 :Store at temperatures not exceeding .... oC/....oF. Keep cool.
Precautionary statements —— Disposal
P501 :Dispose of contents/container to.... P502 :Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling

PICTOGRAMS AND HAZARD CODES

Compared to the current EU system the most noticeable change are the pictograms (formerly: hazard symbols). While the most of the GHS pictograms have an equivalent in the old system, the pictograms GHS 04, GHS 07 and GHS 08 are completely new.

The GHS System is built on 16 physical, 10 health and 3 environmental hazard classes and comprises the following communication elements: