List of S-phrases

S-phrases are defined in Annex IV of European Union Directive 67/548/EEC: Safety advice concerning dangerous substances and preparations. The list was consolidated and republished in Directive 2001/59/EC, where translations into other EU languages may be found.

These safety phrases are used internationally not just in Europe and there is an ongoing effort towards complete international harmonisation. (Note: missing S-number combinations indicate phrases that were deleted or replaced by another phrase.)
*: Keep locked up
*: Keep out of the 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 ... (inert 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 feedingstuffs
*: 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 wording to be specified by the 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)
*: 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 manufacturer)
*: In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes
*: During fumigation/spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer)
*: 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)
*: 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 temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by the manufacturer)
*: Keep wet 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 instructions before use
*: Dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste collection point
*: Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination
*: 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 sheet
*: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label
*: In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest
*: If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious)
*: Keep locked up and out of the reach of children
*: Keep container tightly closed in a cool place
*: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place
*: Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)
*: Keep only in the original container in a cool, well-ventilated place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)
*: 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)
*: Keep container tightly closed and dry
*: Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place
*: Keep container tightly closed and at temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by the manufacturer)
*: When using do not eat, drink or smoke
*: Avoid contact with skin and eyes
*: 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, gloves and eye/face protection
*: Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection
*: Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection
*: Keep only in the original container at temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by the manufacturer)

See also

*List of R-phrases
*Material safety data sheet
*Risk and Safety Statements