Explanation R Phrases
R1: |
Explosive when dry. |
R2: |
Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition. |
R3: |
Extreme risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition. |
R4: |
Forms very sensitive explosive metallic compounds. |
R5 |
Heating may cause an explosion. |
R6 |
Explosive with or without contact with air. |
R7: |
May cause fire. |
R8: |
Contact with combustible material may cause fire. |
R9: |
Explosive when mixed with combustible material. |
R10: |
Flammable |
R11: |
Highly flammable |
R12: |
Extremely flammable |
R14: |
Reacts violently with water. |
R15: |
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases. |
R16: |
Explosive when mixed with oxidizing substances. |
R17: |
Spontaneously flammable in air. |
R18: |
In use, may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture. |
R19: |
May form explosive peroxides. |
R20: |
Harmful by inhalation. |
R21: |
Harmful in contact with skin. |
R22: |
Harmful if swallowed. |
R23: |
Toxic by inhalation. |
R24: |
Toxic in contact with skin. |
R25: |
Toxic if swallowed. |
R26: |
Very toxic by inhalation. |
R27: |
Very toxic in contact with skin |
R28: |
Very toxic if swallowed. |
R29: |
Contact with water liberates toxic gas. |
R30: |
Can become highly flammable in use. |
R31: |
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. |
R32: |
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. |
R33: |
Danger of cumulative effects. |
R34: |
Causes burns. |
R35: |
Causes severe burns. |
R36: |
Irritating to eyes. |
R37: |
Irritating to respiratory system. |
R38: |
Irritating to skin. |
R39: |
Danger of very serious irreversible effects. |
R40: |
Possible risk of cancer. |
R41: |
Risk of serious damage to eyes. |
R42: |
May cause sensitization by inhalation. |
R43: |
May cause sensitization by skin contact. |
R44: |
Risk of explosion if heated under confinement. |
R45: |
May cause cancer. |
R46: |
May cause heritable genetic damage. |
R48: |
Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure. |
R49: |
May cause cancer by inhalation. |
R50: |
Very toxic to aquatic organisms. |
R51: |
Toxic to aquatic organisms. |
R52: |
Harmful to aquatic organisms. |
R53: |
May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
R54: |
Toxic to flora. |
R55: |
Toxic to fauna. |
R56: |
Toxic to soil organisms. |
R57: |
Toxic to bees. |
R58: |
May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. |
R59: |
Dangerous for the ozone layer. |
R60: |
May impair fertility. |
R61: |
May cause harm to the unborn child. |
R62: |
Possible risk of impaired fertility. |
R63: |
Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. |
R64: |
May cause harm to breastfed babies. |
R65: |
Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. |
R66: |
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. |
R67: |
Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. |
R68: |
Possible risks of irreversible effects. |


