R-phrases (short for risk phrases) are defined in Annex III of
European Union
The European Union (EU) is a supranational union, supranational political union, political and economic union of Member state of the European Union, member states that are Geography of the European Union, located primarily in Europe. The u ...
Directive 67/548/EEC: ''Nature of special risks attributed to 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 risk phrases are used internationally, not just in Europe, and there is an ongoing effort towards complete international harmonization using the
(GHS) which now generally replaces these risk phrases.
Risk phrases
Missing R-numbers indicate phrases that have been deleted or replaced by other phrases.
Combinations
R-phrases no longer in use
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R13: Extremely flammable liquefied gas.
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R47: May cause birth defects.
See also
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List of S-phrases
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Material safety data sheet
A safety data sheet (SDS), material safety data sheet (MSDS), or product safety data sheet (PSDS) is a document that lists information relating to occupational safety and health for the use of various substances and products. SDSs are a wide ...
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Risk and Safety Statements
In simple terms, risk is the possibility of something bad happening. Risk involves uncertainty about the effects/implications of an activity with respect to something that humans value (such as health, well-being, wealth, property or the environ ...
References
External links
Chemical Risk & Safety Phrases. in 23 European Languages
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Occupational safety and health
International standards
Regulation of chemicals in the European Union
Safety codes