S-phrases are defined in Annex IV of
European Union
The European Union (EU) is a supranational political and economic union of member states that are located primarily in Europe. The union has a total area of and an estimated total population of about 447million. The EU has often been des ...
Directive 67/548/EEC
The Dangerous Substances Directive (as amended) was one of the main European Union laws concerning chemical safety, until its full replacement by the new regulation CLP Regulation (2008), starting in 2016. It was made under Article 100 (Art. 94 i ...
: ''Safety advice concerning dangerous substances and preparations''. The list was consolidated and republished i
Directive 2001/59/EC where translations into other EU languages may be found. The list was subsequently updated and republished i
Directive 2006/102/EC where translations to additional European languages were added.
These safety phrases are used internationally and not just in Europe, and there is an ongoing effort towards complete international harmonization. ''(Note: missing S-number combinations indicate phrases that were deleted or replaced by another phrase.)''
Safety phrases
See also
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List of R-phrases
R-phrases (short for risk phrases) are defined in Annex III of European Union 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, ...
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GHS precautionary statements
Precautionary statements form part of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is an internationally agreed-upon standard manag ...
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GHS hazard statements
Hazard statements form part of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). They are intended to form a set of standardized phrases about the hazards of chemical substances and mixtures that can be translated i ...
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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 widely ...
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Risk and Safety Statements {{short description, System of hazard codes and phrases for labeling dangerous chemicals and compounds
Risk and Safety Statements, also known as R/S statements, R/S numbers, R/S phrases, and R/S sentences, is a system of hazard codes and phrases for ...
References
External links
Chemical Risk & Safety Phrases in 23 European LanguagesChemBlink.com EC Safety PhrasesDirective 2006/102/EC of 20 November 2006, as published in Official Journal of the European Union L 363, 20 December 2006, pp. 241-343* https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds2/SAMANCTA/EN/Safety/RS_EN.htm
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Occupational safety and health
International standards
Safety codes