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)