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The Dangerous Substances Directive (as amended) is one of the main European Union laws concerning chemical safety. It was made under Article 100 (Art. 94 in a consolidated version ) of the Treaty of Rome. By agreement it is also applicable in the EEA, and compliance with the Directive will ensure compliance with the relevant Swiss laws.

The Directive applies to pure chemicals and to mixtures of chemicals (preparations) that are placed on the market in the European Union, therefore it does not apply directly to substances created purely for research purposes. Additional rules concerning preparations are contained in the Dangerous Preparations Directive (1999/45/EC) , these are very similar to the rules contained in the Dangerous Substances Directive 67/548/EEC.

Art. 2 of the Directive lists the classes of substances or preparations that are considered to be dangerous. Some, but not all, of these classes are associated with a chemical hazard symbols and/or a code.

• Explosives (E)
• Oxidizers agents (O)
• Flammable flammable substances or preparations, classified as extremely flammable (F+), highly flammable (F)
• Toxic substances or preparations, classified as very toxic (T+) or toxic (T)
• Harmful substances or preparations (Xn)
• Corrosive substances or preparations (C)
• Irritants (Xi)
• Sensitizers
• Carcinogens (Carc.), classified into three categories
• Mutagenic (Mut.), classified into three categories
• Substances or preparations that are reprotoxic (toxic for reproduction) (Repr.), classified into three categories
• Substances or preparations that are dangerous for the environment (N)

Substances or preparations falling into one or more of these classes are listed in Annex I of the Directive, which is regularly updated. A public database of substances listed in Annex I of the Directive is maintained by the Institute for Health and Consumer Protection.

The Directive does not apply to the following groups of substances and preparations (Art. 1):

• Medicines
• Cosmetics, which are covered by the Cosmetics Directive
• Waste
• Foodstuffs for humans or animals
• Pesticides
• Radioactive materials

The Directive does not apply to the transport of dangerous substances or preparations.

The danger symbols are defined in Annex II of the directive. A consolidated list with translations into other EU languages can be found in Directive 2001/59/EC.

The standard phrases are defined in Annexes III and IV of the Directive. Annex III defines phrases relating to the Nature of special risks attributed to dangerous substances and preparations, often referred to as R-phrases (R-phrases). Annex IV defines phrases relating to Safety advice concerning dangerous substances and preparations, often referred to as S-phrases (S-phrases).

The appropriate standard phrases must appear on the packaging and label of the product and on its MSDS. Annex I specifies the standard phrases to be used for substances that are listed there: these are obligatory.

The lists of standard phrases were last updated in 2001, and Directive 2001/59/EC provides a consolidated list in all EU languages.

Labelling: (Arts. 23-25). In general, the label on the packaging of a dangerous substance or preparation must clearly indicate the following items: the name of the substance; (for substances listed in Annex I, the name indicated must be one of those listed in the Annex (many substances appear in the Annex under different synonyms): otherwise, the name should be "internationally recognized")

Art. 27 of the Directive imposes an obligation on suppliers to provide an MSDS, on paper or electronically, at or before the first delivery of a dangerous substance or preparation. The supplier is also obliged to inform users of any relevant new information which becomes known. Directive 2001/58/EC provides detailed guidance for the preparation of material safety data sheets.

• the name, full address and telephone number of the person or company which has placed the substance on the market (manufacturer, importer or distributor);
• the danger symbols, if any;
• the standard phrases, if any; (certain exemptions are permitted)
• the EINECS number or equivalent;
• for substances listed in Annex I, the words EEC label.

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see 67/548/EEC dangerous substance directive

European Union Directive 67/548/EEC: Safety advice concerning dangerous substances and preparations. The list was consolidated and republished in Directive 2001/59/EC.

Simple phrases

(S1): Keep locked up

(S2): Keep out of the reach of children

S3: Keep in a cool place

S4: Keep away from living quarters

S5: Keep contents under ... (appropriate liquid to be specified by the manufacturer)

S6: Keep under ... (inert gas to be specified by the manufacturer)

S7: Keep container tightly closed

S8: Keep container dry

S9: Keep container in a well-ventilated place

S10: Keep contents wet

S11: Avoid contact with air

S12: Do not keep the container sealed

S13: Keep away from food, drink and animal foodstuffs

S14: Keep away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)

S15: Keep away from heat

S16: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking

S17: Keep away from combustible material

S18: Handle and open container with care

S20: When using do not eat or drink

S21: When using do not smoke

S22: Do not breathe dust

S23: Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer)

S24: Avoid contact with skin

S25: Avoid contact with eyes

S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice

S27: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing

S28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)

S29: Do not empty into drains

S30: Never add water to this product

S33: Take precautionary measures against static discharges

S35: This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way

S36: Wear suitable protective clothing

S37: Wear suitable gloves

S38: In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment

S39: Wear eye/face protection

S40: To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material use ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)

S41: In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes

S42: During fumigation/spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer)

S43: 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)

S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)

S46: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label

S47: Keep at temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by the manufacturer)

S48: Keep wet with ... (appropriate material to be specified by the manufacturer)

S49: Keep only in the original container

S50: Do not mix with ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)

S51: Use only in well-ventilated areas

S52: Not recommended for interior use on large surface areas

S53: Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use

S56: Dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste collection point

S57: Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination

S59: Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling

S60: This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste

S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet

S62: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label

S63: In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest

S64: If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious)

Combinations

(S1/2): Keep locked up and out of the reach of children

S3/7: Keep container tightly closed in a cool place

S3/7/9: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place

S3/9/14: Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)

S3/9/14/49: Keep only in the original container in a cool, well-ventilated place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)

S3/9/49: Keep only in the original container in a cool, well-ventilated place

S3/14 Keep in a cool place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)

S7/8: Keep container tightly closed and dry

S7/9: Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place

S7/47: Keep container tightly closed and at temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by the manufacturer)

S20/21: When using do not eat, drink or smoke

S24/25: Avoid any inhalation, contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves

S27/28: After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing, and wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)

S29/35: Do not empty into drains; dispose of this material and its container in a safe way

S29/56: Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste collection point

S36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves

S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection

S36/39: Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection

S37/39: Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection

S47/49: Keep only in the original container at temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by the manufacturer)