JSP 375 Vol 2 

MoD Health & Safety Handbook 

SAFETY PHRASES  

Indication of safety precautions  

1 

Keep locked up  

2 

Keep out of the reach of children  

3 

Keep in a cool place  

4 

Keep away from living quarters  

5 

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

6 

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

7 

Keep container tightly closed  

8 

Keep container dry  

9 

Keep container in a well ventilated place  

12 

Do not keep the container sealed  

13 

Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs  

14 

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

15 

Keep away from heat  

16 

Keep away from sources of ignition   No smoking  

17 

Keep away from combustible material  

18 

Handle and open container with care  

20 

When using do not eat or drink  

21 

When using do not smoke  

22 

Do not breathe dust  

23 

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

manufacturer)  

24 

Avoid contact with skin  

25 

Avoid contact with eyes  

26 

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

27 

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing  

28 

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

29 

Do not empty into drains  

30 

Never add water to this product  

33 

Take precautionary measures against static discharges  

35 

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

36 

Wear suitable protective clothing  

37 

Wear suitable gloves  

38 

In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment  

39 

Wear eye/face protection  

40 

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

manufacturer)  

41 

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

42 

During fumigation/spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment (appropriate wording to be 

specified by the manufacturer)  

43 

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)  

45 

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

possible)  

46 

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

47 

Keep at temperature not exceeding .... oC (to be specified by the manufacturer)  

48 

Keep wetted with ....(appropriate material to be specified by the manufacturer)  

49 

Keep only in the original container  

50 

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

51 

Use only in well ventilated areas  

52 

Not recommended for interior use on large surface areas  

53 

Avoid exposure   Obtain special instructions before use  

56 

Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point  

57 

Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination  

59 

Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling  

60 

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

61 

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

Leaflet 5 Annex H 

Page 10 

 April 

2003