International Chemical Safety Cards
by Risk Phrases Used in the Countries of European Union

Risk Phrases by Nature of Special Risks Attributed to Dangerous Substances and Preparations

EXPLOSIVE	HIGHLY OR EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE
R2 Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition.	R10  Flammable. R11  Highly flammable
R3 Extreme risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition.	R12  Extremely flammable. R6    Explosive with or without contact with air
	R15  Contact with water liberates highly flammable gases.
	R17  Spontaneously flammable in air.
	R19  May form explosive peroxides.

TOXIC OR VERY TOXIC	HARMFUL OR IRRITANT
R23  Toxic by inhalation.	R20  Harmful by inhalation.
R24  Toxic in contact with skin	R21  Harmful in contact with skin.
R25  Toxic if swallowed.	R22  Harmful if swallowed.
R26  Very toxic by inhalation.	R65  Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed
R27  Very toxic in contact with skin.	R36  Irritating to eyes.
R28  Very toxic if swallowed	R37  Irritating to respiratory system.
R34  Causes burns.	R38  Irritating to skin.
R35  Causes severe burns.	R42  May cause sensitization by inhalation.
R45  May cause cancer.	R43  May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R49  May cause cancer by inhalation.
R46  May cause heritable genetic damage.
R60  May impair fertility.
R61  May cause harm to the unborn child.
R62  Possible risk of impaired fertility.
R63  Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
R64  May cause harm to breastfed babies.
R29  Contact with water liberates toxic gases.
R31  Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
R32  Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.

OXIDIZING	DANGEROUS FOR ENVIRONMENT
R8  Contact with combustible material may cause    fire.	R50  Very toxic to aquatic organisms
R9  Explosive when mixed with combustible material.	R51  Toxic to aquatic organisms.
	R53   May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.