GUNGUN SEEDS AND AGROCHEMICALS RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS


There are 116 individual and 33 combined Precautionary statements – these are assigned a unique alphanumerical code which consists of one letter and three numbers as follows:

  • the letter "P" (for "precautionary statement");
  • one number designating the type of precautionary statement as follows:
    • "1" for general precautionary statements
    • "2" for prevention precautionary statements
    • "3" for response precautionary statements
    • "4" for storage precautionary statements
    • "5" for disposal precautionary statements
  • two numbers (corresponding to the sequential numbering of precautionary statements)
General
P101If medical advice is needed,have product container or label at hand.
P102Keep out of reach of children.
P103Read label before use
Prevention
P201Obtain special instructions before use.
P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P211Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source.
P212Avoid heat under confinement or reduction of the desensitizing agent.
P220Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials.
P221Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/…
P222Do not allow contact with air.
P223Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire.
P230Keep wetted with …
P231Handle under inert gas.
P232Protect from moisture.
P233Keep container tightly closed.
P234Keep only in original container.
P235Keep cool.
P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.
P242Use only non-sparking tools.
P243Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P244Keep reduction valves free from grease and oil.
P250Do not subject to grinding/shock/…/friction.
P251Pressurized container: Do not pierce or burn, even after use.
P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P262Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P263Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing.
P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P273Avoid release to the environment.
P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P281Use personal protective equipment as required.
P282Wear cold insulating gloves/face shield/eye protection.
P283Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing.
P284Wear respiratory protection.
P285In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
P231 + P232Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
P235 + P410Keep cool. Protect from sunlight.
Response
P301IF SWALLOWED:
P304IF INHALED:
P305IF IN EYES:
P306IF ON CLOTHING:
P307IF exposed:
P308IF exposed or concerned:
P309IF exposed or if you feel unwell:
P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P311Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P313Get medical advice/attention.
P314Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P315Get immediate medical advice/attention.
P320Specific treatment is urgent (see … on this label).
P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).
P322Specific measures (see …on this label).
P330Rinse mouth.
P331Do NOT induce vomiting.
P332IF SKIN irritation occurs:
P333If skin irritation or rash occurs:
P334Immerse in cool water/wrap n wet bandages.
P335Brush off loose particles from skin.
P336Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area.
P337If eye irritation persists:
P338Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P340Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P341If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position
P342If experiencing respiratory symptoms:
P350Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
P351Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
P352Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P353Rinse skin with water/shower.
P360Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removin
P361Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P370In case of fire:
P371In case of major fire and large quantities:
P372Explosion risk in case of fire.
P373DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives.
P374Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance.
P376Stop leak if safe to do so. Oxidising gases (section 2.4) 1
P377Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.
P378Use … for extinction.
P380Evacuate area.
P381Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
P390Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment
P301 + P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P301 + P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P301 + P330 + P331IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P302 + P334IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.
P302 + P350IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
P302 + P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P303 + P361 + P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
P304 + P312IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P304 + P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P304 + P341IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P306 + P360IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse Immediately contaminated CLOTHING and SKIN with plenty of water before removing clothes.
P307 + P311IF exposed: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P308 + P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P309 + P311IF exposed or if you feel unwell: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P332 + P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P333 + P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P335 + P334Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.
P337 + P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P342 + P311IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P370 + P376in case of fire: Stop leak if safe to Do so.
P370 + P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.
P370 + P380in case of fire: Evacuate area.
P370 + P380 + P375in case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
P371 + P380 + P375in case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
Storage
P401Store …
P402Store in a dry place.
P403Store in a well-ventilated place.
P404Store in a closed container.
P405Store locked up.
P406Store in corrosive resistant/… container with a resistant inner liner.
P407Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets.
P410Protect from sunlight.
P411Store at temperatures not exceeding … oC/…oF.
P412Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 oC/ 122 oF.
P413Store bulk masses greater than … kg/…lbs at temperatures not exceeding … oC/…oF.
P420Store away from other materials.
P422Store contents under …
P402 + P404Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
P403 + P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P403 + P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P410 + P403Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
P410 + P412Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 oC/122oF.
P411 + P235Store at temperatures not exceeding … oC/…oF. Keep cool.
Disposal
P501Dispose of contents/container to..…
P502Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling