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Labelling

Adequate labelling of solutions that will be stored in the science or chemistry classroom.

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Chemicals That Need to be Labelled

New chemicals ordered from a supplier are already labelled in accordance with regulations. However, solutions that are made locally also require labelling. As a minimum, the label should contain the name and concentration of the solution, and sufficient hazard information to ensure proper use. For solutions that will be stored for some time or used in the classroom, it is recommended to label them with hazard information similar to that which is found on labels made according to the CLP regulation. Old chemicals that do not have a CLP label need to be relabelled.

Further reading: Legislation for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

Making a Label for a Solution

A label should include the following elements:

  • Product identifier (name and identification number)
  • Chemical formulae and concentration
  • Hazard information
    • Hazard pictogram(s)
    • Signal word
    • Hazard statement(s)
    • Precautionary statement(s)
  • Information about who made the solution and when it was made

Product Identifier

Chemical products have a chemical name and an identification number, such as the CAS number. This information is called the product identifier. The product identifier can be found in the Classification and Labelling Inventory, on the container of the original product from the supplier, and in the safety data sheet. If the solvent is something other than water, the chemical name of the solvent should be included in the title or in a subtitle.

Chemical Formulae and Concentration

The chemical formula and the concentration of the dissolved substance should be given on the label. Concentration is usually given in percent or mol/L.

Hazard Information

Hazard information includes hazard pictogram(s), signal word, hazard statement(s) and precautionary statement(s). The hazard information should be kept together on the label. If there are no hazard classes assigned to the solution, the label should read “Not subject to classification”. If a solution contains other solvents than water, or more than one substance, the label must also include the hazard information for these substances.

Information About Who Made the Solution

For solutions made in school, the label should include the date of production and the name of the person who made the solution.

Hazard Information on Common Chemicals

The list of chemicals below contains hazard information on some common solutions used in chemistry education. The hazard information depends on the concentration of the solution, so make sure to choose the right concentration interval.

If the substance is not in the list below, try to find a safety data sheet for a solution with the same substance and concentration. Use the hazard pictogram(s), signal word and hazard statements in the safety data sheet on the label. Choose the precautionary statements that are relevant to how the solution will be used in the classroom. If a safety data sheet with the right concentration is not available, use a safety data sheet for a more concentrated solution or for the pure substance. In this case, this may over classify the solution. However, better safe than sorry.

The CheSSE Label Generator

The label generator generates labels with the appropriate label elements. These are based on harmonized classification and may differ slightly from information in safety data sheets from different suppliers.

When clicking on a chemical in the list, the classification for different concentration intervals is shown. It is then possible to generate a label by clicking “generate label” for the right concentration interval. The generated label can be copied and pasted for example into a textbox in a Word document. In this way it is possible to print several labels on the same page.

Labelling Suggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements
17.4 M > C ≥ 13.3 M
100 % > C ≥ 80 %
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FlameHarmed material and harmed handDangerFlammable liquid and vapour. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. Wear eye protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.
13.3 M > C ≥ 4.1 M
80 % > C ≥ 25 %
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Harmed material and harmed handDangerCauses severe skin burns and eye damage.Wear eye protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.
4.1 M > C ≥ 1.6 M
25 % > C ≥ 10 %
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Exclamation markWarningCauses skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.
C < 1.6 M
C < 10 %
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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and Waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Acids
Store below eye level. Concentrations above 80 % should be stored in the cabinet with flamable substances.
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 1 %
Container: Acidic solutions
Labelling Suggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements
C ≥ 4.6 M
C ≥ 25 %
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Exclamation markWarningHarmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.
4.6 M > C ≥ 1.8 M
25 % > C ≥ 10 %
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Exclamation markWarningCauses serious eye irritation.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.
C < 1.8 M
C < 10 %
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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Toxic
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 20 %
Container: Acidic solutions
Labelling Suggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements

C ≥ 13.4 M
C ≥ 25 %

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Harmed material and harmed handExclamation markDead plant and dead fishDangerCauses severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life.Wear eye protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.

13.4 M > C ≥ 2.9 M
25 % > C ≥ 5 %

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Harmed material and harmed handExclamation markDangerCauses severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.Wear eye protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.

2.9 M > C ≥ 1.7 M
5 % > C ≥ 3 %

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Harmed material and harmed handExclamation markDangerCauses skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.

1.7 M > C ≥ 0.58 M
3 % > C ≥ 1 %

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Exclamation markWarningCauses skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.

C < 0.58 M
C < 1 %

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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Bases
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 1 %
Container: Alkaline solutions
Labelling Suggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements

C ≥ 1.4 M
C ≥ 33 %

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Skull and crossbonesDangerToxic if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled.Wash hands thoroughly after handling. IF SWALLOWED: Immediatly call a doctor. Avoid breathing dust/mist.

1.4 M > C ≥ 1.3 M
33 % > C ≥ 30 %

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Exclamation markWarningHarmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled.Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing dust/mist.

1.3 M > C ≥ 0.2 M
30 % > C ≥ 5 %

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Exclamation markWarningHarmful if swallowed.Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

C < 0.2 M
C < 5 %

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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and Waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Toxic
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 5 %
Container: Solutions of toxic inorganic salts
Labelling Suggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements
C ≥ 1.2 M
C ≥ 33 %
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Skull and crossbonesDangerToxic if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation.Wash hands thoroughly after handling. IF SWALLOWED: Immediatly call a doctor. Avoid breathing dust/mist. Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.
1.2 M > C ≥ 1.1 M
33 % > C ≥ 30 %
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Exclamation markWarningHarmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation.Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing dust/mist. Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.
1.1 M > C ≥ 0.38 M
30 % > C ≥ 10 %
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Exclamation markWarningHarmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.
0.38 M > C ≥ 0.19 M
10 % > C ≥ 5 %
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Exclamation markWarningHarmful if swallowed.Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
C < 0.19 M
C < 5 %
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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and Waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Toxic
Solid should be stored in cabinet: Oxidising agents.
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 5 %
Container: Solutions of toxic inorganic salts
LabellingSuggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements
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Exclamation markDead plant and dead fishWarningCauses serious eye irritation. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
Storage and Waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Bases
Waste DisposalContainer: Solutions of toxic inorganic salts
Labelling Suggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements
0.26 M > C ≥ 0.13 M
2 % > C ≥ 1 %
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Exclamation markWarningCauses serious eye irritation.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.
C < 0.13 M
C < 1 %
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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and Waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Bases
Store below eye level.
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 1 %
Container: Alkaline solutions
LabellingSuggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements

C ≥ 0.5 M
C ≥ 10 %

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Exclamation markWarningCauses serious eye irritation.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.

C < 0.5 M
C < 10 %

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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and Waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Acids
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 20 %
Container: Acidic solutions
LabellingSuggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements
C ≥ 4.09 M
C ≥ 55 %
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Harmed material and harmed handExclamation markDead plant and dead fishDangerHarmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
4.09 M > C ≥ 1.85 M
55 % > C ≥ 25 %
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Harmed material and harmed handExclamation markDead plant and dead fishDangerHarmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
1.85 M > C ≥ 0.74 M
25 % > C ≥ 10 %
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Harmed material and harmed handExclamation markDead plant and dead fishDangerCauses skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
0.74 M > C ≥ 0.22 M
10 % > C ≥ 3 %
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Harmed material and harmed handDead plant and dead fishDangerCauses serious eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
0.22 M > C ≥ 0.074 M
3 % > C ≥ 1 %
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Exclamation markDead plant and dead fishWarningCauses serious eye irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
0.074 M > C ≥ 0.018 M
1 % > C ≥ 0.25 %
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Dead plant and dead fishWarningVery toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
0.018 M > C ≥ 0.0018 M
0.25 % > C ≥ 0.025 %
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Dead plant and dead fish Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
0.0018 M > C ≥ 0.00018 M
0.025 % > C ≥ 0.0025 %
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  Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Avoid release to the environment.
C < 0.00018 M
C < 0.0025 %
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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and Waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Toxic
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 0.25 %
Container: Solutions of toxic inorganic salts
LabellingSuggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements

C ≥ 1.5 M
C ≥ 25 %

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Exclamation markDead plant and dead fishWarningHarmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.

1.5 M > C ≥ 0.5 M
25 % > C ≥ 10 %

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Exclamation markDead plant and dead fishWarningCauses skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.

0.5 M > C ≥ 0.15 M
10 % > C ≥ 2.5 %

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Dead plant and dead fishWarningVery toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.

0.15 M > C ≥ 0.015 M
2.5 % > C ≥ 0.25 %

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Dead plant and dead fish Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.

0.015 M > C ≥ 0.0015 M
0.25 % > C ≥ 0.025 %

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  Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Avoid release to the environment.

C < 0.0015 M
C < 0.025 %

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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Toxic
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 0.25 %
Container: Solutions of toxic inorganic salts
LabellingSuggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements
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Dead plant and dead fishWarningVery toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
Storage and Waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Bases
Waste DisposalContainer: Solutions of toxic inorganic salts
LabellingSuggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements
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Harmed material and harmed handDangerCauses severe skin burns and eye damage.Wear eye protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.
Storage and Waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Bases
Store below eye level.
Waste DisposalContainer: Solutions of toxic inorganic salts
LabellingSuggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements
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Harmed material and harmed handDead plant and dead fishDangerCauses severe skin burns and eye damage. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wear eye protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
Storage and Waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Bases
Store below eye level.
Waste DisposalContainer: Solutions of toxic inorganic salts
LabellingSuggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements

C ≥ 6.8 M
C ≥ 25 %

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Harmed material and harmed handExclamation markDangerCauses severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.Wear eye protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.

6.8 M > C ≥ 2.7 M
25 % > C ≥ 10 %

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Exclamation markWarningCauses skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.

C < 2.7 M
C < 10 %

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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Acids
Store below eye level.
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 1 %
Container: Acidic solutions
LabellingSuggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements

10 M > C ≥ 7.3 M
35 % > C ≥ 25 %

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Harmed material and harmed handExclamation markDangerHarmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye damage.Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.

7.3 M > C ≥ 2.3 M
25 % > C ≥ 8 %

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Harmed material and harmed handDangerCauses serious eye damage.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.

2.3 M > C ≥ 1.4 M
8 % > C ≥ 5 %

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Exclamation markWarningCauses serious eye irritation.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.

C < 1.4 M
C < 5 %

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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and Waste disposal
StorageAt concentrations below 50 % hydrogen peroxide can be stored in the cabinet for acids, but should preferably be stored cold in a refrigirator. Store below eye level.
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 1 %
Small amounts should be reacted to completion or diluted below 1 % and then poored down the drain.
LabellingSuggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements

C ≥ 0.9 M
C ≥ 25 %

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Exclamation markWarningHarmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.

0.9 M > C ≥ 0.35 M
25 % > C ≥ 10 %

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Exclamation markWarningCauses skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.

C < 0.35 M
C < 10 %

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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and Waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Toxic
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 20 %
Container: Solutions of toxic inorganic salts
LabellingSuggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements

C ≥ 0.9 M
C ≥ 25 %

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Harmed material and harmed handExclamation markDangerHarmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor. Avoid release to the environment.

0.9 M > C ≥ 0.18 M
25 % > C ≥ 5 %

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Harmed material and harmed handDangerCauses severe skin burns and eye damage.Wear eye protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.

0.18 M > C ≥ 0.11 M
5 % > C ≥ 3 %

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Harmed material and harmed handExclamation markDangerCauses skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.

0.11 M > C ≥ 0.036 M
3 % > C ≥ 1 %

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Exclamation markWarningCauses skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.

C < 0.036 M
C < 1 %

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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and Waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Toxic
Store below eye level.
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 1 %
Container: Solutions of toxic inorganic salts
Labelling
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements

C = 0.1 %

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Not classified as a harmful mixture
LabellingSuggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements

15.8 M > C ≥ 14 M
70 % > C ≥ 65 %

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Flame over circleHarmed material and harmed handSkull and crossbonesDangerMay intensify fire; oxidiser. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Avoid breathing vapours. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a doctor. Wear eye protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.

14 M > C ≥ 4.5 M
65 % > C ≥ 28.6 %

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Harmed material and harmed handSkull and crossbonesDangerToxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.Avoid breathing vapours. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a doctor. Wear eye protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.

4.5 M > C ≥ 2.2 M
28.6 % > C ≥ 14.3 %

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Harmed material and harmed handExclamation markDangerHarmful if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.Avoid breathing vapours. Call a doctor if you fell unwell. Wear eye protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.

2.2 M > C ≥ 0.79 M
14.3 % > C ≥ 5 %

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Harmed material and harmed handDangerCauses severe skin burns and eye damage.Wear eye protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.

0.79 M > C ≥ 0.47 M
5 % > C ≥ 3 %

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Harmed material and harmed handDangerCauses skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.

0.47 M > C ≥ 0.15 M
3 % > C ≥ 1 %

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Exclamation markWarningCauses skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.

C < 0.15 M
C < 1 %

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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Acids
Nitric acid with C ≥ 65 % should be stored in cabinet: Oxidising agents.
Store below eye level.
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 1 %
Container: Acidic solutions
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ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements

C = 0.1 %

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FlameDangerHighly flammable liquid and vapour.Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Storage and Waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Flammables (including organic solvents) and water reactives
Waste DisposalContainer: Non-halogenated organic substances
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ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements

C ≥ 2.55 M
C ≥ 25 %

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Harmed material and harmed handDangerCauses severe skin burns and eye damage.Wear eye protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.

2.55 M > C ≥ 1.02 M
25 % > C ≥ 10 %

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Exclamation markWarningCauses skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.

C < 1.02 M
C < 10 %

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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and Waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Acids
Store below eye level.
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 1 %
Container: Acidic solutions
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C ≥ 4.4 M
C ≥ 25 %

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Harmed material and harmed handExclamation markDangerHarmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.

4.4 M > C ≥ 0.35 M
25 % > C ≥ 2 %

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Harmed material and harmed handDangerCauses severe skin burns and eye damage.Wear eye protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.

0.35 M > C ≥ 0.08 M
2 % > C ≥ 0.5 %

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Exclamation markWarningCauses skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.

C < 0.08 M
C < 0.5 %

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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Bases
Store below eye level.
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 1 %
Container: Alkaline solutions
Labelling Suggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements
C ≥ 0.84 M
C ≥ 10 %
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Exclamation markWarningCauses serious eye irritation.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.
C < 0.84 M
C < 10 %
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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and Waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Toxic
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 20 %
Container: Solutions of toxic inorganic salts
LabellingSuggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements
C ≥ 1.58 M
C ≥ 25 %
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Exclamation markTorso harmed internallyDead plant and dead fishWarningHarmful if swallowed. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Obtain special instructions before use. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
1.58 M > C ≥ 0.18 M
25 % > C ≥ 3 %
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Torso harmed internallyDead plant and dead fishWarningSuspected of damaging the unborn child. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Obtain special instructions before use. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
0.18 M > C ≥ 0.15 M
3 % > C ≥ 2.5 %
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Dead plant and dead fishWarningVery toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
0.15 M > C ≥ 0.015 M
2.5 % > C ≥ 0.25 %
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Dead plant and dead fish Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
0.015 M > C ≥ 0.0015 M
0.25 % > C ≥ 0.025 %
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  Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Avoid release to the environment.
C < 0.0015 M
C < 0.025 %
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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and Waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Toxic
Solid should be stored in cabinet: Oxidising agents.
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 0.25 %
Container: Solutions of toxic inorganic salts
Labelling Suggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements
C ≥ 5.6 M
C ≥ 55 %
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Harmed material and harmed handExclamation markDangerHarmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing dust. Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor. Avoid release to the environment.
5.6 M > C ≥ 3 M
55 % > C ≥ 30 %
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Harmed material and harmed handExclamation markDangerHarmful if swallowed or if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing dust. Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor. Avoid release to the environment.
3 M > C ≥ 2.5 M
30 % > C ≥ 25 %
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Harmed material and harmed handExclamation markDangerHarmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor. Avoid release to the environment.
2.5 M > C ≥ 0.3 M
25 % > C ≥ 3 %
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Harmed material and harmed handDangerCauses serious eye damage.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.
0.3 M > C ≥ 0.1 M
3 % > C ≥ 1 %
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Exclamation markWarningCauses serious eye irritation.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.
C < 0.1 M
C < 1 %
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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and Waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Toxic
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 10 %
Container: Solutions of toxic inorganic salts
Labelling Suggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements

C ≥ 0.29 M
C ≥ 5 %

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Harmed material and harmed handDead plant and dead fishDangerCauses severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wear eye protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.

0.29 M > C ≥ 0.17 M
5 % > C ≥ 3 %

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Harmed material and harmed handDead plant and dead fishDangerCauses skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.

0.17 M > C ≥ 0.058 M
3 % > C ≥ 1 %

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Exclamation markDead plant and dead fishWarningCauses skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.

0.058 M > C ≥ 0.001 M
1 % > C ≥ 0.025 %

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Dead plant and dead fishWarningVery toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.

0.001 M > C ≥ 0.0001 M
0.025 % > C ≥ 0.0025 %

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Dead plant and dead fish Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.

0.0001 M > C ≥ 0.00001 M
0.0025 % > C ≥ 0.00025 %

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  Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Avoid release to the environment.

C < 0.00001 M
C < 0.00025 %

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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Toxic
Solid should be stored in cabinet: Oxidising agents
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 0.25 %
Container: Solutions of toxic inorganic salts
Labelling Suggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements
C ≥ 0.9 M
C ≥ 10 %
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Exclamation markWarningCauses serious eye irritation.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.
C < 0.9 M
C < 10 %
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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Bases
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 20 %
Container: Alkaline solutions
Labelling Suggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements

C ≥ 0.5 M
C ≥ 2 %

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Harmed material and harmed handDangerCauses severe skin burns and eye damage.Wear eye protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.

0.5 M > C ≥ 0.125 M
2 % > C ≥ 0.5 %

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Exclamation markWarningCauses skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.

C < 0.125 M
C < 0.5 %

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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Bases
Store below eye level.
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 1 %
Container: Alkaline solutions
Labelling Suggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements
C ≥ 1.5 M
C ≥ 15 %
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Harmed material and harmed handDangerCauses severe skin burns and eye damage.Wear eye protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.
1.5 M > C ≥ 0.5 M
15 % > C ≥ 5 %
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Exclamation markWarningCauses skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.
C < 0.5 M
C < 5 %
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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Acids
Store below eye level.
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 1 %
Container: Acidic solutions
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ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements

C = 0.5 %

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FlameDangerHighly flammable liquid and vapour.Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Storage and Waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Flammables (including organic solvents) and water reactives
Waste DisposalContainer: Non-halogenated organic substances
Labelling Suggestion of P-statments are made for the use of the chemicals in secondary chemistry education
ConcentrationHazard pictogramSignal wordH-statementsP-statements
C ≥ 1.5 M
C ≥ 25 %
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Harmed material and harmed handExclamation markDead plant and dead fishDangerHarmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
1.5 M > C ≥ 0.18 M
25 % > C ≥ 3 %
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Harmed material and harmed handDead plant and dead fishDangerCauses serious eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
0.18 M > C ≥ 0.15 M
3 % > C ≥ 2.5 %
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Exclamation markDead plant and dead fishWarningCauses serious eye irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
0.15 M > C ≥ 0.06 M
2.5 % > C ≥ 1 %
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Exclamation markDead plant and dead fishWarningCauses serious eye irritation. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
0.06 M > C ≥ 0.015 M
1 % > C ≥ 0.25 %
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Dead plant and dead fish Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
0.015 M > C ≥ 0.0015 M
0.25 % > C ≥ 0.025 %
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  Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Avoid release to the environment.
C < 0.0015 M
C < 0.025 %
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Not classified as a harmful mixture
Storage and waste disposal
StorageCabinet: Toxic
Waste DisposalHazardous waste concentration limit: 0.25 %
Container: Solutions of toxic inorganic salts
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30.06.2022

Last modified: 

17.03.2023
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