LegalizeS.I. No. 77/1994 - European Communities (Classification, Packaging, Labelling and Notification of Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 1994
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| Risk Phrase Reference No. | Risk Phrase |
| R14/15 | Reacts violently with water, liberating highly flammable gases |
| R15/29 | Contact with water liberates toxic, highly flammable gas |
| R20/21 | Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin |
| R20/21/22 | Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| R20/22 | Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed |
| R21/22 | Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| R23/24 | Toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin |
| R23/24/25 | Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| R23/25 | Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed |
| R24/25 | Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| R26/27 | Very toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin |
| R26/27/28 | Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| R26/28 | Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed |
| R27/28 | Very toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| R36/37 | Irritating to eyes and respiratory system |
| R36/37/38 | Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin |
| R36/38 | Irritating to eyes and skin |
| R37/38 | Irritating to respiratory system and skin |
| R39/23 | Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation |
| R39/23/24 | Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin |
| R39/23/24/25 | Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| R39/23/25 | Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed |
| R39/24 | Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin |
| R39/24/25 | Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| R39/25 | Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed |
| R39/26 | Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation |
| R39/26/27 | Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin |
| R39/26/27/28 | Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| R39/26/28 | Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed |
| R39/27 | Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin |
| R39/27/28 | Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| R39/28 | Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed |
| R40/20 | Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation |
| R40/20/21 | Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin |
| R40/20/21/22 | Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| R40/20/22 | Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed |
| R40/21 | Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin |
| R40/21/22 | Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| R40/22 | Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects if swallowed |
| R42/43 | May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact |
| R48/20 | Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure |
| R48/20/21 | Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in contact with skin |
| R48/20/21/22 | Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| R48/20/22 | Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed |
| R48/21 | Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin |
| R48/21/22 | Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| R48/22 | Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed |
| R48/23 | Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation |
| R48/23/24 | Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in contact with skin |
| R48/23/24/25 | Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| R48/23/25 | Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed |
| R48/24 | Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin |
| R48/24/25 | Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| R48/25 | Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed |
| R50/53 | Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment |
| R51/53 | Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment |
| R52/53 | Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment |
SCHEDULE 3
SAFETY PHRASES
Regulation 19 (1) (e)
The safety phrase or phrases to be marked on the package of a dangerous substance or contained in the label shall be selected in accordance with the provisions of Annex VI to Directive 67/548/EEC.
The safety phrase or phrases required to be marked on the package of a dangerous substance or contained in the label in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 shall conform to those contained in Annex IV to Directive 67/548/EEC, as set out in the Tables below.
Where two or more single safety phrases contained in Table A below are selected, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1, and which can be combined in a combined safety phrase contained in Table B below, that combined safety phrase shall be assigned to the dangerous substance in lieu of the single ones selected.
TABLE A
SINGLE SAFETY PHRASES
| Safety Phrase Reference No. | Safety Phrase |
| S1 | Keep locked up |
| S2 | Keep out of 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 |
| S12 | Do not keep the container sealed |
| S13 | Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs |
| 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) |
| 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 wetted 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 instruction before use |
| S56 | Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorised 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/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste |
| S61 | Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets |
| S62 | If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label |
TABLE B
COMBINED SAFETY PHRASES
| Safety Phrase Reference No. | Safety Phrase |
| S1/2 | Keep locked up and out of reach of children |
| 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 |
| S20/21 | When using do not eat, drink or smoke |
| S24/25 | Avoid contact with skin and eyes |
| 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) |
| S3/7 | Keep container tightly closed in a cool place |
| S7/47 | Keep container tightly closed and at a temperature not exceeding . . . °C (to be specified by the manufacturer) |
| S29/56 | Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point. |
SCHEDULE 4
DANGER SYMBOLS AND INDICATIONS OF DANGER
Regulation 19 (1) (c)
Any danger symbol or symbols and indication or indications of danger to be marked on the package of a dangerous substance or contained in the label in accordance with the provisions of Regulations 19(1) (c) and 20 (2) shall, subject to paragraph 3, be those assigned to the dangerous substance in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 2.
(a) Any danger symbol or symbols and indication or indications of danger assigned to a dangerous substance shall be that or those specified in the Table below, according to the classification or classifications of the dangerous substance, determined in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 8.
- (b) Each such danger symbol and indication of danger shall be that specified in column 2 and 3 respectively of the Table below, for each classification in column 1 of the Table below, of the dangerous substance.
For the purposes of Regulation 19 (1) c, the characters specified in column 4 are those respectively for the danger symbols in column 2 of the Table below.
TABLE
| 1 Classification of Danger | 2 Danger Symbol | 3 Indication of Danger | 4 Reference Character(s) |
| Explosive | [image omitted] | Explosive | E |
| Oxidising | [image omitted] | Oxidising | O |
| Extremely Flammable | [image omitted] | Extremely Flammable | |
| Highly Flammable | [image omitted] | Highly Flammable | F |
| Flammable | None | None | None |
| Very Toxic | [image omitted] | Very Toxic | T+ |
| Toxic | [image omitted] | Toxic | T |
| Harmful | [image omitted] | Harmful | Xn |
| Corrosive | [image omitted] | Corrosive | C |
| Irritant | [image omitted] | Irritant | Xi |
| Dangerous for the Environment | [image omitted] | Dangerous for the Environment | N |
SCHEDULE 5
FEES PAYABLE BY NOTIFIER
Regulation 25
| Column 1 Subject matter | Column 2 Fee payable |
| 1. For a notification under Regulation 10 (1) ("base set") (See notes 1 and 2) | £4,000 |
| 2. For a notification under Regulation 10 (3) (a) (>10 tonnes per year) | £2,500 |
| 3. For a notification under Regulation 10 (3) (b) (>100 tonnes per year) | £5,000 |
| 4. For a notification under Regulation 10 (3) (c) (>1000 tonnes per year) | £4,000 |
| 5. For a notification under Regulation 11 (see note 3) | |
| (a) quantity of the new substance equal to or more than 100kg (Regulation 11 (1)) | £500 |
| (b) quantity of the new substance up to 100kg (Regulation)(3)) | £350 |
| 6. For a successful application made by a notifier for an exemption relating to him under Regulation 4 (14) | £500 |
Note 1. Additional charge where notification particulars are not provided on an approved diskette — £100.
Note 2. Additional charge where an adequate risk assessment is not included — £2,000.
Note 3. Additional charge where an adequate risk assessment is not included — £500.
GIVEN under my Official Seal, this 7th day of April, 1994.
RUAIRI QUINN,
Minister for Enterprise and Employment.
EXPLANATORY NOTE.
These Regulations implement Council Directive 92/32/EEC of 30th April 1992, amending for the 7th time Directive 67/548/EEC on the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances, together with eight other associated Commission Directives.
They apply to all substances which are intended to be placed on the market either on their own or in a preparation with the exception of certain categories of substances (medicinal, cosmetic, pesticide, waste, etc) which are covered by other Directives.
The aim of the Regulations is to protect man and the environment from the harmful effects of both new and existing dangerous substances.
These regulations require each manufacturer, importer or other person proposing to place any new chemical on the market for the first time to submit to the competent authority a notification containing details of tests to which the substance has been subjected and the proposed classification and labelling of the substance.
The Regulations require suppliers to supply safety data sheets and also to put warning labels on containers for dangerous substances and ensure that the containers are properly designed, constructed and secured to prevent spillage or seepage during normal use.
These Regulations also implement Commission Directives which adapt to technical progress the Annexes to, or which expand some of the provisions of, Council Directive 67/548/EEC. These Directives are:
Commission Directive 92/69/EEC of 31 July, 1992 which adapts to technical progress Annex V,
Commission Directive 93/21/EEC of 27 April, 1993 which adapts to technical progress Annex II, III, IV & VI,
Commission Directive 93/67/EEC of 20 July, 1993 which lays down the principles for the risk assessment of substances notified under these Regulations.
Commission Directives 93/72/EEC of 1 September, 1993, and 93/101/EC of II November, 1993, which adapt to technical progress Annex I,
Commission Directive 93/90/EEC of 29 October, 1993 which provides a list of substances for which Community notification or approval procedures exist and which are exempt from the notification requirements of Council Directive 67/548/EEC,
Commission Directive 93/105/EC of 25 November, 1993 which adapts to technical progress Annex VII.2 D, and
Commission Directive 93/112/EC of 10 December, 1993 which amends the guide to the compilation of safety data sheets for substances and preparations.
Four sets of existing Regulations dealing with the classification, packaging, labelling and notification of dangerous substances are revoked by these Regulations, as follows:
- (a) The European Communities (Dangerous Substances) (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 1979 ( S.I. No. 383 of 1979 );
- (b) The European Communities (Dangerous Substances) (Classification, Packaging, Labelling and Notification) Regulations, 1982 ( S.I. No. 258 of 1982 );
- (c) The European Communities (Dangerous Substances) (Classification, Packaging, Labelling and Notification) (Amendment) Regulations, 1985 ( S.I. No. 89 of 1985 );
- (d) The European Communities (Dangerous Substances) (Classification, Packaging, Labelling and Notification) Regulations, 1992 ( S.I. No. 426 of 1992 ).
The Hazardous Substance Assessment Unit of the Health and Safety Authority, 10 Hogan Place, Dublin 2 is the competent authority to which notifications under these Regulations should be sent.
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