Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (Text with EEA relevance)

Type Regulation
Publication 2008-12-31
Last updated 2027-01-01
State In force
Department Council of the European Union, European Parliament
Source EUR-Lex
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Code Storage precautionary statements Hazard class Hazard category Conditions for use
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
P401 Store in accordance with … Explosives (section 2.1) Unstable explosives and Divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 … Manufacturer/supplier to specify local/regional/national/international regulations as applicable.
P401 Store in accordance with … Desensitised explosives (section 2.17) 1, 2, 3, 4 … Manufacturer/supplier to specify local/regional/national/international regulations as applicable.
P401 Store in accordance with …
P402 Store in a dry place. Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases (section 2.12) 1, 2, 3 … Manufacturer/supplier to specify local/regional/national/international regulations as applicable.
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. Flammable gases (section 2.2) 1A, 1B, 2
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. Oxidising gases (section 2.4) 1
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. Gases under pressure (section 2.5) Compressed gas
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. Gases under pressure (section 2.5) Liquefied gas
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. Gases under pressure (section 2.5) Refrigerated liquefied gas
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. Gases under pressure (section 2.5) Dissolved gas
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. Flammable liquids (section 2.6) 1, 2, 3 — for flammable liquids Category 1 and other flammable liquids that are volatile and may generate an explosive atmosphere.
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. Self-reactive substances and mixtures (section 2.8) Types A, B, C, D, E, F — except for temperature controlled self-reactive substances and mixtures or organic peroxides because condensation and consequent freezing may take place.
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. Organic peroxides (section 2.15) Types A, B, C, D, E, F — except for temperature controlled self-reactive substances and mixtures or organic peroxides because condensation and consequent freezing may take place.
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. Acute toxicity – inhalation (section 3.1) 1, 2, 3 — if the substance or mixture is volatile and may generate a hazardous atmosphere.
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure; respiratory tract irritation (section 3.8) 3 — if the substance or mixture is volatile and may generate a hazardous atmosphere.
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure; narcotic effects (section 3.8) 3 — if the substance or mixture is volatile and may generate a hazardous atmosphere.
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
P404 Store in a closed container. Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases (section 2.12) 1, 2, 3 — if the substance or mixture is volatile and may generate a hazardous atmosphere.
P405 Store locked up. Acute toxicity — oral (section 3.1) 1, 2, 3
P405 Store locked up. Acute toxicity — dermal (section 3.1) 1, 2, 3
P405 Store locked up. Acute toxicity — inhalation (section 3.1) 1, 2, 3
P405 Store locked up. Skin corrosion (section 3.2) 1A, 1B, 1C
P405 Store locked up. Germ cell mutagenicity (section 3.5) 1A, 1B, 2
P405 Store locked up. Carcinogenicity (section 3.6) 1A, 1B, 2
P405 Store locked up. Reproductive toxicity (section 3.7) 1A, 1B, 2
P405 Store locked up. Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure (section 3.8) 1, 2
P405 Store locked up. Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure; respiratory tract irritation (section 3.8) 3
P405 Store locked up. Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure; narcosis (section 3.8) 3
P405 Store locked up. Aspiration hazard (section 3.10) 1
P405 Store locked up.
P406 Store in a corrosion-resistant/… container with a resistant inner liner. Corrosive to metals (Section 2.16) 1 —  may be omitted if P234 is given on the label … Manufacturer/supplier to specify other compatible materials.
P407 Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets. Self-heating substances and mixtures (Section 2.11) 1, 2
P410 Protect from sunlight. Aerosols (section 2.3) 1,2, 3
P410 Protect from sunlight. Gases under pressure (section 2.5) Compressed gas Liquefied gas Dissolved gas —  may be omitted for gases filled in transportable gas cylinders in accordance with packing instruction P200 of the UN RTDG, Model Regulations, unless those gases are subject to (slow) decomposition or polymerisation
P410 Protect from sunlight. Self-heating substances and mixtures (section 2.11) 1, 2
P410 Protect from sunlight. Organic peroxides (section 2.15) Types A, B, C, D, E, F
P410 Protect from sunlight.
P411 Store at temperatures not exceeding … °C/… °F. Self-reactive substances and mixtures (Section 2.8) Types A, B, C, D, E, F —  if temperature control is required (according to Annex I, Section 2.8.2.4 or 2.15.2.3) or if otherwise deemed necessary. … Manufacturer/supplier to specify temperature using the applicable temperature scale.
P411 Store at temperatures not exceeding … °C/… °F. Organic peroxides (Section 2.15) Types A, B, C, D, E, F —  if temperature control is required (according to Annex I, Section 2.8.2.4 or 2.15.2.3) or if otherwise deemed necessary. … Manufacturer/supplier to specify temperature using the applicable temperature scale.
P412 Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C/ 122 °F. Aerosols (Section 2.3) 1, 2, 3 Manufacturer/supplier to use applicable temperature scale.
P413 Store bulk masses greater than … kg/… lbs at temperatures not exceeding … °C/… °F. Self-heating substances and mixtures (Section 2.11) 1, 2 … Manufacturer/supplier to specify mass and temperature using applicable scale.
P420 Store separately. Self-reactive substances and mixtures (Section 2.8) Types A, B, C, D, E, F
P420 Store separately. Self-heating substances and mixtures (Section 2.11) 1,2
P420 Store separately. Oxidising liquids (Section 2.13) 1
P420 Store separately. Oxidising solids (Section 2.14) 1
P420 Store separately. Organic peroxides (Section 2.15) Types A,B,C,D,E,F
P420 Store separately. ————— ————— ————— ————— —————
P420 Store separately.
P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases (section 2.12) 1, 2, 3
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Acute toxicity — inhalation (Section 3.1) 1, 2, 3 —  if the substance or mixture is volatile and may generate a hazardous atmosphere.
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure; respiratory tract irritation (Section 3.8) 3
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure; narcosis (Section 3.8) 3
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Flammable liquids (Section 2.6) 1, 2, 3 —  for flammable liquids Category 1 and other flammable liquids that are volatile and may generate an explosive atmosphere. —  if the substance or mixture is volatile and may generate a hazardous atmosphere.
P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. Gases under pressure (Section 2.5) Compressed gas —  P410 may be omitted for gases filled in transportable gas cylinders in accordance with packing instruction P200 of the UN RTDG, unless those gases are subject to (slow) decomposition or polymerisation. —  if the substance or mixture is volatile and may generate a hazardous atmosphere.
P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. Gases under pressure (Section 2.5) Liquefied gas —  P410 may be omitted for gases filled in transportable gas cylinders in accordance with packing instruction P200 of the UN RTDG, unless those gases are subject to (slow) decomposition or polymerisation.
P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. Gases under pressure (Section 2.5) Dissolved gas —  P410 may be omitted for gases filled in transportable gas cylinders in accordance with packing instruction P200 of the UN RTDG, unless those gases are subject to (slow) decomposition or polymerisation.
P410 + P412 Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C/122 °F. Aerosols (Section 2.3) 1, 2, 3 Manufacturer/ supplier to use applicable temperature scale.
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Table 6.5
Precautionary statements — Disposal
Code Disposal precautionary statements Hazard class Hazard category Conditions for use
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Flammable liquids (section 2.6) 1, 2, 3 … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Self-reactive substances and mixtures (section 2.8) Types A, B, C, D, E, F … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases (section 2.12) 1, 2, 3 … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Oxidising liquids (section 2.13) 1, 2, 3 … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Oxidising solids (section 2.14) 1, 2, 3 … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Organic peroxides (section 2.15) Types A, B, C, D, E, F … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Desensitised explosives (section 2.17) 1, 2, 3, 4 … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Acute toxicity – oral (section 3.1) 1, 2, 3, 4 … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Acute toxicity – dermal (section 3.1) 1, 2, 3, 4 … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Acute toxicity – inhalation (section 3.1) 1, 2, 3 … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Skin corrosion (section 3.2) 1, 1A, 1B, 1C … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Respiratory sensitisation (section 3.4) 1, 1A, 1B … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Skin sensitisation (section 3.4) 1, 1A, 1B … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Germ cell mutagenicity (section 3.5) 1A, 1B, 2 … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Carcinogenicity (section 3.6) 1A, 1B, 2 … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Reproductive toxicity (section 3.7) 1A, 1B, 2 … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure (section 3.8) 1, 2 … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure; respiratory tract irritation (section 3.8) 3 … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure; narcotic effects (section 3.8) 3 … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure (section 3.9) 1, 2 … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Aspiration hazard (section 3.10) 1 … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Hazardous to the aquatic environment – acute aquatic hazard (section 4.1) 1 … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to … Hazardous to the aquatic environment – chronic aquatic hazard (section 4.1) 1, 2, 3, 4 … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to …
P502 Refer to manufacturer or supplier for information on recovery or recycling Hazardous to the ozone layer (Section 5.1) 1 … in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation (to be specified). Manufacturer/supplier to specify whether disposal requirements apply to contents, container or both.
P503 Refer to manufacturer/ supplier/… for information on disposal/recovery/ recycling Explosives (section 2.1) Unstable explosives and Divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 … Manufacturer/supplier to specify appropriate source of information in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations as applicable.

2. Part 2: precautionary statements

The precautionary statements shall be taken from this part of Annex IV and selected in accordance with Part 1.

Table 1.1
Precautionary statements — General
P101 Language
BG При необходимост от медицинска помощ, носете опаковката или етикета на продукта.
ES Si se necesita consejo médico, tener a mano el envase o la etiqueta.
CS Je-li nutná lékařská pomoc, mějte po ruce obal nebo štítek výrobku.
DA Hvis der er brug for lægehjælp, medbring da beholderen eller etiketten.
DE Ist ärztlicher Rat erforderlich, Verpackung oder Kennzeichnungsetikett bereithalten.
ET Arsti poole pöördudes võtta kaasa toote pakend või etikett.
EL Εάν ζητήσετε ιατρική συμβουλή, να έχετε μαζί σας τον περιέκτη του προϊόντος ή την ετικέτα.
EN If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
FR En cas de consultation d’un médecin, garder à disposition le récipient ou l’étiquette.
GA Más gá comhairle liachta, bíodh coimeádán nó lipéad an táirge ina aice láimhe.
HR Ako je potrebna liječnička pomoć pokazati spremnik ili naljepnicu.
IT In caso di consultazione di un medico, tenere a disposizione il contenitore o l'etichetta del prodotto.
LV Medicīniska padoma nepieciešamības gadījumā attiecīgā informācija ir norādīta uz iepakojuma vai etiķetes.
LT Jei reikalinga gydytojo konsultacija, su savimi turėkite produkto talpyklą ar jo etiketę.
HU Orvosi tanácsadás esetén tartsa kéznél a termék edényét vagy címkéjét.
MT Jekk ikun meħtieġ parir mediku, ara li jkollok il-kontenitur jew it-tikketta tal-prodott fil-qrib.
NL Bij het inwinnen van medisch advies, de verpakking of het etiket ter beschikking houden.
PL W razie konieczności zasięgnięcia porady lekarza należy pokazać pojemnik lub etykietę.
PT Se for necessário consultar um médico, mostre-lhe a embalagem ou o rótulo.
RO Dacă este necesară consultarea medicului, țineți la îndemână recipientul sau eticheta produsului.
SK Ak je potrebná lekárska pomoc, majte k dispozícii obal alebo etiketu výrobku.
SL Če je potreben zdravniški nasvet, mora biti na voljo posoda ali etiketa proizvoda.
FI Jos tarvitaan lääkinnällistä apua, näytä pakkaus tai varoitusetiketti.
SV Ha förpackningen eller etiketten till hands om du måste söka läkarvård.
P102 Language
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BG Да се съхранява извън обсега на деца.
ES Mantener fuera del alcance de los niños.
CS Uchovávejte mimo dosah dětí.
DA Opbevares utilgængeligt for børn.
DE Darf nicht in die Hände von Kindern gelangen.
ET Hoida lastele kättesaamatus kohas.
EL Μακριά από παιδιά.
EN Keep out of reach of children.
FR Tenir hors de portée des enfants.
GA Coimeád as aimsiú leanaí.
HR Čuvati izvan dohvata djece.
IT Tenere fuori dalla portata dei bambini.
LV Sargāt no bērniem.
LT Laikyti vaikams neprieinamoje vietoje.
HU Gyermekektől elzárva tartandó.
MT Żommu ‘l bogħod minn fejn jistgħu jilħquh it-tfal.
NL Buiten het bereik van kinderen houden.
PL Chronić przed dziećmi.
PT Manter fora do alcance das crianças.
RO A nu se lăsa la îndemâna copiilor.
SK Uchovávajte mimo dosahu detí.
SL Hraniti zunaj dosega otrok.
FI Säilytä lasten ulottumattomissa.
SV Förvaras oåtkomligt för barn.
P103 Language
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BG Преди употреба прочетете етикета.
ES Leer la etiqueta antes del uso.
CS Před použitím si přečtěte údaje na štítku.
DA Læs etiketten før brug.
DE Vor Gebrauch Kennzeichnungsetikett lesen.
ET Enne kasutamist tutvuda etiketil oleva infoga.
EL Διαβάστε την ετικέτα πριν από τη χρήση.
EN Read label before use.
FR Lire l’étiquette avant utilisation.
GA Léigh an lipéad roimh úsáid.
HR Prije uporabe pročitati naljepnicu.
IT Leggere l’etichetta prima dell’uso.
LV Pirms izmantošanas izlasīt etiķeti.
LT Prieš naudojimą perskaityti etiketę.
HU Használat előtt olvassa el a címkén közölt információkat.
MT Aqra t-tikketta qabel l-użu.
NL Alvorens te gebruiken, het etiket lezen.
PL Przed użyciem przeczytać etykietę.
PT Ler o rótulo antes da utilização.
RO Citiți eticheta înainte de utilizare.
SK Pred použitím si prečítajte etiketu.
SL Pred uporabo preberite etiketo.
FI Lue merkinnät ennen käyttöä.
SV Läs etiketten före användning.
Table 1.2
Precautionary statements — Prevention

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