The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations 1993

PART II SPECIAL PROVISIONS ON THE LABELLING OF CERTIAN PREPARATIONS

Application of this Part

6.  The provisions of this Part shall be in addition to and not in substitution for any other labelling requirements imposed by these Regulations or by or under any other enactment.

Very toxic, toxic or corrosive preparations sold to the general public

7.—(1) The labels on packages containing preparations which are required to have the indication of danger T+, T or C and which are intended to be sold to the general public shall show the safety phrase S1/2 (keep locked up and out of the reach of children) and S4 (if swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label) together with any other safety phrases which may be assigned to the preparation under these Regulations.

(2) Where it is physically impossible to give such information on the package itself, packages containing preparations to which this paragraph applies shall be accompanied by precise and easily understandable instructions for use including, where appropriate, instructions for the destruction of the empty package.

Paint and varnishes containing lead

8.—(1) Labels of packages of paints and varnishes containing lead in quantities exceeding 0.15% expressed as weight of metal of the total weight of the preparation, as determined in accordance with ISO standard 6503/1984 shall show the following particulars—

• “Contains lead. Should not be used on surfaces that are liable to be chewed or sucked by children ”.

(2) In the case of packages containing less than 125 millilitres of such preparations the particulars may be—

• “Warning. Contains lead”.

Cyanoacrylate based adhesives

9.—(1) The immediate packages of glues based on cyanoacrylates shall bear the following inscription—

• “Cyanoacrylate.

• Danger.

• Bonds skin and eyes in seconds.

• Keep out of the reach of children”.

(2) Appropriate safety advice shall accompany the package.

Preparations containing isocyanates

10.  The package labels of preparations containing isocyanates (whether as monomers, oligomers, prepolymers etc. or as mixtures thereof) shall bear the following inscription—

• “Contains isocyanates.

• See information supplied by the manufacturer”.

Certain preparations containing epoxy constituents

11.  The package labels of preparations containing epoxy constituents with an average molecular weight ≤ 700, must bear the following inscription—

• “Contains epoxy constituents.

• See information supplied by the manufacturer”.

Preparations dangerous for supply intended to be sprayed

12.  The package labels of preparations intended for use by spraying shall bear the safety phrases S23 (do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray [appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer]) and S38 (in case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment) or S23 and S51 (use only in well ventilated areas), depending on the application criteria set out in the approved classification and labelling guide together with any other safety phrases which may be assigned to the preparation under these Regulations.

Preparations intended to be sold to the general public that contain active chlorine

13.  The package labels of preparations containing more than 1% of active chlorine which are intended to be sold to the general public shall bear the following inscription—

• “Warning! Do not use with other products. May release dangerous gases (chlorine) ”.

Preparations containing cadmium (alloys) intended to be used for brazing or soldering

14.  The package labels of preparations containing cadmium (alloys) intended to be used for brazing or soldering shall bear the following inscription—

• “Warning! Contains cadmium.

• Dangerous fumes are formed during use.

• See information supplied by the manufacturer.

• Comply with the safety instructions”.