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SCHEDULE 6PARTICULARS TO BE SHOWN ON LABELS FOR SUBSTANCES AND PREPARATIONS DANGEROUS FOR SUPPLY AND CERTAIN OTHER PREPARATIONS

PART IIPARTICULAR PROVISIONS CONCERNING CERTAIN PREPARATIONS

ASpecial provisions for preparations dangerous for supply

Preparations to be supplied to the general public

1.—(1) The labels on packages of preparations dangerous for supply intended to be supplied to the general public must bear relevant safety phrase S1, S2, S45 or S46 in accordance with the approved classification and labelling guide.

(2) When such preparations are classified as very toxic, toxic, or corrosive and where it is physically impossible to give the information on the package itself, packages containing such preparations must be accompanied by precise and easily understandable instructions for use including, where appropriate, instructions for the destruction of the empty package.

Preparations intended for use by spraying

2.  The labels on packages containing preparations dangerous for supply intended to be used for spraying shall bear the safety phrase S23 and safety phrase S38 or S51 assigned in accordance with the approved classification and labelling guide.

Preparations containing a substance affected by the risk phrase R33 (danger of cumulative effects)

3.  When a preparation dangerous for supply contains at least one substance required to show the risk phrase R33, that phrase must be shown on the label of the preparation when the concentration of that substance is equal to or higher than 1% unless a different value for that substance is shown in Part V of the approved supply list.

Preparations containing a substance affected by the risk phrase R64 (may cause harm to breast-fed babies)

4.  When a preparation dangerous for supply contains at least one substance required to show the risk phrase R64, that phrase must be shown on the label of the preparation when the concentration of that substance is equal to or higher than 1% unless a different value for that substance is shown in Part V of the approved supply list.

BSpecial provisions for preparations whether or not dangerous for supply

Paints and varnishes containing lead

1.—(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

2.—(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

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

Contains isocyanates.

See information supplied by the manufacuter..

Certain preparations containing epoxy constituents

4.  The package labels of preparations containing epoxy constituents with an average molecular weight < 700 shall bear the following inscriptions—

Contains epoxy constituents.

See information supplied by the manufacturer..

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

5.  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

6.  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..