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Table 2 Compilation of H-statements and P-statements attributed to the cosmetic product formulas analyzed

From: Dangerous cosmetics - criteria for classification, labelling and packaging (EC 1272/2008) applied to personal care products

H-statements

A) Number of products (percentage)

B) Respective P-statements

Prevention

Response

Storage

Disposal

no H-statements

1 (3)

    

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

2 (6)

P210 P233 P240 P241 P242 P243 P280

P303+P361+P353 P370+P378

P403+P235

P501

H302 Harmful if swallowed.

2 (6)

P264 P270

P301+P312 P330

-

P501

H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

2 (6)

-

P301+310 P331

P405

P501

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

2 (6)

P260 P264 P280

P301+P330+ P331 P303+P361+P353 P363 P304+P340 P310 P321 P305+P351+P338

P405

P501

H315 Causes skin irritation.

11 (33)

P264 P280

P302+P352 P321 P332+P313 P362

-

-

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

4 (12)

P261 P272 P280

P302+P352 P333+P313 P321 P363

-

P501

H318 Causes serious eye damage.

6 (18)

P280

P305+P351+P338 P310

-

 

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

20 (61)

P264 P280

P305+P351+P338 P337+ P313

-

-

H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.

1 (3)

P261 P285

P304+P341 P342+P311

-

P501

H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

2 (6)

P261 P271

P304+P340 P312

P403+P233 P405

P501

H350 May cause cancer.

1 (3)

P201 P202 P281

P308+P313

P405

P501

H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

3 (9)

P201 P202 P281

P308+P313

P405

P501

H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

1 (3)

P273

P391

-

-

  1. A) The percentage indicated is based on the number of products where the classification could be performed (33 out of 41).
  2. B) P-statements assigned to the respective hazard statements according to the CLP-Regulation. Note that P-statements need not be written on small packages according to the small quantity exception.
  3. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety instructions have been read and understood. P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces – No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/ equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash …… thoroughly after handling. P270: Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272: Contaminated work clothes should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P285: In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P301+P330+ P331: IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. P302+ P352: IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P304+P341: IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+351+338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P321: Specific treatment (see … on this label). P330: Rinse mouth. P333+ P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs: get medical advice/attention. P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P342+P311: If experiencing respiratory symptoms: call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P362: Take off contaminated clothes and wash before reuse. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378: In case of fire: Use for extinction. P391: Collect spillage. P403: Store in a well-ventilated place. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
  4. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.