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Table 2 Compilation of potential P-statements attributed to a small selection of cosmetic product formulas

From: ‘Read this and be safe!’ Comparison of regulatory processes for communicating risks of personal care products to European and South African consumers

Product/pictograms and signal word/H statements

Corresponding P-statements

Hair spray

Prevention:

DANGER

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

 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-sparkling tools.

 P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

 P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.

 P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response:

 P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

 P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

 P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

 P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

Storage: P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal: P501 Dispose of contents/container to …

Oxidative hair dye formula

Prevention:

DANGER

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H318 Causes serious eye damage.

 P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

 P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.

 P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response:

 P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

 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.

 P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

 P310 Immediately call a POISON Center or doctor/physician.

 P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label).

 P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage: P405 Store locked up.

Disposal: P501 Dispose of contents/container to …

After shave balm

Prevention:

WARNING

H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

 P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

 P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

 P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response: P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage: P405 Store locked up.

Disposal: P501 Dispose of contents/container to …

Perfume

Prevention:

DANGER

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

H318 Causes serious eye damage.

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

H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.

 P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

 P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.

 P272 Contaminated work clothing 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.

Response:

 P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

 P304 + P341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

 P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

 P310 Immediately call a POISON Center or doctor/physician.

 P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label).

 P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

 P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

 P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

 P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

 P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

 P391 Collect spillage.

Storage: -

Disposal: P501 Dispose of contents/container to …

Nail glue

Prevention:

WARNING

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

 P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

 P264 Wash…thoroughly after handling.

 P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

 P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response:

 P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

 P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing

 P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

 P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

 P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label).

 P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

 P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

 P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Storage:

 P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

 P405 Store locked up.

Disposal:

 

 P501 Dispose of contents/container to…

  1. Formulas were analyzed in [26] according to CLP [53].