Health and Safety Information

Risk Phrase & Safety Phrase Number Classifications for S.A. ingredients

The following two Tables give the official EEC Risk Phrase and Safety Phrase nomenclature. Regulations require that all raw materials / ingredients, oils, balsams, herbs and minerals should carry official Risk and Safety Phrases set out by the EEC to enable users to take adequate measures on storage and use. The Risk and Safety phrase numbers will be shown on the identification labels we apply to any ingredient we sell you and are listed in brackets on the end of each entry in our lists. Simply read off the number given against the lists below for the full information.

For instance almost any substance will carry the Safety Phrase S02 as this simply means Keep out of the reach of Children. Please be assured that the regulations have to cover all substances / ingredients / chemicals etc and should be used intelligently . For example, Acacia gum (which has for hundreds of years been used as a food in Arabia and is a constituent of many medicines being particularly helpful in assuaging stomach ulcers and internal bleeding) has officially been given the safety phrase S26 'In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice' Obviously the eyes are delicate and anything put in them may irritate so you shouldn't do it; however in this instance the official safety phrase concerns Acacia powder and is mainly intended to warn of possible effects of airborne powder in industrial situations where any dust or powder in the eyes over prolonged periods is not desirable. Similarly ,refined Talcum powder (used for hundreds of years by millions of people after bathing and to powder babies' bottoms with no apparent ill effects) is listed as 'may cause skin, respiratory or eye irritation'! Inapplicable though this warning appears to be in a domestic situations I suppose there will be some dolt somewhere who might very well empty talc into his eye just to see what happens and the regulations cater for this so we must convey the official phrase just to make sure. Regular customers will be amazed to see common-or-garden materials given R and S numbers but that's what happens when common-sense gives way to The Nanny Society.

A sense of proportion is necessary. These regulations cover the handling of all substances, from the insignificant amounts we sell you to bulk industrial applications of very dangerous radioactive substances and rare toxic chemicals which we would never touch! Against these very real dangers Acacia and Talc, come so low down the scale of hazard as to be insignificant but we will always comply with safety regulations and provide you with all necessary information. Please don't be stampeded by these S and R phrases. If substances were really dangerous the authorities would make sure you wouldn't be able to access them at all! We have been working with these natural substances in our lists for over 30 years with no adverse affects and cannot remember any complaint from our 60,000 customer base during that time. You should carefully read and understand the R and S numbers on the products we supply to you and use them as guidance for storage and applications. If you are unsure or want more information on any ingredient before use we will be only too happy to provide it.

RISK FACTORS
R01 Explosive when dry.
R02 Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other source of ignition.
R03 Extreme risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition.
R04 Forms very sensitive explosive metallic compounds.
R05 Heating may cause an explosion.
R06 Explosive with or without contact with air.
R07 May cause fire.
R08 Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
R09 Explosive when mixed with combustible material.
R10 Flammable.
R11 Highly flammable.
R12 Extremely flammable.
R13 Extremely flammable liquefied gas
R14 Reacts violently with water.
R15 Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
R16 Explosive when mixed with oxidizing substances.
R17 Spontaneously flammable in air.
R18 In use, may form inflammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.
R19 May form explosive peroxides.
R20 Harmful by inhalation.
R21 Harmful in contact with skin.
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R23 Toxic by inhalation.
R24 Toxic in contact with skin.
R25 Toxic if swallowed.
R26 Very toxic by inhalation.
R27 Very toxic in contact with skin.
R28 Very toxic if swallowed.
R29 Contact with water liberates toxic gas.
R30 Can become highly flammable in use.
R31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
R32 Contact with acid liberates very toxic gas.
R33 Danger of cumulative effects.
R34 Causes burns.
R35 Causes severe burns.
R36 Irritating to eyes.
R37 Irritating to respiratory system.
R38 Irritating to skin.
R39 Danger of very serious irreversible effects.
R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R41 Risk of serious damage to the eyes.
R42 May cause sensitization by inhalation.
R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R44 Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
R45 May cause cancer.
R46 May cause heritable genetic damage.
R47 May cause birth defects
R48 Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure.
R49 May cause cancer by inhalation.
R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
R51 Toxic to aquatic organisms.
R52 Harmful to aquatic organisms.
R53 May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R54 Toxic to flora.
R55 Toxic to fauna.
R56 Toxic to soil organisms.
R57 Toxic to bees.
R58 May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.
R59 Dangerous to the ozone layer.
R60 May impair fertility.
R61 May cause harm to the unborn child.
R62 Risk of impaired fertility.
R63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
R64 May cause harm to breastfed babies.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
R68 Possible risk of irreversible effects. STORAGE AND HANDLING
S01 Keep locked up.
S02 Keep out of the reach of children.
S03 Keep in a cool place.
S04 Keep away from living quarters.
S05 Keep contents under ... (there follows the name of a liquid).
S06 Keep under ... (there follows the name of an inert gas).
S07 Keep container tightly closed.
S08 Keep container dry.
S09 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S12 Do not keep the container sealed.
S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal foodstuffs.
S14 Keep away from ... (a list of incompatible materials will follow).
S15 Keep away from heat.
S16 Keep away from sources of ignition.
S17 Keep away from combustible material.
S18 Handle and open container with care.
S20 When using, do not eat or drink.
S21 When using do not smoke.
S22 Do not breathe dust.
S23 Do not breathe vapour.
S24 Avoid contact with skin.
S25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S27 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
S28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds.
S29 Do not empty into drains.
S30 Never add water to this product.
S33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
S35 This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
S36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
S37 Wear suitable gloves.
S38 In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
S39 Wear eye / face protection.
S40 To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use .... (there follows suitable cleaning material).
S41 In case of fire and / or explosion do not breathe fumes.
S42 During fumigation / spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment.
S43 In case of fire use ... (there follows the type of fire-fighting equipment to be used.)
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.)
S46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
S47 Keep at temperature not exceeding...
S48 To be kept wet with (there follows a material name).
S49 Keep only in the original container.
S50 Do not mix with ...
S51 Use only in well ventilated areas.
S52 Not recommended for interior use on large surface areas.
S53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
S56 Dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste collection point.
S57 Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination.
S59 Refer to manufacturer / supplier for information on recovery / recycling.
S60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets.
S62 If swallowed, do not induce vomiting; seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

DISCLAIMER: Recommendations for Applications: If you order goods without consulting with us beforehand we will assume you have the requisite knowledge to take responsibility for their use. If you are unsure you should ask before purchase. Marabas has an unparalleled grasp of esoteric methods worldwide but he is not a god - he cannot indemnify customers from risk. Only you know your exact circumstances, your medical history, state of health and the progression of the problem so far. Only you can judge whether it is in your interests to apply magic in your life. If you ask us how a magician might resolve a problem then Marabas will tell you but magic is a force used to modify the course of destiny and can cause peripheral changes which are not anticipated therefore all magical operations are by qualification inherently experimental. Not everyone is willing to put in the commitment required to follow the true esotericist's path so the short-cut is to ask Marabas how adepts might do it. Our products and raw materials are genuine, traditional and designed with adept knowledge of magical method. You cannot get a better chance of successfully experimenting with magic ; but be under no illusion - it is an experiment undertaken entirely at your own risk. The S.A. offers raw materials and literature for curiosity's sake only. Marabas's historical knowledge is given if asked. We are not selling you the magic 'cure', though it may very well turn out that way. We are providing the opportunity to experiment with trustworthy, genuine magical ingredients and methods to open up new doors in your life. We can tell you how others have changed their lives using the same supplies in the past and how you might choose to do it for yourself but ultimately you are responsible for your own experiments. We cannot indemnify people from the repercussions of foolishness but we will sincerely do everything we can to ensure your genuine success and this will be the limit of our liability. Marabas's suggestions will always comply with U.K. law but if overseas clients are unsure whether a suggestion might breach local laws or regulations then they should obtain legal advice before ordering.

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