Hazardous and safety terms on laboratory waste labels

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Hazard statements on the label:
1. Prone to explosion when dry.
2. May explode due to vibration, friction, or contact with flame or other ignition sources.
3. Highly prone to explosion due to vibration, friction, or contact with flame or other ignition sources.
4. Forms extremely sensitive explosive metal compounds.
5. Heating may cause explosion.
6. Prone to explosion whether in contact with air or not.
7. May cause fire.
8. Contact with combustible materials may cause fire.
9. Prone to explosion when mixed with combustible materials.
10. Flammable.
11. Highly flammable.
12. Extremely flammable.
13. Extremely flammable liquefied gas.
14. Reacts violently with water.
15. Releases highly flammable gases when in contact with water.
16. Prone to explosion when mixed with oxidizing substances.
17. Burns spontaneously in air.
18. May produce flammable/explosive gas mixtures with air during use.
19. May form explosive peroxides.
20. Harmful if inhaled.
21. Harmful if in contact with skin.
22. Harmful if swallowed.
23. Causes poisoning if inhaled.
24. Causes poisoning if in contact with skin.
25. Causes poisoning if swallowed.
26. Causes poisoning if inhaled.
27. Causes severe poisoning if in contact with skin.
28. Causes severe poisoning if swallowed.
29. Releases toxic gases when in contact with water.
30. Becomes highly flammable during use.
31. Releases toxic gases when in contact with acids.
32. Releases toxic gases when in contact with acids.
33. Has a cumulative hazard effect.
34. Causes burns.
35. Causes severe burns.
36. Irritates eyes.
37. Irritates respiratory system.
38. Irritates skin.
39. Risk of causing very severe and irreversible damage to the human body.
40. May cause permanent damage to the human body.
41. May cause severe damage to eyes.
42. May cause sensitization upon inhalation.
43. May cause sensitization upon skin contact.
44. May explode when heated under sealed conditions.
45. May cause cancer.
46. May cause genetic damage.
47. May cause congenital defects.
48. Prolonged exposure may severely harm health.
49. Burns spontaneously in air when wet.

Reference hazard statements when multiple hazards occur:
14/15: Reacts violently with water and releases highly flammable gases.
15/29: Releases toxic and highly flammable gases when in contact with water.
20/21: Harmful if inhaled or in contact with skin.
20/21/22: Harmful if inhaled, in contact with skin, or swallowed.
20/22: Harmful if inhaled or swallowed.
21/22: Harmful if in contact with skin or swallowed.
23/24: Causes poisoning if inhaled or in contact with skin.
23/24/25: Causes poisoning if inhaled, in contact with skin, or swallowed.
23/25: Causes poisoning if inhaled or swallowed.
24/25: Causes poisoning if in contact with skin or swallowed.
26/27: Causes severe poisoning if inhaled or in contact with skin.
26/27/28: Causes severe poisoning if inhaled, in contact with skin, or swallowed.
26/28: Causes severe poisoning if inhaled or swallowed.
27/28: Causes severe poisoning if in contact with skin or swallowed.
36/37: Irritates eyes and respiratory system.
36/37/38: Irritates eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
36/38: Irritates eyes and skin.
37/38: Irritates respiratory system and skin.
42/43: May cause sensitization upon inhalation or skin contact.

Safety statements on the label:
1. Must be locked tightly.
2. Store in a cool place.
3. Do not keep near living areas.
4. The container must be tightly covered.
5. The container must be kept dry.
6. The container must be stored in a well-ventilated area.
7. Do not seal the container.
8. Do not keep near food, drinks, or animal feed.
9. Do not keep near (specify incompatible substances).
10. Do not expose to heat.
11. Keep away from fire; smoking is prohibited.
12. Do not keep near flammable materials.
13. Be careful when handling and opening the container.
14. Eating and drinking are strictly prohibited during use.
15. Smoking is strictly prohibited during use.
16. Do not inhale dust.
17. Do not inhale gases (smoke, vapor, mist, etc.).
18. Avoid contact with skin.
19. Avoid contact with eyes.
20. If eyes are contacted, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention promptly.
21. All contaminated clothing must be removed immediately.
22. If skin is contacted, rinse immediately with plenty of (specified liquid).
23. Do not pour into sewers.
24. Do not add water.
25. Prevent static electricity.
26. Avoid shaking and friction.
27. Wear appropriate protective clothing.
28. Wear protective gloves.
29. Use a respirator if ventilation is insufficient.
30. Wear eye and face protection.
31. Use (specified method) to clean surfaces and objects contaminated by this substance.
32. In case of fire, use fire extinguishing equipment; do not use (other methods).
33. Storage temperature should not exceed (specified degree).
34. Keep moist using (specified method).
35. Can only be stored in the original container.
36. Do not mix with (specified substances).
37. Can only be stored in a well-ventilated area.

Combined use of various safety statements:
38. The container must be locked tightly and stored in a cool, well-ventilated area.
39. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area; do not keep near (specify incompatible substances).
40. The container must be tightly covered and kept dry.
41. Can only be stored in the original container, in a cool, well-ventilated area; do not keep near (specify incompatible substances).
42. The container must be tightly covered and stored in a well-ventilated area.
43. Eating, drinking, and smoking are strictly prohibited during use.
44. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
45. Wear appropriate protective clothing and gloves.
46. Wear appropriate protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection.

Reference standard: GB 18597-2001