Section 2: SPECIAL LABELLING RULES

2. SPECIAL LABELLING RULES The following labelling requirements shall apply whether or not the substances and mixtures involved are classified as dangerous or not. 2.1 Very toxic, toxic and corrosive mixtures Chemical mixtures retailed to the general public and classified as very toxic, toxic or corrosive, shall, where the directions for use cannot in practice be affixed to the packaging, be accompanied by accurate and easily legible directions for use where required, with information as to the destruction of the empty packaging. 2.2 Chemical mixtures containing lead (1) Chemical mixtures intended for use as paints or varnishes, the lead content of which – calculated in accordance with ISO standard 6503 – 1984 – exceeds 0.15% (expressed in metal weight) of the total weight of the preparation shall be labelled as follows— “Contains lead. Do not use in objects likely to be chewed or sucked by children.”. (2) Where the packaging contains less than 125ml of lead, the following precautionary statement shall be given on the label— “Warning: Contains lead”. 2.3 Mixtures containing cyanoacrylates (1) Adhesives on the basis of cyonoacrylates shall be labelled as follows— “Cyanoacrylate” “Danger” “Adheres to skin and eyes in few seconds” “Keep out of reach of children”. (2) The packaging shall be accompanied with the required precautionary statements. 2.4 Mixtures containing isocyanates Chemical mixtures containing isocyanates (monomers, oligomers, prepolymers, etc., single or in mixtures) shall be labelled as follows— “Contains isocyanates” “See manufacturer’s information”. [Issue 1] D1 – 74 Revised Laws of Mauritius 2.5 Mixtures containing epoxy compounds Chemical mixtures containing epoxy compounds with an average molecular weight less than or equal to 700 shall be labelled as follows— “Contains epoxy compounds” “See manufacturer’s information”. 2.6 Mixtures containing active chlorine Chemical mixtures sold to the general public and containing more than 1% active chlorine shall be labelled as follows— “Warning: do not use together with other mixtures, as dangerous gases may be released (chlorine)”. 2.7 Mixtures containing cadmium Chemical mixtures (alloys) containing cadmium and used for soldering and welding shall be labelled as follows— “Warning!” “Contains cadmium” “In use, may form dangerous vapours” “See manufacturer’s information” “Observe prescribed safety precautions”. continued on page D1 — 76 D1 – 75 [Issue 1] Dangerous Chemicals Control Act SEVENTH SCHEDULE [Section 15] HAZARD SYMBOLS The presentation of the hazard symbols prescribed on the label in accordance with the Act, shall be as follows— Environment Explosive Oxidiser Hazard Danger Health Hazard Flammable Toxic Irritant / Harmful Corrosive Gas under pressure Hazard symbols shall have a black symbol on a white background with a red frame sufficiently wide to be clearly visible. For transport, hazard symbols prescribed by the UN Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods should be used. Hazard statements shall be according to classification of the substance or mixture. [Issue 1] D1 – 76 Revised Laws of Mauritius EIGHTH SCHEDULE [Section 15] PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS A list of precautionary statements are given below. This list is not exhaustive. Importers, manufacturers and suppliers shall make use of the most appropriate precautionary statements on the label provided for the specific substance and mixture.