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- Dangerous For The Environment
These are chemicals and preparations that explode. The symbol is a pictogram of an exploding bomb, and it's a straight replacement for the previous explosive classification.
Chemicals that may catch fire in contact with air, only need brief contact with an ignition source, have a very low flash point or evolve highly flammable gases in contact with water. This symbol replaces the old classifications of highly flammable and extremely flammable. The symbol is a flame.
Oxidising is a classification for chemicals and preparations that react exothermically with other chemicals. The symbol is a flame over a circle. It replaces the previous symbol for oxidising and is usually found on bleach, oxygen for medical purposes, etc.
Gas is stored under pressure, such as in gas containers. The symbol is a gas cylinder. This is a new symbol that wasn't represented under the old classification system. It's usually found on gas containers.
Chemicals that may destroy living tissue on contact. The pictogram shows corrosion of material and skin. This matches the previous symbol for corrosion and is usually found on drain cleaners, acetic acid, hydrochloric acid, ammoniac etc.
Chemicals that cause damage to health at low and very low levels. The symbol is a skull and crossbones and replaces the old classifications of toxic and very toxic.
This symbol is for chemicals that may cause damage to health and is also known to mean caution. The symbol is an exclamation mark. This classification is the closest replacement to the previous harmful and irritant classifications.
This classification is also known to mean long-term health hazards. The symbol shows a person with damage. These are chemicals that can cause serious and long-term damage to health.
This classification is given to chemicals or substances that may present an immediate or delayed danger to one or more components of the environment. The symbol is a dead tree and fish and the symbol is usually found on pesticides, biocides, petrol, turpentine etc.
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Aug 22, 2016 · The GHS system, part of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), consists of nine symbols, or pictograms, providing recognition of the hazards associated with certain substances. Use of eight of the nine are mandatory in the U.S., the exception being the environmental pictogram (see below).
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Hazard pictograms are one of the key elements for the labelling of containers under the GHS, along with: an identification of the product; a signal word – either Danger or Warning – where necessary; hazard statements, indicating the nature and degree of the risks posed by the product
Hazard symbols or warning symbols are recognisable symbols designed to warn about hazardous or dangerous materials, locations, or objects, including electromagnetic fields, electric currents; harsh, toxic or unstable chemicals ( acids, poisons, explosives ); and radioactivity.
The pictograms help us to know that the chemicals we are using might cause harm to people or the environment. The GB CLP hazard pictograms appear in the shape of a diamond with a distinctive red...
