hazard symbols : what they mean

what does Environmental toxicity mean?

• has potential to cause harmful effects on the environment

what does acute toxicity mean?

• can cause toxic or harmful effects to body when inhaled, swallowed or on contact with skin

• Degree of exposure and toxicity can affect level of health implications

• may be fatal

What does oxidising substance mean?

• Release oxygen easily which can cause fire and/or explosion

What does harmful / irritant mean?

• can lead to irritation, allergic reactions or inflammation of the skin, eyes, nose or respiratory system

• may cause drowsiness and dizziness

• Has harmful heath effects

• can cause harm to ozone layer

What does Carcinogenicity / Aspiration hazard mean?

• can cause breathing difficulties

• can cause infertility, birth defects, damage to organs and cancer

What does gases under pressure mean?

• stored in pressurized cylinders

• may explode when heated

• may cause oxygen deficiency if gas is leaked in an enclosed space

What does flammable mean?

• Highly flammable

• may cause fire or produce poisonous gas when reacted with air, water or chemicals

What does corrosives mean?

• may cause severe damage on contact with body parts, e.g. eyes and skin

• corrosive chemical

What does explosives mean?

• may cause fire, explosion

• may cause explosion on contact with heat