Safety Symbols - 1st Sem Chemistry

Health Hazard

Blue under hazardous material classifications indicates a _____.

Fire Hazard

Red under hazardous material classifications indicates a _____.

Specific Hazard

White under hazardous material classifications indicates a _____.

Reactivity Hazard

Yellow under hazardous material classifications indicates a _____.

Material Safety Data Sheet

MSDS stands for _____.

Safety Precaution/Laboratory Symbols

Essential for identifying hazards and ensuring proper safety protocols.

Flammable

Indicates substances that can easily catch fire and is found on chemicals like alcohols or acetone.

Corrosive

Warns of chemicals that can cause severe skin burns or eye damage like acids and bases.

Toxic

Indicates poisonous substances that can cause harm if inhaled, ingested, or touched.

Explosive

Warns of chemicals or reactions that may cause explosions under certain conditions, such as highly reactive substances.

Biohazard

This symbol indicates the presence of biological materials that pose a risk to health, such as bacteria, viruses, or other harmful microorganisms.

Irritant/Harmful

This symbol signals substances that may cause skin or eye irritation, allergic reactions, or discomfort if inhaled.

Eye Protection Required

This symbol indicates that safety goggles must be worn to protect eyes from harmful chemicals, sharp objects, heat, or biological hazards.

Hand Protection Required

This symbol means that gloves must be worn to protect hands from chemicals, heat, or biological hazards.

General Safety Warning

This is a general caution symbol indicating the need to be aware of potential hazards in the area or process.

Oxidizing

Represents substances that can cause or intensify fires by providing oxygen or other oxidizing agents. These materials do not burn themselves, but they can promote or accelerate the combustion of other materials. They can be highly reactive, especially in the presence of flammable substances.

Electrical

Cold

Radiation