Chemistry- lab safety symbols

explosive hazards

Includes solids, liquids or gasses that are manufactured to produce a practical explosive or pyrotechnic effect.

fire hazards

includes all flammable gasses, liquids, or aerosols, self reactive or pyrotechnic material, etc.

oxidation hazards

liquids or solids that readily react with or give off oxygen or other oxidizing substances can cause fire or explosions.

under pressure

includes compressed gases and liquified gasses that are contained under pressure . Gas released may be very cold. Gas container may explode if heated.

corrosive substance hazards

includes substances that cause skin corrosion or burns, can cause eye damage, and corrosive to metals.

poison hazard

do not chew gum, drink or eat in the laboratory. While working in the lab, keep your hands away from your face

acute toxicity

substances may cause irritation to eyes or skin or respiratory tract

organ toxicity

includes all carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxin, respiratory sensitizer, and anything that targets your organs

environmental hazard

includes solids, liquids, and gasses that will harm fish, wildlife, plants, and humans

apparatus hazards

minimize apparatus hazards by choosing the right apparatus for a task and choosing appropriate precautions

human hazards

most significant, unpredictable, causing more accidents and injuries

eye hazard

wear safety goggles

thermal burn hazard

do not touch hot equipment

breakage hazard

do not use chipped or cracked glassware. do not heat the bottom of a test tube

inhalation hazard

avoid inhaling this substance

disposal hazard

dispose of this chemical as directed