Hazard Symbols


Highly Flammable Substances

A substance which may become hot and catch fire in contact with air, or a solid which may readily catch fire after brief contact with a source of ignition, is gaseous and flamable in air or is a liquid with a low flash point (<21 C).

Corrosive Substance

A substance which on contact with human tissue destroys them.

Explosive Substance

A substance which may explode under the affect of a flame.

Oxidising Substance

A substance which gives rise to a highly exothermic reaction when in contact with other substances.

Radioactive Substance

A substance which emmits harmful radiation.

Toxic or Very Toxic Substance

A substance which if inhaled, ingested or penetrates the skin may involve acite or chronic health risks and even death.

Irritating Substance

A non-corrosive substance which through immediate, prolonged or repeated contact with the skin or mucous membrane, can cause inflamation.

Harmfull Substance

A substance which if inhaled, ingested or penetrates the skin may involve limited health risks.

Dangerous for the Environment Substance

A substance which may can cause environmental and ecological damage to the environment.