Globally Harmonized System PICTOGRAMS
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is an internationally agreed-upon standard managed by the United Nations that was set up to replace the assortment of hazardous material classification and labelling schemes previously used around the world.
PICTOGRAMS
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May explode if exposed to fire, heat, shock, friction.
- Avoid ignition sources
(sparks, flames, heat)
- Keep your distance
- Wear protective clothing
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Flammable if exposed to ignition sources, sparks, heat. Some substances with this symbol may give off flammable gases in contact with water.
- Avoid ignition sources
(sparks, flames, heat)
- Keep your distance
- Wear protective clothing
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Can burn even without air, or can intensify fire in combustible materials.
- Avoid ignition sources
(sparks, flames, heat)
- Keep your distance
- Wear protective clothing
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Contains gas under pressure. Gas released may be very cold. Gas container may explode if heated.
- Do not heat containers
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes
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Corrosive material which may cause skin burns and permanent eye damage.
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes
- Do not breathe vapours or sprays
- Wear protective clothing
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May corrode metals.
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Toxic material which may cause life threatening effects even in small amounts and with short exposure.
- Do not swallow the material, allow it to come into contact with skin or breathe it
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May cause serious and prolonged health effects on short or long term exposure.
- Do not swallow the material, allow it to come into contact with skin or breathe it
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May cause irritation (redness, rash) or less serious toxicity.
- Keep away from skin and eyes
- Avoid release to the environment
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May damage the ozone layer.
- Avoid release to the environment
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Toxic to aquatic organisms and may cause long lasting effects in the environment.
- Avoid release to the environment
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Page reviewed: December 2020
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CHCS Training
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CHCS offers Modular Training Courses on the writing of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and related issues such as classification, labelling and other documentation.
The following 1-day training modules are particularly relevant to GHS:
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