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European hazard symbols for chemicals are pictograms defined by the European Union for labelling chemical packaging (for storage and workplace) and containers (for transportation). They are standardised currently by the CLP/GHS classification.
The hazard symbols for chemicals were defined in Annex II of Directive 67/548/EEC. A consolidated list with translations into other EU languages was found in Directive 2001/59/EC (see § References).
Hazard pictogram & mention, code | Substances examples |
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Explosive (E) | TNT, acetone peroxide, nitroglycerin, picric acid |
Extremely Flammable (F+) | Hydrogen, acetylene, propane, butane, diethyl ether, carbon disulfide, acetaldehyde |
Highly Flammable (F) | Ethanol, acetone, gasoline, hexamine, methanol |
Oxidizing (O) | Oxygen, potassium nitrate, hydrogen peroxide, nitric acid, potassium permanganate |
Toxic (T) | Sulfuric acid, TNT, Nitroglycerin, carbon disulfide, methanol, ammonia, formaldehyde |
Very toxic (T+) | Prussic acid, nicotine, carbon monoxide, white phosphorus |
Harmful (Xn) | Hexamine, butane, naphtha, acetaldehyde |
Irritant (Xi) | Sodium hypochlorite, acetone, ethanol |
Corrosive (C) | Sulfuric acid, Nitric acid, sodium hydroxide, ammonia, White phosphorus |
Dangerous for the environment (N) | Sulfuric acid, turpentine, lead, mercury, Crude oil |
The 'n' in Harmful (Xn) stands for the French word nocif (harmful) and the Italian word nocivo (noxious).
Block magnet |
Explosive |
Poison |
Ionizing radiation |
Suspended load |
Truck driving |
Self ignition |
Electromagnetic radiation |
Tripping danger |
Falling hazard |
Biohazard |
Health danger and irritant |
Dangerous batteries |
Explosive atmosphere |
Pinch |
Can tip over when moving |
Automatic Startup |
Hand pinching |
Slippery |
Driven by conveyor belt inside the track |
Entanglement hazard |
Corrosive |
Gas bottle |
Cold |
Laser radiation |
Potential danger |
Flammable |
Electrical danger |
Hot surface |
Magnetic field |
Optical radiation |