Know your hazards An overview of chemical hazards and the associated pictograms

Physical Hazards OSHA, Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) OxidizersFlammable gases, solids, liquidssolidliquid, gas Also can denote: Pyrophorics, Emits flammable gas, and Self reactive

Physical Hazards OSHA, Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) ExplosivesGases under pressure Corrosives Also can denote: Self reactives and organic peroxides

Physical Hazards OSHA, Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) Reactive with Water (emit flammable gases when wet) Pyrophoric (spontaneously combustible) Organic Peroxides

Health Hazards OSHA, Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) Carcinogen Respiratory Sensitizer Reproductive Toxin Organ Toxicity Mutagenicity Acute Toxicity (severe) Irritant Dermal Sensitizer Narcotic Effects

Health Hazards OSHA, Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) Acute Oral Toxicity Categories The pictogram, signal words, and hazard statements on chemical labels are defined by the median lethal dose (LD 50 ) of the chemical.

Environmental Hazards OSHA, Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) Environmental toxicity Marine pollutant Ozone depleting

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A quiz: What does each symbol signify? 10 Toxic FlammableOxidizerExplosive Corrosive Irritant Carcinogen (and Respiratory Sensitizer) Environmental Hazard