Hazard pictogram

Hazard pictograms constitute part of the labelling of chemicals. The hazard pictograms are an eye-catcher and serve as a rough orientation.

The hazard pictograms can be downloaded from the UNECE website.

The size of the hazard symbol for packages of up to 3 litres is at least 16x16 mm edge length; this may be reduced at most to 10x10 mm due to limited space, for example for small package sizes typically below 500 mL or g. Pictogram sizes of 10 x 10 mm are actually only intended for container sizes below 125 mL or g.

The hazard pictograms are defined as black symbols on a white background in a red rhomboidal border. Pantone 485C or cmyk: 0/100/100/0 are recommended for the red border.

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WARNING HAZARDOUS

May cause skin irritation, trigger allergies or eczema, cause drowsiness. May trigger poisoning after a single contact. May destroy the ozone layer.

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HIGHLY FLAMMABLE

May ignite on contact with flames and sparks, by percussion, friction, heating, contact with air or water. May catch fire when incorrectly stored even without external influence.

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OXIDISING

May cause or intensify fires. Releases oxygen when burnt, can only be extinguished with specific agents. Impossible to smother the flames.

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EXPLOSIVE

May explode on contact with flames or sparks, by percussion, friction or heating. May lead to explosions when incorrectly stored even without external influence.

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GAS UNDER PRESSURE

Contains compressed, liquefied or dissolved gases. Odourless or invisible gases may escape unnoticed. Containers with compressed gases may burst when heated or deformed.

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HAZARDOUS TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT

May be highly toxic to aquatic life such as fish, insects and plants in low concentrations or by long-term exposure.

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CORROSIVE

May cause severe skin burns and eye damage. May dissolve certain materials (e.g. textiles). Is harmful for animals, plants and all kinds of organic material.

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SERIOUS HEALTH HAZARD

May damage certain organs. May lead to an immediate and long-term serious health risk, cause cancer, genetic defects, damage fertility or development. May be fatal if it enters the airways.

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HIGHLY TOXIC

Even small quantities may lead to serious poisoning and death.

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Last modification 15.09.2016

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