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These '''hazard symbols for chemicals''' are defined in Annex II of ]. A consolidated list with translations into other EU languages can be found in Directive 2001/59/EC (See the links section). The '''] for chemicals''' are pictograms defined by the ] for labeling chemical packagings (for storage and workplace) and containers (for transportation). They are standardized currently by the CLP/GHS classification.


⚫ == CLP & ADR / GHS hazard pictograms ==
⚫ In Europe, a standard is used, as fixed in the ]. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods have to be fitted with orange signs, where the lower number identifies the substance, while the upper number is a key for the threat it may pose.
The European Union ] (for "Classification, Labelling and Packaging" was introduced through the european directives (EC) N°1272/2008. It is based on the ].


See main article ''']'''.
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⚫ The ] (ADR) fixed harmonized pictograms for transportation. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods have to be fitted with orange signs, where the lower number identifies the substance, while the upper number is a key for the threat it may pose. See former pictograms below.
Image:Hazard E.svg|'']'' ('''E''')

Image:Hazard O.svg|'']'' ('''O''')
See main article ''']''' (and ])
Image:Hazard F.svg|''Highly ]'' ('''F''')

Image:Hazard FF.svg|''Extremely ]'' ('''F+''')
== Former hazard pictograms ==
Image:Hazard T.svg|'']'' ('''T''')
* Europe 1999 - 2007
Image:Hazard TT.svg|''Very ]'' ('''T+''')
The hazard symbols for chemicals were defined in Annex II of ]. A consolidated list with translations into other EU languages was be found in Directive 2001/59/EC (See the links section).
Image:Hazard X.svg|''Harmful'' ('''Xn''')
Image:Hazard Xi.svg|'']'' ('''Xi''')
Image:Hazard C.svg|'']'' ('''C''')
Image:Hazard N.svg|''Dangerous for the environment'' ('''N''')
</gallery>


⚫ The ''''n'''' in Harmful ('''Xn''') stands for the French word ''nocif'' (harmful) and the Italian word ''nocivo'' (noxious).
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|+] standard Hazard pictograms for labeling - Europe UE 67/548/CEE, 1999/45/CE
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! Hazard pictogram & ''mention'', '''code''' <br/> !! Substances examples
! Hazard !! Substance
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| Explosive || ], ], ], ] | ]'' ]'' ('''E''') || ], ], ], ]
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| Extremely flammable (F+) || ], ], ], ], ], ], ] | ]''Extremely ]'' ('''F+''')|| ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
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| Highly flammable (F) || ], ], ], ], ] | ]''Extremely ]'' ('''F''') || ], ], ], ], ]
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| Oxidizing (O) || ], ], ], ], ] | ]'']'' ('''O''') || ], ], ], ], ]
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| Toxic (T) || ], ], ], ], ], ], ] | ]'']'' ('''T''') || ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
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| Very toxic (T+) || ], ], ], ] | ]''Very ]'' ('''T+''') || ], ], ], ]
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| Harmful (Xn) || ], ], ], ] | ]''Harmful'' ('''Xn''') || ], ], ], ]
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| Irritant (Xi) || ], ], ] | ]'']'' ('''Xi''') || ], ], ]
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| Corrosive (C) || ], ], ], ], ] | ]'']'' ('''C''') || ], ], ], ], ]
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| Dangerous for the environment (N) || ], ], ], ] | ]''Dangerous for the environment'' ('''N''') || ], ], ], ]
|} |}
⚫ The ''''n'''' in Harmful ('''Xn''') stands for the French word ''nocif'' (harmful) and the Italian word ''nocivo'' (noxious).


* German hazard symbols < 1999
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== See also ==
* ]
⚫ * ]


==External links== ==External links==

Revision as of 18:00, 22 October 2013

European hazard sign, saying Corrosive - CLP/GHS_hazard_pictograms (HSH05)

The Hazard symbol for chemicals are pictograms defined by the European community for labeling chemical packagings (for storage and workplace) and containers (for transportation). They are standardized currently by the CLP/GHS classification.

CLP & ADR / GHS hazard pictograms

The European Union CLP Regulation (for "Classification, Labelling and Packaging" was introduced through the european directives (EC) N°1272/2008. It is based on the GHS system.

See main article GHS hazard pictograms.

The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) fixed harmonized pictograms for transportation. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods have to be fitted with orange signs, where the lower number identifies the substance, while the upper number is a key for the threat it may pose. See former pictograms below.

See main article ADR pictograms (and GSH Transport_pictograms)

Former hazard pictograms

  • Europe 1999 - 2007

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 be found in Directive 2001/59/EC (See the links section).

Europe standard Hazard pictograms for labeling - Europe UE 67/548/CEE, 1999/45/CE
Hazard pictogram & mention, code
Substances examples
Explosive (E) TNT, acetone peroxide, nitroglycerin, picric acid
Extremely Extremly Flammable (F+) Hydrogen, acetylene, propane, butane, diethyl ether, carbon disulfide, ethanal
Extremely 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, methanal
Very toxic (T+) Prussic acid, nicotine, carbon monoxide, white phosphorus
Harmful (Xn) Hexamine, butane, naphtha, ethanal
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

The 'n' in Harmful (Xn) stands for the French word nocif (harmful) and the Italian word nocivo (noxious).

  • German hazard symbols < 1999
German standard DIN 4844-2

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
Remotely Starting
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
Tsunami


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