hazard symbols Flashcards

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symbol with a fire on it

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flammable

these substances easily catch fire

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symbol with stuff shooting out of a circle

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explosives

these substances are highly unstable and at risk of exploding even without exposure to air

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symbol with 2 test tubes
1 is pouring on a strip and the strip is decomposing and the other is pouring onto a hand

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corrosives

these substances attack and destroy living tissues, including the eyes and skin

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symbol of gas thing that looks like a bottle

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gases under pressure

these are gases that are stored in pressurized cylinders and may explode when heated or cause oxygen deficiency when leaked in an enclosed space

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symbol of skull

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acute toxicity

these substances can cause death. They may have their effects when swallowed or breathed in or when absorbed through the skin.

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symbol of a ball on fire

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oxidising

these substances provide oxygen which allows other materials to burn more fiercely

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symbol of exclamation mark

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harmful / irritant

these substances are similar to toxic substances but less dangerous. They may cause irritation, allergic reactions or inflammation of the skin, eyes, nose or respiratory system.

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symbol of man with stuff branching out of the heart

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carcinogenicity / aspiration hazard
these substances can cause difficulty breathing, infertility, birth defects, damage to organs or cancer

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symbol of bald tree and dead fish

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environmental toxicity

these substances are toxic to aquatic lives or cause harmful effects to the environment

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symbol of triangle with circle in the center, 3 almost complete circles on top

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biohazardous

these substances are biological substances that pose a threat to the health of living organisms, primarily humans

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symbol with the circle in the center and 3 triangles

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radioactive

these substances emit radiation. excessive exposure can damage tissues and organs and can change dna.

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