hazard symbols Flashcards
symbol with a fire on it
flammable
these substances easily catch fire
symbol with stuff shooting out of a circle
explosives
these substances are highly unstable and at risk of exploding even without exposure to air
symbol with 2 test tubes
1 is pouring on a strip and the strip is decomposing and the other is pouring onto a hand
corrosives
these substances attack and destroy living tissues, including the eyes and skin
symbol of gas thing that looks like a bottle
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
symbol of skull
acute toxicity
these substances can cause death. They may have their effects when swallowed or breathed in or when absorbed through the skin.
symbol of a ball on fire
oxidising
these substances provide oxygen which allows other materials to burn more fiercely
symbol of exclamation mark
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.
symbol of man with stuff branching out of the heart
carcinogenicity / aspiration hazard
these substances can cause difficulty breathing, infertility, birth defects, damage to organs or cancer
symbol of bald tree and dead fish
environmental toxicity
these substances are toxic to aquatic lives or cause harmful effects to the environment
symbol of triangle with circle in the center, 3 almost complete circles on top
biohazardous
these substances are biological substances that pose a threat to the health of living organisms, primarily humans
symbol with the circle in the center and 3 triangles
radioactive
these substances emit radiation. excessive exposure can damage tissues and organs and can change dna.
