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Symbols and Indications of Danger Used in the Countries of EU
They were originally defined in Annex 2 of Directive 67/548/EEC and have been most recently published in the Official Journal of the European Communities L 225, 21/08/2001 pp. 1-333
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Explosive
This symbol with the word "explosive" denotes a substance which may explode under the effect of a flame or if subjected to shocks or friction. |
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Oxidizing
This symbol with the word "oxidising" denotes a substance which releases a lot of heat while it reacts with other substances, particularly flammable substances. |
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Highly flammable
This symbol with the words "highly flammable" denotes a substance which:
- may become hot and finally catch fire in contact with air at ambient temperature;
- is a solid and may readily catch fire after brief contact with the source of ignition and which continues to bum or to be consumed after removal of the source of ignition;
- is a gas and bums in air at normal pressure;
- in contact with water or damp air releases highly flammable gases in dangerous quantities;
- is a liquid that would catch fire with slight warning and exposure to. a flame.
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Extremely flammable
This symbol with the words "extremely flammable " denotes a liquid that would boil at body temperature and would catch fire if exposed to a flame. |
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Toxic
This symbol with the word "toxic" denotes a highly hazardous substance. The decision to use the word "toxic" is based on LD 50 values (substance that kills up to 50 per cent of a sample of laboratory test animals within a specified period). Therefore, extreme caution is necessary in the use of these agrochernicals and instructions on the label must be strictly followed. |
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Very toxic
This symbol with the words "very toxic" is used to label a substance which, if it is inhaled or ingested or if it penetrates the skin, may involve extremely serious, acute (immediate) or chronic (longer-term) health risks and even death. |
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Harmful
This symbol with the word "harmful" should appear on the label of a substance which, if it is inhaled or ingested or if it penetrates the skin, may involve limited health risks. |
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Irritant
The same symbol as for "harmful" but with the word "irritant" is meant for a non-corrosive substance which, through immediate, prolonged or repeated contact with the skin or mucous membrane, can cause inflammation. |
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Corrosive
This symbol with the word "corrosive" will be found on the label of a substance which may destroy living tissues on contact with them. Severe bums on the skin and flesh might result from splashes of such substances on the body. |
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Dangerous for environment |
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