Hazard warning symbols
NAME
SYMBOL
EXAMPLES
Explosive
Flammable
PROPER
HANDLING
METHOD
Follow instructions
given when handling
the substance.
Catches fire and burns easily
Petrol, ethanol, kerosene,
methylated spirit, white
phosphorus, yellow phosphorus.
Toxic or
poisonous
Corrosive
Do not taste these
substance
Keep under lock and
key
Causes damage to the skin or
eyes upon contract
Concentrated acids and alkalis,
bromine, hydrogen peroxide.
Irritant or
harmful
Radioactive
Avoid inhalation
Use in a fume
chamber according
to the instruction
given.
Emits radiation that can destroy
body cells/tissues
Uranium, plutonium, radium,
thorium