Saturday, 5 May 2012

Symbols and Indications of Danger Used in the Countries of EU






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O

ExplosiveThis symbol with the word "explosive" denotes a substance which may explode under the effect of a flame or if subjected to shocks or friction.

OxidizingThis symbol with the word "oxidising " denotes a substance which releases a lot of heat while it reacts with other substances, particularly flammable substances.
F


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Highly flammableThis 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.

Extremely flammableThis symbol with the words "extremely flammable " denotes a liquid that would boil at body temperature and would catch fire if exposed to a flame.
T


T+
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.

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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Xi
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.

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.
C


N
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.

Dangerous for environment

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