European hazard symbols

European hazard sign, saying Corrosive (CLP/GHS) [GSH05])

European hazard symbols for chemicals are pictograms defined by the European Union for labeling chemical packaging (for storage and workplace) and containers (for transportation). They are standardized currently by the CLP/GHS classification.

GHS hazard pictograms

Main article: GHS hazard pictograms
ADR European hazard sign, meaning highly flammable (33) gasoline (1203)

Former hazard pictograms

Europe 1999 - 2007

The hazard symbols for chemicals were defined in Annex II of Directive 67/548/EEC. A consolidated list with translations into other EU languages was found in Directive 2001/59/EC (See the links section).

Europe standard Hazard pictograms for labeling - Europe UE 67/548/EEC, 1999/45/EC
Hazard pictogram & mention, code
Substances examples
Explosive (E) TNT, acetone peroxide, nitroglycerin, picric acid
Extremely Extremely Flammable (F+) Hydrogen, acetylene, propane, butane, diethyl ether, carbon disulfide, ethanal
Extremely Flammable (F) Ethanol, acetone, gasoline, hexamine, methanol
Oxidizing (O) Oxygen, potassium nitrate, hydrogen peroxide, nitric acid, potassium permanganate
Toxic (T) Sulfuric acid, TNT, Nitroglycerin, carbon disulfide, methanol, ammonia, methanal
Very toxic (T+) Prussic acid, nicotine, carbon monoxide, white phosphorus
Harmful (Xn) Hexamine, butane, naphtha, ethanal
Irritant (Xi) Sodium hypochlorite, acetone, ethanol
Corrosive (C) Sulfuric acid, Nitric acid, sodium hydroxide, ammonia, White phosphorus
Dangerous for the environment (N) Sulfuric acid, turpentine, lead, mercury, Crude oil

The 'n' in Harmful (Xn) stands for the French word nocif (harmful) and the Italian word nocivo (noxious).

German standard DIN 4844-2

Block magnet

Explosive

Poison

Ionizing
radiation

Suspended load

Truck driving

Self ignition

Electromagnetic
radiation

Tripping danger

Falling hazard

Biohazard

Health danger and irritant

Dangerous batteries

Explosive atmosphere

Pinch

Can tip over when moving

Automatic Startup

Hand pinching

Slippery

Driven by conveyor belt inside the track

Entanglement hazard

Corrosive

Gas bottle

Cold

Laser radiation

Potential danger

Flammable

Electrical danger

Hot surface

Magnetic field

Optical radiation

Tsunami

External links

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