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What is required on a GHS label?
The diagram below shows an example of the main elements of a GHS label.
Describes the nature of Hazard
Symbols to convey health, physical and environmental information
Name, address, telephone number of supplier
Measures to minimize/prevent effects of hazard (includes first aid)
GHS Pictogram and Hazard Classes
Health Hazard
- Carcinogen
- Mutagenicity
- Reproductive Toxicity
- Respiratory Sensitizer
- Specific Organ Toxicity
- Aspiration Toxicity
Flame
- Flammables
- Pyrophorics
- Self-Heating
- Emits Flammable Gas
- Self-Reactive
- Organic Peroxides
Exclamation Mark
(non mandatory)
- Irritant (skin and eye)
- Skin Sensitizer
- Acute Toxicity (harmful)
- Narcotic Effects
- Respiratory Tract Irritant
- Hazardous to Ozone Layers
- Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Category 3)
Gas Cylinder
- Gases under Pressure
Corrosion
- Skin Corrosion/burns
- Eye Damage
- Corrosive to Metals
Flame Over Circle
- Oxidizers
Skull and Crossbones
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Acute Toxicity
(Fatal or Toxic)
Biohazardous Infectious Materials
- Physical Hazards Not Otherwise Classified and Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified