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

• The European Union CLP Regulation (for “Classification, Labelling and Packaging”) was introduced as EC Regulation 1272/2008. It is based on the GHS system, to secure for “physical, health and environment hazards”.

ADR European hazard sign, meaning highly flammable (33) — gasoline (1203)

• The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) fixed harmonized pictograms for transportation. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods have to be fitted with orange signs, where the lower number identifies the substance, while the upper number is a key for the threat it may pose. See former pictograms below.

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 hazard symbols < 1999

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

• commons.wikimedia.org - Category: Safety signs
• commons.wikimedia.org - Category: DIN-style signs (vector drawings)
• commons.wikimedia.org - Category: DIN_4844-2 warning signs (vector drawings)
• commons.wikimedia.org - Category: ISO 7010 safety signs (vector drawings)