Symbol, abbreviation/description of hazard

Symbol Abbreviation Hazard Description of hazard (Physicochemical) [3] E explosive Chemicals that explode. [4] O oxidising Chemicals that react exothermically with other chemicals. [5] F+ extremely flammable Chemicals that have an extremely low flash point and boiling point, and gases that catch fire in contact with air. [6] F highly flammable Chemicals that may catch fire in contact with air, only need brief contact with an ignition source, have a very low flash point or evolve highly flammable gases in contact with water. (Health) [7] T+ very toxic Chemicals that at very low levels cause damage to health. [8] T toxic Chemicals that at low levels cause damage to health. [9] Carc Cat 1 category 1 carcinogens Chemicals that may cause cancer or increase its incidence. [10] Carc Cat 2 category 2 carcinogens [11] Carc Cat 3 category 3 carcinogens [12] Muta Cat 1 category 1 mutagens Chemicals that induce heritable genetic defects or increase their incidence. [13] Muta Cat 2 category 2 mutagens [14] Muta Cat 3 category 3 mutagens [15] Repr Cat 1 category 1 reproductive toxins Chemicals that produce or increase the incidence of non-heritable effects in progeny and/or an impairment in reproductive functions or capacity. [16] Repr Cat 2 category 2 reproductive toxins [17] Repr Cat 3 category 3 reproductive toxins [18] Xn harmful Chemicals that may cause damage to health. [19] C corrosive Chemicals that may destroy living tissue on contact. [20] Xi irritant Chemicals that may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. (Environmental) [21] N dangerous for the environment Chemicals that may present an immediate or delayed danger to one or more components of the environment   follow us on