Hazard symbols

• Hazard symbols


  Used to label chemicals to warn of possible dangers
• Common hazard symbols


  • Explosive
  • Flammable
  • Irritant
  • Radioactive
  • Toxic
  • Corrosive
  • Biohazardous
• Explosive


  • Substance will react violently when heated or struck
• Explosive


  • Sodium metal, hydrogen peroxide
• Flammable


  • Substance catches fire easily