Hazard pictograms form part of the international

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is an internationally agreed-upon standard managed by the United Nations that was set up to replace the assortment of hazardous material classification and labelli ...

(GHS). Two sets of

pictogram A pictogram, also called a pictogramme, pictograph, or simply picto, and in computer usage an icon, is a graphic symbol that conveys its meaning through its pictorial resemblance to a physical object. Pictographs are often used in writing and ...

s are included within the GHS: one for the labelling of containers and for workplace hazard warnings, and a second for use during the transport of dangerous goods. Either one or the other is chosen, depending on the target audience, but the two are not used together. The two sets of pictograms use the same symbols for the same hazards, although certain symbols are not required for transport pictograms. Transport pictograms come in wider variety of colors and may contain additional information such as a subcategory number. Hazard pictograms are one of the key elements for the labelling of containers under the GHS, along with:Part 1, section 1.4.10.5.2, GHS Rev.2 *an identification of the product; *a signal word – either Danger or Warning – where necessary * hazard statements, indicating the nature and degree of the risks posed by the product *

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, indicating how the product should be handled to minimize risks to the user (as well as to other people and the general environment) *the identity of the supplier (who might be a manufacturer or importer) The GHS chemical hazard pictograms are intended to provide the basis for or to replace national systems of hazard pictograms. It has still to be implemented by the

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(

CLP regulation The CLP Regulation (for "Classification, Labelling and Packaging") is a European Union regulation from 2008, which aligns the European Union system of classification, labelling and packaging of chemical substances and mixtures to the Globally ...

) in 2009. The GHS transport pictograms are the same as those recommended in the

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, widely implemented in national regulations such as the U.S. Federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 5101–5128) and D.O.T. regulations at 49 C.F.R. 100–185.

Physical hazards pictograms

Health hazards pictograms

Physical and health hazard pictograms

Environmental hazards pictograms

Transport pictograms

Class 1: Explosives

Class 2: Gases

Classes 3 and 4: Flammable liquids and solids

Other GHS transport classes

Non-GHS transport pictograms

The following pictograms are included in the UN Model Regulations but have not been incorporated into the GHS because of the nature of the hazards.

Notes

References

* * (the "CLP Regulation") * ("UN Model Regulations Rev.15") * ("UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Rev.4")

External links

{{commons category, GHS pictograms
GHS pictogram gallery
from the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Hazard pictograms Pictograms