1. EXPLOSIVE SYMBOLS

Substances which under defined test conditioned When dry or under the effect of flame or heat may explode

2.FLAMMABLE/ TOXIC GAS SYMBOLS

May readily catch fire in contact with air without any application of energy

• Oxygen
• Lighters
• Aerosols

3. FLAMMABLE LIQUID SYMBOLS

Liquids with no more than 60C flash points

• Gasoline
• Petrol
• Perfumes
• Paints

4. FLAMMABLE SOLID SYMBOLS

Identifying these dangerous solids, liquids or gases is important to keep people, animals, property and the environment safe from harm.

• Matches
• Sulphur
• Metal Powders
• Aerosols

5. OXIDISING SYMBOLS

May cause explosions, fire or damage to living tissues in chemical Burns. Reacts with other substances to produce highly exothermic Reactions.

• Matches
• Sulphur
• Metal Powders

6.VERY TOXIC

May cause a severe health risk, even death if ingested. Inhale or penetration of the skin occurs even in low volumes or In quantities.

• Clinical Wasters
• Cyanide

7.RADIOACTIVE SYMBOLS

Substances limits radioactive waves.

• Uranium
• Medical Equipment’s
• Isotopes

8. CORROSIVE SYMBOLS

May cause burns or destruction of living tissues on Thermometers with mercury Contact with skin

• Acids or Alkalis
• Wet Cell batteries

9.MISCELLANEOUS SYMBOLS

Substances which during transport present a danger Hazard not covered by in other classes

• Lithium Batteries
• Motor Engines
• Marine Pollutant