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Resources : Hazard Symbols
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Explosive |
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Certain substances react exothermically thus
generating gases. These may even explode on heating. Therefore
storage is wet i.e. under water or a suitable solvent.
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Avoid impact, Knocks,
sparks, friction, fire and heat
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| Oxidizing
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Certain substances mainly through oxygen evolution
increase the fire hazard and the intensity of a fire.
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Avoid contact with
flammable substances. Risk of ignition! The substance promotes fire
once started and impedes fire fighting. |
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| Toxic
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Certain substances in contact with human body can
cause severe damage to health and sometimes be lethal. Especially
carcinogenic. teratogenic or mutagenic toxic effects.
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All contact with
human body should be avoided. Particularly carcinogenic. teratogenic
or mutagenic risk associated substances. Seek medical advice, if
unwell. |
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| Harmful
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Certain substances in contact with human body cause
acute or chronic damage to health especially carcinogenic.
teratogenic or mutagenic associated substances. There is risk of
sensitization by inhalation.
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All contact with the
human skin must be avoided particularly attention is drawn to
substances having carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic effects. |
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| Flammable
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Liquids with a flash point below 0oC and
a boiling point of 35oC below are Extremely Flammable.
Liquids with a flash point of 21oC or more and below or
equal to 55oC are Flammable.
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Keep away from naked
flames, sparks and sources of heat. |
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| Corrosive
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Certain substances cause total damage to living
tissues.
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Take special measures
to protect eyes, skin and clothes. Do not inhale vapours. Seek medical
advice, if unwell. |
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| Irritating
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Certain substance which are in prolonged or
repeatedly in contact with the skin may cause inflammation.
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Avoid contact with
eyes and skin. Do not inhale vapours. |
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| Dangerous For Environment
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Certain substance liberate various things into
aquatic environments causing damage to the ecosystems.
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Depending on the risk
potential do not allow to enter sewerage systems, soil or environment. |
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| Radioactive
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Certain substances are subdivided into several
categories relative to the nature of radioactivity.
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Avoid contact with
skin and take proper care of storage. |
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