WARNING SUMMARY - Continued
EXPLANATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ICONS AND DESCRIPTIONS
BIOLOGICAL
- abstract symbol bug shows that a material may contain bacteria or viruses that present
a danger to life or health.
CHEMICAL
- drops of liquid on hand shows that the material will cause burns or irritation to human
skin or tissue.
CRYOGENIC
- hand in block of ice shows that the material is extremely cold and can injure human
skin or tissue.
EXPLOSION
- rapidly expanding symbol shows that the material may explode if subjected to high
temperatures, sources of ignition, or high pressure.
EYE PROTECTION
- person with goggles shows that the material will injure the eyes.
FIRE
- flame shows that a material may ignite and cause burns.
POISON
- skull and crossbones shows that a material is poisonous or is a danger to life.
RADIATION
- three circular wedges shows that the material emits radioactive energy and can injure
human tissue.
VAPOR
- human figure in a cloud shows that material vapors present a danger to life or health.
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