As of June 1, 2015, the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) will require pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed. Each pictogram consists of a symbol on a white background framed within a red border and represents a distinct hazard(s). The chemical hazard classification determines the pictogram on the label.
Health Hazard
Carcinogen
Mutagenicity
Reproductive Toxicity
Respiratory Sensitizer
Target Organ Toxicity
Aspiration Toxicity
Flame
Flammables
Pyrophoric
Self-Heating
Emits Flammable Gas
Self-Reactive
Organic Peroxides
Exclamation Mark
Irritant (skin and eye)
Skin Sensitizer
Acute Toxicity
Narcotic Effects
Respiratory Tract Irritant
Hazardous to Ozone Layer (Non-Mandatory)
Gas Cylinder
Gases Under Pressure
Corrosion
Skin Corrosion/Burns
Eye Damage
Corrosive to Metals
Exploding Bomb
Explosives
Self-Reactives
Organic Peroxides
Flame Over Circle
Oxidizers
Environment (Non-Mandatory)
Aquatic Toxicity
Skull and Crossbones
Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)
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