Understanding New GHS Chemical Symbols & Warnings
We u00a0will examine the new GHS symbols associated with hazardous chemicals and what they mean.nn
Below areu00a0 GHS symbols you will be exposed to in our range of concentrate and RTU (Ready to Use) cleaning solutions.
Corrosives
Corrosive chemicals, may cause severe skin and eye damage and may be corrosive to metals.nWith incorrect use of corrosive substances there is the possibility of severe damage to living tissue.
Flammable
Flammable liquids. Substances labelled as flammable liquids are likely to catch fire easily, or with incorrect handling or usage may explode.nn
Oxidising
Oxidising liquids and solids may cause or intensify fires.nThese substances can react with combustible material, such as paper or sawdust, so particular care needs to be taken when containing or cleaning up a spillnn
Health Hazard
These products can cause chronic health hazards; this includes aspiratory and respiratory hazards, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity and reproductive toxicity. nnn
Irritant
Low level toxicity. This includes respiratory, skin, and eye irritation, skin sensitisers and chemicals harmful if swallowed, inhaled or in contact with skinn
Environment
Hazardous to aquatic life and the environment. nTake care when disposing of these products.n