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Safety Symbols

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    Toxic

    These substances are a serious risk to health and can cause death.
  2. What is this symbol?

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    Flammable

    These substances my easily catch fire-even under normal conditions.
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    Explosive

    These substances may explode if ignited or exposed to heat. A sudden shock may also start an explosion.
  4. What is this symbol?

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    Oxidising

    These substances may produce much heat as they react with other materials. They can be a fire risk.
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    Harmful/irritant

    These substances are less of a health risk than toxic chemicals, but must still be handled with care.
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    Corrosive

    These chemicals destroy living tissue, including eyes and skin.
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    Danger/Radioactive

    Generic danger sign, but also used to warn of radioactivity.
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    Dangerous to the Environment

    These substances are hazardous to life and must be disposed of by specialists.
Author
SilvertheHunter
ID
121874
Card Set
Safety Symbols
Description
Toxic Flammable Explosive Oxidising Harmful/irritant corrosive danger/radioactive dangerous to the environment
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