European hazard symbols

The Hazard symbols for chemicals are pictograms defined by the European community for labeling chemical packaging (for storage and workplace) and containers (for transportation). They are standardized currently by the CLP/GHS classification.

CLP & ADR / GHS hazard pictograms

European hazard sign, saying Corrosive (CLP/GHS) [GSH05])

See main article GHS hazard pictograms, that lists also some Europe-specific hazard statements (EUHxxx) besides the standard GHS Hazard phrases (H) and Precautions advices (P).

ADR European hazard sign, meaning highly flammable (33) gasoline (1203)

See main article ADR pictograms (and GSH Transport_pictograms)

Former hazard pictograms

The hazard symbols for chemicals were defined in Annex II of Directive 67/548/EEC. A consolidated list with translations into other EU languages was be found in Directive 2001/59/EC (See the links section).

Europe standard Hazard pictograms for labeling - Europe UE 67/548/CEE, 1999/45/CE
Hazard pictogram & mention, code
Substances examples
Explosive (E) TNT, acetone peroxide, nitroglycerin, picric acid
Extremely Extremely Flammable (F+) Hydrogen, acetylene, propane, butane, diethyl ether, carbon disulfide, ethanal
Extremely Flammable (F) Ethanol, acetone, gasoline, hexamine, methanol
Oxidizing (O) Oxygen, potassium nitrate, hydrogen peroxide, nitric acid, potassium permanganate
Toxic (T) Sulfuric acid, TNT, Nitroglycerin, carbon disulfide, methanol, ammonia, methanal
Very toxic (T+) Prussic acid, nicotine, carbon monoxide, white phosphorus
Harmful (Xn) Hexamine, butane, naphtha, ethanal
Irritant (Xi) Sodium hypochlorite, acetone, ethanol
Corrosive (C) Sulfuric acid, Nitric acid, sodium hydroxide, ammonia, White phosphorus
Dangerous for the environment (N) Sulfuric acid, turpentine, lead, mercury

The 'n' in Harmful (Xn) stands for the French word nocif (harmful) and the Italian word nocivo (noxious).

German standard DIN 4844-2

Block magnet

Explosive

Poison

Ionizing
radiation

Suspended load

Truck driving

Self ignition

Electromagnetic
radiation

Tripping danger

Falling hazard

Biohazard

Health danger and irritant

Dangerous batteries

Explosive atmosphere

Pinch

Can tip over when moving

Remotely Starting

Hand pinching

Slippery

Driven by conveyor belt inside the track

Entanglement hazard

Corrosive

Gas bottle

Cold

Laser radiation

Potential danger

Flammable

Electrical danger

Hot surface

Magnetic field

Optical radiation

Tsunami

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