European hazard symbols

European hazard symbols for chemicals are pictograms defined by the European Union for labelling chemical packaging (for storage and workplace) and containers (for transportation). They are standardised currently by the CLP/GHS classification.

GHS hazard pictograms

  • The European Union CLP Regulation (for "Classification, Labelling and Packaging") was introduced as EC Regulation 1272/2008. It is based on the GHS system, to secure for "physical, health and environment hazards".
ADR European hazard sign, meaning highly flammable (33) — gasoline (1203)

Former hazard pictograms

Europe 1999 – 2007

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 found in Directive 2001/59/EC (See the links section).

Europe standard Hazard pictograms for labeling – Europe UE 67/548/EEC, 1999/45/EC
Hazard pictogram & mention, code
Substances examples
Explosive (E) old hazard symbolTNT, acetone peroxide, nitroglycerin, picric acid
Extremely Flammable (F+) old hazard symbolHydrogen, acetylene, propane, butane, diethyl ether, carbon disulfide, acetaldehyde
Highly Flammable (F) old hazard symbolEthanol, acetone, gasoline, hexamine, methanol
Oxidizing (O) old hazard symbolOxygen, potassium nitrate, hydrogen peroxide, nitric acid, potassium permanganate
Toxic (T) old hazard symbolSulfuric acid, TNT, Nitroglycerin, carbon disulfide, methanol, ammonia, formaldehyde
Very toxic (T+) old hazard symbolPrussic acid, nicotine, carbon monoxide, white phosphorus
Harmful (Xn) old hazard symbolHexamine, butane, naphtha, acetaldehyde
Irritant (Xi) old hazard symbolSodium hypochlorite, acetone, ethanol
Corrosive (C) old hazard symbolSulfuric acid, Nitric acid, sodium hydroxide, ammonia, White phosphorus
Dangerous for the environment (N) old hazard symbolSulfuric acid, turpentine, lead, mercury, Crude oil

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

German standard DIN 4844-2 (pre-1999)

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

Automatic Startup

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

References

    • "Hazard symbols". MSDS Europe. p. http://www.msds-europe.com/id-487-hazard_symbols.html. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
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