Chemical hazard symbols

There are many different chemical substances in the world. Each chemical is different and reacts differently when in contact with humans. That is why danger symbols have been designed to make it clear to people what they have to watch out for when coming into contact with these substances.

Different hazard symbols

There are different danger symbols. There is a danger symbol which shows that a certain substance can explode due to a flame, shock or friction. There is also a danger symbol indicating that a chemical substance is flammable. The chemical can be ignited by a flame, heat source or a spark that comes close. There are also oxidising products. These oxidising products contain a lot of oxygen and thus strongly promote the combustion of flammable or combustible substances. A combination of compressed gases is also not without danger. The compressed gases in gas cylinders can explode when exposed to high temperatures. Fire can also be a consequence of the high temperatures. There are also corrosive or caustic products. These products destroy the skin and mucous membranes on contact. These products can also cause severe (burn) wounds. Toxic products are also indicated with a hazard symbol. These products are bad for your health and can even be deadly. Therefore it is important not to inhale or swallow these products. It is also important that this substance does not come into contact with the skin. Another well-known danger symbol is the exclamation mark. This means that a substance is harmful. There is also a danger symbol which indicates that there may be long-term health risks. The last symbol indicates that the substance is dangerous for the environment.

Ufi number

In addition to the hazard symbols, there is also an ufi number (unique formula identifier). These numbers consist of a 16-digit code. This code defines the composition with dangerous mixtures.