GHS Symbols (pictograms)
This pictogram indicates flammable materials.
SDSs have this total number of standaridized sections.
What is 16 sections?
This is the name or number used to identify a hazardous chemical.
What is a Product Identifier?
This type of hazard causes immediate health effects.
What is an Acute hazard?
These protect your hands from chemical exposure.
What are Gloves?
This symbol warns of acute toxicity that can be fatal.
What is the SKULL and CROSSBONES?
This section includes exposure limits and PPE recommendations.
What is Section 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection?
These standardized phrases describe hazard severity.
What are Hazard Statements?
This type of hazard develops over time with repeated exposure.
What is a Chronic Hazard?
This control removes the hazard at the source (e.g. ventilation).
What are Engineering Controls?
This pictogram represents health hazards like carcinogens or respiratory sensitizers.
What is the HEALTH hazard?
You can find first aid measures in this section.
What is Section 4?
These give recommended measures to minimize exposure.
What are Precautionary Statements?
Breathing in hazardous substances is this route of exposure.
What is inhalation?
Policies like training and signage fall under this type of control.
What are Administrative Controls?
This symbol indicates gas stored under pressure.
This section lists chemical ingredients and composition.
What is Section 3?
This word indicates the level of hazard (e.g. Danger or Warning).
What is a Signal Word?
Absorption through the skin is called this exposure route.
What is Dermal Exposure?
This is the last line of defense against hazards.
What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
This pictogram warns of corrosive damage to skin and metals.
What is the CORRISIVE symbol?
This section explains how to safely store a chemical.
What is Section 7 - Handling and Storage.
Employers may use these in addition to required label statements.
What is a Supplemental Information?
This occurs when a chemical enters the body through the mouth.
What is Ingestion?
This PPE protects your lungs from airborne hazards.
What is a Respirator?