Corrosive

Source of the photo
http://echa.europa.eu/en/chemicals-in-our-life/clp-pictograms
Author of the description
GK

What does it mean?

  • May be corrosive to metals
  • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Examples of where we can find it

  • Drain cleaners, acetic acid, hydrochloric acid, ammoniac

Examples of precautionary statements

  • Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
  • Wash…thoroughly after handling
  • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
  • Store locked up
  • Keep only in original container

Symbols that will be phased out:

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Source of description

http://echa.europa.eu/en/chemicals-in-our-life/clp-pictograms