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Health hazard

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 cause respiratory irritation
  • May cause drowsiness or dizziness
  • May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • Causes serious eye irritation
  • Causes skin irritation
  • Harmful if swallowed
  • Harmful in contact with skin
  • Harmful if inhaled
  • Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere

Examples of where we can find it

  • Washing detergents, toilet cleaner, coolant fluid

Examples of precautionary statements

  • Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
  • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
  • If inhaled: remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
  • If swallowed: call a POISON CENTER or a doctor/physician if you feel unwell
  • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • If on skin: wash with plenty of soap and water
  • If in eyes: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lens, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Symbols that will be phased out:

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Source of description

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