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Division 1.2: Substances and articles which have a projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard Division 1.3: Substances and articles which have a fire hazard and either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard or both, but not a mass explosion hazard. Note: The asterisks are replaced by the class number and compatibility code
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H261: In contact with water releases flammable gas H270: May cause or intensify fire: oxidizer H271: May cause fire or explosion: strong oxidizer H272: May intensify fire: OXIDISER H280: Contains gas under pressure: may explode if heated H281
Symbols (GHS hazard pictograms): Convey health, physical and environmental hazard information, assigned to a GHS hazard class and category. Pictograms include the harmonized hazard symbols plus other graphic elements, such as borders, background patterns or cozers and substances which have target organ toxicity. [14]
A chemical hazard symbol is a pictogram applied to containers and storage areas of dangerous chemical compounds to indicate the specific hazard, and thus the required precautions. There are several systems of labels, depending on the purpose, such as on the container for transportation, containers for end-use, or on a vehicle during transportation.
Code Combination Statement R14/15 Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases R15/29 Contact with water liberates toxic, extremely flammable gases R14/15/29 Reacts violently with water, liberating toxic, extremely flammable gases R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin R20/22
A 2015 style pipe marker with GHS signal word and symbols. 2015 revisions added oxidizing materials to the existing 'Flammables' classification. The other major change allowed and encouraged labels to incorporate the GHS signal word, hazard pictograms , and hazard statements .
Prior to bringing regulations in line with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) in 2012, OSHA considered flammable liquids to be those with a flash point below 37.8 °C/100 °F. Those with flash points above 37.8 °C/100 °F and below 93.3 °C/200 °F were classified as combustible liquids.
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