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Pictograms

Before starting to work in the laboratories of the LCSB, it is mandatory to follow the Docebo traingin regardinf the Globally Harmonized System for the classification and labeling of chemicals and to pass the related Quizz.

Here is a summary of the pictograms that can be encountered in the laboratories.

You can find some labels with the pictograms in the common stock of BT1 (-01 floor) and of BT2 (-02 floor).

Health Hazard

CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, Reprotoxic) substances

  • Carcinogens
  • Mutagenicity
  • Reproductive Toxicity
  • Respiratory Sensitizer
  • Target Organ Toxicity
  • Aspiration Toxicity

Flame

  • Flammables
  • Pyrophoric
  • Self-heating
  • Emits flammable Gas
  • Self-reactive
  • Organic Peroxides

Exclamation Mark

  • Irritant (eye, skin)
  • Skin Sensitizer
  • Acute Toxicity
  • Narcotic Effects
  • Respiratory tract irritant
  • Hazardous to the Ozone layer

Gas Cyclinder

  • Gas under pressure

Corrosive

  • Skin corrosion/burns
  • Eye damage
  • Corrosive to metal

Exploding Bomb

  • Explosives
  • Self-reactive
  • Organic Peroxides

Flame over circle

  • Oxidizers

Skull and crossbones

  • Acute toxicity (Fatal or toxic)

Environment

  • Aquatic toxicity