An explosive substance is a reactive substance that contains a great amount of potential energy that can produce an explosion if released suddenly. Ensuring substances that are deemed explosive are correctly signed ensures the substance is correctly handled and stored. Simple issues like temperature or sunlight can make explosive substances unstable. GHS is the new Globally Harmonized System of classification and labeling of chemicals. GHS came into effect in 2015 and gradually phased out the existing orange and black CHIP regulation by 2017. The aim of the GHS regulation is to create a worldwide recognisable system of chemical classification and labeling
Material Options Explained
Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which sign option is most suitable for your application.
1. Rigid Plastic: Lightweight, gloss white PVC with high impact strength. Suitable for both internal and external safety signs. Easily drilled for wall fixing.
2. Self-Adhesive Vinyl: A high gloss, flexible PVC vinyl with self-adhesive backing. Suitable for applying to most smooth, dry and clean surfaces. Ideally suited for internal signs.
Every fire door should have an appropriate fire door sign fitted. This fire door sign should be used on fire doors which could potentially be obstructed. Using a photoluminescent sign will enable the message to be identified if the lights are out or obscured by smoke
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UN regulations (including ADR, IATA and IMDG) stipulate that all dangerous goods must be clearly identified. Diamonds (other than those of class 7 radioactive status) and the insert of any text (other than UN class number) below the symbol is to be confined to particulars indicating the nature of th..
An oxidiser or oxidising agent is a substance that can cause or contribute to the combustion of other material. Ensuring substances that are oxidisers are clearly signed ensures they don't come into contact with chemicals or substances which could be effected by such a substance. GHS is the new Glo..
The Health Hazard GHS symbol should be used when a substance can cause respiratory sensitivity, germ cell mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, specific organ toxicity following single or repeated exposure, reproductive toxicity, or aspiration. GHS is the new Globally Harmonized System of classification an..
The Environmental Hazard GHS symbol should be used when a substance has the ability to cause acute or chronic hazards to aquatic life / the aquatic environment. GHS is the new Globally Harmonized System of classification and labeling of chemicals. GHS came into effect in 2015 and gradually phased ou..
An irritant is any substance which causes skin/eye irritation or sensitivity side effects due to inhalation, consumption or skin contact. Ensure substances with such side effects are correctly signed. GHS is the new Globally Harmonized System of classification and labeling of chemicals. GHS came int..