Hazard Symbols

Safety First

Hazard Symbols & Risk Warnings

For your safety & as a precautionary measure, we strongly recommend that all our products should only be handled by qualified individuals familiar with their potential hazards and knowing proper handling procedures of the chemicals listed. Certain chemicals are extremely harmful, toxic and/or otherwise hazardous in nature. Hazard symbols and Risk warnings are displayed on our Product Labels in accordance to the International Rules & Procedures practised. The absence of a warning must not be interpreted as an indication of safety. Therefore, in all circumstances users should check whether additional precautions are necessary. THOMAS BAKER shall not be responsible for any liability arising out of any accidents from improper handling or use.

FLAMMABLE

Hazard

1. Spontaneously flammable substances.
2. Highly flammable gases.
3. Substances sensitive to moisture.
4. Flammable liquids (with flash point below 21°C

Caution

Store in cool places. Keep away from open flame, source of heat & sparks.

EXPLOSIVE

Hazard

This symbol designates substances which explode under definite conditions.

Caution

Avoid shock, friction, spark & heat.

TOXIC

Hazard

The substances are very hazardous to health when breathed, swallowed or in contact with the skin & may even lead to death.

Caution

Avoid contact with the human body. Immediately consult a doctor in cases of malaise.

CORROSIVE

Hazard

Living tissues as well as equipment are destroyed on contact with these chemicals .

Caution

Do not breathe vapours. Avoid contact with body & clothing .

IRRITANT

Hazard

This symbol designates substances which may have an irritant effect on skin,eyes & respiratory organs .

Caution

Avoid inhalation & direct contact with the body.

HARMFUL

Hazard

Inhalation, absorption through skin of these chemicals is harmful & some times causes irreversible damage.

Caution

Avoid inhalation & direct contact with human body.

OXIDIZING

Hazard

Oxidizing substances can ignite combustible material or worsen existing fires & thus make fire-fighting more difficult.

Caution

Keep tightly closed and store in dry atmosphere.

DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Hazard

Substances, which are harmful to the aquatic (aquatic organisums, waters) as well as the non- aquatic environment. (fauna,flora,atmosphere) or which have a detrimental effect at longer term.

Caution

Avoid release to the environment.

RADIOACTIVE

Hazard

The substances are very hazardous to health when breathed. swallowed or in contact with the skin & may even lead to death.

Caution

The substances should be kept in metal outer containers. Avoid contact with human body. Keep yourself away from this chemical as far as possible.

INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES

Hazard

Inhalation, absorption through skin of these chemicals is harmful & some times causes irreversible damage .

Caution

Avoid contact with human body & immediately consult a docter, Avoid contact with human body & immediately consult a docter in cases.

HARMFUL STOW AWAY FROM FOODSTUFFS

Hazard

Inhalation, absorption through skin of these chemicals is harmful & sometimes causes irreversible damage .

Caution

Avoid inhalation & direct contact with human body.