Warning Labels on Household Chemicals in the UK

 

The table below shows the various warning labels commonly found on household products in the UK. For more information please visit COSHH Control of substances hazardous to health.

Hazard SymbolSignal WordPrecautionary Statement
 Explosive Explosive May explode if exposed to fire, heat, shock, or friction.
 Flammable Flammable Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.
 Oxidising Oxidising can burn without air, or can intensify fire in combustible materials.
 Corrosive Corrosive Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection.
 Toxic Toxic Harmful if swallowed. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
 Environmental Hazardous to the environment Toxic to aquatic organisms, and may cause long lasting effects in the environment.
 Irritant Irritant May cause irritation (redness, rash) or less serious toxicity.
 Health Hazard Serious Health Hazard May cause serious and prolonged health effects on short or long term exposure
 Gas under pressure Gas under pressure Gas released may be very cold. Gas container may explode if heated.