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What symbol is on hairspray?

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What symbol is on hairspray?

The octagonal stop sign usually appears with one of three cautions. Usually you will see the triangle with the explosive symbol inside it. Examples include aerosol cans, such as hair spray or spray paint. Product is corrosive and will burn skin, eyes, throat, or stomach.

What is an HHPS symbol?

– This is a set of symbols that warn consumers what dangers the product may contain. – These symbols are mandatory for all chemical products They MUST be drawn on the labels of all chemical products.

What products have HHPS symbols?

The Household Hazard Symbols

Symbol The Danger Product Examples
Flammable This product, or its fumes, will catch fire easily if it’s near heat, flames or sparks. contact adhesives gasoline
Poison Licking, eating, drinking, or sometimes smelling, this product will cause illness or death. windshield washer fluid furniture polish

What are the four HHPS symbols?

For each HHPS symbol shown below, indicate the type of danger (poison, flammable, explosive, corrosive) and the danger level (caution, warning, danger).

Where can you find Whmis symbols?

Where will I find the pictograms? Pictograms will be on the product supplier labels of the hazardous products you work with. They will also be on the SDSs (as the symbol or words that describe the symbol).

Where can you find WHMIS symbols?

What are WHMIS and HHPS?

(1) WHMIS – Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. http://www.ccohs.ca/teach_tools/chem_hazards/symbols.html. (2) HHPS – Household Hazardous Product Symbols.

What is similar between HHPS and WHMIS symbols and their use?

All WHMIS symbols have a circle border. HHPS symbols have either an octagon, a diamond, or an upside down triangle. WHMIS products are for workplace or used in a lab , where HHPS is a household place, where products are used for household.

What are examples of HHPS?

HHPS example Examples include gasoline and hair spray. Product is poisonous and will cause illness or death if ingested. Examples include furniture polish and windshield washer fluid. Explosive, It can explode if heated or puncture causing flying bits of metal or plastic that can lead to serious injuries.

What are the 8 Whmis symbols?

WHMIS 2015 GHS Symbol Meaning & Guide

  • Exploding Bomb (Explosive)
  • Flame (Flammable)
  • IFlame Over Circle (Oxidizing)
  • Gas Cylinder (Gases Under Pressure)
  • Corrosion.
  • Skull & Crossbones (Acute Toxicity)
  • Health Hazard.
  • Exclamation Mark (Health Hazards)