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Exploding bomb (GHS01) symbol: red-framed diamond with a black bomb bursting apart, fragments and lines flying outwards
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Exploding bomb (GHS01)

Red-framed diamond with a black bomb bursting apart, fragments and lines flying outwards. · also called “GHS01”, “exploding bomb pictogram”, “explosive hazard pictogram”, “explosive symbol”

What the Exploding bomb (GHS01) symbol means

Explosive

The product can explode, or burn or throw out fragments violently, when it is heated, struck, rubbed or set off by a spark. It is used for explosives and for self-reactive substances and organic peroxides that may explode when heated. Keep it away from heat, flames and sparks, do not grind, drop or hit it, and store it only as the label says. The signal word is usually "Danger".

Source · Standard Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), tenth revised edition · checked

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Questions about the Exploding bomb (GHS01) symbol

What does the Exploding bomb (GHS01) symbol mean?
The product can explode, or burn or throw out fragments violently, when it is heated, struck, rubbed or set off by a spark. It is used for explosives and for self-reactive substances and organic peroxides that may explode when heated. Keep it away from heat, flames and sparks, do not grind, drop or hit it, and store it only as the label says. The signal word is usually "Danger".
What does the Exploding bomb (GHS01) symbol look like?
Red-framed diamond with a black bomb bursting apart, fragments and lines flying outwards. It is also called “GHS01”, “exploding bomb pictogram”, “explosive hazard pictogram” and “explosive symbol”.
Which standard defines the Exploding bomb (GHS01) symbol?
It is listed as GHS-01.

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