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Flame over circle (GHS03) symbol: red-framed diamond with a black ring standing on a short bar, flames rising from its top
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Flame over circle (GHS03)

Red-framed diamond with a black ring standing on a short bar, flames rising from its top. · also called “GHS03”, “oxidising hazard pictogram”, “oxidizer symbol”, “oxidizing agent”

What the Flame over circle (GHS03) symbol means

Oxidizer

The product is an oxidizer: it does not have to burn itself, but it supplies oxygen and can start a fire or make one burn much more fiercely, and some can cause an explosion. It is used for oxidizing gases, liquids and solids such as some pool and bleaching chemicals. Keep it away from fuels, clothing and other combustible materials, and store it apart from flammable products.

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

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Questions about the Flame over circle (GHS03) symbol

What does the Flame over circle (GHS03) symbol mean?
The product is an oxidizer: it does not have to burn itself, but it supplies oxygen and can start a fire or make one burn much more fiercely, and some can cause an explosion. It is used for oxidizing gases, liquids and solids such as some pool and bleaching chemicals. Keep it away from fuels, clothing and other combustible materials, and store it apart from flammable products.
What does the Flame over circle (GHS03) symbol look like?
Red-framed diamond with a black ring standing on a short bar, flames rising from its top. It is also called “GHS03”, “oxidising hazard pictogram”, “oxidizer symbol” and “oxidizing agent”.
Which standard defines the Flame over circle (GHS03) symbol?
It is listed as GHS-03.

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