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Gas cylinder (GHS04) symbol: red-framed diamond with a black gas cylinder lying at a slant, valve end raised to the right
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Gas cylinder (GHS04)

Red-framed diamond with a black gas cylinder lying at a slant, valve end raised to the right. · also called “GHS04”, “compressed gas symbol”, “gas under pressure pictogram”

What the Gas cylinder (GHS04) symbol means

Gas under pressure

The container holds gas under pressure: compressed, liquefied, dissolved or refrigerated liquefied gas. It may explode if heated, so protect it from sunlight and keep it in a well-ventilated place. Refrigerated (very cold) gases can also cause cold burns or injury, so wear cold-insulating gloves and eye protection when handling them.

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

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Questions about the Gas cylinder (GHS04) symbol

What does the Gas cylinder (GHS04) symbol mean?
The container holds gas under pressure: compressed, liquefied, dissolved or refrigerated liquefied gas. It may explode if heated, so protect it from sunlight and keep it in a well-ventilated place. Refrigerated (very cold) gases can also cause cold burns or injury, so wear cold-insulating gloves and eye protection when handling them.
What does the Gas cylinder (GHS04) symbol look like?
Red-framed diamond with a black gas cylinder lying at a slant, valve end raised to the right. It is also called “GHS04”, “compressed gas symbol” and “gas under pressure pictogram”.
Which standard defines the Gas cylinder (GHS04) symbol?
It is listed as GHS-04.

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