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Skull and crossbones (GHS06) symbol: red-framed diamond with a black-outlined skull above two crossed bones
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Skull and crossbones (GHS06)

Red-framed diamond with a black-outlined skull above two crossed bones. · also called “GHS06”, “acute toxicity pictogram”, “poison symbol”, “toxic symbol”

What the Skull and crossbones (GHS06) symbol means

Acute toxicity (fatal or toxic)

The product is toxic and can kill or seriously poison even in small amounts if swallowed, breathed in or in contact with skin. It marks the most severe acute toxicity categories. Do not eat, drink or smoke while using it, avoid breathing vapours or dust, wear the protection the label asks for, and keep it locked away from children. If exposure happens, get medical help immediately.

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

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Questions about the Skull and crossbones (GHS06) symbol

What does the Skull and crossbones (GHS06) symbol mean?
The product is toxic and can kill or seriously poison even in small amounts if swallowed, breathed in or in contact with skin. It marks the most severe acute toxicity categories. Do not eat, drink or smoke while using it, avoid breathing vapours or dust, wear the protection the label asks for, and keep it locked away from children. If exposure happens, get medical help immediately.
What does the Skull and crossbones (GHS06) symbol look like?
Red-framed diamond with a black-outlined skull above two crossed bones. It is also called “GHS06”, “acute toxicity pictogram”, “poison symbol” and “toxic symbol”.
Which standard defines the Skull and crossbones (GHS06) symbol?
It is listed as GHS-06.

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