Exclamation mark (GHS07)
Red-framed diamond with a large black exclamation mark. · also called “GHS07”, “exclamation mark pictogram”, “harmful symbol”, “irritant symbol”
What the Exclamation mark (GHS07) symbol means
Harmful or irritant
The product is hazardous but less severely than products with the skull or corrosion pictograms. It may be harmful if swallowed, breathed in or on skin, irritate the skin, eyes or airways, cause an allergic skin reaction, or cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is also used for products that harm the ozone layer. Many household cleaners carry it. Avoid contact with skin and eyes, use it in a ventilated area and wash your hands after use.
Source · Standard Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), tenth revised edition · checked
Where it appears
- GHS—This meaning
Questions about the Exclamation mark (GHS07) symbol
- What does the Exclamation mark (GHS07) symbol mean?
- The product is hazardous but less severely than products with the skull or corrosion pictograms. It may be harmful if swallowed, breathed in or on skin, irritate the skin, eyes or airways, cause an allergic skin reaction, or cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is also used for products that harm the ozone layer. Many household cleaners carry it. Avoid contact with skin and eyes, use it in a ventilated area and wash your hands after use.
- What does the Exclamation mark (GHS07) symbol look like?
- Red-framed diamond with a large black exclamation mark. It is also called “GHS07”, “exclamation mark pictogram”, “harmful symbol” and “irritant symbol”.
- Which standard defines the Exclamation mark (GHS07) symbol?
- It is listed as GHS-07.
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