Hazard pictograms according to CLP regulation

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The hazard pictograms in general

A hazard pictogram is a pictorial presentation of a particular hazard.

Accordingly, the hazard classification of your substance or mixture determines which hazard pictograms must appear on the label (see Parts 2 (physical hazards), 3 (health hazards) and 4 (environmental hazards) of Annex I to the CLP Regulation; Article 19).

The applicability of hazard pictograms for a specific hazard class and hazard category can also be found in Annex V to the CLP Regulation.

Hazard pictograms on the label

The colour and presentation of your labels must allow the hazard pictogram and its background to be clearly visible. Hazard pictograms are in the shape of a square set on a point (diamond shape) and must feature a black symbol on a white background with a red border (Section 1.2.1 of Annex I to the CLP Regulation).

Each hazard pictogram shall cover at least one fifteenth of the surface area of the label, but the minimum area shall not be less than 1 cm².

Use of pictograms in the CLP hazard classification process

According to Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, the hazard pictograms set out in Annex V shall be used for substances and mixtures that meet the criteria for classification as hazardous.