What is GHS?

The internationally harmonized system that communicates chemical hazards with pictograms and precautionary statements.

Field: Environment, health and safety

GHS in the explanations

GHS classifies chemical hazards according to common worldwide rules and displays them on labels and SDSs with pictograms, signal words, hazard statements and so on.
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Which system shows chemical hazards in an internationally harmonized way, using pictograms such as a skull or flame and hazard statements?

Related terms

RoHS Directive Abatement system Local exhaust ventilation Lockout/tagout (LOTO) Lower explosive limit (LEL) Oxygen deficiency Perfluorocarbons Risk assessment SDS (safety data sheet)

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