A hazard pictogram alerts us to the presence of a hazardous chemical. They help us to know what chemicals we are using could cause harm to people or the environment. CLP hazard pictograms are in the shape of a diamond with a red border and white background. One more more pictograms may appear on a single label.
CLP Regulations for candles and wax melts generally use the following 3 distinct pictograms.
Health hazard/ Hazardous to the ozone layer pictogram
Symbol: exclamation mark
What does it mean?
- May cause respiratory irritation
- May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Causes skin irritation
- Harmful if swallowed
- Harmful in contact with skin
- Harmful if inhaled
- Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere
Examples of precautionary statements
- Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
- If inhaled: remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- If swallowed: call a POISON CENTER or a doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- If on skin: wash with plenty of soap and water
- If in eyes: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lens, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Health hazard/ Serious health hazard pictogram
Symbol: health hazard
What does it mean?
- May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
- Causes damage to organs
- May cause damage to organs
- May damage fertility or the unborn child
- Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- May cause cancer
- Suspected of causing cancer
- May cause genetic defects
- Suspected of causing genetic defects
- May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Examples of precautionary statements
- If swallowed: immediately call a POISON CENTER or a doctor/physician
- Do NOT induce vomiting
- Store locked up
- Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- Wash thoroughly after handling.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell
- If exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- Obtain special instructions before use
- Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
- Use personal protective equipment as required
- If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
- Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection
- If inhaled: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Environmentally damaging/ Hazardous to the environment pictogram
Symbol: environment
What does it mean?
- Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Examples of precautionary statements
- Avoid release to the environment
- Collect spillage
