PHEH313 GHS Pictograms Quiz

What shape and color are the borders of the GHS pictograms?

• Circle with a blue border

• Triangle with a green border

• Diamond with a red border

• Square with a yellow border

Answer explanation

Diamond Shape:

International Standardization / Visibility

Red Borders:

Attention-Grabbing / Standardization / Contrast

Which pictogram indicates explosive substances and mixtures?

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Answer explanation

Exploding Bomb (Explosives)

Description: This pictogram indicates explosive substances and mixtures. It also applies to self-reactive substances and organic peroxides.

Product example: Fireworks, TNT, Ammonium Nitrate

Which pictogram indicates gases under pressure?

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Answer explanation

Gas Cylinder (Gases under Pressure)

Description: This pictogram indicates gases under pressure, including compressed, liquefied, and dissolved gases

Product example: Propane Tanks, Compressed Air Cylinders, Oxygen Tanks

Which pictogram is used for flammable gases, aerosols, liquids, and solids?

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Answer explanation

Flame (Flammables)

Description: This pictogram is used for flammable gases, aerosols, liquids, and solids. It also covers self-reactive substances, pyrophoric liquids and solids, self-heating substances, and substances that emit flammable gases when in contact with water.

Product example: Gasoline, Paint Thinner, Propane

What is the meaning of the symbol with an exclamation mark?

• Gas under pressure

• Serious health hazard

• Irritant/Hazardous to the ozone layer

• Acute toxicity

Answer explanation

Exclamation Mark (Irritant)

Description: This pictogram is used for substances that can cause skin and eye irritation, respiratory tract irritation, and specific target organ toxicity (single exposure). It also indicates skin sensitizers and substances that can cause acute toxicity (less severe than those marked with the skull and crossbones).

Product examples: Cleaning Agents, Bleach, Acetone

Which pictogram is for oxidizing gases, liquids, and solids?

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Answer explanation

Flame over Circle (Oxidizers)

Description: This pictogram is for oxidizing gases, liquids, and solids. These substances can cause or enhance the combustion of other materials.

Product example: Hydrogen Peroxide, Ammonium Nitrate, Potassium Permanganate

Which pictogram indicates substances that can cause acute toxicity?

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Answer explanation

Skull and Crossbones (Acute Toxicity)

Description: This pictogram indicates substances that can cause acute toxicity through oral, dermal, or inhalation routes. These substances can be fatal or toxic even in lesser amounts.

Product example: Pesticides, Methanol, Cyanide

Which pictogram is used for substances that can cause skin corrosion or burns?

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Answer explanation

Corrosion (Corrosives)

Description: This pictogram is used for substances that can cause skin corrosion or burns, eye damage, and corrosive damage to metals.

Product examples: Hydrochloric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sulfuric Acid