Chemical Hazard Symbols and Their Meanings

This video tutorial from MooMooMath and Science introduces nine critical safety symbols that can prevent accidents and save lives. It covers symbols for health hazards, flammable materials, irritants, gas cylinders, corrosive substances, explosives, oxidizers, toxic substances, and environmental hazards. Each symbol is explained with its potential risks and safety precautions. The video concludes with a reminder to practice kindness.

What does the health hazard symbol indicate?

• Oxidizers

• Flammable materials

• Cancer-causing agents

• Explosive materials

Which symbol represents flammable materials?

• Corrosion

• Flame

• Skull and crossbones

• Gas cylinder

What does the exclamation mark symbol signify?

• Skin, eye, or respiratory irritant

• Explosive material

• Environmental hazard

• Oxidizer

What does the gas cylinder symbol indicate?

• Corrosive materials

• Oxidizers

• Gases under pressure

• Flammable materials

Which symbol warns about materials that can cause skin burns?

• Health hazard

• Exploding bomb

• Flame

• Corrosion

What does the exploding bomb symbol represent?

• Environmental hazard

• Flammable materials

• Explosive and unstable materials

• Oxidizers

Which symbol is used for chemicals that facilitate burning?

• Corrosion

• Flame over circle

• Skull and crossbones

• Gas cylinder

What does the skull and crossbones symbol indicate?

• Flammable materials

• Oxidizers

• Poisons and highly concentrated acids

• Gases under pressure

Which symbol warns about chemicals toxic to aquatic life?

• Exclamation mark

• Health hazard

• Environmental hazard

• Exploding bomb

What should you avoid doing with chemicals marked as environmental hazards?

• Storing them under pressure

• Exposing them to air

• Mixing them with water

• Pouring them down the drain