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1. Signal Word

   The signal word indicates hazard level. "Danger" is used for the most severe instances, while "Warning" is less severe. View our GHS Signal Words guide.

2. GHS Symbols (Hazard Pictograms)

   These pictograms are used to identify hazardous products and are commonly grouped by chemical / physical risk, health risk, and environmental risk. View our GHS pictogram guide.

3. Manufacturer Information

   This identifies the manufacturer's company name, address, and telephone number.

4. Precautionary Statements / First Aid

   These are phrases tied to each hazard statement. They describe general preventive, response, storage, or disposal precautions. These statements are found on the chemical's Safety Data Sheet. Similar to Hazard Statements, Precautionary Statements can be identified by a P-Code (like P100).

5. Hazard Statements

   These are phrases that describe the nature of hazardous products and the degree of hazard. Hazard statements are on the chemical's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and identified by an H-Code (like H100). View our GHS Hazard Statements guide.

6. Product Name or Identifiers

   This identifies the product or chemical name. Additional identifiers can be noted to the right of the Manufacturer's information (#1).