Which symbol is used for corrosive substances?

Which symbol is used for corrosive substances?

• A. Corrosive
• B. Flammable material
• C. Oxidizing
• D. Radioactive

Answer: (A)

Hazard symbols tell you what kind of danger a chemical poses. For corrosive substances, the warning pictogram shows a liquid being poured onto a hand and a metal surface, signaling that contact can cause skin burns and metal damage. This symbol on labels is there to prompt careful handling with gloves, eye protection, and proper storage to prevent.damage. The other symbols indicate different dangers—flammable materials, oxidizing agents, and radioactive materials—so the corrosive symbol is the one that communicates this specific hazard.

Hazard symbols tell you what kind of danger a chemical poses. For corrosive substances, the warning pictogram shows a liquid being poured onto a hand and a metal surface, signaling that contact can cause skin burns and metal damage. This symbol on labels is there to prompt careful handling with gloves, eye protection, and proper storage to prevent.damage. The other symbols indicate different dangers—flammable materials, oxidizing agents, and radioactive materials—so the corrosive symbol is the one that communicates this specific hazard.