Table D-2.
Recommended Storage Based on Precautionary Label Text (ANSI Z129.1)
Recommended
Recommended
Signal Word
Examples of Statement of
Suggested
Secondary Storage
Primary Storage
Hazard
Temporary
Area
Area
HCC
DANGER!
MAY BE FATAL IF
T2
Poison
None
SWALLOWED
WARNING!
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED T3
Poison
None
WARNING!
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED T4
Low Hazard
Away from Food
DANGER!
MAY BE FATAL IF
T2
Poison
None
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN
WARNING!
HARMFUL IF ABSORBED
T6
Low Hazard *
None
THROUGH SKIN
DANGER!
CAUSES (SEVERE)**
C1,C2,
Corrosive
Acid
BURNS
C4,C5
DANGER!
CAUSES (SEVERE)**
B1,B2
Corrosive
Alkali
BURNS
DANGER!
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE F1
Flammable
Flammable Liquid
WARNING!
FLAMMABLE
F2,F3
Flammable
Flammable Liquid
WARNING!
FLAMMABLE
F8
Flammable
Flammable Solid
CAUTION!
COMBUSTIBLE
F4
Flammable
Flammable Liquid
CAUTION!
COMBUSTIBLE
V4
Flammable
None
DANGER!
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE, R1
Reactive
Spontaneously
CATCHES FIRE IF EXPOSED
Combustible
TO AIR
DANGER!
STRONG OXIDIZER.
D1
Oxidizer
None
CONTACT WITH OTHER
MATERIALS MAY CAUSE
FIRE
DANGER!
MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED T1
Poison
None
WARNING!
HARMFUL IF INHALED
T2
poison
None
WARNING!
MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC
T6
Low Hazard *
None
RESPIRATORY REACTION
CAUTION!
(VAPOR GAS)** REDUCES
T6
Low Hazard *
None
OXYGEN AVAILABLE FOR
BREATHING
WARNING!
CAUSES EYE IRRITATION
T6,C3,C4
Low Hazard *
None
WARNING!
CAUSES IRRITATION
T6,C3,C4
Low Hazard *
None
WARNING!
MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC
T6,C3,C4
Low Hazard *
None
SKIN REACTION
* Material bearing precautionary label text will not be assigned a Low Hazard (General Purpose) location without notification of and
approval by the installation Physical Science or Safety and Health Office.
** Enter proper term as appropriate.
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