Laboratory chemicals
Products: Laboratory chemicals in containers up to 30 litres
Info: Chemicals can be toxic, carcinogenic, corrosive, flammable or oxidising. They endanger soil, water, plants and wildlife, and our health.
Avoiding/reducing: When using chemicals, be sure to use the correct dosage and consult a specialist retailer for environmentally friendly alternatives.
Recycling/environmentally sound disposal: Chemicals are treated at high temperatures in a suitable facility to destroy the harmful substances.
The exclamation mark for irritating substances (e.g. irritating the respiratory system)
The dead tree and fish for substances dangerous for water
The body figure for substances very dangerous for health (e.g. cancerous)
The skull for toxic products
The flame for inflammable or fire spreading solids, liquids and gases
The dripping test tubes on hand and surface for “caustic”