These substances have a low or small potential for causing harm. This potential for harm can be reduced with appropriate packaging featuring simple warnings and safety directions on the label.

Danger sign meaning

Most household chemicals do not require any signal headings because they have very low toxicity (are not very poisonous).

There are a number of different headings you may see on products - these are called signal headings. Below are some of the common signal headings and what they mean.

Danger poison sign meaningAustralia

Some manufacturers may choose to use the word 'warning' on their label because they still need to be handled with care. These substances have very low potential for causing harm.

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Yellowpoison sign meaning

These chemicals should be available only to specialised or authorised users who have the skills necessary to handle them safely.

These substances have a moderate potential for causing harm, however this potential harm can be reduced if the product has distinctive packaging featuring strong warnings and safety directions on the label.

The label should also include the telephone number of the Poisons Information Centre – 13 11 26, which you should call in case of poisoning.