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twcorthorn  
#1 Posted : 05 September 2025 11:29:31(UTC)
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twcorthorn

On A SDS sheet you have a section containing the GHS classiciation pictograms and then further down a list of hazard statements. We have a cleaning product that only shows the classification pictogram for GHS05 (corrosive) and GHS07 (irritant). It does not show the GHS09 (environment). However when you read the list of hazard statements it states H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Can anyoen give me some idea why there would be no pictogram for environment when H412 is stated below because the bottle itself only shows pictograms and not the additional list of hazards which for us operating a boat company is more important and easily missed.

Roundtuit  
#2 Posted : 05 September 2025 13:27:56(UTC)
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Roundtuit

The environmental pictogram is only mandated in regulation for

H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects - with signal word WARNING

and

H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects - no signal word

No signal word or pictogram are required for classifications

H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

or

H413: May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

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Roundtuit  
#3 Posted : 05 September 2025 13:27:56(UTC)
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Roundtuit

The environmental pictogram is only mandated in regulation for

H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects - with signal word WARNING

and

H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects - no signal word

No signal word or pictogram are required for classifications

H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

or

H413: May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

thanks 2 users thanked Roundtuit for this useful post.
A Kurdziel on 05/09/2025(UTC), A Kurdziel on 05/09/2025(UTC)
Kate  
#4 Posted : 05 September 2025 15:18:01(UTC)
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Kate

Yes, as explained above.  If this is particularly important to you as you mention, you will need to look for the hazard phrase and not just a pictogram.  That it's corrosive should also be a clue that it's likely to be harmful to aquatic life, as corrosives will be either strongly acidic or strongly alkaline (either of which almost no life likes) and this may well be the mechanism of harm in this case.

Roundtuit  
#5 Posted : 05 September 2025 15:41:32(UTC)
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Roundtuit

Originally Posted by: twcorthorn Go to Quoted Post
the bottle itself only shows pictograms and not the additional hazards

Sorry should have addressed this point.

Labelling must include as applicable pictograms, a signal word Warning or Danger, Hazard and Precautionary statements (although the number is permitted to be abridged)

Guidance https://echa.europa.eu/regulations/clp/labelling

If they have only applied the pictograms on the label the supplier is not complying with regulation.

Roundtuit  
#6 Posted : 05 September 2025 15:41:32(UTC)
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Roundtuit

Originally Posted by: twcorthorn Go to Quoted Post
the bottle itself only shows pictograms and not the additional hazards

Sorry should have addressed this point.

Labelling must include as applicable pictograms, a signal word Warning or Danger, Hazard and Precautionary statements (although the number is permitted to be abridged)

Guidance https://echa.europa.eu/regulations/clp/labelling

If they have only applied the pictograms on the label the supplier is not complying with regulation.

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