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Pest Control Products Regulations (SOR/2006-124)

Regulations are current to 2024-03-06 and last amended on 2023-12-04. Previous Versions

SCHEDULE 4(Subsection 3.2(3) and paragraph 3.2(10)(b))

Symbols, Signal Words and Hazard Statements from the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemPrecautionary SymbolSignal WordHazard Statements (use as appropriate)
1
The image of a flame with a thick black edge and the middle of the image, also in the shape of a flame, is white. This image rests above a horizontal black line of the same width as the black contour of the flame. This symbol is used to warn about the presence of a flammability hazard. The image is set inside a red square set on a point.
DangerExtremely flammable gas
Extremely flammable aerosol
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
Highly flammable liquid and vapour
WarningFlammable aerosol
Flammable liquid and vapour
2
The image of a long black gas cylinder with a short neck and that is leaning toward the right, almost horizontally. This symbol is used to warn about the presence of a compressed gas hazard. The image is set inside a red square set on a point.
WarningContains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury
3
Two images side by side. On the right side is a test tube pouring black droplets toward the right onto a hand whose fingers are directed toward the left, with the droplets causing damage at the point of contact. On the left side is another test tube pouring black droplets toward the left onto a black rectangle, with the droplets causing damage at the point of contact. Both images include four vertical wavy lines that radiate from the point of contact to symbolize smoke or fumes. The images of the test tubes have a black outline and white background and include the images of a black liquid near their pour points. This symbol is used to warn about the presence of a corrosive hazard. The image is set inside a red square set on a point.
DangerCauses severe skin burns and eye damage
Causes serious eye damage
WarningMay be corrosive to metals
4
The image of a black outline of a skull with a white background and black eyes and nose, over two crossed bones depicted by black outlines on white backgrounds. This symbol is used to warn about the presence of an acute toxicity hazard. The image is set inside a red square set on a point.
DangerFatal if swallowed
Fatal in contact with skin
Toxic if swallowed
Toxic in contact with skin
Fatal if inhaled
Toxic if inhaled
5
The image of a large black exclamation mark. This symbol is used to warn about the presence of a health hazard. The image is set inside a red square set on a point.
WarningHarmful if swallowed
Harmful in contact with skin
Harmful if inhaled
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
May cause an allergic skin reaction
6
The image of an upright dead tree to the top left with an upside down dead fish to the bottom right. The fish is pointing head first upwards to the right. The image of the tree is black and the image of the fish is depicted in white with a black outline, both on a white background. Below the fish is a black triangular shape indicating water. The image is set inside a red square set on a point. The image is used to warn about environmental hazards.
WarningVery toxic to aquatic life
7NoneWarningFlammable gas
Combustible liquid
Causes mild skin irritation
Causes eye irritation
8NoneNoneToxic to aquatic life
Harmful to aquatic life
 

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