Signal word definition

Signal word means a word printed on a label that indicates the toxicity level of the pesticide in the container to which the label is affixed.
Signal word means a word used to indicate the relative level of severity of hazard and alert the reader to a potential hazard on the label. The signal words used in this section are "danger" and "warning." "Danger" is used for the more severe hazards, while "warning" is used for the less severe.
Signal word means a word that indicates the relative level of severity of hazards to alert the reader to a potential hazard; the following two levels are distinguished:

Examples of Signal word in a sentence

  • Signal word Warning Pictograms GHS07 Hazard statementsH319 Causes serious eye irritation Precautionary statements Precautionary statements - prevention‌P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protectionPrecautionary statements - responseP305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

  • Signal word DangerHazard statements H222 Extremely flammable aerosol.H229 Pressurised container: may burst if heated.

  • STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.· Label elements· GHS label elementsThe substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).· Hazard pictogramsGHS07 · Signal word Warning(Contd.

  • STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.· 2.2 Label elements· Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008The substance is classified and labelled according to the CLP regulation.· Hazard pictograms GHS07 · Signal word Warning· Hazard statementsH315 Causes skin irritation.H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

  • Pressurised container: May burst if heated.· 2.2 Label elements· Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008The product is classified and labelled according to the CLP regulation.· Hazard pictograms GHS02 · Signal word Danger· Hazard statementsH222-H229 Extremely flammable aerosol.


More Definitions of Signal word

Signal word means the word "danger" or "warning" used on a GHS aligned label, to indicate to the reader to a potential hazard as well as the relative severity level of a hazard;
Signal word means that portion of a tag's inscription that contains the word or words that are intended to capture the employee's immediate attention.
Signal word means a word used to indicate the relative level of severity of hazard and alert the reader to a potential hazard on the label.
Signal word means a visual alerting device in the form of a decal or label placard or other marking such as an embossing, stamping, etching, or other process that advises the observer of the nature and degree of the potential hazard(s) that can cause property damage, injury, or death. It can also provide safety precautions, describe evasive actions to take, or provide other directions to eliminate or reduce a potential hazard. Aquatic safety signage shall conform to specifications as described in the ANSI Z-535 series of standards on product safety signs and labels. The following signal words mean:
Signal word means the toxicity category word on the pesticide label: Danger, Warning, Caution or None Required. See Toxicity Category I; II, III, IV product.
Signal word means the appropriate word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. This copy must appear in all CAPITAL LETTERS on the FRONT of the principle display panel. If the Signal Word is repeated in multiple locations, it should appear in the same size and style, color and boldness as the statement on the PDP, which would be capital letters.
Signal word means the applicable word- “Danger”, “Warning”, “Caution”, or some other word signifying the level of toxicity designated by federal law under 40 C.F.R. 156.64.