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GHS06

Skull and Crossbones

Acute toxicity (severe)

What does GHS06 mean?

The skull and crossbones pictogram indicates severe acute toxicity via oral (H300/H301), dermal (H310/H311), or inhalation (H330/H331) routes. Categories 1–3 represent the highest acute toxicity levels under GHS/CLP.

Associated H-statements (6)

H300 Fatal if swallowed.
H301 Toxic if swallowed.
H310 Fatal in contact with skin.
H311 Toxic in contact with skin.
H330 Fatal if inhaled.
H331 Toxic if inhaled.

Storage & handling requirements

Store in locked, well-ventilated area. Access restricted to trained and authorised personnel only. Secondary containment mandatory. Biological and air monitoring may be required. Emergency procedures and antidotes must be available and documented.

Regulatory context (CLP / OSHA / REACH)

CLP Acute Toxicity Cat. 1–3. Suppresses GHS07 on labels per CLP Article 26. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 requires full hazcom programme. EU occupational exposure limits (OELs) under Directive 2017/164/EU may apply.

Transport marking: GHS vs ADR/DOT

ADR Class 6.1 — Toxic substances. White diamond with skull and crossbones. Packing group I (very toxic), II (toxic), or III (harmful). Closed cargo transport vehicles required for PG I liquids.

GHS06 — Skull and Crossbones

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