6. Mistakes to avoid
6.1 Don't confuse pictograms with hazard class determination
It's not pictograms that determine hazard classes, but the opposite: a pictogram is derived from an assigned hazard class and category. Alas, as the pictogram is the most visual and striking labelling element, this error in reasoning is widespread, even among chemists and specialists.
SCROLL TO TOP6.2 Don't overlook warning labels
The warning statement ("CAUTION" or "DANGER") didn't exist before, so it's a label element that must not be forgotten....
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