DANGEROUS GOODS COMPATIBILITY AND GHS LABELLING ELEMENTS DISPLAY Product identifier

GHS COMPLIANT LABEL

Identify and proportion of each ingredient
CLASS 2.1* 2.2* 3 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1 5.2 6 8 A Signal word: This indicates the severity of the hazard. Warning is used
for less severe hazards while Danger means severe hazards.
Aromasol Refer to Safety Data Sheet before use.

Contains: 2.5 L
A Pictogram: A pictogram is a symbol that is intended to quickly convey Aromatic hydrocarbons 95%v/v
special information about the hazards of chemicals. It is a black symbol Toxicole 5%v/v

on a white background within a red diamond. DANGER

2.1* A Hazard Statement: This brief and to-the-point message describes the Highly flammable liquid and vapour
nature of the hazard, such as ‘Fatal if swallowed’. Toxic if swallowed
Causes skin irritation
A Precautionary Statement: Here’s where you’ll learn how to respond in May cause cancer
case of exposure and/or how to store the chemical properly. May be fatal if swallowed and enters
airways
2.2* Contact details of Australian manufacturer or importer

KEY IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off contaminated

clothing and wash before re-use.
In case of fire: use powder for extinction.
Keep away from sparks and open flames—
Rinse skin using pleny of soap and water. No smoking.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical Keep container tightly closed.
Dangerous goods of these two classes should be kept advice/attention. Ground/bond container and receiving
3 SEPARATE apart by at least three metres or other suitable control IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON equipment.
measures. Consult Safety Data Sheet or supplier. CENTRE or doctor/physician. Take precautionary measure against static
Do NOT induce vomiting. discharge.
Dangerous goods of these two classes are likely Store locked up in a well-ventilated place. Wear protective gloves and eye and face
Keep cool. protection.
to interact with each other in such a way as to Dispose of contents/container in Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
significantly increase risk and should not be kept in accordance with local regulations. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using
4.1 SEGREGATE
the same area unless it can be demonstrated that the this product.
risks can be fully controlled. Consult SDS for further
guidance. Madeup Chemical Company Pty Ltd, 999 Chemical Street, Chemical Town, My State 12344; Tel: 1300 000 000
www.madeup-chemcialcompany.com.au
Dedicated stores or storage cabinets are recommended.
4.2 Adequate separation from other buildings and
ISOLATE
boundaries is required. Consult SDS for further
guidance.
Segregation of these two classes may be necessary.
4.3 REFERS Refer to the SDS for further guidance. All Class 9
Aromasol

ADG COMPLIANT LABEL

TO SDS dangerous goods should be segregated in accordance Refer to Safety Data Sheet before use.

with the SDS.

FLAMMABLE LIQUID, 2.5 L
Dangerous goods of the same class have similar TOXIC N.O.S.
primary hazards and are usually considered (aromatic hydrocarbons, DANGER
5.1 OK
compatible. Consult with the SDS or supplier about toxicole)
requirements for individual substances.
UN:
Contains:
1992 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
Toxic if swallowed
Causes skin irritation
Australian Dangerous Goods Code at www.ntc.gov.au Australian Standard Aromatic hydrocarbons 95%v/v
Toxicole 5%v/v May cause cancer
3833: The Storage and Handling of Mixed Classes of Dangerous Goods, May be fatal if swallowed and enters
5.2 in Packages and Intermediate Bulk Containers. airways

CLASS TYPES: In case of fire: use powder for extinction.

Class 2.1—Flammable Gas Keep away from sparks and open flames—
No smoking.
6 Class 2.2—Non Flammable Non Toxic Gas IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off contaminated Keep container tightly closed.
Class 3—Flammable Liquid clothing and wash before re-use. Ground/bond container and receiving
Class 4.1—Flammable Solid Rinse skin using pleny of soap and water. equipment.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical Take precautionary measure against static
Class 4.2—Spontaneously Combustible advice/attention. discharge.
Class 4.3—Dangerous When Wet IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON Wear protective gloves and eye and face
8 Class 5.1—Oxidising Agent CENTRE or doctor/physician. protection.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Class 5.2—Organic Peroxide Do NOT induce vomiting.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using
Store locked up in a well-ventilated place.
Class 6—Toxic Keep cool. this product.
Class 8—Corrosive Dispose of contents/container in
accordance with local regulations.
Source: Adapted from AS/NZS 3833:2007
*Refers to aerosols and non-refillable retail packs. For segregation of gas cylinders refer to AS/NZS 4332-2004 Madeup Chemical Company Pty Ltd, 999 Chemical Street, Chemical Town, My State 12344; Tel: 1300 000 000
www.madeup-chemcialcompany.com.au
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AUSTRALIAN DANGEROUS GOODS (ADG) CODE

GHS AND ADG PICTOGRAMS

GHS
Description pictograms Dangerous good class labels*
The ADG Code only applies to road and rail transport

QUICK GUIDE
of dangerous goods and is given its authority by its 1.4 1.5 1.6
Explosives, Self-reactives, Organic peroxides incorporation into state and territory legislation. The ADG EXPLOSIVE EXPLOSIVE EXPLOSIVE EXPLOSIVE
* * * D N
1 1 1 1
Codes require certain placarding on the truck or train and
Flammables, Self-reactives, Pyrophorics, Self‑heating, Emits
flammable gas on contact with water
at the entrance to a facility where dangerous goods are
stored. GHS labelling is suitable on internal packaging
for goods in transit. However, an ADG symbol may be
AND DISPLAY
substituted for a GHS pictogram where the DG class
Oxidisers, Organic peroxides
symbol represents the same hazard.
OXIDISING
GAS
2

GHS
Compressed, liquefied or dissolved gases OXIDISING
GAS

The WHS Regulations apply to the use, handling and 2

storage of hazardous chemicals at a workplace. This

Acute toxicity via oral, dermal or inhalation means that the GHS applies once the chemical, which may
have been a dangerous good in transit, is in use at the
workplace. An exception is Regulation 343 which outlines
Health effects: Skin irritation, Eye irritation, Skin sensitisers the labelling requirements for pipe work. Here it must be No equivalent
identified by a label, sign or another way on or near the
pipe work. This regulation does not specifically require GHS
Carcinogens, Respiratory sensitisers, Reproductive toxicity, compliant labelling for pipe work where other markings No equivalent
Target organ toxicity, Germ cell mutagens
clearly suffice.

For registered agriculture and veterinary chemicals

Eye corrosion, Skin corrosion, Corrosive metal From 1 January 2017 federal workplaces will be required to
the only GHS label requirements relate to hazard and
label hazardous chemicals in accordance with the Globally
precautionary statements. Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling (GHS).
This guide provides an example of GHS labelling,
Hazardous to the environment, aquatic toxicity Hazardous chemicals that are consumer products used in No equivalent
Australian Dangerous Good Code (ADG Code) comparable
the workplace in a manner consistent with household use symbols and a quick reference to dangerous goods compatibility
are exempt from GHS labelling requirements. in storage.
Further information is available at www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au No
Miscellaneous dangerous goods
equivalent
ADG vs GHS

Are you
The ADG Code provides information targeted at managing
Not
Infectious immediate hazards, such as emergency situations during covered
transport, whereas the GHS provides information regarding

GHS ready?
the use, handling and storage of a chemical at the Not
Radioactive
workplace. covered

*Refer to Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.4 5.2.2.2.2