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Corrosive
Example - Causes serious eye damage
Explosives
Example - Heating may cause an explosion
Acute toxicity
Example - Toxic if swallowed
Gases under pressure
Example - Contains gas under pressure; may explode when heated
Flammable
Example - Heating may cause a fire
Caution
Example - May cause an allergic skin reaction
Oxidising
Example - May intensify fire; oxidizer
Longer term health hazards
Example - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Hazardous to the aquatic environment
Example - Toxic to the aquatic life with long lasting effects
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