What does this symbol mean?
GHS07 A black exclamation mark inside a red-bordered diamond

Exclamation mark (GHS07)

The GHS pictogram for less severe health hazards, such as skin or eye irritation, skin sensitisation or lower-level acute toxicity.

These identify the hazard class a pictogram represents. For handling, storage and first aid, refer to the product's label and safety data sheet.

Easily confused with

How to read it

Also searched as: GHS07, harmful symbol, irritant symbol.

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Sources

  • Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
  • Hazard Communication Standard, Appendix C, 29 CFR 1910.1200, U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Last reviewed September 23, 2026.