What does a skull and crossbones symbol indicate on a pesticide label?

What does a skull and crossbones symbol indicate on a pesticide label?

• A. It indicates a flammable product.
• B. It indicates a corrosive product.
• C. Poisonous product
• D. It indicates an explosive product

Answer: (C)

Poisonous or toxic is what this symbol signals. The skull and crossbones warns that the pesticide can cause serious harm if it is swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin, and in some cases it can be fatal depending on the dose. It calls for extra precautions when handling the product—read and follow the label directions, use the recommended personal protective equipment, work in a well-ventilated area, and store it safely away from children and animals. This symbol is not about flammability, corrosion, or explosiveness, which are shown by different pictograms (flame for flammable, a corrosive symbol for corrosive, and an explosive symbol for explosive).

Poisonous or toxic is what this symbol signals. The skull and crossbones warns that the pesticide can cause serious harm if it is swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin, and in some cases it can be fatal depending on the dose. It calls for extra precautions when handling the product—read and follow the label directions, use the recommended personal protective equipment, work in a well-ventilated area, and store it safely away from children and animals. This symbol is not about flammability, corrosion, or explosiveness, which are shown by different pictograms (flame for flammable, a corrosive symbol for corrosive, and an explosive symbol for explosive).