Pictogram SGH08: What does it really mean?

The SGH08 pictogram is often a source of confusion. This symbol, which comes from the UN's Globally Harmonised System (GHS), indicates a serious health hazard. However, it does not necessarily mean that the chemical you are using is ‘CMR’ (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, Reprotoxic).

A product labelled with SGH08 is therefore not necessarily CMR. For example, it may indicate different but serious hazards, such as a risk of aspiration (H304), respiratory allergy (H334) or toxicity to certain organs (H370 to H373). Conversely, it should be noted that a product that is genuinely classified as CMR will always be labelled with this pictogram.

To find out the exact type of risk you are facing, it is essential to refer to the hazard statements (H phrases) in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for your product. If a product does not bear the labels H350, H351, H340, H341, H360 or H361, it is not classified as CMR.

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