Oxidizers

• Liquids
• Gases
• solids

This pictogram is used only for Oxidizers.
Oxidizer – significant fire hazard

• Do not burn themselves – give off oxygen or other oxidizing substances to greatly increase fire/explosion risk & make it more intense
• Can be a health hazard
• Very reactive with incompatible materials
• Some oxidizers have a strong odour:
  ozone – fluorine – chlorine
  Makes them easier to detect
• Some are odourless:
  oxygen – hydrogen – peroxides
  More hazardous – cannot detect them

Key Handling for Oxidizers

• Eliminate ignition sources & combustible materials
• Keep away from incompatible materials, greases, lubricants, cleaning solvents, paints, thinners, etc
• Keep valves & fittings free from oil & grease
• Caution when mixing with water – follow supplier’s directions
• Never return unused material to original container
• Do not use wooden or combustible pallets for storing containers