Hazardous substances should be identified and marked accordingly to ensure maximum levels of safety during storage and transportation. Stores containing one or more substance of the same code should use this sign when cylinders are used for storing the substances.

The number indicates the type of equipment suitable for fire fighting and dispersing of spillages - In this case "2" indicates water fog - in the absence of fog a fine spray must be used
The letter "W" indicates there is danger of violent reaction or explosion and full protective clothing must be worn and the spillage must be contained to avoid spillages from entering drains or water courses
The letter "E" (the third part of the code) indicates that evacuation of people from the neighbourhood of an accident should be considered

Miscellaneous Products / Materials

Any product outside of our standard choice of material/size range starts with a 5. This may include items such as rolls of tape, sign frames, floor graphics or banners. Below you can find a more detailed description of the miscellaneous material options available for this sign design.

Self Adhesive Vinyl: A high gloss, flexible PVC vinyl with 0.1mm enclosed retro-reflective lens sheeting and high strength self-adhesive backing. Suitable for applying to most smooth, dry and clean surfaces. Ideally suited for internal signs.