GHS pictogram GHS01
Exploding Bomb Pictogram (GHS01)
Explosives, self-reactive substances and organic peroxides that can explode or cause mass-explosion or projection hazards.
- GHS01
- Symbol: Exploding bomb
- Warning
- Danger
Hazards this pictogram covers
- Explosives
- Self-reactive substances and mixtures (Types A, B)
- Organic peroxides (Types A, B)
Hazard classes and hazard statements
Based on the GHS classification table, GHS01 is assigned to these hazard classes and hazard statements.
| Hazard class | Categories | Hazard statements |
|---|---|---|
| Explosives | Category 2B; Category 1; Category 2A | H204, H209, H210, H211 |
| Self-reactive substances and mixtures; Organic peroxides | Type A; Type B | H240, H241 |
Typical precautions
These precautionary statements are the ones most often called for by hazards that carry GHS01. The right set for a product depends on its classification.
- P210: Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
- P370+P372+P380+P373: In case of fire: Explosion risk. Evacuate area. DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives.
- P230: Keep wetted with ...
- P250: Do not subject to grinding/shock/friction/...
- P401: Store in accordance with ...
- P234: Keep only in original container.
Chemicals carrying GHS01
No chemicals in our database carry GHS01 yet.
GHS01 frequently asked questions
What does the exploding bomb pictogram (GHS01) mean?
Explosives, self-reactive substances and organic peroxides that can explode or cause mass-explosion or projection hazards. It is one of the nine GHS hazard pictograms and appears as a black exploding bomb symbol on a white background inside a red diamond border.
Which hazard statements use GHS01?
GHS01 appears with 6 current hazard statements, including H204, H209, H210, H211, H240, H241. The full list is on this page.
What signal word goes with GHS01?
GHS01 is used with the signal words "Warning" and "Danger", depending on the hazard category. The more severe categories use Danger and the less severe ones use Warning.
A pictogram shows the type of hazard, not its severity. Read the signal word, hazard statements and the supplier's SDS.
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ghs/ghscode_10.txt (UN GHS Revision 10, retrieved 2026-10-12)