GHS pictogram GHS04
Gas Cylinder Pictogram (GHS04)
Gases under pressure — compressed, liquefied, refrigerated liquefied and dissolved gases that may explode if heated or cause cryogenic burns.
- GHS04
- Symbol: Gas cylinder
- Warning
- Danger
Hazards this pictogram covers
- Gases under pressure (compressed, liquefied, refrigerated liquefied, dissolved)
Hazard classes and hazard statements
Based on the GHS classification table, GHS04 is assigned to these hazard classes and hazard statements.
| Hazard class | Categories | Hazard statements |
|---|---|---|
| Gases under pressure | Compressed gas, Liquefied gas, Dissolved gas; Refrigerated liquefied gas | H280, H281 |
| Chemicals under pressure | Category 1; Category 2; Category 3 | H282, H283, H284 |
Typical precautions
These precautionary statements are the ones most often called for by hazards that carry GHS04. The right set for a product depends on its classification.
- P410+P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
- P210: Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P376: Stop leak if safe to do so.
- P211: Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source.
- P370+P378: In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.
- P381: In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.
- P282: Wear cold insulating gloves and either face shield or eye protection.
- P336+P317: Immediately thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. Get medical help.
Chemicals carrying GHS04
14 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
GHS04 frequently asked questions
What does the gas cylinder pictogram (GHS04) mean?
Gases under pressure — compressed, liquefied, refrigerated liquefied and dissolved gases that may explode if heated or cause cryogenic burns. It is one of the nine GHS hazard pictograms and appears as a black gas cylinder symbol on a white background inside a red diamond border.
Which hazard statements use GHS04?
GHS04 appears with 5 current hazard statements, including H280, H281, H282, H283, H284. The full list is on this page.
What signal word goes with GHS04?
GHS04 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)