GHS pictogram GHS09
Environment Pictogram (GHS09)
Hazardous to the aquatic environment — acute and chronic aquatic toxicity. Part of the UN GHS and required under EU CLP; non-mandatory under OSHA HazCom.
- GHS09
- Symbol: Environment (dead tree and fish)
- Warning
Hazards this pictogram covers
- Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute
- Hazardous to the aquatic environment, chronic
Hazard classes and hazard statements
Based on the GHS classification table, GHS09 is assigned to these hazard classes and hazard statements.
| Hazard class | Categories | Hazard statements |
|---|---|---|
| Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard | Category 1 | H400 |
| Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard | Category 1; Category 2 | H410, H411 |
Typical precautions
These precautionary statements are the ones most often called for by hazards that carry GHS09. The right set for a product depends on its classification.
Chemicals carrying GHS09
33 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
GHS09 frequently asked questions
What does the environment pictogram (GHS09) mean?
Hazardous to the aquatic environment — acute and chronic aquatic toxicity. Part of the UN GHS and required under EU CLP; non-mandatory under OSHA HazCom. It is one of the nine GHS hazard pictograms and appears as a black environment (dead tree and fish) symbol on a white background inside a red diamond border.
Which hazard statements use GHS09?
GHS09 appears with 3 current hazard statements, including H400, H410, H411. The full list is on this page.
What signal word goes with GHS09?
GHS09 is used with the signal word "Warning", depending on the hazard category.
Is the environment pictogram required by OSHA?
No. OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard does not regulate environmental hazards, so GHS09 is not mandatory on US workplace labels, although it may be shown as additional information. It is required under the UN GHS and the EU CLP regulation.
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)