Caution Corrosive Substance Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns that corrosive substances are present that can cause severe burns or irreversible damage to skin, eyes, and materials on contact.

Also commonly referred to as a Warning Corrosive Material sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Caution Corrosive Substance
Sign type: Warning Sign safety sign
Colour: Yellow and black
Orientation: Portrait
Materials: Aluminium Composite, Corriboard (Correx), Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: Chemical laboratories, industrial manufacturing plants, storage areas for acids and alkalis, cleaning product handling zones
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW065

Where Should a Caution Corrosive Substance Sign Be Used?
Chemical laboratories, industrial manufacturing plants, storage areas for acids and alkalis, cleaning product handling zones

Which Material Should I Choose?
Aluminium Composite: Best for permanent indoor or outdoor signage and locations requiring a rigid, durable sign.
Correx: A lightweight, economical option for temporary or shorter-term signage.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Best for application directly to smooth, clean surfaces such as doors, panels and equipment housings.

Why this sign: This sign should be posted wherever corrosive chemicals such as acids, bases, or oxidising agents are stored, handled, or dispensed. It alerts workers and visitors to the risk of chemical burns and material degradation, prompting the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safe handling procedures.

Compliance note: In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment, under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. This sign is suitable for use as part of a workplace safety-signage system where identified by that risk assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Caution Corrosive Substance sign mean?
A Caution Corrosive Substance sign warns that a corrosive chemical is present in the area and that contact with it can cause serious injury to skin, eyes, or other body tissues, as well as damage to surfaces and materials.

Where should a Caution Corrosive Substance sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near chemical laboratories, industrial manufacturing plants, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Caution Corrosive Substance sign a warning sign safety sign?
Yes. It uses the yellow and black warning sign-format design. In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment.

What is the difference between “Caution Corrosive Substance” and “Warning Corrosive Material”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Warning Corrosive Material” is also commonly used for this type of sign.

Which material should I choose?
See the material guide above — Aluminium Composite for permanent/outdoor use, Correx for temporary signage, and Self-Adhesive Vinyl for direct application to smooth surfaces.

Can this sign be used outdoors?
Aluminium Composite and Self-Adhesive Vinyl are suitable for outdoor use. Correx is best suited to indoor or short-term outdoor use, as extended exposure to the elements can affect its lifespan.

What sizes are available?
Available in 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm.