Warning Corrosive Substance Sign | Warning Safety Sign

Description

This sign alerts people to the presence of corrosive substances that can cause serious burns to skin, eyes, and surfaces on contact.

Also commonly referred to as a Caution Corrosive Material sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Warning 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 areas
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAW043

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

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 displayed wherever corrosive chemicals such as strong acids, alkalis, or oxidising agents are stored, handled, or used. It warns workers and visitors of the risk of chemical burns and tissue damage, prompting the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and careful 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 Warning Corrosive Substance sign mean?
A Warning Corrosive Substance sign alerts people that a corrosive material is present in the area, which can cause severe burns or damage to skin, eyes, and materials upon contact.

Where should a Warning 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 Warning 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 “Warning Corrosive Substance” and “Caution Corrosive Material”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Caution 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.