Science Learning Hub logo
TopicsConceptsCitizen scienceTeacher PLDGlossary
Sign in
Image

Toxic!

Skull and crossbones - internationally-recognised Toxic symbol

The skull and crossbones are the internationally-recognised symbol used on chemical labels to warn people that a substance is toxic.

Glossary

Rights: Public domain
Published: 18 June 2008Size: 35 KB
Referencing Hub media

Explore related content

Appears inRelated resources
Toxicity

Article

Toxicity

A toxic substance is one that is harmful to living organisms or cells. Toxicity is the level of harm a ...

Read more
Poisons and toxins

Article

Poisons and toxins

Poisons are substances that cause harm to organisms when sufficient quantities are absorbed, inhaled or ingested. A toxin is a ...

Read more
Finding out about chemicals

Activity

Finding out about chemicals

This activity is designed to help students become aware that all substances are made of chemicals and that chemicals are ...

Read more
Toxicity

Article

Toxicity

A toxic substance is one that is harmful to living organisms or cells. Toxicity is the level of harm a ...

Read more

See our newsletters here.

NewsEventsAboutContact usPrivacyCopyrightHelp

The Science Learning Hub Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao is funded through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Science in Society Initiative.

Science Learning Hub Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao © 2007-2025 The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato