Signal words are the words used on a pesticide label to indicate the level of acute toxicity. DANGER-POISON with a skull and crossbones is used for extremely toxic compounds, DANGER for skin and eye irritants, WARNING for very toxic, and CAUTION for moderately and slightly toxic pesticides. EPA uses four categories to classify pesticides.
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