HAZCHEM 2YE LPG Sign

Hazardous Sign – HAZCHEM 2YE LPG Sign

Prevent accidents involving highly hazardous material – LPG with our HAZCHEM 2YE LPG Sign.

Our HAZCHEM 2YE LPG Signs provide essential safety information for LPG storage sites and transport vehicles. Featuring the 2YE Hazchem code, these signs instruct fire crews to use fog or water spray and alert them that evacuation may be needed.

Purpose

• Identify LPG as a flammable gas.

• Provide emergency action code for correct firefighting and response.

• Help meet HSNO and NZS 5433:2020 requirements for LPG signage.

Example Scenario

For example: LPG depot gates and tanks must display this sign so emergency services know the correct firefighting method before approaching the site.

Mounting Options

• Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Laminated and weatherproof.

• PVC Sheet (2 mm): Permanent and rigid.

• ACM Panel (4 mm): Corrosion-resistant, ideal for outdoor use.

• Corflute: Temporary use during installation or maintenance.

• Magnetic (300 × 225 mm, 450 × 337 mm, 600 × 450 mm): Best for tankers and removable signage needs.

Where to Use

• Bulk LPG storage tanks

• Depot entrances

• Tanker trucks

• Refuelling areas

About the Pictogram:

This sign includes the GHS flame pictogram, which is required for LPG and other flammable gases under HSNO and NZS 5433:2020. It quickly alerts workers and emergency responders to the fire and explosion risk, ensuring faster, safer response in an emergency.

Compliance

Complies with HSNO, NZS/AS 1319:1994, and NZS 5433:2020 for LPG hazard signage.

FAQs

Q1: Why do I need a HAZCHEM 2YE LPG Sign?
This sign is legally required for marking LPG storage facilities and helps emergency services know how to respond safely in the event of a fire.

Q2: Where should this sign be placed?
Install at LPG tank valves, site entrances, and on tankers carrying LPG to ensure visibility for responders.

Q3: What does “2YE” mean on this sign?
“2YE” is a Hazchem code that instructs crews to use fog or water spray for firefighting, wear breathing apparatus, and consider evacuation.

The HAZCHEM 2YE LPG Sign identifies Class 2.1 flammable gases such as Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), guiding emergency services to use fine water spray for cooling and to wear full protective gear with breathing apparatus. Learn what each part of the 2YE code means in Understanding HAZCHEM Signs in New Zealand & Australia.

LPG falls under Class 2.1 – Flammable Gases, part of New Zealand’s Dangerous Goods system. See how it fits into the national compliance framework in Understanding Dangerous Goods Classes 1–9.

LPG cylinders, tankers, and bulk storage facilities usually need Emergency Information Panels (EIPs) that display both UN 1075 and the correct 2YE HAZCHEM code. Read Emergency Information Panel Signs Explained for layout, size, and compliance tips under NZS 5433 and WorkSafe NZ.

From forklift bottle cages to depot gates, LPG HAZCHEM signs must remain clear and legible in outdoor conditions. Check How to Choose the Right Size and Material for Your Hazard Signs for guidance on selecting the correct format (300 × 225 mm to 1200 × 800 mm) and materials (laminated vinyl, PVC, ACM, or magnetic).

How to choose the right mounting options.

Corflute: short-term term less than 2 years outdoors

Thin PVC: Medium term, more than 2 years

ACM: Long term 5 years or more

Supplied as a sticker:

long-term digital print laminated for long-term use. With a life of 5 years or more. We use a Hi Tac vinyl which allows it to be applied to most surfaces.

Magnetic mounting option for the HAZCHEM 2YE LPG Sign

Flexible, vehicle-grade magnetic placards with the HAZCHEM 2YE LPG Sign printed on premium vinyl, laminated, and mounted to automotive magnetic sheeting. They stick to ferrous steel panels and remove without residue—ideal for vehicles that only carry DG sometimes.

Who they’re for

• Contractors / couriers who transport Dangerous Goods occasionally

• Hire or multi-use vehicles (no permanent signage)

• Sites that swap classes depending on load (quick changeover)

• Magnet: vehicle-grade sheet, 0.8–1.0 mm thick (30–40 mil), high-energy.

• Face film: outdoor self-adhesive vinyl + UV laminate (gloss).

• Operating temp: suitable from winter cold to summer heat (typical automotive range).

Where they work (and don’t)

• Works on: painted steel panels that are flat, clean, and smooth.

• Doesn’t work on: aluminium, stainless, plastics, composites, heavy body filler; vinyl wraps, ceramic coatings, heavily textured paint.

• If customers have aluminium doors/ute trays, suggest self-adhesive or rigid ACM instead.

Fitment checklist

1. Clean & dry the panel (no wax/polish).

2. Warm, flat magnet—no curl.

3. Apply to flat steel only; press from centre out.

4. Do not bridge panel gaps, ribs or sharp curves.

5. Remove daily to clean/dry both surfaces; store flat.

6. In heavy rain/highway speeds, check edges haven’t lifted.

Care & maintenance

• Remove and wipe after wet weather; store flat (never rolled tight).

• Move position slightly each week to avoid differential fading.

• Avoid use on freshly resprayed paint (allow full cure).

Compliance note

• Magnet is a mounting method. The operator must ensure placards are the correct class, size, and securely affixed for the journey. Some carriers or site rules may require permanent/rigid placards—check your procedure.

For more information check out these links

• WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous Substances Management
  👉 WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous substances

• EPA NZ – HSNO Act guidance
  👉 EPA NZ – Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act

• United Nations GHS
  👉 UN – Globally Harmonized System (GHS)  

• Why you need the correct Hazard sign

NZS/AS 1319:1994 advocates simplicity and clarity in safety signage. To be effective, they should be easy to read and interpret at a glance.

The Standard is about the use of legible text and appropriate, simple symbols.

By simplifying the message, it reduces the risk of misinterpretation, which increases the chances of the sign’s warning or instruction being followed.

Enhancing the sign’s visibility through placement and colour

Placement and visibility will play a crucial role in the efficiency of safety signs.

The standard states that signs must be positioned near the hazard they are warning about, which ensures that the safety message is relevant. Also, it advocates the use of contrasting colours for the background and lettering. This attention to the colour scheme will increase visibility and readability from a reasonable distance, which ensures the message is accessible.

The mission of Hazard Signs NZ is to provide quality-made safety signs to all of New Zealand. Our great prices and convenient online ordering platform make us a preferred supplier to many NZ businesses. All our signs are designed and manufactured in Invercargill to meet the workplace health and safety needs of all businesses and industries in New Zealand.

Please note. We make some of our safety signs to order and it may take 5 to 10 business days to receive. If you require your order urgently, please don’t hesitate to contact us to confirm an estimated delivery date prior to placing your order.

If you are not sure about what sign you need for your business, just contact us at +6432183350 or email us and we will make it ready for you.