Hengenvaaralliset

Hengenvaaralliset is a Finnish adjective phrase used to describe hazards or risks that threaten life. In standard use, it functions as a qualitative label indicating that something has the potential to cause death or serious harm to a person. The singular form is hengenvaarallinen, and the plural form is hengenvaaralliset.

Etymology and meaning: The word combines henki (life, breath) with vaara (danger), yielding a term that conveys life-threatening danger. It is closely related to the more general adjective hengenvaarallinen, with hengenvaaralliset marking multiple or collective hazards.

Usage and context: Hengenvaaralliset is commonly heard in Finnish hazard communication, such as product warning labels, safety data sheets (SDS), and safety instructions. While it is not a formal hazard class by itself in the EU CLP Regulation, the term is used to convey the severity of acute health hazards in Finnish translations and everyday safety language. Authorities and organizations in Finland may employ it to stress that a substance, mixture, or situation requires urgent, life-preserving precautions.

Scope and limitations: The phrase is descriptive rather than a formal classification. It may appear in consumer information, occupational safety guidance, or educational materials to emphasize risks that could be fatal if not managed properly. It is commonly paired with references to substances, processes, or conditions known to cause rapid or irreversible harm.

See also: Hengenvaarallinen, Hazard communication, Safety data sheet, CLP Regulation, Finnish occupational safety terminology.