Ikkefarligt

Ikkefarligt is a Swedish adjective meaning not dangerous or non-hazardous. It is formed from icke, meaning not, and farligt, meaning dangerous. The term is used primarily in safety, regulatory, and everyday language to describe substances, materials, or waste that are not considered hazardous under relevant guidelines.

Common contexts for the term include labeling, product safety communication, and waste management. In Sweden and other Nordic countries, phrases such as ikkerfarligt avfall or ickefarligt avfall are used to distinguish non-hazardous waste from hazardous waste. In consumer and industrial settings, the word can appear on labels or in guidance to indicate that a material does not require special handling for hazard reasons.

Regulatory usage varies by jurisdiction, but in practice the classification of a substance as non-hazardous often aligns with official hazard assessments. In the European Union, the CLP Regulation governs hazard classification and labeling, and substances that do not meet criteria for any hazard class are not assigned hazardous pictograms; in everyday Swedish language, this lack of hazard is sometimes described as ickefarligt rather than as a formal classification. Official documentation tends to use specific hazard terms, while ik kefarligt appears more in supplier notices, household guidance, and waste-management materials.

Nuance and limitations: ik kefarligt does not imply that a material is free from any risk, only that it is not considered hazardous under defined criteria. Other risks, such as physical injury or non-chemical hazards, may still exist, so appropriate handling and safety information should still be consulted when available.