Flame Over Circle
*Oxidizers
Flame
(FOPES)
*Flammables
*Organic Peroxides
*Pyrophoric
*Emits Flammable Gas
*Self-Heating
Exploding Bomb
*Explosives
*Self-Reactive
*Organic Peroxides
Skull and Crossbones
*Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)
Corrosion
*Skin Corrosion/Burns
*Eye Damage
*Corrosive to Metals
Gas Cylinder
*Gases or Chemicals Under Pressure
Health Hazard
*Carcinogen
*Mutagenicity
*Respiratory Sensitizer
*Target Organ Toxicity
*Aspiration Toxicity
Environment
*Aquatic Toxicity
Exclamation Mark (RAINS)
*Respiratory Tract Irritant
*Acute Toxicity
*Irritant (skin and eye)
*Narcotic Effects
*Skin Sensitizer
NFPA 704 Label
What is the Number Rating on a NFPA 704?
0-4
0-LEAST hazardous
4-MOST hazardous
What is the Color System on a NFPA 704?
Blue - Health
Red - Flammability
Yellow - Instability
White - Special Hazards
What three symbols will be found in the white of an NFPA 704?
OX - Oxidizers
W - Water Reactive (with line running through)
SA - Simple Asphyxiant
What applications are there for the blue on the NFPA 704?
Acute (short) health hazards for emergency responders