The label indicates a chemical hazard. It indicates the severity of the chemical according to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standard. The label is square. The diamond sign is divided into 4 sections, visible as four adjacent diamonds as shown in the picture, each of the smaller squares is divided into 4 colors with red at the top. Blue on the left Yellow on the right And white on the bottom of the square Which each color has a meaning As shown in the table.
Flammability can be divided into five levels: |
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0 | Not combustible |
1 | The flash point is higher than 93 ° C. |
2 | Flash point below 93 ° C |
3 | Flash point below 38 ° C |
4 | Flash point below 22 ° C |
blue | Effects of chemicals on health Can be divided into 5 levels: |
0 | Safe, not dangerous |
1 | Less harm can cause irritation. |
2 | Moderate danger Potentially dangerous If I take a breath |
3 | Highly hazardous, corrosive or toxic. Contact or inhalation should be avoided. |
4 | Fatal Special protective equipment is required. |
Yellow | Reactivity Can be divided into 5 levels : |
0 | Not susceptible to reaction |
1 | May have reaction When exposed to heat |
2 | Sensitive to severe reactions |
3 | Heat or shock May cause an explosion |
4 | Explosion |
White | Additional important information |
It is strictly prohibited to contact with water. | |
COR | Corrosive substances |
OXY | Oxidizing substances |
Radiation activated substances | |
ACID | acid |
ALK | Alkali substances |