NFPA

Numerical Ranking

NFPA ranks chemicals numerically according to the hazards associated with them and displays these numbers in the NFPA symbol. They indicate:

  • Health hazards
  • Fire hazards
  • Reactivity
  • Special hazards related to a chemical

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