NFPA

Special Hazards

The white diamond at the bottom of the NFPA symbol is the special hazard section.

  • If the chemical reacts with water, a strike-out W (W) will appear in this section.
  • OX means the chemical is an oxidizer.
  • COR means the chemical is corrosive.
  • The radioactivity symbol indicates that the chemical is radioactive.

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