{"id":15374,"date":"2024-02-08T19:30:05","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T19:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/?p=15374"},"modified":"2025-02-04T21:38:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T21:38:11","slug":"what-is-an-nfpa-label","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/what-is-an-nfpa-label\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an NFPA Label?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve been following along, you know that we have been deep diving into hazardous material labeling. While we&#8217;ve talked about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/what-is-a-ghs-label\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GHS labels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, today we&#8217;re going to explore another label you need to know &#8211; NFPA labels.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"smith-corona-featured-image\">\n\n                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Feature.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"460\" \/>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you keep hazardous materials or hazardous chemicals in your workplace, it is important to have a system in place for identifying and communicating potential hazards, especially when it comes to fire. This is where NFPA labels come into play. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><b>What is an NFPA Label?<\/b><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><b>NFPA label<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a standardized label used to communicate the hazards of a material or substance. The NFPA stands for <\/span><b>National Fire Protection Association<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an organization that creates and maintains codes and standards related to fire safety. This label is also called an <\/span><b>NFPA704 label<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; 704 refers to the specific standard that deals with identifying and communicating hazards of materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NFPA labels are used to provide key information about a hazardous material, such as its\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flammability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reactivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health hazards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This information is communicated through a numerical rating system and color-coded diamonds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NFPA labels are used to ensure the safety of those handling and working around hazardous materials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By providing clear and concise information about potential hazards, NFPA labels help workers make informed decisions when it comes to handling or storing these materials. This can prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NFPA labels also play a critical role in emergency situations. In the event of a fire, first responders can quickly and easily identify potential hazards based on the NFPA labels, allowing them to take appropriate actions to contain the situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><b>What Does an NFPA Label Look Like?<\/b><\/h2><\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"3167\" height=\"1917\" title=\"What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Graphic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Graphic.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-15375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Graphic-200x121.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Graphic-400x242.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Graphic-600x363.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Graphic-800x484.png 800w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Graphic-1200x726.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Graphic.png 3167w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An NFPA label is made up of four distinct sections, each with its own symbol and corresponding number. These symbols and numbers represent specific hazards associated with the material.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NFPA labels consist of a diamond-shaped image, known as the NFPA diamond, divided into four sections, each with a specific color and a number from 0-4. The numbers in each section of the NFPA diamonds represent the severity level of a particular hazard, and the colors indicate the type of hazard.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-3{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><b>Health Hazard (Blue)<\/b><\/h3><\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"3167\" height=\"1917\" title=\"What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Health_Hazard_Blue_2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Health_Hazard_Blue_2.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-15376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Health_Hazard_Blue_2-200x121.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Health_Hazard_Blue_2-400x242.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Health_Hazard_Blue_2-600x363.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Health_Hazard_Blue_2-800x484.png 800w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Health_Hazard_Blue_2-1200x726.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Health_Hazard_Blue_2.png 3167w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The blue diamond, located in the left section (or 9 o&#8217;clock position) of the NFPA label, indicates the level of health hazards associated with the material. This can include potential effects on skin, eyes, and respiratory system.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"smith-corona-feature-box\"><span class=\"call-to-action\">Levels of Health Hazards<\/span><div class=\"feature-box-content\">\n<p><b>0 \u2013 No significant hazard.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>1 \u2013 Irritation or minor injury possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>2 \u2013 Temporary discomfort or residual injury possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>3 \u2013 Serious temporary or moderate injury possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>4 \u2013 Life-threatening or permanent injury.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-4{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><b>Flammability Hazard (Red)<\/b><\/h3><\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"3167\" height=\"1917\" title=\"What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Flammability_Hazard_Red_2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Flammability_Hazard_Red_2.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-15377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Flammability_Hazard_Red_2-200x121.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Flammability_Hazard_Red_2-400x242.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Flammability_Hazard_Red_2-600x363.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Flammability_Hazard_Red_2-800x484.png 800w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Flammability_Hazard_Red_2-1200x726.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Flammability_Hazard_Red_2.png 3167w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The red diamond, located at the top (or twelve o&#8217;clock position) of the diamond communicates a flammability hazard. This section considers how easily a material will catch fire and at what temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"smith-corona-feature-box\"><span class=\"call-to-action\">Levels of Flammability Hazards<\/span><div class=\"feature-box-content\">\n<p><b>0 \u2013 Material will not burn.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>1 \u2013 Materials that require preheating before they will ignite.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>2 \u2013 Materials that may cause an immediate or delayed explosion when exposed to heat or flame.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>3 \u2013 Materials that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperatures (this includes liquids and solids).<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>4 \u2013 Extremely flammable materials that will rapidly vaporize at normal temperatures and atmospheric pressures.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-5{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><b>Instability Hazard (Yellow)<\/b><\/h3><\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"3167\" height=\"1917\" title=\"What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Instability_Hazard_Yellow_2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Instability_Hazard_Yellow_2.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-15378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Instability_Hazard_Yellow_2-200x121.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Instability_Hazard_Yellow_2-400x242.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Instability_Hazard_Yellow_2-600x363.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Instability_Hazard_Yellow_2-800x484.png 800w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Instability_Hazard_Yellow_2-1200x726.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Instability_Hazard_Yellow_2.png 3167w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The yellow diamond, located in the right section of the label (or 3 o&#8217;clock position), indicates the level of potential reactivity or instability hazards. This includes materials that may react with other chemicals or conditions such as heat, shock, or pressure. First responders will use this number to determine whether special handling or evacuation is necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"smith-corona-feature-box\"><span class=\"call-to-action\">Levels of Instability Hazards<\/span><div class=\"feature-box-content\">\n<p><b>0 \u2013 Stable material, not reactive with water.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>1 \u2013 Normally stable but can become unstable at high temperatures and pressures.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>2 \u2013 Violent chemical change possible at elevated temperatures and pressures.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>3 \u2013 Shock and heat may cause violent reactions.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>4 \u2013 May detonate at normal temperatures and pressures.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-6{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-6{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-6{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><b>Special Hazard (White)<\/b><\/h3><\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"3167\" height=\"1917\" title=\"What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Special_Hazard_White_2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Special_Hazard_White_2.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-15379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Special_Hazard_White_2-200x121.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Special_Hazard_White_2-400x242.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Special_Hazard_White_2-600x363.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Special_Hazard_White_2-800x484.png 800w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Special_Hazard_White_2-1200x726.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Special_Hazard_White_2.png 3167w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The white diamond, located in the bottom (or six o&#8217;clock position) of the label, indicates any special hazards associated with the material. This may include information about radioactive, corrosive, or biohazardous materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"smith-corona-feature-box\"><span class=\"call-to-action\">Special Hazards<\/span><div class=\"feature-box-content\">\n<p><b>OX \u2013 Oxidizer: Materials that may cause a fire when they come into contact with organic substances.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>W<\/b><b>\u00a0&#8211; Water reactivity: Materials that will react with water, producing toxic gases or flammable vapors.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>SA &#8211; Simple Asphyxiant: Gasses that displace oxygen in the air, leading to suffocation.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-7{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-7{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-7{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><b>What Products Use NFPA Labels?<\/b><\/h2><\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"760\" height=\"460\" title=\"What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Products_\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Products_.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-15381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Products_-200x121.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Products_-400x242.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Products_-600x363.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What_is_an_NFPA_Label_Products_.png 760w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NFPA labels are commonly seen on products that are used in industrial or commercial settings, such as chemical containers, cleaning supplies, and hazardous materials. Some examples are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cleaning products used in industrial or commercial settings<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paints and solvents<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pesticides and fertilizers<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Laboratory chemicals and equipment<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Industrial gasses such as oxygen, nitrogen, and helium<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Propane gas tanks and cylinders<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Automotive fluids such as antifreeze, brake fluid, and motor oil<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These labels may also be found on transportation vehicles carrying these materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to note that NFPA labels do not apply to consumer products found in homes, as they are regulated by a different set of labeling standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees who handle these materials need to be familiar with the NFPA label system in order to safely and effectively handle any potential hazards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NFPA labels are essential for maintaining safety in the workplace and emergency situations. 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