NFPA / HMIS CATAGORY DESCRIPTIONS NFPA DIAMOND TABLES CLOSE PAGE
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NFPA_DIAMOND NFPA Special Catagory
OX Denotes material that are oxidizing agents. These compounds give up oxygen easily, remove hydrogen from other compounds, or attract negative electrons.
W Denotes materials that are water-reactive. These compounds undergo rapid energy releases on contact with water.
Personal Protective Equipment Recommendations
PPE RECOMMENDATION PPE RECOMMENDATION
A safety glasses O face Shield
B safety glasses, gloves P gloves
C safety glasses, gloves, apron Q boots
D face shield, gloves, apron R apron
E safety glasses, gloves, dust respirator S full suit
F safety glasses, gloves, apron, dust respirator T dust respirator
G safety glasses, gloves, vapor respirator U vapor respirator
H splash goggles, gloves, apron, dust respirator W dust and vapor respirator
I safety glasses, gloves, dust and vapor respirator X consult supervisor or Standard Operating Procedure
J splash goggles, gloves, apron, dust and vapor respirator Y full face respirator
K airline hood/mask, gloves, full suit, boots Z airline hood/mask
N splash goggles