The NIOSH Pocket Guide also lists the Flammable Class: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/ Kim Auletta Lab Safety Specialist EH&S Z=6200 Stony Brook University kauletta**At_Symbol_Here**notes.cc.sunysb.edu 631-632-3032 ILPISent by: DCHAS-L Discussion List 03/03/2008 12:15 PM Please respond to ILPI To DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU cc Subject Re: [DCHAS-L] flammability class vs NFPA number Definitions of flammable liquid classes: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9752&p_text_version=FALSE You can read, but not print or view the 704 standard by going here and following the appropriate links: http://www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/list_of_codes_and_standards.asp As a brief summary, NFPA 704 assigns: Rating: 4 Flash point below 22.8 C (73 F) and a boiling point below 38.8 C (100 F) Rating: 3 Flash point below 22.8 C (73 F) and a boiling point at or above 38.8 C (100 F) OR Flash point at or above 22.8 C (73 F) and below 38.8 C (100 F) Rating: 2 Flash point at or above 22.8 C (73 F) and below 93.4 C (200 F) Rating: 1 Flash point at or above 93.4 C (200 F) OR Flash point at or above 35 C (95 F) that does not sustain combustion or has a certain water-miscible composition etc. OR Has no fire point. Best regards, Rob Toreki >Can anyone tell me how the number assigned in the NFPA diamond for >flammability corralates (if it does) with the flammability class of >the solvent? >That is, are all "4"s on the diamond solvents that are in Class IA & >IB, etc. I >do not have the code books, and so far have not been able to locate this info >on the web. > >Thanks in advance for any wisdom, >Sammye -- ===================================================== Safety Emporium - Lab & Safety Supplies featuring brand names you know and trust. Visit us at http://www.SafetyEmporium.com esales**At_Symbol_Here**safetyemporium.com or toll-free: (866) 326-5412 Fax: (856) 553-6154, PO Box 1003, Blackwood, NJ 08012
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