Everyday Hazmat User’s Training Guide

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This image explains the Hazard Identification Symbols 0, 2, 3, and COR. These symbols are contained inside a diamond-shaped placard that is divided into four equal pieces. The symbol 0 is shown inside a red section at the top of the diamond; the symbol 3 is shown inside a blue section on the left side of the diamond; the symbol 2 is shown inside a yellow section on the right side of the diamond; and the symbol COR is shown in a white section at the bottom of the diamond.

Each of these four symbols is described in further detail within a corresponding rectangular box of the same color, as follows.

• Symbol 0 on a red background is identified as referring to a Fire Hazard, with the following numerical designations:
0. Will Not Burn
1. Will Ignite if Preheated
2. Will Ignite if Moderately Heated
3. Will Ignite at Most Ambient Conditions
4. Burns Readily at Ambient Conditions
   
   
• Symbol 3 on a blue background is identified as referring to a Health Hazard, with the following numerical designations:
0. Normal Material
1. Slightly Hazardous
2. Hazardous
3. Extreme Danger
4. Deadly
   
   
• Symbol 2 on a yellow background is identified as referring to Reactivity, with the following numerical designations:
0. Stable
1. Unstable If Heated
2. Violent Chemical Change
3. Shock and Heat May Detonate
4. May Detonate
   
   
• Symbol COR on a white background is identified as referring to a Specific Hazard, with the following identifiers:
  • OXY — Oxidizer
  • ACID — Acid
  • ALK — Alkali
  • COR — Corrosive
  • W — Use NO WATER
  • 3 triangular shapes emanating from a circle — indicates a Radiation Hazard

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