A laboratory labels its secondary containers of hazardous chemicals using a color-coded system, with a different color representing each different type of hazard. The coding system follows the color-coding used by the National Fire Protection Agency’s "fire diamond." What hazard would be represented by the red section on the hazard label?

The red portion of the NFPA diamond represents fire hazards.

The fire classification system for NFPA is as follows:

0 – Will not burn

1 – Must be preheated for ignition; flashpoint above 200°F (93°C)

2 – Must be moderately heated for ignition, flashpoint above 100°F (38°C)

3 – Ignition may occur under most ambient conditions, flashpoint below 100°F (38°C)

4 – Extremely flammable and will readily disperse through air under standard conditions, flashpoint below 73°F (23°C)

A laboratory labels its secondary containers of hazardous chemicals using a color-coded system, with a different color representing each different type of hazard. The coding system follows the color-coding used by the National Fire Protection Agency’s "fire diamond." What hazard would be represented by the red section on the hazard label?
A . Health hazard
B. Fire hazard
C. Reactivity hazard
D. Special hazards

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Answer: B