Fire protection guide to hazardous materials

de National Fire Protection Association

The information in this Guide can be used to identify the hazardous properties of most of the chemicals in commercial use today, as well as many that are available only in laboratory sample quantities. With the data and recommendations in this Guide, one can take the proper steps to prevent fire and other emergencies during the use, storage, and transportation of chemicals and can make informed decisions on the procedures to follow in an emergency involving chemicals. The Guide will be particularly useful to fire and police department personnel and to others with responsibility for protection of life and property--