FED-STD-791D
Method 10000
September 30, 1986
MATERIAL HANDLING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. SCOPE
1.1 This reference is used to list all toxic and hazardous material cited in Federal
Test Method Standard (FTMS) 791. The relative hazard identification is listed in the
material index (4.4). The synonyms, life hazard, flammability, handling and storage
precautions emergency treatment and measures, and spill practices of each chemical are
explained in the material list (4.5).
2. SUMMARY
2.1 For each material cited in FTMS 791, the first three digits after the material's
name indicate the relative hazard identification of health, flammability, and reactivity,
respectively. The hazard classification is from the National Fire Protection Agency
(NFPA). Refer to the material index (4.4) to locate the safety precautions of each
material within this text.
3. SAMPLE
3.1 Acetone - 1, 3, 0 - 002.
3.2 Acetone has a health hazard identification of 1.
Acetone has a flammability hazard identification of 3.
Acetone has a reactivity hazard identification of 0.
The Acetone index is 002.
4. RELATIVE HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
4.1 Health.
4 A few whiffs of the gas or vapor could cause death; or the gas, vapor, or liquid
could be fatal on penetrating the fire fighters' normal full protective clothing
which is designed for resistance to heat. For most chemicals having a Health 4
rating, the normal full protective clothing available to the average fire
department will not provide adequate protection against skin contact with these
materials. Only special protective clothing designed to protect against the
specific hazard should be worn.
3 Materials extremely hazardous to health, but areas may be entered with extreme
care. Full protective clothing, including self-contained breathing apparatus,
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