Hazardous Materials Markings, Labeling and Placard This document is for general guidance only and should not be used to
material. The intent of HMIS is to label each container of material with a color coded placard or sticker rating the material'sHEALTHrisks, potentialFLAMMABILITYand the material'sREACTIVITYto heat, pressure or water. Also included on the label is a coded designation of the properPERSONAL ...
White: Indicates which personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used when handling the material. White is the one color on the HMIS label that is not aligned with the NFPA diamond. Additionally, the white color bar that assigns PPE uses an alphabetical code with letters A through K tha...