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What is a hazardous material? Before discussing the specifics of hazardous materials identification, it can be beneficial to know what is considered a hazardous material. Hazardous materials are defined in NFPA codes and standards as chemicals or substances that are classified as a physical hazard or a health hazard.

NFPA 1, Fire Code, advances fire and life safety for the public and first responders as well as property protection by providing a comprehensive, integrated approach to fire code regulation and hazard management. It addresses all the bases with extracts from and references to more than 130 NFPA® codes and standards including such industry benchmarks as NFPA 101, NFPA 54, NFPA 58, NFPA 30 ...