1.1 Scope. This standard shall address the health, flammability, instability, and related hazards that are presented by short-term, acute exposure to a material under conditions of fire, spill, or similar emergencies.
ANSI/NFPA 704-2012 history
2012ANSI/NFPA 704-2012 Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response