Or. Admin. Code § 333-016-0070

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 333-016-0070 - Labeling of Fire Extinguishers

(1) When a substance or mixture of substances labeled for use in or as a fire extinguisher produces substances that are toxic within the meaning of OAR 333-016-0005(5) and (6) when used according to label directions to extinguish a fire, the containers for such substances shall bear the following labeling:

(a) When substances are produced which meet the definition of highly toxic within the meaning of OAR 333-016-0005(5), the signal word "danger" and the statement of hazard "Poisonous gases formed when used to extinguish flame or on contact with heat" are specified;

(b) When substances are produced which meet the definition of toxic within the meaning of OAR 333-016-0005(6), the signal word "caution" or "warning", and the statement of hazard"Dangerous gas formed when used to extinguish flame or on contact with heat" are specified;

(c) Regardless of whether subsection (a) or (b) of this section apply, any substance or mixture of substances labeled for use as a fire extinguisher that if applied to an electrical fire would subject the user to the likelihood of electrical shock shall be conspicuously labeled, "Caution: Do not use on electrical fires".

(2) These statements shall be in addition to any other that may be required under the Act or this section. All such substances or mixture of substances shall also bear the additional statements:"Use in an enclosed place may be fatal", and "Do not enter area until well ventilated and all odor of chemical has disappeared".

Or. Admin. Code § 333-016-0070

HD 40, f. 8-2-73, ef. 8-15-73

Stat. Auth.: ORS 453.095

Stats. Implemented: ORS 453.035 & 453.055