Here are some resources that you can use to find out more information about Class D hazards, agent selection, recommendations and requirements.

29 CFR Chapter XVII – 1910.57(6)

NFPA 49 – Hazardous Chemicals Data

NFPA 325 – Fire hazard properties of flammable liquids, gases and volatile solids

NFPA 408 – Magnesium storage and handling

NFPA 481 – Titanium storage and handling

NFPA 482 – Zirconium production and processing

NFPA 485 – Lithium Metal storage, handling, processing and use

NFPA 651 – Aluminum and aluminum powders

NFPA – Fire protection handbook: section 3, chapter 13

Sigma-Aldrich Library of Chemical Safety Data

Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials – Sax/Lewis

MSDS on any suspected Class D hazards

This list is by no means “all encompassing”. In many cases, one reference may lead you to others that are not listed here, but this is a good start for gathering data to help your customers with this unique protection problem. It should be noted that Class D hazards require a true partnership between you and your customer. They know what they use, how they use it and when they have fire difficulties. Remember that unless your customers make the combustible material themselves that by law their supplier must supply them with MSDS. Don’t be shy about asking for this important informative safety document as you investigate your own sources. No one should know the specifics of a given material and have more experience than the manufacturer.