What does the white quadrant of the NFPA 704 Diamond represent?

White indicates special precautions:

W – Indicates a material that shows unusual reactivity with water (i.e., should never be mixed with water or have water sprayed on it). Magnesium metal is an example.

OX – The material possesses oxidizing properties. Ammonium nitrate is an example.

ACID – The material is an acid.

ALK – The material is a base.

COR – The material is corrosive.

Radioactive symbol – The material is radioactive.