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Hazardous Materials Identification System
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<p>The Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) is a proprietary numerical hazard rating that incorporates the use of labels with color bars developed by the <a href="/facts/American_Coatings_Association/0SIfdmHy">American Coatings Association</a> as a compliance aid for the <a href="/facts/Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Administration/dCGbW5Ax">OSHA</a> Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard. The name and abbreviation is a trademark of the American Coatings Association. </p>