Questions and Answers
What does Class 1 represent?
What does Class 2 refer to?
What is classified under Class 3?
Which class includes flammable solids?
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Class 5 encompasses which of the following?
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Class 6 is known for containing what type of substances?
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Which class includes radioactive materials?
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Class 8 is associated with what?
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What materials fall under Class 9?
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What does the blue placard represent?
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The red placard indicates what?
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What does the yellow placard signify?
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What is represented by the white placard?
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Study Notes
Hazard Classes
- Class 1: Explosives encompass materials that can undergo rapid chemical reactions releasing gas, heat, and pressure.
- Class 2: Gases include compressed, liquefied, or dissolved gases that can pose hazards due to their flammability, toxicity, or reactivity.
- Class 3: Flammable and combustible liquids are liquids that can ignite and sustain combustion at varying flash points.
- Class 4: Flammable solids are solids that can easily ignite and sustain combustion through friction, heat, or contact with moisture.
- Class 5: Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides can cause or enhance the combustion of other materials, posing significant fire risks.
- Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances include materials that can cause health hazards through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact, potentially posing serious health risks.
- Class 7: Radioactive materials emit ionizing radiation and can pose health hazards through exposure, requiring strict handling regulations.
- Class 8: Corrosives are materials that can cause damage to living tissue or material degradation upon contact.
- Class 9: Miscellaneous hazardous materials do not fit into the other defined classes but pose various risks.
Placard Colors
- Blue placard indicates a health hazard, signaling potential dangers to human health or safety.
- Red placard signifies flammability risks, alerting to potential fire hazards.
- Yellow placard denotes instability, indicating materials that may react violently under certain conditions.
- White placard represents specific hazards that may require unique precautions or handling guidelines.
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