Class 2: Compressed Gas Flashcards
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Class 2: Compressed Gas Flashcards

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What is Division 2.1 Flammable Gas?

Any material that is a gas and ignitable, flammable, such as propane.

What is Division 2.2 Non-flammable, Non-poisonous Compressed Gas?

Cryogenic gas.

Define Cryogenic Liquid.

A refrigerated, liquefied gas that has a boiling point colder than -130F at atmospheric pressure.

What is Division 2.3 Poisonous Gas?

<p>Very dangerous to life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major/primary hazard of Class 2?

<p>BLEVE (Boiling, liquid, expanding vapor explosion).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Flammable Placard look like?

<p>Red background, white flame</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Nonflammable Placard look like?

<p>Green background, white cylinder</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Oxidizer Placard appear?

<p>Yellow background, flaming 'O'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Poison Gas Placard look like?

<p>White background, skull and crossbones</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Division 2.1: Flammable Gas

  • Comprises gases that can ignite and sustain combustion.
  • Examples include propane and other combustible materials.

Division 2.2: Non-flammable, Non-poisonous Compressed Gas

  • Includes cryogenic gases categorized under Division 2.2.

Cryogenic Liquid

  • Defined as a liquefied gas maintained at extremely low temperatures.
  • Has a boiling point lower than -130°F at standard atmospheric pressure.

Division 2.3: Poisonous Gas

  • Characterized as extremely hazardous and potentially lethal to humans.

Class 2 Major/Primary Hazard

  • BLEVE stands for Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion, a critical safety risk associated with pressurized gases.

Flammable Placard

  • Identified by a red background featuring a white flame symbol, indicating flammable materials.

Nonflammable Placard

  • Marked with a green background and a white cylinder symbol, denoting non-flammable gases.

Oxidizer Placard

  • Displayed with a yellow background and a flaming "O" symbol, indicating oxidizing agents.

Poison Gas Placard

  • Features a white background with a skull and crossbones, signaling the presence of toxic gases.

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Test your knowledge on different classifications of compressed gases with these flashcards. Each card covers key terms and definitions related to flammable, non-flammable, and poisonous gases. Perfect for students learning about gas safety and classifications.

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