Flammable Materials and Fire Suppression
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What is the flash point threshold for a liquid to be classified as flammable?

  • Below 73°F (22.8°C) (correct)
  • At or below 60°F (15.6°C)
  • Below 37.8°F (3.2°C)
  • At or above 100°F (37.8°C)

    • Which class of flammable liquid has a flash point below 73°F and a boiling point at or above 100°F?

  • Class IA
  • Class II
  • Class IC
  • Class IB (correct)

    • What class of combustible liquid has a flash point at or above 200°F (93°C)?

  • Class II
  • Class IIIB (correct)
  • Class IIIA
  • Class IC

    • Which of the following defines a combustible liquid according to the Department of Transportation (DOT)?

    <p>Flash point above 60°C and below 93°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the EPA, which of the following criteria determines if waste is hazardous due to ignitability?

    <p>Flash point less than or equal to 60°C (140°F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of liquids has a flash point at or above 140°F but below 200°F?

    <p>Class IIIA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate term used by the EPA in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to refer to ignitable solids?

    <p>Ignitable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a flash point below 73°F (22.8°C) classify a liquid as?

    <p>Class IA Flammable Liquid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following defines a flammable solid according to OSHA?

    <p>A solid that is a readily combustible solid or may cause fire through friction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of the flash point of a liquid?

    <p>The minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off vapor to form an ignitable mixture with air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what temperature does NFPA 400 consider a solid to be flammable?

    <p>Below 212°F (100°C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly defines flammable gas according to DOT?

    <p>A gas that is ignitable at 101.3 kPa when mixed with air in a volume of 13 percent or less</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which flash point category includes liquids with a flash point below 23°C and an initial boiling point below or equal to 35°C?

    <p>Category 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of pyrophoric materials?

    <p>They can ignite within five minutes after contact with air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to OSHA, how is a Category 3 flammable liquid defined?

    <p>Flash point ≥ 23°C and ≤ 60°C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the GHS and OSHA classification systems?

    <p>GHS equates lower category numbers with higher hazard levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following materials would be classified as a pyrophoric material?

    <p>Sodium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary basis for defining flammability and combustibility in regulatory frameworks?

    <p>Closed-cup flash point measurements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a self-heating material according to DOT?

    <p>A material that generates heat through a reaction with oxygen that may lead to ignition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hazard class does DOT assign to flammable solids?

    <p>Class 4 hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of halons contributes to their replacement by ozone-friendly materials?

    <p>Their reaction with free radicals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition must a flammable gas meet according to OSHA?

    <p>It must have a flammable range with air at 20 °C (68 °F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these options describes regulatory variations in the classification of flammable materials?

    <p>Criteria for flammability classifications differ widely among organizations and regulations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing feature between Category 1 and Category 4 flammable liquids under GHS regulations?

    <p>Category 1 has a lower flash point compared to Category 4.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lower flammability limit (LFL)?

    <p>The lowest concentration of a substance in air that can ignite.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to understand the flammability limits of materials?

    <p>To assess risks of fire or explosion in various environments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a high vapor pressure indicate about a substance?

    <p>It is highly volatile and can lead to ignition risk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is vapor density and why is it important?

    <p>It indicates how vapors may accumulate based on their weight relative to air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a specific gravity of less than 1 indicate about a liquid?

    <p>It floats on water, making extinguishing difficult.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the autoignition temperature?

    <p>The temperature at which a substance ignites spontaneously without external ignition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does knowledge of flammability limits aid in fire safety?

    <p>It helps in monitoring vapor concentrations in confined spaces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances would likely have a vapor density greater than 1?

    <p>Propane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines a flammable substance?

    <p>A vapor or gas that ignites easily and burns rapidly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fourth component of the fire tetrahedron?

    <p>Ignition or chemical reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can removing fuel prevent a fire?

    <p>By starving the fire of necessary materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method effectively interrupts the chemical reaction that sustains combustion?

    <p>Dry chemical powders or halons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do PFAS play in firefighting foam?

    <p>Create a film that smothers flames</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when free radicals are removed during combustion?

    <p>The chain reaction is interrupted and fire is extinguished</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The fire tetrahedron differs from the fire triangle by including which additional component?

    <p>Ignition source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is known for interrupting the combustion process by disrupting the chemical chain reaction?

    <p>Halon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Flammable Materials

    • Flammable substances ignite easily, rapidly burning or combusting when exposed to an ignition source.
    • Combustible substances are harder to ignite but still burn readily when ignited.
    • Combustion requires four components: fuel, oxygen, heat, and a chemical reaction.
    • The fire triangle (fuel, oxygen, heat) is an outdated model.
    • The fire tetrahedron (fuel, oxygen, heat, chemical reaction) describes modern understanding of fire.

    Fire Suppression Strategies

    • Removing fuel prevents the fire from consuming further resources.
    • Reducing heat lowers the temperature below the ignition point.
    • Limiting oxygen prevents the fire from burning.
    • Interrupting the chain reaction, using agents like dry chemical powders or halons, stops the fire.

    Flammable Liquids

    • Flash point is the minimum temperature for a liquid to produce ignitable vapors.
    • Open-cup and closed-cup methods measure flash points.
    • OSHA categorizes flammable liquids based on flash and boiling points.
    • Lower category numbers indicate higher hazard.

    Classifications of Flammable Liquids

    • NFPA 30 classifies flammable liquids based on flash point and boiling point into classes IA, IB, IC.
    • Combustible liquids have flash points above 100°F (37.8°C) and are further divided into classes (II, IIIA, IIIB).

    Flammable Solids

    • OSHA defines a flammable solid as a readily combustible solid that ignites easily from friction or retained heat.
    • They are particularly hazardous due to rapid ignition and spread.

    Pyrophoric Materials

    • Pyrophoric materials ignite spontaneously in contact with air.
    • Self-heating materials generate sufficient heat to ignite without external sources.

    Other Important Factors

    • Lower and Upper Flammability Limits (LFL, UFL): The concentration range of a flammable gas in air that will burn when ignited. LFL is the minimum concentration for ignition, UFL is the maximum for ignition to continue.
    • Vapor Pressure: Measure of a substance's tendency to vaporize at a given temperature. High vapor pressure materials risk igniting easily.
    • Vapor Density: Comparison of a vapor's weight to an equal volume of air. Vapors with density more than 1 sink and can accumulate igniting easily.
    • Autoignition Temperature: Lowest temperature needed for a substance to self-ignite without an external ignition source. Low autoignition temperatures mean the risk is higher.

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    Test your knowledge on flammable materials and effective fire suppression strategies. This quiz covers the characteristics of combustible substances, the fire tetrahedron, and how to control fires safely. Dive into important concepts like flash points and the methods for measuring them.

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