Class 5
Organic peroxides are classified under DOT Hazard Class 5.2 and oxidizers are classified under Hazard Class 5.1. Organic peroxides are substances that can release oxygen and initiate combustion, while oxidizers are substances that can react exothermically with other materials, often accelerating combustion.
Organic peroxides and oxidizers fall under the Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazard Class 5. Organic peroxides are categorized as Division 5.2, while oxidizers are classified under Division 5.1. Both classes are recognized for their potential to cause fire and explosion hazards, necessitating careful handling and transportation.
Physical
Oxygen is classified as a Class 3 oxidizer. Class 4 oxidizers are less reactive than Class 3 oxidizers like oxygen.
Peroxides are oxidizers.
Division 5.1 contains oxidizers.
In terms of chemical class, acetone is a ketone and, more broadly, an organic chemical. In terms of hazard classification, acetone is a Class 3 Flammable Liquid
Hazard Class 3
Class 1 materials are explosives.Materials that have an explosive hazard are in Hazard Class 1.
DOT class 8 are corrosive.
Hazard Class 2 is for compressed gases and poisonous gases.
Corrosive materials are in Hazard Class 8.