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The DOT hazard classification system can be used to identify acute hazards.
explosives
The number 4 on the NFPA 704 placard indicates the highest hazard in any of the three categories (health, fire, reactivity).
COLOR
The radioactive placard on a vehicle indicates that the vehicle carries some amount or regulated radioactive material.
color of label or placard
9 class of hazards
color of the label or placard
Projection Hazard - #2(Explosives 1.2) Minor explosion hazard, no significant blast - #4(Explosives 1.4) Mass explosion hazard - #1(Explosives 1.1) Predominantly fire hazard - #3(Explosives 1.3) Extremely insensitive hazard - #6(Explosives 1.6) Burning/explosion during normal transport unlikely - #5(Explosives 1.5) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Answer cordinates with number on sign. Corrosive - 8 Dangerous when wet - 4 Organic peroxid - 5.2 Flammable liquid - 3 Flammable Gases - 2
A placard identifying hazard class 6 describes the presence of a poisonous gas. For an image, see the related link, below.
The hazard class of the substance being carried
3