What is the DOT symbol for explosives?

Answer 1

The DOT explosives placard is a square on point (diamons) with an orange background and black ink. The word "Explosives" is written across the widest part of the placard. In the top corner is a drawing intended to suggest something in the process of exploding. Depending on the particular Division of the Explosivves class, different numbers and letters will be written in the lower corner.

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Answer 2

The DOT Corrosive placard is a square on point (or diamond) placard in black and white. The word CORROSIVE in white letters is printed across the center. A black background extends from above the word to the bottom corner, in which the numeral eight (8) appears in white. Above the word, the background is white and the pictograms for corrosion are shown in black. The pictograms are two test tubes, one open to the left and the other open to the right, both pouring a liquid onto a target. On the left the target is a metal bar, shown as being corroded and thinned by the liquid. To the right, the target is a human hand, shown being burned by the corrosive.

Answer 3

There are a number of them depending on what type of explosives you are dealing with. To determine which symbol is appropriate, see the DOT Hazardous Markings, Labeling and Placarding guide.