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Hazard Class 2 is for compressed gases and poisonous gases.
In the US Department of Transportation Hazard Classification, and in all other such regulations around the world, Hazard Class 6 is for Poisonous Material. Hazard Class 6 contains Divisions: 6.1 - poisonous materials 6.2 - infectious substances
Hazard Class 2 is for compressed gases. Class 2 has three divisions: Flammable (also called combustible), Non-Flammable/Non-Poisonous, and Poisonous.
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DOT Hazard Class 2 includes:Division 2.1 - Flammable gas Division 2.2 - Non-flammable gas Division 2.3 - Poison gas
It indicates a flammable or explosive gas.
Materials that have an explosive hazard are in Hazard Class 1.
The three main groups of compressed gases are Dissolved, Liquified and Non-Liquified gases. You can learn more about gases and compressed gases at the Wikipedia website.
Examples of Division 2.1 materials (flammable gases) include:acetylenediboraneRefrigerant Gas R32EthaneHydrogen, compressed
Compressed gases are used as fuels, in industry, laboratories, hospitals, etc.
No, it is not safe or recommended to fill an argon bottle with compressed air. Argon gas cylinders are designed and certified for specific gases to ensure safety. Mixing gases can create a potential hazard, as different gases have different properties and may react unpredictably. It is best to use the correct gas for each specific application.