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It is not the flammable liquid that ignites, but the vapors (or vapours for our British cousins) that ignite. Vapor can travel a considerable distance from the liquid to an unforeseen source of ignition, and flash back when ignited. They can fill a large area, with a resulting LARGE fire when ignited. The distinction between flammable and combustible is the "flash point" the temperature at which the liquid gives off an ignitable vapor- flammables have a flash point below 100 degrees F. Many flammable liquid vapors are heavier than air, and can settle into the bilges of a boat, awaiting ignition.
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What does DOT hazard class 2 division 1 contain?
Examples of Division 2.1 materials (flammable gases) include:acetylenediboraneRefrigerant Gas R32EthaneHydrogen, compressed
What are the warning signs for the main groups of hazardous substances defined by the Classification Packaging and Labeling of Dangerous Substances Regulations?
Prohibition warning information mandatory
Is compressed air flammable?
Compressed air itself is not flammable, as it is primarily made up of nitrogen and oxygen. However, if there are flammable substances present in the air or if the compressed air is used in a way that generates heat, it can create a fire hazard.
What is DOT Hazard Class 3?
DOT Hazard Class 3 is "Flammable Liquid".
What does flammable hazard symbol mean?
The hazard symbol warning of a flammable liquid looks link a stylized flame.
Is dawn dish soap flammable?
No, Dawn dish soap is not flammable because it does not contain any volatile flammable substances such as alcohols or hydrocarbons. Dawn dish soap is primarily made up of water, surfactants, and other cleaning agents that do not pose a fire hazard.
What hazard warning sign should appear on a bottle of ethanol?
The hazard warning sign that should appear on a bottle of ethanol is the flammable symbol, which consists of a flame symbol. This indicates that ethanol is highly flammable and poses a fire hazard.
What hazard symbol do all aerosol cans have in common?
The hazard symbol that all aerosol cans have in common is the flammable symbol, which indicates that the contents are highly flammable and may pose a fire hazard.
Titanium dust belongs to which us Department of Transportation dot hazard class?
Class 4: Flammable Solids, Spontaneously Combustible Materials, and Water-Reactive Substances
What hazard symbol would you see on a bottle of acid?
Hydrogen is highly flammable.
What 3 degrees of HHPS hazard are there?
the three degrees of hazard are poisonus, flammable and corrosive
What is a serious hazard of coal mining?
Fire and explosion. Coal mines contain methane gas, which is very flammable. There are also health hazards from breathing coal dust.
