Training Bulletin 60 Methanol Vehicles

Question 1

Methanol is still flammable when diluted with up to how much water?

Answer 1

A 5:1 ratio

Question 2

What is the flammable range of methanol?

Answer 2

6-36%

Question 3

What is the flashpoint of methanol?

Answer 3

52 degrees

Question 4

What class of flammable liquid is methanol?

Answer 4

Class 1B

Question 5

What are some of the major hazards associated with burning methanol?

Answer 5

1) it’s difficult to see the flame

2) its vapor can severely damage your eyes

Question 6

What are the best methods in extinguishing methanol fires?

Answer 6

1) dry chem extinguisher
2) purple k extinguisher
3) sodium bicarbonate

For large spills use AFFF/ATC foam

Question 7

What is the least effective extinguishing agent for methanol fires?

Answer 7

Water

Question 8

Methanol powered buses have what kind of extinguishing system built into them?

Answer 8

(2) 20 1B Halon 1301 cylinders

Question 9

What is the UN Number for Methanol?

What guide number is used?

Answer 9

UN 1230

Guide 28

Question 10

What is gasohol?

Answer 10

Gasoline with 1 to 10% methanol.

Question 11

What is the fuel tank capacity of methanol buses?

Answer 11

285 gallons

Question 12

What is the vapor density of methanol?

Answer 12

1.11