Chapter 4 Flashcards
(12 cards)
Maximum bulk packaging for liquids
Greater than 119 pounds (450 liters)
Nonbulk is less than 119 pounds
Maximum bulk packaging for solids
Greater than 882 pounds (400kg)
Nonbulk is less than 882 pounds
Maximum bulk packaging for gas
Greater than 1000 pounds (454kg)
Nonbulk is less than 1000 pounds
Plume
Elongated irregularly shaped pattern of airborne hazardous material where wind and/or topography influence the down range course from the point of release
Sublimate
Transition directly from a solid to a gas
Flammable liquids
Any liquid having a flash points below 100 degrees F and vapor pressure not exceeding 40 psi absolute
Combustible liquid
Liquid having a flash points below above 100 degrees F but below 200 degrees F
Most transportation of hazardous materials occurs on
Roadways
MC designation refers to
Motor carrier
Relief valve of compressed gas tube trailers are located
Toward the rear of the trailer
Each individual cylinder has its own relief valve
Relief valve of cryogenic liquid cargo tanks is located
Near the valve control box
Sites of possible terrorist attacks can be classified into three broad categories:
Infrastructure targets
Symbolic targets
Civilian targets