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Hazardous Material Placards Not long after the end of World War II, Americans of all ages learned the meaning of the first of several generations of safety-warning symbols. That first warning, while ancient to some, nevertheless is a sign of potential dangers. That symbol, now included in one of nine-plus groups of signage for the hazard classes. From this ominous, initial environmental, life-threatening symbol, both emergency service providers and educated and trained civilians now easily recognized these symbols. This radioactive symbol looks like a propeller to many; to both career and volunteer emergency service personnel it is warning. A very serious warning.
To the trained observers, the nine categories have become a first wave of protection. Appropriate containers or materials that fall into the warning categories defined by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) are required to bear specific warning labels.
Following is a definition of each of the nine classes. Also listed are examples of the major examples of items in each of the classification.
Class 1: Explosives
Fireworks, ammunition, fuses, model rockets Class 2: Gases
Aerosols, air bag inflators, scuba tanks Class 3: Flammable liquids
Gasoline, some paints or inks, varnishes, alcoholic beverages. Class 4: Flammable solids
Some cosmetics, matches, signal flares Class 5: Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides
Oxidizing liquids, nitrates, swimming pool chemicals, peroxides Class 6: Poison Materials and Infectious Substances
Arsenic, potassium cyanide, parathion, pesticides, tear gas, irritating materials, items containing etiologic agents, used medical equipment, used sharps (needles and other similar medical devices) Class 7: Radioactive Materials
Products with the familiar radioactive warning label Class 8: Corrosives
Chlorine bleach, ammonia, batteries, drain cleaners, acids,mercury Class 9 Miscellaneous Hazardous Material
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