Hazmat Materials Training Fact Sheet Module 2 – Classification

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CCAR HazmatU Surface Transportation of Automotive Hazardous Materials 1 Edition , April 2017 Copyright 2016, ShipMate, Inc., All Rights Reserved, Logos Used with Permission Hazmat Materials Training fact Sheet Module 2 Classification The Classification of hazardous Materials is based on three key factors: Accident history Physical and chemical properties International hazard Classification system Dangerous goods exhibit certain physical and chemical properties which may cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment. Materials can be hazardous in one or more of the following ways: Explosive Pressurized Corrosive Elevated temperature Flammable Radioactive Reactive Magnetized Toxic Explosive Materials may detonate or burn when exposed to heat or flame. This would include hazardous Materials such as ammunition and fireworks.

CCAR HazmatU® Surface Transportation of Automotive Hazardous Materials 2 Edition 5.0, April 2017 Copyright © 2016, ShipMate, Inc., All Rights Reserved, Logos Used ...

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