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Are hazardous materials allowed to be classified under more than one classification?

Some HazMats with more than one hazard classification or division need not be classified according the directives of 49 CFR 17.3.2a. These include: those with their technical names, or other specifically listed in the Hazardous Materials List of 49 CFR 172.101.



Another question is: How many hazardous material classes do you have?

These are the nine hazard classifications: Class 1: Explosives. Class2: Gases. Class 3: Flammable or Combustible Liquids.

What is a sub-hazard classification? Secondary Hazard Class and Primary Hazard Class for Dangerous Goods. Some hazardous goods may have multiple hazards. The class that is most relevant to dangerous goods is the primary . It takes precedence over all classes. The secondary class further identifies dangers of dangerous goods.

What are the classifications of hazardous materials in class 2?

All gases that are compressed and stored for transportation fall under the HAZMAT Class 2 US law. Class 2 has three divisions: Flammable (also called combustible), Non-Flammable/Non-Poisonous, and Poisonous.

Which is the most dangerous class of hazard?

9 Classes of Dangerous Goods

  • Explosive materials (Class 1)
  • Gases (Class 2
  • Flammable Liquids (Class 3)
  • Flammable Solids (Class 4)
  • Organic Pesticides and Oxidizing Substances (Class 5)
  • Toxic and Infectious Substances (Class 6).
  • Radioactive Materials (Class 7)
  • Corrosive Materials (Class 8)