Cargo Trucks
HazMat ID
DEFINITIONS
Hazmat Properties
Potpouri
100
This cargo tank truck that carries corrosives operates at a pressure of 75 psi or less
What is an MC 312/DOT 412
100
What is my "GO To" catch all guide in the ERG?
Guide 111
100
A.L.A.R.A.
As Low As Reasonable Achievable
100
These particles of radiation can be stopped by a piece of paper
What are alpha particles
100
Also known as the contamination reduction zone, this area is where the decontamination line is located
What is the warm zone
200
This cargo tank hase exposed valving in its underbelly
What is an MC 306/DOT 406
200
These "nonbulk" consumer packages store flammable liquids
What are jerricans
200
C.A.S #
Chemical Abstract Service Number
200
The ratio of weight of a substance compared to the weight of an equal volume of water
What is specific gravity
200
The highest level of splash protection with a "NON' supplied breathing system.
Level C, with as APR
300
This cargo carrier has generally has multiple distinctive "V" shapes
What is a dry bulk cargo tank
300
This section of the Emergency Response Guidebook are bordered in green.
What is the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances (isolation distance will work)
300
Niagara C.B.R.N.E Team
Niagara Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives Team
300
Route of entry through skin or eyes
What is absorption
300
These three factors are the elements of radiation exposure amounts
What are time, distance, and shielding
400
This has a working pressure of 3,000 to 5,000 psi
What is a tube trailer
400
This tank car has fittings that are visible
What is a nonpressure tank car
400
Miscible???
Will readily mix with water.
400
Sodium hydroxide has a pH of 14. That would qualify it as this.
What is a base (caustic and alkaline are acceptable too)
400
Runaway cracking in a pressure container can lead to this phenomena
What is a BLEVE
500
This is a single shell uninsulated tank under high pressure
What is an MC 331
500
Hydrogen Cyanide would fall under this DOT division.
What is 2
500
What does " CHEMTREC" stand for?
Chemical Transportation Emergency Centre
500
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What is the role of an "OPERATIONS" level responder in regards to mitigation of a spill.?
500
Canutec Phone Number, not Cell.
613-996-6666