DOT hazard code |
Definition
US Department of Transport (DOT) classification of dangerous material — 1: Explosive, 2.1: Flammable gas, 2.2: Non-flammable gas, 2.3: Poisonous gas, 3: Flammable liquid, 4.1: Combustible solid, 4.2: Spontaneously combustible, 4.3: Dangerous when wet, 5.1: Oxidizer, 5.2: Organic peroxide, 6.1: Poison (Keep Away From Food), 6.2: Infectious material, 7: Radioactive, 8: Corrosive, 9: Miscellaneous. Like the European ADR system, it too is based on the UN recommendations.
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DOT hazard code is in the Material & Occupational Safety subject.
DOT hazard code appears in the definition of the following term: Accord European Relatif au Transport International du Merchandis Dangereuses par Route (ADR)
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