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�1 DEFINITIONS (Section horn era Atler to DOT Federal Code Atterences) EXPLOSIVES Any chemical compound,mixture.or device the primary or common purpose of which IS to function by explosion,i.e.,with st6stantiafiy Instantaneous release of gas or heat,unless such compound,mixture,of device Is otherwise apecil ally classified in Parts 170.89 of this thaptef.(Sec.173.50) Class A: Detonating or otherwise of maximum hazard.There art nine types o1 Class A explosives all defined in Sec.173,53. Class B: in general,function by rapid combustion rather than detonation and include some explosive devices such as special fireworks.Plash powder,etc.Flammable hazard.(Sec.173.88). Class C: Certain types of manufactured articles containing Cuss A,or Class 9 explosives•or both,as components but in restricted quantaies,and certain types of fireworks.Minimum hazard.(Sec.173.109) ETIOLOGIC AGENT An etiologic agent means viable micro-organism,or ns toxin which causes or may rause human disease.(Sec,173,386 Refer to the Department of Health.Education and Welfare Regulations Talt 42,CFR,Sec.72.25(c)lot details.) ORGANIC PEROXIDE (a) An organic compound containing the bivalent-Di structure and which maybe considered a derivative of hydrogen peroxide where one or more or the hydrogen aloms. have been replaced by organic radicals.(See,173,151a) RADIDA_CTIVE MATERIAL Any maienal. or comS nation of materials.that spontaneously emits ionizing radiation, and having a specific activity greater than 0.002 microcuries per gram. (Sec.173:389)NOTE:See Sec.173.389(a)thru(q)for details. OILS Class A Extremely dangerous poisons.Poisonous gases or liquids of Such li that a very small amount of the gas.or vapor of the liquid,mixed with air is dangerous to tile.(Sec.173.326) Class 0: Lt$S dangerous poisons.Substances,liquids or solids(including pastas and semi-solid),other than Class A or Class C poisons,which are ksndwn to be co toxic r to mart as to afford a hazard to health during aransporution;or which in the absence of adequate data on human toxicity',are presumed to be toxic to man. r (Sec.173.343) a FLAMMASLE GAS gAny flammable material or mixture having In the container a pr.ssure exceeding 40 psi at 1001.(Sec.173.30D) NON FLAM`4ASLE GAS Any material or mixture having in the container pressure exceeding 40 psi 31 701F.or,laving in absolute pressure exceeding 104 psi A 13N.[Sec.173.300{a)) s FLAMMABLE-IJBVID Al liquid with a flash point less than IMF as measured by the lasts specllied in Sec.173.115.with the following exceptions: (i) A Tlammable liquid with s vapor pressure greater than 40 psia at 100'F. ' (It) A liquid mixture containing Mor less flammable Components, a (iii) A water-sltift soldlion containing 24%or leis alcohol. PYROFDRIC UOUID—Any Dquid that ignites spontaneously in dry or moist air a1 or below 130 degrets E(See.173.115). 0XIDIZIA A substance that yields oxygen readily to stimulate the combustion of organic matter.(See.173.151) ( #iAMMA51l:160110 _ Any solid msterial,other than an explosive,which las liable to Cause tires through friction,—i4so>ption DI mo;sture,spontaneous cheidical cltangti tetasntd heat from -- manufacturing or processing,or which can be ignited readily and when ignited bums sor:goralland persistentyaslo create a seriouslransporutign hazard.(Ste.173.150) w PORRAOSIVE MAI RtAL Any liquidorsolid thitcaustsdestruclion at human ski ligsil Ora liquid that his a severe corrosion rate an steel or aluminum. See Ste,173.240(a)and(b)tot details i L"!7 TING MATERIAL A hquid at solid substance which upon colwith fire or when exposed to air gives on dangtrous or Intensely Irritating IumeS,but not incfudmg any poisonous material. . Class A.(Sec.173.351) COMBUST�BIE llO�t4 Any liquid with a flesh point from IN to 2017 F as measured by the It SIS Specified in Set tT3.115.or any I3gwd mixture N,th 99':or more eombushb a eampanents. ,s_