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Hazmat 3 Flamable versises Combustable???

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Kagetsu, Mar 5, 2011.

  1. Mar 5, 2011 #1
    Kagetsu

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    I sometimes carry drums of paint. Class 3. Rented trailers have to have sticky placards. Flammable 3 are never around, tons of Combustible 3. Is paint Flammable or combustible? No one seems to know.
     
    Kagetsu, Mar 5, 2011
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  3. Mar 6, 2011 #2
    walleye

    walleye Road Train Member

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    Check the information and UN number on the bill of lading and placard accordingly,...
     
    walleye, Mar 6, 2011
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    'olhand Thanks this.
  4. Mar 6, 2011 #3
    3 Dog Nite

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    Paint is flamable, Combustable is something that may explode if burning under pressure (think combustion gas engine) without being an actual explosive.
     
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  5. Mar 6, 2011 #4
    ‘Olhand

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    Always nice to see someone give clear concise--Truthful information!
     
    ‘Olhand, Mar 6, 2011
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  7. Mar 6, 2011 #5
    wis bang

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    Combustible is a US classification. Diesel Fuel [Flash point 141 deg] is considered a combustible here but would be considered a flammable in the rest of the world. You an 'over placard' a combustible w/ a flammable placard but not the other way around.
     
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  8. Mar 13, 2011 #6
    Scalemaster

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    Check the Shipping papers. If the shipper says is is "Combustible", then that is what it is.
     
    Scalemaster, Mar 13, 2011
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