Loading & TransportQuestion 30 of 80
How far from the cargo must certain materials like cyanides be kept from acids?
a.They may be loaded together
b.They must be separated so they cannot mix even if there is a leak
c.Only one foot apart
d.Distance does not matter
Explanation
Cyanides and cyanide mixtures must never be loaded with acids because contact can produce deadly gas. The segregation rules require they be kept apart so a leak from one cannot reach the other. This is a critical safety separation.
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