Loading & TransportQuestion 41 of 80
Why must flammable liquids and oxidizers be kept apart during loading?
a.They are heavy together
b.Oxidizers can greatly intensify a fire if flammable liquids ignite
c.They have the same placard
d.They belong to the same hazard class
Explanation
Oxidizers supply oxygen that can make a fire burn much hotter and faster. If they mix with flammable liquids and ignite, the result can be a violent fire. The segregation table requires keeping these materials separated.
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