CDL · Hazardous materials
In hazardous materials rules, what is meant by a material's "technical name"?
Correct answer: A chemical or microbiological name accepted in scientific texts.
Answer options
- AThe brand name under which a manufacturer sells the material
- BA slang name that truck drivers commonly use for the material
- CA chemical or microbiological name accepted in scientific texts Correct
Why
A technical name is the accepted chemical or microbiological name found in scientific handbooks, journals, and texts. Slang terms and brand or trade names do not qualify.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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