CDL · Hazardous materials
Which kind of material must never be described with a hazard class name or an ID number?
Correct answer: A material that is not hazardous.
Answer options
- AA hazardous substance in a reportable quantity
- BA material that is not hazardous Correct
- CA shipment of hazardous waste
Why
Hazard class names and identification numbers exist to warn people about regulated materials, so using them for a material that is not hazardous is prohibited. Hazardous substances and hazardous wastes are regulated, so they are described this way.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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