Mar 27

Flammable Liquids

A flammable liquid (US) is a liquid with a flash point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

Classes of flammable liquids:

Class IA Flammable Liquids

  • flash point below 73 °F
  • boiling point below 100 °F

Class IB Flammable Liquids

  • flash point below 73 °F
  • boiling point greater than or equal to 100 °F

Class IC Flammable Liquids

  • flash point greater than or equal to 73 °F and below 100 °F

Class II Combustible Liquids

  • flash point greater than or equal to 100 °F and below 140 °F

Class IIIA Combustible Liquids

  • flash point greater than or equal to 140 °F and below 200 °F

Class IIIB Combustible Liquids

  • flash point greater than or equal to 200 °F

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