Flash Point is a term used by the US EPA when characterizing an Ignitable Hazardous Waste and the US DOT when classifying a Flammable or Combustible Liquid. Though similar, there are differences in how these two Federal agencies define and describe…
Flammable and Combustible Liquid Hazardous Materials
Both Flammable and Combustible Liquids are Class 3 hazardous materials defined and described by the USDOT/PHMSA at 49 CFR 173.120. Too often, this type of hazardous material is assumed to be the same as a USEPA hazardous waste with the…
US DOT Exception for Combustible Liquid Hazardous Materials
You may be familiar with several hazardous materials such as diesel fuel or kerosene that, depending on their formulation, may have a slightly higher flashpoint than more obvious flammable liquids such as gasoline. However, you may not be aware of…