Flammable Liquid 03
Flammable Liquid 03 :
Chemistry and Chemical Disasters. A flammable liquid gives off a vapour which can be readily ignited at normal working temperatures. Under the Canadian Controlled Products Regulations, a flammable liquid is a liquid with a flash point (using a closed cup test) below 37. 8 degrees C (100 degrees F). The US Hazard Communication Standard uses a similar, but not identical, definition. Flammable liquids can be extremely hazardous in the workplace; for example: (a) If there is inadequate ventilation, vapours can travel considerable distances to a source of ignition and flash back to the flammable liquid. (b) It may be difficult to extinguish a burning flammable liquid with water because water may not be able to cool the liquid below its flash point. The Canadian Controlled Products Regulations are part of the national Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
