Flammable Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
These are the MediaLab courses that cover Flammable and links to relevant pages within the course.
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| Materials such as strong acids and bases are classified as: | View Page |
| A laboratory fire that is the direct result of the electrical malfunction of a laboratory instrument or piece of equipment would be classified as: | View Page |
| Types of Chemical Agents There are four primary agents that could possible be used in a chemical attack: Lung-damaging or choking agents Blood agents Blister agents Nerve agentsOthers that might be used include: incapacitating agents, riot-control agents, heavy metals, volatile toxins, pesticides, dioxins, explosive nitro compounds and oxidizers, flammable industrial gases and liquids, plus corrosive industrial acids and bases. | View Page |
| Fire and Explosion Hazard Data Identifies any special precautions which should be taken during fire fighting procedures. This chemical is still flammable when diluted, and can be extinguished by an ABC fire extinguisher. Special fire fighting procedures included would not necessarily apply to a laboratory setting. | View Page |
| Space heaters Electrical space heaters are prohibited unless they are approved for use and inspected by your facilities management department. Space heaters are not permitted in hospital sleeping areas or in laboratories containing flammable liquids or gases. The heating elements in the space heater cannot exceed 212 degrees Fahrenheit, and cannot be exposed elements. Heaters with hot elements, even with guards, are not allowed. The approved heater must be connected directly to an outlet without the use of an extension cord. Reference: NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. National Fire Protection Agency. Paragraph 18/19.7.8. Quincy, MA: 2006. | View Page |
| Class B Class B fires involve flammable liquids including chemicals and grease. Class B fires can be extinguished by using a carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguisher or an all purpose dry chemical extinguisher (ABC). Never use water on a Class B fire since this will only increase the hazard. Use care in extinguishing a Class B fire as this type of fire can flash back and reignite after being extinguished. | View Page |