TB 030 - Fire Incidents Involving Organic Peroxides

Question 1

The organic peroxides are highly flammable and are classed as “__________ Materials” in the Fire Code

Answer 1

Unstable

Question 2

A wide variety and large quantities of organic ________ compounds are used in industrial processes

Answer 2

Peroxides

Question 3

The plastic industry uses organic peroxides as ________, which then speed up chemical reaction.

Answer 3

Catalysts

Question 4

The most common organic peroxides:

1) ________ peroxides
2) ________ peroxides
3) ________ peroxides

Answer 4

1) Benzoyl
2) M.E.K.
3) Lauroyl

Question 5

The usual shipping containers encountered consist of _______ (wood/fiber) or ______ (fiber/metal

Answer 5

Boxed

Drum

Question 6

If very small quantities are involved, apply _______ spray streams from as far a distance as possible, or from an explosion protected location

Answer 6

Water

Question 7

A Division __ Permit is required to store, process or use any amount of organic peroxide.

Answer 7

4

Question 8

If a valid Division 4 Permit is not in effect, promptly notify the Fire Prevention Bureau, Engineering Unit, by telephone, followed by an F-___ Memorandum

Answer 8

44

Question 9

Organic peroxides must be stored ________

Answer 9

Separately

Question 10

Organic peroxides must be kept away from all sources of ______ or ________ such as radiators, sparks, fire, open flames, static electricity and direct or reflected sunlight.

Answer 10

Heat

Ignition

Question 11

Organic peroxides should be stored in the ______ containers used by the manufacturers for shipping the material

Answer 11

Same