TB 030 - Fire Incidents Involving Organic Peroxides

Question 1

The organic peroxides are highly flammable and are classed as ________ in the Fire Code.

Answer 1

“Unstable Materials”

Question 2

______ speed up chemical reaction

Answer 2

Catalysts

Question 3

What are the most common organic peroxides?

Answer 3

• Benzoyl peroxides
• M.E.K. peroxide
• Lauroyl peroxide (These chemicals names Decanoyl peroxide may be omitted from the
• T-Butyl peroxide container or the bill of lading.

Question 4

Organic peroxides are available as ____ (usually as powders, granules or crystals), _____ or ______.

Answer 4

solids, liquids or pastes.

Question 5

common trade names to watch for are?

Answer 5

• Aposot
• t-butyl Hydroperoxide
• Cardox
• Luperco
• Luperox
• Lupersol
• Norox

Question 6

Recognition of organic peroxides is dependent upon the _____ __ ______ labels.

Answer 6

Department of Transportation

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Division 4

Question 8

It is the duty of ______ and ______ commanders to be aware of all occupancies in their district where organic peroxides are stored.

Answer 8

company and station commanders

Question 9

If a valid Division 4 Permit is not in effect, promptly notify the __________, _______, by telephone, followed by an F-44 Memorandum. On nights, weekends and holidays notify _________ on call through MFC.

Answer 9

Fire Prevention Bureau, Engineering Unit

Fire Prevention Officer