TB 30, organic peroxides

Question 1

when a fire occurs in the vicinity of organic peroxides, the proper tactic would be to?

Answer 1

maintain a cooling spray over the containers to prevent overheating or contact with fire

Question 2

during the firefighting phase of incidents involving organic peroxides, if very small quantities are involved the proper tactic would be to?

Answer 2

apply water spray streams from as far a distance as possible or from an explosion protected locaton

Question 3

organic peroxides can be found in the following forms?

Answer 3

liquids
pastes
solids

Question 4

due to the similarity of packaging with other materials in transit or storage, recognition of organic peroxides in dependent upon?

Answer 4

DOT labels

Question 5

during the firefighting phase of incidents involving organic peroxides, if fire reaches the organic peroxide the proper tactic would be?

Answer 5

evacuate the area very rapidly before an explosion occurs

Question 6

during the firefighting phase of incidents involving organic peroxides, if larger amounts are seriously exposed and cannot be protected from involvement the proper tactic would be to?

Answer 6

consider the use of fixed heavy streams and withdraw all personnel from the potential blast area

Question 7

clean up and salvage operations should not be attempted until?

Answer 7

all of the peroxide has cooled completely

Question 8

organic peroxides are highly flammable and are classified in the fire code as?

Answer 8

unstable materials