Question 847 Deck General

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The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes for dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 8 substances?

A Corrosive substance
B Flammable liquids
C Toxic and infectious substances
D Radioactive material
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) Corrosive substance. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code classifies dangerous goods into different classes based on their hazardous properties. Class 8 substances are specifically defined as corrosive substances - materials that can cause severe damage to human skin, metal, or other materials upon contact. The other answer choices are incorrect because they refer to different classes of dangerous goods: B) Flammable liquids (Class 3), C) Toxic and infectious substances (Class 6), and D) Radioactive material (Class 7). These do not accurately describe the properties of Class 8 corrosive substances under the IMDG Code.

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