Question 467 Deck General

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You are loading a cargo tank on your container ship. The tank displays the red label as shown in illustration D023DG below. Which statement is TRUE?

Diagram for USCG Deck General: You are loading a cargo tank on your container ship. The tank displays the red...
A The tank contains an oxidizing material.
B The tank's volume is 1077 cubic feet.
C The tank contains propylene.
D There are three tanks in the shipment.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) The tank contains propylene. The red label shown in the illustration D023DG indicates that the tank contains a flammable gas, specifically propylene. Propylene is a common chemical used in various industries and is classified as a flammable gas under the Hazardous Materials Regulations. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) An oxidizing material would have a different label, B) The tank volume is not provided, and D) The number of tanks in the shipment is not specified in the question.

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