Question 841 Deck General

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The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes for dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 2 substance?

A Oxidizing substance and organic peroxides
B Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
C Toxic and Infectious substances
D Gases
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) Gases. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code classifies dangerous goods into 9 classes, and class 2 substances are specifically designated as "Gases". This includes compressed gases, liquefied gases, dissolved gases, and cryogenic liquids. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides are class 5 under the IMDG Code. B) Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles are class 9. C) Toxic and infectious substances are class 6.

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