Question 425Deck General70% to pass
Grade E combustible liquids are those having flash points of _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 150°F or greater.
Grade E combustible liquids are those having flash points of 150°F or greater, as defined in the regulations governing the US Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations. This is because liquids with flash points above 150°F are considered less volatile and pose a lower fire risk compared to more flammable liquids with lower flash points.
The other options are incorrect because: A) 80°F or less would be considered a flammable liquid, not a combustible liquid; C) greater than 115°F and less than 150°F is the definition for Grade D combustible liquids; and D) greater than 80°F and less than 115°F is the definition for Grade C combustible liquids.
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