Prevention & protection

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Combustible (material)

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A material that, in the form in which it is used and under the conditions anticipated, will ignite and burn; a material that does not meet the definition of noncombustible or limited-combustible.

Incompatible material

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A material that, when in contact with an oxidizer, can cause hazardous reactions or can promote or initiate decomposition of the oxidizer.

Compatible material

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A material that, when in contact with an oxidizer, will not react with the oxidizer or promote or initiate its decomposition.

Sheath

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A material used as a continuous protective covering around one or more insulated conductors.

Passive fire protection

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A material in the form of a panel or sheet, including pre-formed components, which are designed to stand alone prior to application to a steel substrate.

Blasting agent

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A material or mixture intended for blasting that meets the requirements of the DOT "Hazardous Materials Regulations," as set forth in 49 CFR Parts 173. 56, 173. 57, and 173. 58, Explosive 1. 5D.