Practice question

Why are Class 5.2 (Organic Peroxides) substances considered particularly dangerous to transport?

  1. They are highly corrosive to steel and aluminium tanks
  2. They are thermally unstable and can undergo self-accelerating exothermic decomposition
  3. They are highly radioactive and emit gamma rays
  4. They contain infectious pathogens dangerous to animal health

Answer: B — They are thermally unstable and can undergo self-accelerating exothermic decomposition

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