Hazmat division 6.2 poses which hazard?

Hazmat division 6.2 poses which hazard?

• A. Radioactive Substances
• B. Corrosive Substances
• C. Poisonous Materials
• D. Infectious Substances

Answer: (D)

Infectious substances are the hazard described by this division. These are materials that contain pathogens or materials likely to contain pathogens and can cause disease in people or animals. This is a different risk from other hazmats: radioactive materials fall under Class 7, corrosives are Class 8, and general toxic materials fall under 6.1. Examples include clinical specimens, cultures, and certain medical waste. Because of the infection risk, they require specific handling, packaging, and labeling, with UN designations such as UN 2814 for infectious substances affecting humans (Category A) and UN 3373 for biological substances, Category B.

Infectious substances are the hazard described by this division. These are materials that contain pathogens or materials likely to contain pathogens and can cause disease in people or animals. This is a different risk from other hazmats: radioactive materials fall under Class 7, corrosives are Class 8, and general toxic materials fall under 6.1. Examples include clinical specimens, cultures, and certain medical waste. Because of the infection risk, they require specific handling, packaging, and labeling, with UN designations such as UN 2814 for infectious substances affecting humans (Category A) and UN 3373 for biological substances, Category B.