§ 26-407. Definitions.

For the purposes of this division, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:

Compressed gas means any material with a gauge pressure exceeding 40 pounds per square inch at 70 degrees Fahrenheit; or any flammable material having a Reid vapor pressure exceeding 40 pounds per square inch, absolute, at 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Corrosive liquids means liquids which will cause severe damage to living tissue and to freight by chemical action when in contact therewith. These liquids may also cause fire when in contact with organic matter or certain materials.

Explosive means any chemical compound, mixture or device, the primary or common purpose of which is to function by explosion.

Flammable liquid means any liquid which gives off flammable vapors.

Oxidizing materials means substances that yield oxygen readily to stimulate the combustion of organic matter.

Poisons means any one of the following classes of gases or liquid substances:

(1)

Class A poisons means extremely dangerous poisonous gases or liquids of such nature that a very small amount of the gas or vapor of the liquid, mixed with air, is dangerous to life.

(2)

Class B poisons means less dangerous poisonous liquids or solids (including paste or semiliquids) which are chiefly dangerous by external contact with the body or being taken internally, as in contaminated foods or feeds. The vapors of some of this class of poison are also offensive and dangerous, but to lesser extent than class A poisons.

(3)

Class C poisons means tear gas or irritating substances in liquid form, giving off dangerous or intensely irritating fumes when exposed to air or upon contact with fire.

(4)

Class D poisons means radioactive materials or substances which spontaneously emit radiations which are capable of penetrating and damaging living tissues and surrounding shipments.

(Code 1982, § 16-166)