Five Hazardous Characteristics:
(5) "Explosive" means a chemical that causes a sudden, almost instantaneous release of pressure, gas, and heat when subjected to sudden shock, pressure, or high temperature.
This link will take the user to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency web site: http://www.epa.state.oh.us/dapc/serc/invforms.aspx (link opens in a new window). On this page are links that will take the user to a copy of the FRCM (link opens in a new window) as well as various forms that are necessary for reporting. The instructor should retrieve and provide copies of appropriate forms for all students.
The USEPA has provided two useful instruction summary sheets. EPA Tier One instructions can be accessed at http://www.epa.gov/oem/docs/chem/t1-instr.pdf (link opens in a new window).
EPA Tier Two Instructions can be accessed at http://www.epa.gov/oem/docs/chem/t2-instr.pdf (link opens in a new window).