HAZ-MAT placarding

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>Does anyone know of a net resource that lists and defines
>the cryptic codes that truck and train cars have on the
>placards they display?
>
>Brad Walpole

no, but the printed resource to get is DoT's _Emerg. Responders Handbook_,
which has a cross referenced section to look up chemical names by placard
no.  probably your lepc (local emergency preparedness cmtee. will have
extra copies; possibly your state cmtee.  or try 202-366-0656, dot's off.
of haz mat systems, part of their rspa (research & special projects
admin.).  should be free.  it's no coincidence that's it's hard to find out
what is rolling by your bedroom...

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