Definition(s)


Combustible Liquid (Class II, IIIA, and IIIB Liquids)

A liquid having a flash point at or above 100°F (37.80°C). Combustible liquids are subdivided as follows: Class II liquids, those having flash points at or above l00°F (37.8°C) and below 140°F (60°C). Class IIA liquids, those having flash points at or above 140°F (60°C) and below 200°F (93°C). Class IIIB liquids, those having flash points at or above 200°F (93°C). (See NFPA 30.)

Source: API RP 14G, Recommended Practice for Fire Prevention and Control on Fixed Open-type Offshore Production Platforms: Upstream Segment, Fourth Edition, April 2007. Global Standards

Combustible Liquid

Any liquid having a flashpoint at or above 100 °F (37.8 °C).

Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards

 

Combustible Liquid

Any liquid having a flash-point at or above 100 °F.

Source: API RP 74, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil and Gas Production Operation, First Edition, October 2001 (March 2007). Global Standards

 

Combustible Liquid

Any material which has a fluidity greater than that of 300 penetration asphalt when tested in accordance with American Society For Testing and Materials. Designation D5-86, Standard Test Method For Penetration of Bituminous Materials, pages 1-5, which is hereby incorporated by reference. Combustible liquids shall be subdivided as follows: Class II liquids shall include those having flash points at or above 100oF (37.8oC) and below 140oF (60oC). Class IIIA liquids include those having flash points at or above 140oF (60oC) and below 200oF (93.4oC). Class IIIB liquids shall include those having flash points at or above 200oF (93.4oC).

Source: Petroleum Safety Orders–Drilling and Production, Definitions, California Code of Regulations, 8 CCR § 6505, December 2012. Regulations

 

 

 

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