Peroxide Chemicals which contain two oxygen atoms bound together. Placard A sign or symbol designed to be hung on a wall, container or vehicle containing warning information to convey the level of hazard. Pungent Sharp or irritating. That portion of incident management in which personnel are involved in controlling a hazardous materials incident. Risk A measure of the chances that damage to life, property, or the environment will occur if a hazard occurs.
Risk includes consideration of the severity of the damage.
Runoff Excess water produced during fire fighting or from rain. SARA Title III Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986. SCBA An acronym for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. SCBA includes a seal tested mask, positive pressure regulator and a pressurized air supply. Referring to a particular arrangement of elements within a chemical molecule.