Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 30.10-22 — -22 Flammable Liquid—Tb/all
46 C.F.R. § 30.10-22
The term flammable liquid means any liquid which gives off flammable vapors (as determined by flashpoint from an open-cup tester, as used for test of burning oils) at or below a temperature of 80 °F. Flammable liquids are referred to by grades as follows:
(a) Grade A. Any flammable liquid having a Reid
1 vapor pressure of 14 pounds or more.
1 American Society for Testing Materials Standard D 323 (incorporated by reference, see § 30.01-3), Method of Test for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method).
(b) Grade B. Any flammable liquid having a Reid
1 vapor pressure under 14 pounds and over 8
1/2 pounds.
(c) Grade C. Any flammable liquid having a Reid
1 vapor pressure of 8
1/2 pounds or less and a flashpoint of 80 °F. or below.
Authorizing Statute
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Superintendence of the merchant marine46 U.S.C. § 2103