Hazardous Materials 6th Edition Practice Test

Bulk gas is classified by the size of its packaging, measured by water capacity. The standard cutoff is more than 1000 pounds of water capacity, meaning any container that could hold over roughly 119 gallons of water is considered bulk. Using water capacity provides a consistent way to classify packaging size across different gases, influencing the required handling, labeling, and regulatory requirements. If the capacity is 1000 pounds or less, it does not meet the bulk threshold.