Enclosure (2) to COMDTINST 6260.21B
GENERAL CATEGORIES OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
AND BY-PRODUCTS FOUND IN THE COAST GUARD
1.
Hazardous Materials.
General Category
Federal Supply Class
Acids
6810
Adhesives (glues)
8040
Chemicals
6810, 6850
Cleaners, Degreasers (water/solvent based)
6810, 6850, 7930
Coatings (paints, varnishes, etc.)
8010
Coatings Removers
8010
Coatings Thinners
8010
Fluxes
3439
Fuels
9130
9150
Pesticides (herbicides, insecticides)
6840
8030
PCBs
6120, 5910
For personnel engaged in marine safety activities, also include chemicals and materials listed in the
CHRIS manual (COMDTINST M16465.12(series)).
2.
Hazardous By-products.
By-product
Type of Operation
Crystalline free silica dust
Blasting with beach sand,
Zinc, cadmiun, or lead fume
torch cutting coated metals
Ozone
Welding or torch cutting
aluminum
Welding or torch cutting
stainless steel
Smoking when working with
chlorinated solvents
Oxy-acetylene torch cutting
Asbestos dust
Insulation removal