A solid with mass 880 pounds is which category?

A solid with mass 880 pounds is which category?

• A. Bulk solid
• B. Bulk packaging
• C. Nonbulk solid
• D. Non-bulk gas

Answer: (C)

Solids are classified by the weight per packaging. If a solid per package weighs more than about 881 pounds (400 kg), it’s treated as a bulk solid; otherwise it’s a nonbulk solid. Here, the solid weighs 880 pounds, which is just under the bulk threshold, so it’s classified as a nonbulk solid. A bulk solid would require 881 pounds or more in one package. The option describing a nonbulk gas isn’t applicable because this item is a solid, not a gas, and bulk packaging refers to the container size/volume used for large quantities, not just weight.

Solids are classified by the weight per packaging. If a solid per package weighs more than about 881 pounds (400 kg), it’s treated as a bulk solid; otherwise it’s a nonbulk solid. Here, the solid weighs 880 pounds, which is just under the bulk threshold, so it’s classified as a nonbulk solid. A bulk solid would require 881 pounds or more in one package. The option describing a nonbulk gas isn’t applicable because this item is a solid, not a gas, and bulk packaging refers to the container size/volume used for large quantities, not just weight.