Which of the following would be a good extinguishing agent for a grade B product of 1,3-Pentadiene?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Foam
For hydrocarbon derivatives like 1,3-pentadiene, alcohol-resistant or standard foam is the primary extinguishing agent specified under USCG firefighting guidelines. Foam blankets the fuel surface, smothering the fire and suppressing flammable vapor evolution more effectively than water streams.
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