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Start of fire (LPI)

This critical event corresponds to the specific reaction between an oxidizing substance and a flammable or combustible substance, or to the autonomous decomposition of organic peroxide leading to a fire. This critical event concerns only substances that may cause fire (organic peroxides) or that may cause fire when in contact with combustible materials. This event can also be associated with pyrotechnic substances.
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ERA TERMINOLOGY for WEB rev. 02 last update 27.06.2022

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Freight
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Handbook of scenarios for assessing major chemical accident risks JRC106029 - Ed. 2017

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