IM 102 intermodal portable tanks typically carry which type of products?

• A. nonregulated materials
• B. flammable gases
• C. hydrogen
• D. radioactive materials

Answer: (A)

IM 102 intermodal portable tanks are built for liquids that are not regulated as hazardous materials. Their design, testing, and certification focus on handling nonhazardous or nonregulated liquids in large volumes and enabling easy transfer between modes of transport. Because they are not equipped or certified for the specialized containment required for gases, high-hazard liquids, or radioactive materials, they are not used for those products. Gases need pressurized gas vessels, hydrogen requires high‑pressure gas containment, and radioactive materials require shielding and specific packaging—things IM 102 tanks don’t provide. So, the typical cargo for IM 102 tanks is nonregulated materials.