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It indicates a flammable or explosive gas.

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A hazard class 2 would be compressed gases.

Red is used for flammable, yellow for oxygen, green for non-flammable gases, and white for inhalation hazards.

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Q: What DOT hazard class has a placard with a red background and a number 2?
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