Volume I

 

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS WASTES MARINE POLLUTANTS ELEVATED TEMPERATURE MATERIAL MATERIAL IDENTIFIED IN 172.101 MATERIALS MEETING THE DEFINITIONS CONTAINED IN PART 173 49 CFR 171.8

A hazardous material is a substance or material that meets two criteria:
1. It poses an unreasonable risk when transported in commerce.
2. The Secretary of Transportation has designated it a hazardous material.

171.8

 

Table of Hazardous Materials and Special Provisions

The purpose of the table is to assign proper shipping names, class and division, and
guidance for packaging and handling requirements for hazardous materials.

The use and explanation of the table is as follows:

Column 1 HM Table
+ A D I W

Column 1: Symbols

Column one contains the symbols: +, A, D, I, and W. These symbols indicate
which mode of transportation the material is regulated. If there is no symbol in
Column 1, the material is regulated in all modes of transportation.

 

[+] Fixes the proper shipping name, class/division, and packing group without
regard to whether the material meets the definition of that class or packaging group
or meets any other hazard class definition. If there is no "+" in column 1, the
shipper must determine the proper shipping name and hazard class.

+
Fixes the proper shipping name, class/division and packing group

"Fixes" means you can't change the shipping name or hazard class, even if the
material does not meet the definition of that hazard class. However, an alternate
shipping name and hazard class may be authorized by the Office of Hazardous
Materials Transportation of the USDOT.

 

A
A = Air Means regulated by air only unless the material is a Hazardous Substance or Hazardous Waste

* A = Only regulated by Air, unless the material is a hazardous waste or
hazardous substance.

W
W= Water Means regulated by water only unless the material is a Hazardous Substance or Hazardous Waste

* W = Only regulated when transported by vessel, unless the material is a
hazardous waste or hazardous substance.

 

D
D = Domestic This proper shipping name may be inappropriate for international travel

* [D] Identifies proper shipping names which are appropriate for domestic
transportation but may be inappropriate for international shipment.

I
I = International This proper shipping name is required for international transport

* [I] Identifies proper shipping names which are appropriate for international
transportation. An alternate proper shipping name may be selected for
domestic transportation.

 

Column 2 HM Table
Shows the Proper Shipping Name Roman Type Only (Not Italics)

Now look at Column 2 of the HMT. The proper shipping names are in Column 2.
Look closely at the two types of letters, Roman and Italic.
Proper shipping names are written in ROMAN type only.

172.101(c)

Column 2 HM Table
Words in italics are not part of the Proper Shipping Name

Note: Words in italics are not part of the proper shipping name. The use of those
italicized words is discussed in the Shipping Paper Module.

172.101(c)(2)

 

HM TABLE COLUMN (2)
Proper Shipping Name

Column 2, HM Table

Hazardous materials description and proper shipping name	Hazard Class or Division	Identification number
Flammable liquids, n.o.s. ...... 3 ......................................................................		UN1963

Sometimes, a hazardous material doesn't have a specific name listed in the HMT but
meets U.S. DOT's definition of a particular hazard class, such as "Flammable
Liquid". In this case, the proper shipping name would be the same as the hazard
class, such as "Flammable Liquid," plus the generic phrase - "not otherwise
specified" or "not otherwise indexed" or "not otherwise indexed by name".

Fortunately, the generic phrases may be abbreviated,
CAPITALIZED or in lower case:
n.o.s. = not otherwise specified;
n.o.i. = not otherwise indexed;
n.o.i.b.n. = not otherwise indexed by name.

These phrases are interchangeable. They have similar meanings. You may use any
one of these abbreviations. The preferred abbreviation is n.o.s.

172.101(c)(3)

The order of precedence for selecting the proper shipping name is: (1) the specific
name, (2) a name that indicates its use such as ACompounds cleaning liquid,@ (3) a
generic proper shipping name.

171.101(c)(12)

 

HM Table
Qualifying words Sequence is optional Table entry is Preferred!

Qualifying words such as liquid, dry, solid, flake and granular may be placed either
before or after the proper shipping name. However, the HMT listing is the preferred
sequence.
For example, the qualifying word in "compound, cleaning liquid" could be written
"liquid, compound cleaning."
172.101(c)(4)

HM Table
“See” means: If both names are in Roman Type, either name may be used

The word "see" after a proper shipping name entry refers to another entry. If both
names are in ROMAN type, you may use either name as the proper shipping name.
However, for the hazard class Organic peroxides, the technical name listed in the
HMT "shall be used".
172.101(c)(5)

 

HM Table
Proper Shipping names for Hazardous Waste: Hazardous Waste Liquid, N.O.S. Hazardous Waste Solid, N.O.S. Waste Acetone

When the material is a hazardous waste and the word "waste" is not included in the
HMT description, the word "Waste@ must be placed before the proper shipping
name, for example, Waste Acetone.

The word "waste" need not precede a proper shipping name that includes the word
waste, for example, Hazardous waste, liquid, n.o.s., or Hazardous waste, solid,
n.o.s.

If a hazardous material has a nonhazardous product added, the material becomes a
mixture or solution. In this case, Acetone becomes Acetone mixture or Acetone
solution.

If addition of the nonhazardous product does not change the hazard class nor the
general properties of Acetone, the proper shipping name/hazard class is: "Acetone
Mixture, Flammable Liquid".
172.101(c)(10)

Column 3, Hazard Class or Division

Hazardous materials description and proper shipping names	Hazard Class or Division
Chlorine..................................................
Chlorineazide............................Forbidden
Chlorine dioxide, hydrate frozen .............5.1
Chlorine dioxide, (not hydrated) ......Forbidden

 

Column 3: Column 3 contains the Hazard Class or Division

* DOT Hazard Classes are changed to Class or Class/Division.
* Class/Division and Compatibility Group are listed for all explosives.
* A Class 3 material may be modified to read "Combustible Liquid" when the
material is reclassified in accordance with 173.150(f) of this subchapter.
REFER TO 172.101(d)(4).
* Column 3 also contains the word "Forbidden". This means that the material
may not be offered or accepted for transportation unless the material is
diluted or stabilized, and it is classed in accordance with the HMR.

Column 3: Column 3 contains the Hazard Class or Division
* DOT Hazard Classes are changed to Class or Class/Division.
* Class/Division and Compatibility Group are listed for all explosives.
* A Class 3 material may be modified to read "Combustible Liquid" when the
material is reclassified in accordance with 173.150(f) of this subchapter.
REFER TO 172.101(d)(4).

* Column 3 also contains the word "Forbidden". This means that the material
may not be offered or accepted for transportation unless the material is
diluted or stabilized, and it is classed in accordance with the HMR.

 

HAZARD CLASS 1
DIVISION 1.1 MASS EXPLOSIVE HAZARD DIVISION 1.2 PROJECTION HAZARD DIVISION 1.3 MASS FIRE HAZARD DIVISION 1.4 MINOR EXPLOSIVE HAZARD DIVISION 1.5 VERY INSENSITIVE DIVISION 1.6 EXTREMELY INSENSITIVE

CLASS 1 Explosives are separated into six divisions as follows:

DIVISION 1.1 MASS EXPLOSIVE HAZARD
DIVISION 1.2 PROJECTION HAZARD
DIVISION 1.3 MASS FIRE HAZARD
DIVISION 1.4 MINOR EXPLOSION HAZARD
DIVISION 1.5 VERY INSENSITIVE EXPLOSIVES
DIVISION 1.6 EXTREMELY INSENSITIVE EXPLOSIVES

HAZARD CLASS 2
DIVISION 2 . 1 FLAMMABLE GAS
DIVISION 2 . 2 NON - FLAMMABLE GAS
DIVISION 2 . 3 POISON GAS

CLASS 2 Gases are divided into the following divisions:
DIVISION 2.1 FLAMMABLE GASES
DIVISION 2.2 NON-FLAMMABLE GASES
DIVISION 2.3 POISONOUS OR TOXIC GASES

HAZARD CLASS 3
CHECK SECTION 173.150 FOR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS   FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

CLASS 3 FLAMMABLE/COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
While Class 3 is not divided into Divisions, certain materials with a flash point
above 100 degrees fahrenheit can be re-classified as Combustible Liquids when
transported domestically.

 

HAZARD CLASS 4
DIVISION 4.1 FLAMMABLE SOLID DIVISION 4.2 SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL DIVISION 4.3 DANGEROUS WHEN WET

CLASS 4 FLAMMABLE SOLIDS are separated into three divisions as follows:
DIVISION 4.1 FLAMMABLE SOLID
DIVISION 4.2 SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
DIVISION 4.3 DANGEROUS WHEN WET

HAZARD CLASS 5
DIVISION 5. 1 OXIDIZER
DIVISION 5. 2 ORGANIC PEROXIDE

CLASS 5 has two divisions, they are:
DIVISION 5.1 OXIDIZER
DIVISION 5.2 ORGANIC PEROXIDE

 

HAZARD CLASS 6
DIVISION 6. 1 POISON
DIVISION 6. 2 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE

CLASS 6 has the following two divisions:
DIVISION 6.1 POISONOUS (TOXIC MATERIAL) (KEEP AWAY FROM
FOOD)
DIVISION 6.2 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE

HAZARD CLASS 7
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS

CLASS 7 RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS have no divisions.

 

HAZARD CLASS 8

CLASS 8 CORROSIVE MATERIAL has no divisions.

HAZARD CLASS 9

CLASS 9 MISCELLANEOUS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
These materials were previously known as Other Regulated Materials. For
domestic transport purposes, the ORM-D designation is retained.

Column 4, Identification numbers

(2)	(3)	Identification numbers
		UN0333

 

Column 4: Identification Number

* All hazardous materials have ID numbers including explosives.
* It is critical to emergency response personnel that these numbers are accurate
and properly displayed.

Approximately 14,000 military explosives alone were added to the identification
numbering system, although not all were assigned individual numbers.

 

Column 5, Packing Group

(2)	(3)	(4)	Packing group
			I
			II
			III

Column 5: Packing Group
* All packing groups are assigned in this table.
* Classes 2, 7, and ORM-D materials do not have packing groups assigned.
* Packing group numbers indicate the degree of danger presented by the
material.
* Some Class 6.1 and 2.3 poison inhalation hazard materials must indicate the
Hazard Zone for the material based on the toxicity of the material. Refer to
Section 173.133 for the specific requirements.

 

Packing Group Degree of Danger
I Great Danger
II Medium Danger
III Minor Danger
Packing Groups
172.101(f)
The packing group designated in the 172.101 Table, column 5, indicates the degree
of danger presented by the material. The shipper is responsible for determining the
appropriate packing group.
Packing Group Degree of Danger
I Great
II Medium
III Minor
The packing group is assigned in 172.101 Table. If more than one packing group is
indicated for an entry, the packing group for the HM is determined using the criteria
in Subpart D of part 173.

 

Column 6, Label Codes

(3)	(4)	(5)	Label codes
			4.1
			4.3
			6.1
			1.1A

Column 6: Label(s) codes
* 172.101(g) contains a cross reference list which identifies the label code with
the required label.

Column 7, Special Provisions

(5)	(6)	Special Provisions (7)
		1........................................
		2........................................
		B1........................................
		T1........................................
		A7........................................
		B2........................................
		N34........................................
		T8........................................
		T26........................................

Column 7: Special Provisions

 

Special Provision Codes
Numeric Codes apply to all modes of Transportation and to Bulk and Non-bulk Packages

Column 7 of the HMT lists Special Provisions for Hazardous Materials using a
system of codes. These codes simplify the process of identifying any special
requirements for a particular hazardous material. Some codes consist of a number
only, while other codes have a number and a letter. Number only codes apply to all
modes of transportation and to bulk and non-bulk packages.
Codes that begin with a letter apply to a particular mode of transportation. The
letter codes are as follows:
A - Transportation by aircraft
B - Bulk packaging
H - Transportation by highway
N - Non-bulk packagings
R - Transportation by rail
T - Intermodal portable tanks
W - Transportation by water
All Special Provisions are in addition to the packages authorized in Column 8 of the
HMT.

 

Column 8, Packaging Authorizations
Packaging (173.***)
Exceptions (8A)	Non-bulk (8B)	Bulk (8C)
154	213	240
152	213	240
None	213	240

Column 8: Packaging Authorizations
* Directs you to the applicable packaging sections.
* Divided into three sub-columns:
[8A] Exceptions
[8B] Non-bulk
[8C] Bulk
After you have met all the Special Provisions you are ready to turn to the packaging
section referenced in Column 8. When you locate the proper section you are free to
use any packaging type listed in the section.
The packaging sections are arranged as follows:

1. Sub-section (a) spells out in text what type of hazardous material each section
applies to.
2. Sub-section (b) provides a list of combination packagings, listing outer
packages first, then inner packages.
3. Sub-section (c) lists single packagings, and composite packagings.

 

IDENTIFICATION CODES FOR PACKAGING
"1" DRUM
"2" WOODEN BARREL
"3" JERRICAN
"4" BOX
"5" BAG
"6" COMPOSITE PACKAGING
"7" PRESSURE RECEPTACLE

Package Identification Codes
“A” = Steel “B” = Aluminum “C” = Natural Wood “D” = Plywood “F” = Reconstituted Wood “G” = Fiberboard

Package Identification Codes
“H” = Plastic “L” = Textile “M” = Multiwall “N” = Metal (other than steel/aluminum “P” = Glass, Porcelain, or Stoneware

 

Manufacturer’s Marking Requirements
178.803
United Nations Symbol

Performance Oriented Packaging
Manufacturer's Marking Requirement, 178.503
1. the United Nations symbol.

Manufacturer’s Marking
Requirements

178.803
Package Identification Codes	U N	1A1
		1B2
		6HA
		7P

2. Packaging identification code consisting of:
Type of packaging
Material of construction
Category of packaging

 

Column 9, Quantity Limitations

Passenger aircraft/rail	Cargo aircraft only
25 kg.........................	100 kg..........................
5 L............................	60 L.............................
15 kg.........................	50 kg............................

Column 9: Quantity Limitations
This Column specifies quantity limitations for passenger aircraft and rail
transportation.
Quantity limitation is net unless otherwise indicated. Quantity limitations are
expressed using SI units of measure.
When articles or devices are specifically listed by name, the net quantity
limitation applies to the entire device (less packaging and packaging
materials) rather than only to its hazardous component.

Column 10, Vessel Stowage Requirements

Location (10A)	Other (10B)
E.............................	40
A.............................
D.............................	91

Column 10: Vessel Stowage Requirements
Column 10A specifies the authorized stowage location on both passenger and
cargo vessel.
Column 10B specifies codes for stowage requirements for specific hazardous
materials.

 

HAZARD CLASS 9 HAZARDOUS WASTES AND/OR SUBSTANCES

What are Environmentally Hazardous Substances?
Hazardous Materials often fit into more than one category: Hazardous Substance,
Hazardous Material, or Marine Pollutant. For example, the material may be classed
as a flammable liquid and also meet the definition of a hazardous substance or
marine pollutant.

The definition of a hazardous substance is found in section 171.8 and reads:

A hazardous substance is a substance that is:
1. Listed in the Appendix A to the hazardous materials table and,
2. Shipped in one package that equals or exceeds the reportable quantity (RQ).

 

HM Table, Appendix A

Hazardous Substance	Reportable Quanity
Acetone	lbs/kg Acetone 5000/454

172.101 Appendix A

 

MARINE POLLUTANTS

HAZARD CLASS 9 MARINE POLLUTANT

Marine Pollutants
Appendix "B" to the HMT contains the list of Marine Pollutant materials. Marine
Pollutants are regulated in Interstate and Intrastate commerce. However, these
materials are only subject to regulation when shipped in bulk packages by air,
highway, or rail.

171.4

 

Appendix B to $172.101 List of Marine Pollutants

S.M. P.	Marine Pollutant
(1)	(2)
...................................................	Chlorotulenes
PP...............................................	Chlorpynphos

 

 

 

 

 

Column 1 of Appendix B titled S.M.P., identifies the material as a marine pollutant
or a severe marine pollutant. Severe marine pollutants are identified with "PP" in
this column.

Column 2 lists the name of the substance or material.