BILINGUAL
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
GENERAL AWARENESS TRAINING
Understanding and Using The Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49
ENTENDER Y USAR EL CODIGO DE REGLAMENTOS FEDERALES TÍTULO 49
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BASIC OUTLINE
The Code
of Federal Regulations follows the same basic outline used for most
written material.
Headings follow the descending order shown below:
Title: | Title 49 - Transportation |
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Subtitle:
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Subtitle B - Other Regulations Relating to Transportation |
Chapter:
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Chapter I - Research and Special Programs Administration, Department of Transportation |
Subchapter:
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Subchapter C - Hazardous Materials Regulations |
Part:
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171 - General information, regulations and definitions |
Subparts*
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172 - Subpart D, Placarding |
Section*
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172.101 |
Paragraphs*
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172.101(a) |
Subparagraphs*
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172.101(a)(1) |
Sub-subparagraphs
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172.101(a)(1)(i) |
Suggested Tabbing for Title 49
Part 171 Index
171.8 -
Definitions
171.14 - Transition Periods
Part 172 Index
172.101 - HM Table
172.101 - Appendix A Hazardous Substances
172.101 - Appendix B Marine Pollutants
172.102 - Special Provisions
172.200 - Subpart C, Shipping Papers
172.300 - Subpart D, Marking
172.400 - Subpart E, Labeling
172.500 - Subpart F, Placarding
172.600 - Subpart G, Emergency Response Information
172.700 - Subpart H, Training
Part 173 Index
173.24 - General Packaging Requirements
173.29 - Empty Packaging Requirements
173.50 - Subpart C, Class 1 Definition
173.115 - Subpart D, Definitions Other than Class 1 and Class 7
173.158 - Subpart E, Non-bulk Packaging
173.240 - Subpart F, Bulk packaging
173.300 - Subpart G, Gases, Preparation and Packaging
173.401 - Subpart I, Radioactive Materials
Part 174 Index, Carriage by Rail (optional)
Part 175 Index, Carriage by Aircraft (optional)
Part 176 Index, Carriage by Vessel (optional)
Part 177 Index, Carriage by Highway
Part 173 -- SHIPPERS -- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
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Subpart A |
General
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173.1 |
Purpose and Scope
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Subpart B |
Preparation of Hazardous Materials for Transportation
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173.21 |
Forbidden materials and packages
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Subpart C |
Definitions, Classification and Packaging for Class 1
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173.50 |
Class - Definitions
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Subpart D |
Definitions, Classification, Packing
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Group Assignments and Exceptions for Hazardous Material Other than Class 1 and
Class 7.
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173.115 |
Class 2, Divisions 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3, - Definitions.
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173.120 |
Class 3 - Definitions.
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173.124 |
Class 4, Divisions 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3, - Definitions.
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173.127 |
Class 5, Division 5.1 - Definition and assignment of packing group.
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173.128 |
Class 5, Division 5.2 - Definitions and types.
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173.132 |
Class 6, Division 6.1 - Definition.
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173.134 |
Class 6, Division 6.2 - Definition.
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173.136 |
Class 8 - Definition.
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173.140 |
Class 9 - Definition.
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173.144 |
Other Regulated Materials (ORM) Definitions
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Subpart E |
Non-bulk Packaging for Hazardous Materials Other Than Class 1 and Class 7
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Subpart F |
Bulk Packaging for Hazardous Materials Other Than Class 1 and Class 7
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Subpart G |
Gases, Preparation and Packaging
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Subpart H |
Reserved
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Subpart I |
Radioactive Materials
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173.401 |
Scope
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Subpart J - O |
Reserved
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PART 174 -- CARRIAGE BY RAIL
PART 175 -- CARRIAGE BY AIRCRAFT
PART 176 -- CARRIAGE BY VESSEL
PART 177 -- CARRIAGE BY PUBLIC HIGHWAY
Subpart A |
General Information and Regulations
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177.800
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Purpose and scope of this part and responsibility for compliance and training
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Subpart B
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Loading and Unloading
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177.834
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General Requirements
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Subpart C
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Segregation and Separation Chart of Hazardous Materials
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177.848
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Segregation of Hazardous Materials
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Subpart D
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Vehicles and Shipments in Transit, Accidents
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Subpart E
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Regulations applying to Hazardous Materials on Vehicles Carrying Passengers For
Hire
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PART 178 -- SPECIFICATIONS FOR PACKAGINGS
PART 180 -- CONTINUING QUALIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PACKAGINGS
If you
transport hazardous materials in the course of a commercial business, you
are
regulated and must comply with the HMR.
171.2(b)
171.2 ADDITIONAL
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(f) No person shall, by marking or otherwise, represent that;
(1) A container or package for the transportation of hazardous materials is
safe, certified, or in compliance with the requirements of this Title unless it
meets the requirements of all applicable regulations issued under the Act, or
(2) A hazardous material is present in a package, container, motor vehicle,
rail freight car, aircraft, or vessel, if the hazardous materials is not present
(g) No person shall
unlawfully alter, remove, deface, or otherwise tamper with;
(1) Any marking, label, placard, or description on a document required by the
Act, or a regulation issued under the Act; or
(2) Any package, container, motor vehicle, rail freight car, aircraft, or vessel
used for the transportation of hazardous materials.
HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS
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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 |
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+
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.
+ |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
Hazardous
materials
description and proper shipping name |
Hazard Class or Division |
Identification number |
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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 |
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Qualifying words
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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 |
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See
means:
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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 |
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Proper Shipping
names for
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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)
Hazardous
materials description |
Hazard Class
or Division |
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Chlorine.................................................. |
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Chlorineazide............................Forbidden
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Chlorine dioxide, hydrate frozen .............5.1
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Chlorine dioxide, (not hydrated) ......Forbidden
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Column 3: Column 3 contains the Hazard Class or Division
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 |
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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 | |
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DIVISION
2 .
1 FLAMMABLE GAS |
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DIVISION 2 . |
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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 |
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CHECK
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 |
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DIVISION 4.1 FLAMMABLE SOLID DIVISION 4.2 SPONTANEOUSLY 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 | |
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DIVISION
5. 1 OXIDIZER
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DIVISION 5. 2 ORGANIC PEROXIDE |
CLASS 5 has two divisions,
they are:
DIVISION 5.1 OXIDIZER
DIVISION 5.2 ORGANIC PEROXIDE
HAZARD CLASS 6 | |
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DIVISION
6. 1 POISON
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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 |
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RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS |
CLASS 7 RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS have no divisions.
HAZARD CLASS 8 |
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CLASS 8 CORROSIVE MATERIAL has no divisions.
HAZARD CLASS 9 |
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CLASS 9 MISCELLANEOUS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
These materials were previously known as Other Regulated Materials. For
domestic transport purposes, the ORM-D designation is retained.
(2) |
(3)
|
Identification numbers |
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|
UN0333 |
Column 4: Identification Number
Column 5, Packing Group
(2)
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(3) | (4) | Packing group |
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I |
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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)
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(4) | (5) | Label codes |
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4.1 |
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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.
(5)
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(6) | Special Provisions (7) |
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1........................................ | ||
2........................................ | ||
B1........................................ | ||
T1........................................ | ||
A7........................................ | ||
B2........................................ | ||
N34........................................ | ||
T8........................................ | ||
T26........................................ |
Column 7: Special Provisions
Special Provision Codes |
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Numeric
Codes apply to all |
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
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Packaging (173.***) | ||
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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 |
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A
= Steel |
Package Identification Codes |
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H
= Plastic |
Manufacturers
Marking Requirements |
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178.803 |
United Nations Symbol |
Performance Oriented Packaging
Manufacturer's Marking Requirement, 178.503
1. the United Nations symbol.
178.803 |
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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
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Cargo aircraft only |
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25
kg.........................
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100 kg.......................... |
5
L............................
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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.
Location (10A) | Other (10B) |
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E.............................
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40 |
A.............................
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D.............................
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91 |
HAZARD CLASS 9 HAZARDOUS
WASTES AND/OR |
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 |
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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.
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Marine
Pollutant
|
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(1)
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(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.