The following is a listing of additional marking requirements: General labeling requirements are contained in 49 CFR subpart E Part 172. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Shippers may use the current version of UPS-provided, UPS accepts both "Passenger Aircraft" quantities (PAX) of hazardous materials and "Cargo Aircraft Only" (CAO) quantities offered for transport in UPS Air Service levels. If you use the number for a service provider such as CHEMTREC you must have a valid contract in force with the service provider. However, a bulk packaging, transport vehicle, or freight container containing a material poisonous by inhalation (see 171.8 of this subchapter) must be placarded in accordance with this subpart (see 171.23(b)(10) of this subchapter). DIVISION 1.4 MINOR EXPLOSION HAZARD on each side surrounded by a black border extending to 1514 inches (387.0 mm.) This document is available in the following developer friendly formats: Information and documentation can be found in our 17229, 41 FR 15996, Apr. (4) The placard color must extend to the inner border and may extend to the edge of the placard in the area designated on each placard except the color on the CORROSIVE and RADIOACTIVE placards (black and yellow, respectively) must extend only to the inner border. Entries are required for number and type packaging and weight (net or gross). Why is hydroelectric energy not used more? 172123, 55 FR 52600, Dec. 21, 1990]. The word GASOLINE must be shown in white. 172110, 52 FR 29528, Aug. 10, 1987; Amdt. They can either be printed on or attached to the packaging as close to the UN number and shipping name as possible. THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TELEPHONE NUMBER MUST BE MONITORED AT ALL TIMES WHILE THE SHIPMENT IS IN TRANSIT. 172123, 55 FR 52599, Dec. 21, 1990, as amended by Amdt. Designed to meet DOT specifications for color and size, these 273mm x 273mm Dangerous When Wet Hazard Class 4 Placards may be used domestically as well as internationally. (eg: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS. (a) Except for size and color, the OXIDIZER placard must be as follows: (b) In addition to complying with 172.519, the background color on the OXIDIZER placard must be yellow. Explosives were formerly classified as Class A, B, C or Blasting Agent. FAR). 172123, 55 FR 52601, Dec. 21, 1990]. (2) Black and any color on a placard must be able to withstand, without substantial change, (i) A 72-hour fadeometer test (for a description of equipment designed for this purpose, see ASTM G 2369 or ASTM G 2670); and. Prohibited labeling is contained in 172.401. In addition, each placard made of tagboard must be able to pass a 414 kPa (60 p.s.i.) (a) Strength and durability. guide. Freight containers and aircraft unit load devices. The text, numerals and inner border must be black. 17229, 41 FR 15996, Apr. See Appendix H, Part 173 for the required tests. [Amdt. The word TOXIC may be used in lieu of the word POISON. Labeling. This training must include an awareness of security risks associated with hazardous materials transportation and methods designed to enhance transportation security. The Modal Agencies have established their own programs to prioritize their inspection activities of transporters of hazardous materials. and includes provision for imprisonment for not more than 5 years.). I or II), UPS does not allow these packages to be overpacked. Public Law 103-311 amended 49 U.S.C. 49 CFR 172.101 This requirement may be met by the placards displayed on the freight containers or portable tanks loaded on a motor vehicle or rail car. If the carrier's equipment has an emergency response guide or similar document on board there is no requirement to provide a separate emergency response document. Most Federal Agencies including the Department of Defense are considered "offerors" when they ship hazardous materials by commercial carriers. 15, 1976]. The cargo space of the vehicle should be suitable for the material being shipped. Delivery of hazardous materials is not possible in some areas of Hawaii. In order to determine if a particular hazardous material may qualify as a consumer commodity, refer to the section number in Part 173 identified in column 8 of the 172.101 Table for that material. The symbol, text, class number and inner border must be white. (2) The placarding exception provided in 172.504(c) applies to each freight container and aircraft unit load device being transported for delivery to a consignee immediately following an air or water shipment, and. 172.507 Special placarding provisions: Highway. The only alphabetical characters allowed in this field are EXT when an extension must be included, or OPT when a caller must select an option number. Air service level shipments of UN3171 (Battery-powered vehicle) will only be accepted under the following conditions: Restricted to PAX quantities only, not accepted as CAO. (See 49 CFR 107.606(a)(6) for exceptions and reciprocity.). 172.547 SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTIBLE placard. (1) No motor carrier may transport a hazardous material in a motor vehicle, unless the placards required for the hazardous material are affixed thereto as required by this subpart. "Published Edition". Air service level shipments of Class 1 explosives prepared under LimitedQuantity provisions in 49 CFR173.63(b) will not be accepted with aground Limited Quantity mark. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". May be offered for air service level only as Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO) shipments. Technical names are not required for bulk packages. Safety training:This training provides information concerning the hazards posed by materials in the workplace and personal protection measures. Code 30-61-40 - 24VAC30-61-40 - Restrictions on hazardous material transportation across urban and water-proximate facilities. Placards may be displayed for a hazardous material, even when not required, if the placarding otherwise conforms to the requirements of Subpart F of Part 172 [172.502(c)]. contact the publishing agency. The stripes must be equally spaced, with one red stripe placed in the center of the label. (a) General. If non-bulk, then it depends on if the hazard class is in Table 1 or 2, and the amount that is being shipped. Each red stripe and each white space between two red stripes must be 25 mm (1.0 inches) wide. The name and address or symbol of the person applying the marks. 172.516 Visibility and display of placards. A person domiciled outside the United States who offers HM solely from outside the United States. Compliance with the current requirements for a CDL with a tank vehicle or hazardous materials endorsement provides a driver with the general knowledge and skills necessary to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle with hazardous materials cargo. A record of current training, inclusive of the preceding three years, in accordance with this subpart, shall be created and retained by each hazmat employer for each hazmat employee for as long as that employee is employed by that employer as a hazmat employee and for 90 days thereafter. (d) Exception for empty non-bulk packages. Registration is required annually and includes a fee. To avoid confusion about the type of packaging used for fully regulated shipments of Division 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet) or 6.1 (Toxic Substances - P.G. In addition to UN Recommendation performance oriented tests, a vibration test for non-bulk packaging is required domestically. Any non-specification package that displays the ISTA seal indicating the package has been tested and certified to ISTA Procedure 3A is not subject to the minimum ECT or burst strength requirements. DIVISION 2.3 POISONOUS OR TOXIC, This class includes materials that are Compressed, Dissolved under Pressure, or Pressurized Cryogenic Liquids, and Liquefied Gases, Includes materials whose Flash Point (FP) is not more than 141F, DIVISION 4.1 FLAMMABLE SOLID For transportation purposes, DOT 3 brake fluid is classed as only moderately flammable with a flammability rating of 1. 172143, 60 FR 50305, Sept. 28, 1995]. DIVISION 4.3 DANGEROUS WHEN WET, CLASS 5 OXIDIZING SUBSTANCES; ORGANIC PEROXIDES, DIVISION 5.1 OXIDIZER The requirement for Emergency Response information is contained in 49 CFR, Part 172, Subpart G. The number must be maintained at all times that a shipment is in transit. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. The text, division number and inner border must be black; the symbol may be either black or white. The word shipper is frequently used by industry in place of the word "offeror." (a) Except for size and color, the EXPLOSIVES 1.5 placard must be as follows: (b) In addition to complying with the 172.519 of this subpart, the background color on EXPLOSIVES 1.5 placard must be orange. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Therefore a carrier who removes and or alters blocking and bracing material installed by the shipper is not necessarily in violation of federal law. Copyright 1994- This information is mandatory under Canadian Transport Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations. (c) Each placard on a transport vehicle, bulk packaging, freight container or aircraft unit load device must. You may not offer or transport a container unless the HM markings apply to the material contained in the package. Each person who offers for transportation any hazardous materials subject to the HMR shall comply with the applicable placarding requirements. . DIVISION 1.5 VERY INSENSITIVE EXPLOSIVES The flammable liquid has a flash point at or above 38C (100F) and less than or equal to 60C (140F). Amdt. EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION THAT MUST APPEAR ON THE SHIPPING PAPER OR IN A SEPARATE DOCUMENT MAINTAINED WITH THE SHIPPING PAPER: IMMEDIATE METHODS FOR HANDLING SMALL OR LARGE FIRES AND SPILLS OR LEAKS. Emergency responders may have trouble identifying the DOT emergency response telephone number. DIVISION 6.2 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE. What do you need to know about shipping hazmat? (3) Upon visual examination, a color on a placard must fall within the color tolerances displayed on the appropriate Hazardous Materials Label and Placard Color Tolerance Chart (see 172.407(d)(4)). 172130, 58 FR 51531, Oct. 1, 1993; 65 FR 58627, Sept. 29, 2000]. 172103, 51 FR 5971, Feb. 18, 1986, as amended by Amdt. The phone number must be to someone capable of providing information on the material. The number must be of a person who is knowledgeable of the hazardous materials being shipped and the appropriate emergency response procedures, or a person who has immediate access to a person who has such knowledge. In addition to the above security awareness training, hazmat employees of employers that are required to have a security plan must receive in-depth security training on the security plan and its implementation. Many violations occur because individuals fail to review these instructions. Freight containers and aircraft unit load devices. 1,001 POUNDS OR MORE To be transported in the UPS system, these devices must be fully declared requiring shipping papers, proper packaging, marking and labeling. Carrier and offeror (shipper) responsibilities frequently overlap. [Amdt. Weight: . (1) Each person who offers for transportation by air, and each person who loads and transports by air, a hazardous material in a freight container or aircraft unit load device having a capacity of less than 18 m3 (640 cubic feet) shall affix one placard of the type specified by paragraph (a) of this section unless the freight container or aircraft unit load device: (i) Is labeled in accordance with subpart E of this part, including 172.406(e); (ii) Contains radioactive materials requiring the Radioactive Yellow III label and is placarded with one Radioactive placard and is labeled in accordance with subpart E of this part, including 172.406(e); or. The written statements must be retained by the manufacturer for at least one year per 49 CFR 178.2(c). Function-specific training:Function specific training is intended to teach the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities for an individual's job function. Placards are specified for hazardous materials in accordance with the following tables: 1 RADIOACTIVE placards are also required for: All shipments of unpackaged LSAI material or SCOI; all shipments required by 173.427, 173.441, and 173.457 of this subchapter to be operated under exclusive use; and all closed vehicles used in accordance with 173.443(d). Fully regulated hazardous materials packages in domestic U.S. service must not exceed 70 lbs. When two or more Table 2 materials are contained in the same transport vehicle, the Dangerous" placard may be used instead of the specific placard required for each hazard class. 1 When shipping a Dangerous When Wet material placarding is required? Placards may be displayed for a hazardous material, even when not required, if the placarding otherwise conforms to the requirements of this subpart. 172151, 62 FR 1231, Jan. 8, 1997; 62 FR 39398, July 22, 1997]. U.S. We recommend you directly contact the agency responsible for the content in question. As a (10) For Division 6.1, PG III materials, a POISON placard may be modified to display the text PG III below the mid line of the placard. (b) In addition to the RADIOACTIVE placard which may be required by 172.504(e), each transport vehicle, portable tank or freight container that contains 454 kg (1,001 pounds) or more gross weight of non-fissile, fissile-excepted, or fissile uranium hexafluoride must be placarded with a CORROSIVE placard and a POISON placard on each side and each end. The transfer of electronic data about the hazardous materials shipments does not replace the UPS Shippers Certification of Hazardous Materials. of Class 8 materials, you would have to placard for both Class 3 and Class 8.There are additional requirements for placarding such as: NOTE: FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARATION OF SHIPMENTS YOU MUST USE THE MOST CURRENT EDITION OF 49 CFR. 172123, 55 FR 52599, Dec. 21, 1990, as amended at 56 FR 66259, Dec. 20, 1991; Amdt. Dangerous Goods of Class 4 Placards stating When Wet must be affixed in accordance with the legislation to all containers used for transporting hazardous goods.Carrying Dangerous Goods of the Class 4 When transporting wet hazardous commodities by roadway, train car, or cargo ship, it is imperative that the containers bear the appropriate Clarifications of the requirements are contained in the Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations and the Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Which of the following products are considered hazmat? The following is a list of additional requirements: General placarding requirements are contained in 49 CFR Subpart F Part 172. The hazmat employer must determine the extent to which the CDL endorsement satisfies all training requirements. [Amdt. Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, each bulk packaging, freight container, unit load device, transport vehicle or rail car containing any quantity of a hazardous material must be placarded on each side and each end with the type of placards specified in tables 1 and 2 of this section and in accordance with other placarding requirements of this subpart, including the specifications for the placards named in the tables and described in detail in 172.519 through 172.560. May be marked in a different location. (c) For transportation by highway, a Division 5.2 placard conforming to the specifications in this section in effect on December 31, 2006 may continue to be used until January 1, 2014. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. See 49 CFR 171.8 for more details about such materials. Applicability of placarding requirements 172.500: Placarding is not required for infectious substances, ORM-D, limited quantities, small quantity shipments, and combustible liquids in non-bulk packages. Additionally, you may be subject to the requirements of other Federal and/or State Laws. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. The DOT does not dictate who signs the certification on the shipping papers. Avoid placing it on the bottom of the package or device where it is less visible. user convenience only and is not intended to alter agency intent The DOTs exceptions for combustible liquids, including those identified in 49 CFR 175.310, do not apply for any, Materials in Division 5.2 (Organic Peroxides) are not accepted in any UPS. For additional information on the registration requirement, you may call 1-800-467-4922 or (202) 366-4109. Official websites use .govA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Person means an individual, firm, copartnership, corporation, company, association, or joint-stock association (including any trustee, receiver, assignee, or similar representative); or a government or Indian tribe (or an agency or instrumentality of any government or Indian tribe) that transports a hazardous material to further a commercial enterprise or offers a hazardous material for transportation in commerce. (d) A flexible bulk container may be placarded in two opposing positions. Duplication of the POISON INHALATION HAZARD or POISON GAS placard is not required. gross weight or more of one class of hazardous material for which the transport vehicle requires placarding; (f) any quantity of materials requiring placarding. UPS does not accept hazardous materials shipments at UPS Customer Centers, The UPS Store, Air Letter Centers, Authorized Shipping Outlets, commercial counters, or using Internet Shipping. Based on written instructions by the manufacturer [178.2(c)], the shipper performs all actions which need to be taken for the packaging to conform to the requirements of Part 178. (This substitutes for the lack of performance tests in UN standards with regard to puncture resistance, abrasion resistance and metal fatigue). (Also, see 173.133(b).). However, when 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs.) This exception allows your hazardous material to be exempt from all other HMR provided: 49 CFR 173.150 is referenced for the specific hazardous material in Column 8 (A) of the Hazardous Materials Table at 49 CFR 172.101. Containers must pass or be capable of passing a series of performance tests before they are authorized for the carriage of hazardous materials. the hierarchy of the document. is aggregate gross weight. The record shall include: (1) The hazmat employee's name; (2) The most recent training completion date of the hazmat employee's training; (3) A description, copy or the location of the training materials used to meet the requirements; (4) The name and address of the person providing training; and (5) Certification that the hazmat employee has been trained and tested as required by this subpart. 17229, 41 FR 15996, Apr. Detailed reporting requirements are contained in 171.16. The description of hazardous materials on a shipping paper is contained in section 172.202. It is not an official legal edition of the CFR. All other information relevant to the emergency telephone number must be presented in the ER Registrant field. 1 CFR 1.1 However, a bulk packaging must be marked with the appropriate identification number on a CLASS 9 placard, an orange panel, or a white square-on-point display configuration as required by subpart D of this part. on each side. 172123, 55 FR 52601, Dec. 21, 1990; 65 FR 50460, Aug. 18, 2000]. Hazmat labels are standard identifiers that have been designed to meet federal Dangerous Goods regulations. However, this table is only used for Class 1 materials when comparing Class 1 with other classes/divisions of hazardous materials. You can This contact form is only for website help or website suggestions. SAFETY RATINGS AND CARRIER PROFILES are public information and may be obtained on the Internet on a system called SAFER (Safety and Fitness Electronic Record) athttps://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/, FMCSA State/ Regional Hazardous Materials Contacts. Materials of Trade means a hazardous material, other than a hazardous waste, that is carried on a motor vehicle--(1) For the purpose of protecting the health and safety of the motor vehicle operator or passengers; (2) For the purpose of supporting the operation of a motor vehicle (including its auxiliary equipment) or; (3) By a private motor carrier (including vehicles operated by a rail carrier) in direct support of a principal business other than transportation by a motor vehicle. Please do not provide confidential [Amdt. On a COMBUSTIBLE placard with a white bottom as prescribed by 172.332(c)(4), the class number must be red or black. (1) Packagings must be leak tight for liquids and gases, sift proof for solids, and be securely closed, secured against shifting, and protected against damage. The term "transports" or "transportation" means any movement of property by any mode, and any loading, unloading, or storage incident thereto. Interstate, intrastate, and foreign carriers by rail car, aircraft, motor vehicle and vessel. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". developer resources. A letter "S" for packaging intended only for solids or inner packagings, test pressure in kilopascals of the hydrostatic test pressure. This term includes an owner-operator of a motor vehicle which transports a hazardous material in commerce. (a) Except for size and color, the DANGEROUS placard must be as follows: (b) In addition to meeting the requirements of 172.519, and appendix B to this part, the DANGEROUS placard must have a red upper and lower triangle. The * shall be replaced, when required, with the appropriate compatibility group letter. 5123 (civil penalties) and 5124 (criminal penalties.). . [Amdt. (a) Except for size and color, the CORROSIVE placard must be as follows: (b) In addition to complying with 172.519, the background color on the CORROSIVE placard must be black in the lower portion with a white triangle in the upper portion. Washington, D.C. 20590-0001 All fully regulated shipments of Division 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet) materials, when offered at air or ground service levels. Enhanced content is provided to the user to provide additional context. (4) For a placard corresponding to the primary or subsidiary hazard class of a material, the hazard class or division number must be displayed in the lower corner of the placard. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Shippers must also comply with the UPS Tariff Terms & Conditions. (a) Except for size and color, the POISON INHALATION HAZARD placard must be as follows: (b) In addition to complying with 172.519, the background on the POISON INHALATION HAZARD placard and the symbol must be white. The term hazardous materials communications commonly refers to shipping papers, marking, labeling and placarding. (b) Chemical ammunition. If you have questions or comments regarding a published document please It does not store any personal data. [71 FR 78628, Dec. 29, 2006, as amended at 76 FR 43528, July 20, 2011]. A lock ( LockA locked padlock ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. However, if not placarded, it must be labeled in accordance with subpart E of this part. 17229, 41 FR 15996, Apr. 6.1 (material poisonous by inhalation (see, 5.2 (Other than organic peroxide, Type B, liquid or solid, temperature controlled), 6.1 (other than material poisonous by inhalation). (2) Any sign, advertisement, slogan (such as Drive Safely), or device that, by its color, design, shape or content, could be confused with any placard prescribed in this subpart. Information on the different compatibility groups are contained in 49 CFR 173.52. (b) The required placarding of the front of a motor vehicle may be on the front of a truck-tractor instead of or in addition to the placarding on the front of the cargo body to which a truck-tractor is attached. 172111, 52 FR 36671, Sept. 30, 1987; Amdt. The placard center area and 12-inch (12.7 mm.) 4. "Persons" who offer for transportation, or transport in foreign, interstate or intrastate commerce: (a) any highway route controlled quantity of a Class 7 (radioactive) material; (b) more than 25 kg (55 lbs.) Refer to the, Cross-border Standard Service level to Canada is available for hazardous materials, utilizing a specially designed cross-border shipping paper for compliance with the Transport Canada requirements, including the display of the Canadian consignees address on the shipping paper. 172.505 Placarding for subsidiary hazards. (d) Hazardous materials that possess secondary hazards may exhibit subsidiary placards that correspond to the placards described in this part, even when not required by this part (see also 172.519(b) (4) of this subpart). This term includes an owner-operator of a motor vehicle which transports hazardous materials in commerce. Search & Navigation The division numeral, 1.6, must measure at least 64 mm (2.5 inches) in height. Placards must conform to the following: (1) A placard may be made of any plastic, metal or other material capable of withstanding, without deterioration or a substantial reduction in effectiveness, a 30-day exposure to open weather conditions. 51015128, 44701; 49 CFR 1.81, 1.96 and 1.97. The background of the upper diamond must be black and the lower point of the upper diamond must be 65 mm (258 inches) above the horizontal center line. For transportation by highway, if a transport vehicle contains hazardous materials for which a shipping paper is required and the transport vehicle is separated from its motive power and parked at a location other than a facility operated by the consignee, consignor, or carrier, the carrier shall (1) Mark the transport vehicle with the telephone number of the motor carrier on the front exterior near the brake hose or electrical connection; or (2) have the shipping paper and emergency response information readily available on the transport vehicle. 172148, 61 FR 50255, Sept. 25, 1996, as amended by 66 FR 45379, Aug. 28, 2001; 69 FR 64473, Nov. 4, 2004; 75 FR 5392, Feb. 2, 2010; 76 FR 43528, July 20, 2011; 77 FR 60942, Oct. 5, 2012; 81 FR 35540, June 2, 2016; 85 FR 27878, May 11, 2020]. DIVISION 4.2 SPONTANEOUSLY INCENDIARY MATERIAL DIVISION 4.3 DANGEROUS WHEN WET. UPSs conditions incident to transportation may differ from those of other carriers systems due to the distinct UPS methods for sorting, handling, and moving packages. Dangerous when wet - 4.3 Organic peroxide type B, liquid or solid, temperature controlled - 5.2 Materials poisonous by inhalation - 6.1; these are generally considered liquids or solids that are giving off fumes. 5101 et seq. All fully regulated shipments assigned to Division 6.1 (Toxic Substances - PG I or II), when offered at air or, All fully regulated shipments of Division 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet) materials, when offered at air or. The following additional markings are required: Name of the country in which the reconditioning was performed. For the purposes of regulatory compliance, U.S. air service levels include UPS Next Day Air, UPS 2nd Day Air, UPS 3 Day Select within the U.S. and International Express and Expedited Services internationally. Z - Meeting only packing group III tests. 5110 to require retention of hazardous materials shipping papers for 1 year. However, a permanently affixed subsidiary placard meeting the specifications of this section which were in effect on October 1, 2001, (such as, a placard without the hazard class or division number displayed in the lower corner of the placard) and which was installed prior to September 30, 2001, may continue to be used as a subsidiary placard in domestic transportation by rail or highway, provided the color tolerances are maintained and are in accordance with the display requirements in this subchapter.
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