Package Marking
Sample Package Marking
| Proper Shipping Name | UN I.D. Number |
|---|---|
| XYLENE | UN 1307 |
Hazard Warning Label
L44-41
L44-42
L44-1
L44-43
L44-23
L44-16
L44-17
L44-33
L44-8
L44-25
L44-24
L44-20
L44-38
L44-30
L44-31
L44-32
L44-5
L44-15
L44-27
Poison B
L-44-35
L44-6
L66-9
Hazardous Materials Package Markings
HZW-1
Federal EPA
HZW-2
California EPA
RQ
S66-1
HZW-2APR
S32-35
470-HM
L35-2
S12-1
IP-5
This Way Up
S12-2
L24-10
D.O.T. General Guidelines on Use of Warning Labels
- Shipper must furnish and attach appropriate labels(s) to each package of hazardous materials offered for shipment unless exempted from labeling requirements (Ref. Title 49 CFR, Sec 172.400).
- If material in a package has more than one hazard classification, one of which is explosive 1.1A, poison, or radioactive material, the package must be labeled in accordance with Subsidiary Hazard Labels table (Ref. Title 49, CFR, Sec 172.402(a)).
- When two or more hazardous materials of different classes are packed within the same packaging, or within the same outside container or overpack, the outside of the package must be labeled for each material involved (Ref. Title 49 CFR, Sec 172.404(a)).
- Radioactive materials requiring labeling must be labeled on two opposite sides of the package (Ref. Title 49 CFR, Sec 172.403(f)).
- Placement of multiple labels. When primary and subsidiary hazard labels are required, they must be displayed next to each other (Ref. Title 49 CFR, Sec 172.406©). A label must be clearly visible and may not be obscured by markings or attachments (Ref. Title 49 CFR, Sec 172.406(f))
Dangerous Placard
Several conditions apply (ref. Title 49,CFR, Sec 172.504(b).
Hazard Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Placards
For appropriate compatibility groups. The * shall be replaced by the appropriate division number
Hazard Division 1.4, 1.6 Placards
For compatibility group B, C, D, E, F, G, S and N. The * shall be replaced by the appropriate hazard class number and division number
Flammable Residue Placard
(Ref. Title 49, CFR, Sec. 173.120)
Background
Special Placarding provisions for certain materials trasnported by rail (Ref. Title 49, CFR, Sec. 172.507(a) adn Sec. 172.510)
Non-Flammable Gas
Placard 1,001 lbs or more aggregate gross weight of non-flammable gas.
Flammable Gas
Placard 1,001 lbs or more gross weight of flammable gas.
Flammable
Placard 1,001 lbs or more flammable liquid
Combustible
Placard a combustible liquid when transported in a packaging exceeding 10 gallon rated capacity, in a cargo tank or a tank car. A FLAMMABLE placard may be substituted for the COMBUSTIBLE placard on a cargo tank and portable tank in highway transportation.
Flammable Solid
Placard 1,001 lbs or more gross weight of flammable solid
Placard
(Ref. Title 49, CFR, Sec. 173.124(b))
Dangerous When Wet
Placard (Ref. Title 49, CFR, Sec. 173.124)
Oxidizer
Placard 1,001 lbs or more gross weight of oxidizing material
Organic Peroxide
Placard 1,001 lbs or more gross weight of organic peroxide
Keep Away From Food
(Ref. Title 49, CFR, Sec. 173.133 & 177.841(d))
Poison
Placard 1,001 lbs or more gross weight of Poison B
Radioactive
Placard any quantity of packages bearing the RADIOACTIVE YELLOW III Label.
Corrosive
Placard 1,001 lbs or more gross weight of corrosive material.
Hazard Class 9
Placard for miscellaneous dangerous material
Fumigated
Placard motor vehicle, freight container or rail car fumigated with poisonous liquid, solid or gas when transported by rail.
Orange Panel
Placard
Must display U.N. hazard class number approximately 1 1/4” in heigh
DOT/HM-181 Reference Chart
The fully laminated two-sided 8 1/2” x 11” DOT/HM-181 Reference Chart shows accurate, full color illustrations of DOT-specified materials shipping labels and placards. P/N HML PC.
| Quantity | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-29 | $ 2.50 each |
| 30-74 | $ 2.00 each |
| 75-150 | $ 1.75 each |