USDOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Placards
USDOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Placards
These pages provide US DOT (U.S. Department of Transportation) definitions for each hazmat placard used in transportation. Title 49 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations (49CFR) also known as the Federal Motor Carriers Safty Regulations (FMCSR) requires the use hazardous materials placards when shipping hazardous materials cargo and dangerous goods in the United States. Canada, Mexico and many other countries have simular regulations that also require the use of these placards.
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Class 1 Explosives - 49CFR 173.50
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Class 2 Compressed Gasses - 49CFR 173.115
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Class 3 Flammable Liquids - 49CFR 173.120
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Class 4 Flammable Solids - 49CFR 173.124
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Class 5 Oxidizers - 49CFR 173.127
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Class 6 Poisons - 49CFR 173.132
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Class 7 Radioactive Materials- 49CFR Subpart I
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Class 8 Corrosive Liquids - 49CFR 173.136
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Class 9 Miscellaneous - 49CFR 173.140
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Other Related Markings
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USDOT 2004 Emergency Response Guidebook
Have you ever wondered what those four digit numbers on the placards on the side of trucks and rail cars mean? Our online USDOT 2004 Emergency Response Guidebook will give you your answer. UN/NA numbers (the four digit number) found on bulk placards refer to specific chemicals or groups of chemicals and are assigned by the United Nations and/or the United States Department of Transportation.
References
U.S. Code of Federal Regulations - 49CFR 173
United States Department of Transportation
2000 North American Emergency Response Guidebook (NAERG)
U.S. Department of Transportation, Transport Canada, Secretariat of Transport & Communications, 2000
Related Readings
Hazwoper Incident Command: A Manual for Emergency Responders
by David M. Einolf, Government Institutes March 1998
Hazardous Waste Site Operations: A Training Manual for Site Professionals
by Michael F. Waxman, John Wiley & Sons April 1996
The Hazcom Training Program
by Neil McManus, Gilda Green, Lewis Publishers, Inc. May 1999
Hazardous Gas Monitors: A Practical Guide to Selection, Operation, and Applications
by Jack Chou, McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing October 1999
Quick Selection Guide to Chemical Protective Clothing, 3rd Edition
by Krister Forsberg, S. Z. Mansdorf, John Wiley & Sons June 1997
USDOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Placards
These pages provide US DOT (U.S. Department of Transportation) definitions for each hazmat placard used in transportation. Title 49 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations (49CFR) also known as the Federal Motor Carriers Safty Regulations (FMCSR) requires the use hazardous materials placards when shipping hazardous materials cargo and dangerous goods in the United States. Canada, Mexico and many other countries have simular regulations that also require the use of these placards.
Clipart CD of Placards Available
CDs containing high-resolution "clipart" versions of each hazmat placard can be purchased from us for $50 U.S. including shipping (via U.S. Mail). For more information and/or to order the CD, please see our placarding CD ordering page.
Class 1 Explosives
49CFR 173.50
Explosives are any substance or article, including a device, which is designed to function by explosion or which, by chemical reaction within itself is able to function in a similar manner even if not designed to function by explosion (unless the article is otherwise classed under a provision of 49CFR).
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Division 1.1 Explosives
Consists of explosives that have a mass explosion hazard. A mass explosion is one which affects almost the entire load instantaneously. (* Add compatibility group [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J, L])
ERG GUIDE NUMBER: 112
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Division 1.2 Explosives
Consists of explosives that have a projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard. (* Add compatibility group [B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L])
ERG GUIDE NUMBER: 112
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Division 1.3 Explosives
Consists of explosives that have a fire hazard and either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard or, both but not a mass explosion hazard. (* Add compatibility group [C, F, G, H, J, K, L])
ERG GUIDE NUMBER: 112
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Division 1.4 Explosives
Consists of explosives that present a minor explosion hazard. The explosive effects are largely confined to the package and no projection of fragments of appreciable size or range is to be expected. An external fire must not cause virtually instantaneous explosion of almost the entire contents of the package. (* Add compatibility group [B, C, D, E, F, G, S])
ERG GUIDE NUMBER: 114
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Division 1.5 Blasting Agents
Consists of very insensitive explosives. This division is comprised of substances which have a mass explosion hazard but are so insensitive that there is very little probability of initiation or of transition from burning to detonation under normal conditions of transport
ERG GUIDE NUMBER: 112
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Division 1.6 Explosives
Consists of extremely insensitive articles which do not have a mass explosive hazard. This division is comprised of articles which contain only extremely insensitive detonating substances and which demonstrate a negligible probability of accidental initiation or propagation.
ERG GUIDE NUMBER: 112
* Compatibility Groups:
49CFR 173.52
'A' Primary explosive substance (1.1A, 1.2A)
'B' Article containing a primary explosive substance and not containing two or more effective protective features. Some articles, such as detonators for blasting, detonator assemblies for blasting and primers, cap-type, are included, even though they contain primary explosives (1.1B, 1.2B, 1.4B)
'C' Propellant explosive substance or other deflagrating explosive substance or article containing such explosive substance (1.1C, 1.2C, 1.3C, 1.4C)
'D' Secondary detonating explosive substance or black powder or article containing a secondary detonating explosive substance, in each case without means of initiation and without a propelling charge, or article containing a primary explosive substance and containing two or more effective protective features. (1.1D, 1.2D, 1.4D, 1.5D)
'E' Article containing a secondary detonating explosive substance without means of initiation, with a propelling charge (other than one containing flammable liquid, gel or hypergolic liquid) (1.1E, 1.2E, 1.4E)
'F' Article containing a secondary detonating explosive substance with its means of initiation, with a propelling charge (other than one containing flammable liquid, gel or hypergolic liquid) or without a propelling charge (1.1F, 1.2F, 1.3F, 1.4F)
'G' Pyrotechnic substance or article containing a pyrotechnic substance, or article containing both an explosive substance and an illuminating, incendiary, tear-producing or smoke-producing substance (other than a water-activated article or one containing white phosphorus, phosphide or flammable liquid or gel or hypergolic liquid) (1.1G, 1.2G, 1.3G, 1.4G)
'H' Article containing both an explosive substance and white phosphorus (1.2H, 1.3H)
'J' Article containing both an explosive substance and flammable liquid or gel (1.1J, 1.2J, 1.3J)
'K' Article containing both an explosive substance and a toxic chemical agent (1.2K, 1.3K)
'L' Explosive substance or article containing an explosive substance and presenting a special risk (e.g., due to water-activation or presence of hypergolic liquids, phosphides or pyrophoric substances) needing isolation of each type (1.1L, 1.2L, 1.3L)
'N' Articles containing only extremely insensitive detonating substances (1.6N)
'S' Substance or article so packed or designed that any hazardous effects arising from accidental functioning are limited to the extent that they do not significantly hinder or prohibit fire fighting or other emergency response efforts in the immediate vicinity of the package (1.4S)
|Hazardous Materials Load & Segregation Chart |
|49CFR 177.848 |
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|1.1 |
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|Division 1.1 |Class A explosives |
|Division 1.2 |Class A or Class B explosives |
|Division 1.3 |Class B explosives |
|Division 1.4 |Class C explosives |
|Division 1.5 |Blasting Agents |
|Division 1.6 |No applicable hazard class |
Forbidden explosives
49CFR 173.54
Unless otherwise provided in [49CFR 173], the following explosives shall not be offered for transportation or transported:
a. An explosive that has not been approved in accordance with 49CFR 173.56.
b. An explosive mixture or device containing a chlorate and also containing:
1. An ammonium salt, including a substituted ammonium or quaternary ammonium salt; or
2. An acidic substance, including a salt of a weak base and a strong acid.
c. A leaking or damaged package of explosives.
d. Propellants that are unstable, condemned or deteriorated.
e. Nitroglycerin, diethylene glycol dinitrate, or any other liquid explosives not specifically authorized by [49CFR 173].
f. A loaded firearm (except as provided in 14 CFR 108.11).
g. Fireworks that combine an explosive and a detonator.
h. Fireworks containing yellow or white phosphorus.
i. A toy torpedo, the maximum outside dimensions of which exceeds 23mm, or a toy torpedo containing a mixture of potassium chlorate, black antimony (antimony sulfide), and sulfur, if the weight of the explosive material in the device exceeds 0.26g.
j. Explosives specifically forbidden in [49CFR 172.101].
k. Explosives not meeting the acceptance criteria specified in [49CFR 173.57].
l. An explosive article with its means of initiation or ignition installed, unless approved in accordance with [49CFR 173.56].
Last updated: March 2000
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Copyright Notice
While the look and design of hazardous materials transportation placards and excerpts from the Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 (49CFR) and the "Emergency Response Guidebook" are in the public domain, the image files of hazmat placards on these pages, the design of these pages as well as all other materials on this site and graphics files are copyrighted by this site's creator Kenneth Lea Barbalace. Copyrighted material on this site, including graphics files, MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED in any form without the express permission of this site's creator.
Disclaimer
WARNING: These pages are for general reference and educational purposes only and MUST NOT be used to determine regulatory compliance or relied upon where matters of life and health are concerned. This site and the author do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or the sufficiency of the information provided and do not assume any responsibility for its use.
To ensure regulatory compliance when transporting hazardous materials or dangerous goods, one must receive proper training and certification from a qualified instructor and refer to a copy of the current year's Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 (49CFR) or your country's shipping regulations. When shipping hazardous cargo by air, one should refer to IATA regulations. In matters regarding workplace safety, one should refer to current OSHA regulations (29CFR) and NIOSH guidelines or your own country's health and safety regulations. No one should ever enter into a hazardous environment without proper training from qualified instructors.
Class 2 Compressed Gasses
49CFR 173.115
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Division 2.1 Flammable Gas
173.115(a)
454 kg (1001 lbs) of any material which is a gas at 20°C (68°F) or less and 101.3 kPa (14.7 psi) of pressure (a material which has a boiling point of 20°C (68°F) or less at 101.3 kPa (14.7 psi)) which-
1. Is ignitable at 101.3 kPa (14.7 psi) when in a mixture of 13 percent or less by volume with air; or
2. Has a flammable range at 101.3 kPa (14.7 psi) with air of at least 12 percent regardless of the lower limit.
Except for aerosols, the limits specified in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section shall be determined at 101.3 kPa (14.7 psi) of pressure and a temperature of 20°C (68°F) in accordance with ASTM E681-85, Standard Test Method for Concentration Limits of Flammability of Chemicals or other equivalent method approved by the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety. The flammability of aerosols is determined by the tests specified in 49CFR 173.306(i).
ERG GUIDE NUMBER: 118
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Division 2.2 Non-flammable, Non-poisonus Gas
173.115(b)
This division includes compressed gas, liquefied gas, pressurized cryogenic gas, compressed gas in solution, asphyxiant gas and oxidizing gas. A non-flammable, nonpoisonous compressed gas (Division 2.2) means any material (or mixture) which-
1. Exerts in the packaging an absolute pressure of 280 kPa (40.6 psia) or greater at 20°C (68°F), and
2. Does not meet the definition of Division 2.1 or 2.3.
ERG GUIDE NUMBER: 121
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Division 2.2 Oxygen
This is an optional placard to the 2.2 Non-flammable Gas placard for compressed Oxygen in either the gas or liquid state. Oxygen is considered a non-flammable because it in and of itself does not burn. It is, however, required for combustion to take place. High concentrations of oxygen greatly increases the rate and intensity of combustion.
ERG GUIDE NUMBER: 122
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2.3 Poison Gas
173.115(b)
Gas poisonous by inhalation means a material which is a gas at 20°C or less and a pressure of 101.3 kPa (a material which has a boiling point of 20°C or less at 101.3kPa (14.7 psi)) and which:
1. is known to be so toxic to humans as to pose a hazard to health during transportation, or
2. in the absence f adequate data on human toxicity, is presumed to be toxic to humans because when tested on laboratory animals it has an LC50 value of not more than 5000 ml/m3. See 49CFR 173.116(a) for assignment of Hazard Zones A, B, C or D. LC50 values for values for mixtures may be determined using the formula in 49CFR 173.133(b)(1)(i)
ERG GUIDE NUMBER: 123
|Hazardous Materials Load & Segregation Chart |
|49CFR 177.848 |
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|2.1 |1001 lb |
|A |LC50 less than or equal to 200ppm. |
|B |LC50 greater than 200 ppm and less than or equal to 1000 ppm |
|C |LC50 greater than 1000 ppm and less than or equal to 3000 ppm |
|D |LC50 greater than 3000 ppm and less than or equal to 5000 ppm |
1. The criteria specified in paragraph (a) of this section are represented graphically in 49CFR 173.133, Figure 1 (below).
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Last updated: March 2000
Clipart CD of USDOT HazMat Placards
CDs containing high-resolution "clipart" versions of each hazmat placard can be purchased from us for $50 U.S. including shipping (via U.S. Mail). For more information and/or to order the CD, please see our placarding CD ordering page.
Copyright Notice
While the look and design of hazardous materials transportation placards and excerpts from the Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 (49CFR) and the "Emergency Response Guidebook" are in the public domain, the image files of hazmat placards on these pages, the design of these pages as well as all other materials on this site and graphics files are copyrighted by this site's creator Kenneth Lea Barbalace. Copyrighted material on this site, including graphics files, MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED in any form without the express permission of this site's creator.
Disclaimer
WARNING: These pages are for general reference and educational purposes only and MUST NOT be used to determine regulatory compliance or relied upon where matters of life and health are concerned. This site and the author do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or the sufficiency of the information provided and do not assume any responsibility for its use.
To ensure regulatory compliance when transporting hazardous materials or dangerous goods, one must receive proper training and certification from a qualified instructor and refer to a copy of the current year's Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 (49CFR) or your country's shipping regulations. When shipping hazardous cargo by air, one should refer to IATA regulations. In matters regarding workplace safety, one should refer to current OSHA regulations (29CFR) and NIOSH guidelines or your own country's health and safety regulations. No one should ever enter into a hazardous environment without proper training from qualified instructors.
Class 3 Flammable Liquids
49CFR 173.120
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Flammable Liquid
173.120(a)
A flammable liquid (Class 3) means a liquid having a flash point of not more than 60.5°C (141°F), or any material in a liquid phase with a flash point at or above 37.8°C (100°F) that is intentionally heated and offered for transportation or transported at or above its flash point in a bulk packaging, with the following exceptions:
1. Any liquid meeting one of the definitions specified in 49CFR 173.115.
2. Any mixture having one or more components with a flash point of 60.5°C (141°F) or higher, that make up at least 99 percent of the total volume of the mixture, if the mixture is not offered for transportation or transported at or above its flash point.
3. Any liquid with a flash point greater than 35°C (95°F) which does not sustain combustion according to ASTM 4206 or the procedure in Appendix H of this part.
4. Any liquid with a flash point greater than 35°C (95°F) and with a fire point greater than 100°C (212°F) according to ISO 2592.
5. Any liquid with a flash point greater than 35°C (95°F) which is in a water-miscible solution with a water content of more than 90 percent by mass.
ERG GUIDE NUMBER: 127
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Combustible Liquids
173.120(b)(1)
1. For the purpose of this subchapter, a combustible liquid means any liquid that does not meet the definition of any other hazard class specified in this subchapter and has a flash point above 60.5°C (141°F) and below 93°C (200°F).
2. A flammable liquid with a flash point at or above 38°C (100°F) that does not meet the definition of any other hazard class may be reclassed as a combustible liquid. This provision does not apply to transportation by vessel or aircraft, except where other means of transportation is impracticable. An elevated temperature material that meets the definition of a Class 3 material because it is intentionally heated and offered for transportation or transported at or above its flash point may not be reclassed as a combustible liquid.
3. A combustible liquid which does not sustain combustion is not subject to the requirements of this subchapter as a combustible liquid. Either the test method specified in ASTM 4206 or the procedure in Appendix H of this part may be used to determine if a material sustains combustion when heated under test conditions and exposed to an external source of flame.
ERG GUIDE NUMBER: 127
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Gasoline
This placard is an alternative placard, which may be used for gasoline in non-bulk quantities.
ERG GUIDE NUMBER: 127
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Fuel Oil
This placard is an alternative placard, which may be used for fuel oil in non-bulk quantities.
ERG GUIDE NUMBER: 128
|Hazardous Materials Load & Segregation Chart |
|49CFR 177.848 |
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a. Criteria for inclusion of viscous Class 3 materials in Packing Group III.
1. Viscous Class 3 materials in Packing Group II with a flash point of less than 23°C (73°F) may be grouped in Packing Group III provided that-
i. Less than 3 percent of the clear solvent layer separates in the solvent separation test;
ii. The mixture does not contain any substances with a primary or a subsidiary risk of Division 6.1 or Class 8;
iii. The capacity of the packaging is not more than 30 L (7.9 gallons); and
iv. The viscosity and flash point are in accordance with the following table:
|Flow time in |Jet diameter |Flash point c.c. |
|seconds |in mm | |
|20 < t = 500 and LC50 (mixture) = 10 and LC50 (mixture) = 1 and LC50 (mixture) = 1/5 and LC50 (mixture) ................
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