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Learning Outcomes
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Why Regulate Hazmat Transportation?
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What Is a Hazardous Material?
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Basic USDOT Definition of Hazardous Material
Source: Defense Ammunition Center, April 2011.; NFPA 472, Jan 2013. 9
Class 3 – Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Flammable - Flashpoint at
or below 60oC (140oF)
(acetone, gasoline)
Combustible – Flashpoint
above 60oC (140oF) and
below 93 °C (200 °F)
(No. 6 fuel oil, mineral oil)
Source: 49 CFR § 173.120; Defense Ammunition Center, April 2011.; NFPA 472, Jan 2013.
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Class 4 – Flammable Solids
Source: Defense Ammunition Center, April 2011.; NFPA 472, Jan 2013.
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Class 5 – Oxidizing Agents & Organic Peroxides
5.1 Oxidizers
(ammonium nitrate, calcium hypochlorite)
5.2 Organic Peroxides
(dibenzoyl peroxide, peroxyacetic acid)
Source: Defense Ammunition Center, April 2011.; NFPA 472, Jan 2013.
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Class 6 – Toxic & Infectious Substances
Source: Defense Ammunition Center, April 2011.; NFPA 472 , Jan 2013.
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Class 7 – Radioactive Materials
Examples
cobalt
uranium hexafluoride
“yellow cake”
Source: Defense Ammunition Center, April 2011.; NFPA 472, Jan 2013.
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Class 8 – Corrosive Materials
Examples
Acids
(nitric acid, sulfuric acid, batteries)
Alkalis
(sodium hydroxide)
Source: Defense Ammunition Center, April 2011.; NFPA 472, Jan 2013.
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Class 9 – Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials
A material which presents a hazard
during transportation but which
does not meet the definition of any
other hazard class, including:
Elevated Temperature Material
Hazardous Substance
Hazardous Waste
Marine Pollutant
Examples
Lithium batteries
Hot liquid asphalt
PCBs
Molten sulfur
49 CFR § 173.140 16
Hazardous Materials Standards
•Packaging
http://www.megacheminc.com/un_packaging.htm
• Durable
• Written in English
• Printed on or affixed to the surface of the
package
• Displayed on a sharply contrasting color
background
• Unobscured by other labels or attachments
• Located away from other marking
• Identification number
• Proper shipping name
• Technical name(s)
• Special permit information
• Consignee’s or consignor’s name and address
• Must be on both sides and both ends of the
package
• Must be visible, even after loaded on a rail car.
• Identification numbers
• Size of markings
• Empty packagings
• Fumigant markings