The Basic Description must be placed on a shipping paper in the sequence called for in §172
What is the proper shipping name?
Proper shipping name is the standard technical name to describe the hazard properties and the composition of dangerous goods. You need to choose a UN number (usually, 4 digits) and a proper shipping name from Dangerous Goods List that can most accurately describe your dangerous goods.
What should be included on a hazardous material shipping paper?
The Basic Description of a hazardous material includes the Identification Number, the Proper Shipping Name, Hazard Class, and Packing Group(when applicable). This information must be placed on the shipping paper in the specific order required in Part 172, Subpart C of the HMR.
What are the basic rules for shipping papers?
Basic Rules for Shipping Papers The basic rule for shipping papers is that if you transport any quantity of any hazardous material, a properly prepared shipping paper must accompany the shipment. This includes materials identified as hazardous substances, hazardous wastes, and marine pollutants.
Where are hazardous materials transported in an airplane?
When hazardous materials are being transported by air, the shipping papers are located: In the cockpit or flight deck Shipping papers for hazardous materials are available On all modes of transportation The SDS should be kept: On-site available to employees
How to choose the proper shipping name for a chemical?
Proper shipping names should be selected in the following order: The chemical identity of the hazardous material: its technical name. The name of a category or group of chemicals, e.g. “Alcohols, n.o.s.”. The intended use of the material, e.g. “Resin Solution”. It describes the hazard(s) of the material, e.g. “Flammable Liquid, n.o.s.”.
