8.0 Marking Requirements

Identify the marking requirements for the following cargoes and conditions: Radioactive materials

An identification of either the consignor, consignee, or both If gross mass is > 50 kg (110 lb), must mark on packaging. With certain types of packaging, packaging type and the radiation symbol must be marked. 172.310

Identify the marking requirements for the following cargoes and conditions: Elevated temperature materials

Bulk packaging containing an elevated temperature material must be marked on two opposing sides with the word "HOT" 172.325

Identify the marking requirements for the following cargoes and conditions: Explosive hazardous material

Class 1 material must be marked with the EX -number 172.320

Define the following marking requirements utilizing IMDG: Radioactive materials

Consignor or consignee or both UN Number/Proper Shipping name Gross weight for packages > 50 kgs Type of package Certain package types must have radiation symbol 5.2.1.5

Define the following marking requirements utilizing IMDG: Limited Quantities

Dangerous goods packed in limited quantities require the limited quantities mark (3.4.5

Define the following marking requirements utilizing IMDG: Display of UN Numbers

Except for Class 1 goods, the UN Number shall be displayed on the following shipments: Cargo transport tanks Packaged dangerous goods >4000 kg gross mass, to which only one UN Number has been assigned and which are the only dangerous goods in the cargo transport unit Certain Class 7 materials Solid dangerous goods in bulk containers 5.3.2.1.

Identify the marking requirements for the following cargoes and conditions: Limited quantity and Other Regulated Materials- Consumer Commodity (ORM-D)

General marking requirements apply only if package contains hazardous substance or hazardous waste / Package marked ORM-D 172.315/316

Define the following marking requirements utilizing 49 CFR: Prohibited marking

Hazardous material marking cannot be used if the package does not contain hazmat. 172.303

Define the following marking requirements utilizing 49 CFR: General marking requirements for bulk packaging

ID Numbers 172.302

Define the following marking requirements utilizing IMDG: Fumigated Units

If a container has been fumigated, it needs to me marked with the fumigation warning mark indicating the fumigant, when it was applied, and when the container was ventilated.

Define the following marking requirements utilizing IMDG: Elevated Temperature materials

If cargo is transported in a liquid state at or > 100 C, or in a solid form at or above 240 C, the CTU shall bear the elevated temperature marking. 5.3.2.2

Identify the marking requirements for the following cargoes and conditions: Hazardous substances in non-bulk packages

If the proper shipping name does not contain the name of the hazardous substance, it must be marked in parentheses near the shipping name or ID number 172.324

Identify differences in marking requirements between 49 CFR and the IMDG Code

Job aid

Define the following marking requirements utilizing IMDG: Marine Pollutants

Marine pollutant mark required unless excepted by 5.2.1.6.1

Identify the marking requirements for the following cargoes and conditions: Identification number prohibited display, special provisions and replacement

No ID numbers on Radioactive, Explosives 1.1-1.6, Dangerous, or subsidiary hazard placards ID Numbers displayed on placards must: Be specified for the material by 172.101 correspond to the correct material 172.344 If more than one required placard with ID numbers is missing, they must be replaced as soon as practicable. 172.388

Identify the marking requirements for the following cargoes and conditions: Marine pollutants

Non-bulk packaging: If proper shipping name does not include component that makes the material a marine pollutant, that component(s) must be marked on the package in parentheses after the proper shipping name. Bulk / Non-bulk packaging: The Marine Pollutant mark must be used 172.322

Define the following marking requirements utilizing 49 CFR: Authorized abbreviations

ORM may be used to abbreviate "Other Regulated Materials". Abbreviations which appear as authorized descriptions in column 2 of the 172.101 table (e.g., TNT and PCB are authorized) 172.308

Identify the marking requirements for the following cargoes and conditions: Liquid hazardous material in non-bulk combination packages

Orientation markings

Identify the marking requirements for the following cargoes and conditions: Poisonous hazardous material

Packages that contain materials that are poisonous by inhalation must be marked "Inhalation Hazard" 172.313

Define the following marking requirements utilizing IMDG: Cargo Transport Units

Placards must remain identifiable and withstand 3 months immersion in the sea Marking must be correct for items in container Even if marine pollutant mark not required on packages in CTU, mark must be placed on the CTU. 5.3.1.1.1 5.3.1.1.2

Define the following marking requirements utilizing IMDG: General markings of packages including IBC's

Proper Shipping Name (column 2- Dangerous Goods List) UN ID Number (column 1- DGL) For 1.4 compatibility group S goods, division and compatibility group shall be marked unless the 1.4S label is displayed 5.2.1

Define the following marking requirements utilizing 49 CFR: General marking requirements for non-bulk packaging

Proper shipping name ID Number Technical name (n.o.s- G in column 1 of the 172.101 table) Special Permits (DOT-SP) Consignee/consignor name & address 49 CFR 172.301

Identify the marking requirements for the following cargoes and conditions: Portable tanks or cargo tanks

Shipping Name Owner's Name ID number 172.326