Hazardous Materials Preparer Course (Refresher)

What statement must be marked on the outside of a package, which qualifies for a small quantity exception?

"This package conforms to 49 CFR 173.4"

Composite packaging

A packaging consisting of an outer packaging and an inner receptacle, so constructed that the inner receptacle and the outer packaging form an integral packaging.

Non-bulk pack

A packaging which has: 1.) a max capacity of 450 L (119 gallons) or less as a receptacle for a liquid. 2.) a max net mass of 400 kg (882 pounds) or less and a max capacity of 450 L (119 gallons) or less as a receptacle for a solid. 3.) a water capacity of 454 kg (1000 pounds) or less as a receptacle for a gas as defined in 173.115 of this subchapter or 4.) regardless of the definition of bulk packaging, a maximum net mass of 400 kg (882 pounds) or less for a bag or a box conforming to the applicable requirements for specification packaging, including the maximum net mass limitations, provided in subpart L of part 178 of this subchapter.

Hazardous Material (definition)

A substance or material that the Secretary of Transportation has determined is capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce, and has designated as hazardous under section 5103 of Federal Hazardous Material Transportation Law (49 U.S.C. 5103).

Which of the following best describes hazardous material? a.) A non-bulk packaging other than a combination packaging b.) Consists of one or more inner packaging secured in a non-bulk outer packaging. c.) Capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce. d.) Listed in appendix A to 172.101 and is in a quantity in one package that equals or exceeds the reportable quantity.

C

Hazardous Substance (definition)

Listed in App A of 177.101 of this subchapter, Is in a quantity, in one package, which equals or exceeds the reportable quantity (RQ) listed in App A of 172.101.

Single Packaging

Non-bulk packaging other than a combination packaging.

Package or Outside Package

Packaging plus its contents

Bulk packaging

Packaging, other than a maritime vessel or barge, including transport vehicle or freight container, in which hazardous materials are loaded with no intermediate form of containment and which has (a) maximum capacity greater than 119 gallons as a receptacle for a liquid, (b) maximum net mass greater than 882 pounds or a maximum capacity greater than 119 gallons as a recepacle for a solid, or (c) water capacity greater than 1,000 pounds as a receptacle for a gas.

Hazard Class

The category of hazard assigned to a hazardous material under the definitional criteria of part 173.116(a) of this subchapter, and one of two levels of hazards assigned to liquids that are poisonous by inhalation, as specified in 173.133 of this subchapter.

What is the UN identification code for a non-bulk bung type wooden barrel? a.) 2C1 b.) 2C2 c.) 4C1 d.) 4C2

a

What is the maximum capacity for a non-bulk steel jerrican? a.) 60 L b.) 120 L c.) 220 L d.) 400 L

a

What is the minimum concentration in percentage for the following shipment to be considered a hazardous substance? Acetyl bromide (in a solution), 1 package, net quantity 2299 kg a.) 100,000 PPM b.) 20,000 PPM c.) 2,000 PPM d.) 200 PPM

a

What is the minimum concentration in percentage for the following shipment to be considered a hazardous substance? Acetyl chloride (in a solution), 1 package, net quantity 2310 kg a.) 10% b.) 2% c.) .2% d.) .02%

a

What packaging paragraph is referred to for exceptions when packaging acetone? a.) 173.150 b.) 173.202 c.) 173.242 d.) 173.244

a

Which identification number is assigned to acetone? a.) UN1090 b.) UN1541 c.) UN1715 d.) UN2790

a

Which of the following best defines Division 1.1? a.) Consists of explosives that have a mass explosion hazard. b.) Consists of explosives that have a minor explosion hazard. c.) Consists of explosives that have a fire hazard but not a mass explosion hazard. d.) Consists of explosives that have a projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard.

a

Which of the following best defines Division 2.1? a.) Flammable gas b.) Gas, poisonous by inhalation c.) Non-flammable, non-poisonous compressed gas d.) A liquid which has a flash point of not more than 60.5 Centigrade.

a

Which of the following is a marine pollutant? a.) Acrolein, stabilized b.) Acetone c.) Acridine d.) Acrylamide

a

Which of the following special provisions states single packagings are not permitted on passenger aircrafts? a.) A1 b.) B1 c.) N1 d.) W1

a

Packaging

a receptacle and any other components or material necessary for the receptacle to perform its containment function in conformance with the minimum packing requirements of this subchapter.

What identification number is assigned to adiphonitrile? a.) UN2200 b.) UN2205 c.) UN2225 d.) UN2025

b

What is the UN identification code for a non-bulk aluminum box? a.) 4A b.) 4B c.) 4C d.) 4D

b

What is the maximum net quantity per packaging authorized for acetone when moving by passenger aircraft? a.) 1 L b.) 5 L c.) 30 L d.) 60 L

b

What is the packing group for acetal? a.) PG I b.) PG II c.) PG III d.) This item does not have a packing group.

b

Which of the following is a proper shipping name? a.) Accellerene b.) Acetaldehyde oxime c.) Accumulators, electric d.)Acetylene silver nitrate

b

Which of the following items is regulated by the mode of Air Only? a.) Camphor oil (UN1363), net quantity in one package: 7 kg b.) Calcium oxide (UN191), net quantity in one package: 48 kg c.) Copper chloride (UN2802), net quantity in one package: 147 kg d.) Articles explosive, n.o.s. (UN0462), net quantity in one package: 2 kg

b

Which of the following packagings contain a reportable quantity? a.) Acetone, net quantity in one package: 6kg. b.) Amitrole, net quantity in one package: 6kg. c.) Acetonitrile, net quantity in one package: 6kg. d.) Acetaldehyde, net quantity in one package: 6kg.

b

Within a UN package identification code, which capital letter would indicate the package is made of plywood? a.) C b.) D c.) E d.) F e.) G

b

What is the UN identification code for a non-bulk composite package of a glass receptacle within a protective steel drum? a.) 6HA1 b.) 6HB1 c.) 6PA1 d.) 6PB1

c

What is the UN identification code for a non-bulk water resistant textile bag? a.) 5L1 b.) 5L2 c.) 5L3 d.) 5L4

c

What is the minimum concentration in parts per million (PPM) for the following shipment to be considered a hazardous substance? Aluminum phosphide (in a solution), 1 package, net quantity 50 kg a.) 100,000 PPM b.) 20,000 PPM c.) 2,000 PPM d.) 200 PPM

c

What is the maximum gross mass for a package, which qualifies as a small quantity exception? a.) 30 g b.) 55 g c.) 1 kg d.) 29 kg e.) 66kg

d

Which hazard class is assigned to acridine? a.) 1.1 b.) 2.1 c.) 5.1 d.) 6.1

d

Which of the following best describes hazardous substance? a.) A non-bulk packaging other than a combination packaging. b.) Consists of one or more inner packaging secured in a non-bulk outer packaging. c.) Capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce. d.) Listed in appendix A to 172.101 and is in a quantity in one package that equals or exceeds the reportable quantity

d

Which of the following packagings contain a reportable quantity? a.) Acetamide, net quantity in one package: 12 kg. b.) Acetic Acid, net quantity in one package: 12 kg. c.) Acenaphthene, net quantity in one package: 12 kg. d.) Acetone cyanohydrin, net quantity in one package: 12 kg.

d

Which of the following packagings contains a reportable quantity? a.) Acetic anhydride, net quantity in one package: 40 kg. b.) Acenaphthylene, net quantity in one package: 40 kg. c.) Acrylamide, net quantity in one package: 40 kg. d.) Aldrine, net quantity in one package: 40 kg.

d

Which of the following packagings contains a reportable quantity? a.) Ammonium bisulfite, net quantity in one package: 33 kg. b.) Ammonium benzoate, net quantity in one package: 33 kg. c.) Ammonium carbonate, net quantity in one package: 33 kg. d.) Ammonium bichromate, net quantity in one package: 33 kg.

d

Which of the following waste stream items packed in one package is a reportable quantity? a.) F001, Tetrachloroethylene, 4.54kg b.) F002, Methylene chloride, 45.4 kg c.) F003, Methyl isobutyl ketone, 454 kg d.) F005, Methyl ethyl ketone, 2270 kg

d

Within a UN package identification code, which numeral would indicate the package is a box? a.) 1 b.) 2 c.) 3 d.) 4 e.) 5

d

Within a UN specification marking, what marks are used to indicate the performance standard under which the packaging design has been successfully tested. a.) A, B, & C b.) 1. 2 & 3 c.) I, II, & III d.) X, Y, & Z

d