Hazmat Packaging
small quantities of the materials that meet the definition of one or more of the following materials are subject to what
17 3.4 based on quantity, receptacle configuration of packaging guidelines
Consignor (shipper)
A person shipping goods. The bailor
class II pressurized gas cylinder marks
DOD specification number, service pressure, serial number, symbol of manufacturer, inspectors Mark, date of test
management of empty packages and residues
Department of Transportation regulate shipment of empty containers at previously contain hazardous materials. An empty container with hazardous material residue must be offered for transport as if it contained the original quantity.
agricultural products
Farmers transporting agricultural products other than hazardous waste and gases between fields of their Farm or to another Farm are exempt. Does not apply to class two gases
besides the packaging requirements in collimate you should refer to which column for additional packing information?
Gollum 7 special Provisions. All the special Provisions listed under column seven can be found in 172.102. Use only containers marked with identification codes for compatibility with the material
bulk vessel Packaging
a carrier may not transport by vessel any shipment of a hazardous material that is not prepared for transportation in accordance with the hazardous material table and requirements for shipping and packaging or is authorized by the international transport standards and regulations which authorizes the international Maritime dangerous goods code
EPA requirements for empty hazardous waste containers
a container or inner liner that contain hazardous waste that is empty is not regulated as hazardous
bulk rail Packaging
any bulk packaging reference than 49 CFR 173 that meat department of transportation requirements for the hazardous material may be offered for Transit by rail. take manufacturer must installed two identical permit identification plates. Requires periodic retesting in tank cars to verify they can still safely hold hazardous materials
bulk Highway Packaging
any bulk packaging referenced in 49 CFR 173 that means Department of Transportation requirements for the hazardous material may be offered for Transit by Highway. The appropriate cargo tank must be selected based on a manufacturing criteria
to reuse non-bulk containers must also
be reconditioned of structural Integrity is compromised. Passively proof test and be marked with L. Plastic in the receptacles of composite packages must be a minimum of 1 mm thick. Metal or plastic drums in Jerry cans must be permanently marked and meet minimum thickness requirements.
large Packaging
consists of outer packaging that contains articles are in your packaging and design for mechanical handling, greater than 400 kg or 450 l
labpaq or combination packages
containers filled with small quantity containers of compatible laboratory chemicals and are usually packed in inert packing
lab packs
containers filled with small quantity containers of compatible laboratory chemicals in a usually packed in inner packaging materials to allow safe transport of the waste chemicals
to prevent rupture leakage
containers must be protected from freezing. Containers of flammable or combustible materials must be electrically grounded. Handle containers with equipment designed for the task
Salvage Packaging
damaged, defective or leaking packages of hazardous materials or the material itself may be placed into salvage Packaging
filling off limits
do not overfill. Liquids expand as the temperature increases. Bulging containers due to the pressure increase can lose integrity and become a safety hazard
bulk packaging containers for gases differ from normal packaging as they do what
do you not have any flexibility in design and must be manufactured to Department of Transportation specifications or blueprints
manufacturer packaging instructions
expected to be adequate for transport without leakage or failure. Hazmat employees must be trained on the manufacturer's instructions on package preparation. The manufacturer's instructions for un and Department of Transportation packages must be kept by the shipper for 90 days from date of initial shipment
overpack
finding closure used by a single consignor to provide protection or convenience in the handling of a package or to consolidate two or more packages
General packaging requirements
found it part 1 7 3.24. The primary concern is preventing the release of hazardous materials that could harm human health or the environment by addressing compatibility of the container with the contents, and effective enclosure, venting capability, filling limits of the container
what are the three factors that determine packaging for hazardous materials
hazardous material identity, call him 2 through 4. Packaging group, call him 5. Exceptions, non-bulk or bulk shipment, call him 8.
materials of trade
hazardous materials other than hazardous waste carried on a motor vehicle for at least one of the following reasons, to protect the health and safety of the operator or passengers. To support the operation or maintenance of a motor vehicle. To directly support a business other than trans portation by a motor vehicle.
what does a packing group level identify
identifies the degree of danger that may be placed in the package. X equals packing Group 1 2 and 3 y equals packing groups 2 + 3 + z equals packing group 3
packaging in the HMR
if you transport hazardous materials within the US jurisdiction you must comply with the HMR. The main functions of each of our packaging requirements is to ensure hazardous material stay in the packaging during transportation. You cannot offer a Hazmat for shipment in any mode unless it is prepared according to the HMR. if carrier re packages of hazardous materials carriers functioning as a shipper must comply with regulations for shippers
Bulk packaging
is a package other than a vessel or barge including transport vehicle or Freight container loaded with hazardous materials with capacity greater than 450 liters ornette Mass greater than 400 kilograms or water deposit e greater than 454 kg
overpack
is and enclosure to protect a package or consolidate two or more packages. It is marked over pack with letters and at least 12 m m hi unless the required package markings are visible from outside of the overpack. It is marked with to orientation arrows to orient The Filling hole. Class 8 packing Group 1 and division 5.1 packing Group 1 materials are prohibited from being over pack
hazardous material packaging may be reused if inspected to ensure
it contains no incompatible residues, has no structural damage, meets minimum thickness requirements.
compatibility with the container
it is the shippers responsibility to ensure the hazardous materials are compatible with the packaging. Hazardous materials may not be packed on mixed together in the same outer packaging with other hazardous one on hazardous materials of such materials are capable of reacting dangerously with each other
bulk
liquid / 119 gallons. Solid/ 882 lb and capacity / 119 gallons. gas water capacity over 1,000 pounds
non-bulk
liquid under $119. solid under 882 pounds and capacity under 119 gallons. Gas water capacity under 1,000 lb
Closures
many incidents investigated are caused by human error in closure. Closures on packages are designed to remain closed under conditions normal Transportation. Containers must be closed according to instructions
the UN bolt packaging and container code symbol
means manufactured United Nations recommendations in generally accepted for transport worldwide.
a container or the inner liner that contain hazardous waste that is empty is not regulated as hazardous waste if either
no more than one inch of residue remains in the bottom, no more than 3% by weight remains of total capacity
package versus Packaging
packages the packaging plus contents, packaging is the container
specification Packaging
packaging that conforms to one of the specification or standards for packaging in part 1 7 8 or 1 7 9
venting
packaging to reduce internal pressure which may develop by the evolution of gas when the contents
intermediate bulk Packaging
rigid or flexible portable packaging other than a cylinder or portable tank which is designed for mechanical handling
exceptions in part 1 7 3 for shipping requirements
small quantities for Highway and rail transport. Agricultural operations. Materials of trade exceptions. Exceptions for a shipment of waste materials. Found in column 8A of HMT
additional non-bulk packaging requirements found at 17 3.24 a
the combination package containing liquid hazardous material must be packed so that closures on inner packages are upright. Outer packaging friction during Transportation must not be likely to generate heat sufficient to alter dangerously the chemical stability of a contents
packaging identification code
the first digit identifies the type of container. Second digit identifies the materials of construction. Composite containers have two capital letters in sequence, first digit in a material, second digit outer.
a farmer is exempt from HMR requirements if
the hazardous materials are transported by a farmer he was in intrastate private Motor Carrier. The motor vehicle and packaging use must conform with state laws and regulations. Each person preparing agricultural products a transport must be instructed in the applicable requirements
what are the last two digits on a un standard packaging on bulk
the last two digits are the year of manufacturing followed by the country of manufacture and manufacturer mark
consigny
the person or place shown on a shipping document
any container not in good condition or beginning to leak must be
transfer to another container or be over packed in a salvage drum
package venting is only permitted when
transport by aircraft is not involved, except for shipping cryogenic liquid to dry ice. The evolved gases are not poisonous, not likely to create a flannel mixture with air or not likely to be in this fix Ian. The packaging is designed to preclude to prevent and unintentional release of hazardous materials
if a container held an acute hazardous waste, it is empty if any of the following occurs
triple rinse with a solvent capable of removal of the waste. Clean by a method shown by scientific literature to be equivalent to Triple rinse with salt. The inner liner that prevent a contact has been removed.
non-bulk packaging and container codes
un symbol, packaging identification code, packing group, mass or specific gravity, solids, enter packaging or hydrostatic pressure, year of manufacture, location of manufacture, certification Mark or manufacturer symbol
limited quantity
unspecified is a limited quantity in the section applicable to a particular material that means the maximum amount of a hazardous material for which there is a specific labeling or packing exception
