Q&A: Do I placard for a Class 3 Flammable in bulk packaging and 500 lbs of a Class 8 Corrosive in non-bulk? - Daniels Training Services (2024)

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How must placards be displayed on a bulk packaging freight container? ›

However, a bulk packaging must be marked with the appropriate identification number on a CLASS 9 placard, an orange panel, or a white square-on-point display configuration as required by subpart D of this part.

Play it safe when shipping flammable liquids

Labelmaster's Hazard Class 3 Placards are available in Pre-Printed, Blank, Worded or International Wordless, and are ideal when transporting flammable liquids such as paints, alcohols, gasoline, kerosene and ethanol.

CLASS 3 Flammable Liquid and Combustible Liquid

For FLAMMABLe, placard 454 kg (1,001 lbs) or more. gASOLIne may be used in place of FLAMMABLe placard displayed on a cargo tank or portable tank transporting gasoline by highway.

In answer to your first question: the Dangerous placard may be displayed along with the placard and identification number of a HazMat in a bulk packaging if the vehicle also contains two or more HazMat in non-bulk packagings that require placards in addition to the HazMat in the bulk packaging.

Notwithstanding the methods of separation employed, Class 8 (corrosive) liquids may not be loaded above or adjacent to Class 4 (flammable) or Class 5 (oxidizing) materials; except that shippers may load truckload shipments of such materials together when it is known that the mixture of contents would not cause a fire ...

Generally, labels are displayed on small means of containment (capacity less than or equal to 450 L) and placards are displayed on large means of containment (capacity greater than 450 L).

Class 4.3 dangerous goods and flammable liquids are also incompatible. These two classes of dangerous goods shouldn't be kept together. Class 4.3 dangerous goods and flammable liquids have the potential to react dangerously and harm people and property.

Examples of Class 3 Flammable Liquids include acetaldehyde, petroleum ether, and ethyl chloride. Class 3 “Combustible” liquids are those with a flashpoint above 100 degrees and below 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Acetone, benzene, and methyl alcohol are all examples of Class 3 Combustible Liquids.

Under the UN recommendations, there are nine danger classes for hazardous goods and it's Class 3 that covers flammable liquids and liquid desensitised explosives. These liquids are usually determined by their flashpoint (FP).

ORM-D or limited quantity only (dependent on flashpoint). Gasoline and items containing gasoline or gasoline fumes are always prohibited.

What is considered a Class 3 flammable liquid? ›

Category 3 shall include liquids having flashpoints at or above 73.4 °F (23 °C) and at or below 140 °F (60 °C).

A bulk packaging is a packaging, other than a vessel or a barge, with (1) a maximum capacity greater than 450 liters (119 gallons) as a receptacle for a liquid; (2) a maximum net mass greater than 400 kilograms (882 pounds) and a maximum capacity greater than 450 liters (119 gallons) as a receptacle for a solid; or (3) ...

Each placard on a transport vehicle, bulk packaging, freight container or aircraft unit load device must be: located clear of any appurtenances and devices (e.g., ladders, pipes, etc.)

There is no weight limit on these types of materials. To summarize, hazmat loads of less than 454 kg (1,001 lbs) of a Table 2 material listed above, Class 9 materials, and materials shipped in limited quantities do not require placards and do not require a driver with a hazmat endorsem*nt to operate the vehicle.

The gross weight of any given class of hazardous material other than Class 1 (explosive) materials shall not exceed 45 kg (99 pounds), and the aggregate weight of all such other dangerous articles shall not exceed 225 kg (496 pounds).

The DOT lumps all corrosive materials into one single hazard class: Hazard Class 8 Corrosives. There are two main ways to have a Class 8 material: Materials that cause full thickness destruction of skin within 4 hours of exposure. Materials that corrode through steel or aluminum at least 6.25 mm (0.25 in.)

If required, prepare a shipping paper that contains a description of the hazmat, including the UN identification number, proper shipping name, hazard class, and packing group, quantity, number and type of packages, emergency contact information, and a shipper's certification.

A placard is required if the chemical is in a quantity or concentration for which an ERAP is required. If 500 kg or more of a quantity is being transported of one hazard class a placard is required. (b) are a liquid or a gas in direct contact with the large means of containment.

They must be on all 4 sides - placards need to be displayed on all four sides of a transport vehicle or bulk packaging.

What is the symbol for Class 3 flammable? ›

Class 3, Flammable Liquids

The symbol is a flame.

Class 3 dangerous goods refers to liquids that have a flash point of no more than 60 degrees Celsius. Class three flammable liquids have potential to cause a serious threat due to their volatility and combustibility.

Commonly transported class 3 dangerous goods include acetone, adhesives, paints, gasoline, perfume, ethanol, methanol and some pesticides with flammable solvents.

Can You Store Flammable Liquids and Corrosive Substances Together? In Australia, Class 3 Flammable Liquids and Class 8 Corrosive Substances are regarded as incompatible dangerous goods. This means that it is unsafe for these chemicals to be stored together.

Packing group I: substances presenting high danger; Packing group II: substances presenting medium danger; and. Packing group III: substances presenting low danger.

The Class 8 hazardous material category covers corrosive materials that can cause significant damage to metals or living tissues through a chemical reaction.

Some typical Class III locations are: Textile mills, cotton gins; • Cotton seed mills, flax processing plants; and • Plants that shape, pulverize or cut wood and create sawdust or flyings. Standards have been developed that identify what equipment may be used in the hazardous locations.

Some of the classes can be further divided into divisions, e.g., Class 1, while others do not have sub-divisions, e.g., Class 3.

3 – Material is capable of explosion, but requires a strong initiating source, or the material reacts explosively with water.

Workers must have access to the appropriate PPE if they are handling Class 3 Flammable Liquids. If contact with the face or body does occur, flammable liquids must be washed off immediately in order to avoid serious injury.

How much of a Class 3 Flammable Liquid can be loaded per cargo hold? ›

According to the IATA DGR, up to 60 L net quantity per package is permitted to be transported by passenger aircraft. However, Class 3 is not one of the exceptions to the “25/75 kg” rule as it applies to passenger aircraft. Not only that, but 50 L of paint will have a net weight of greater than 25 kg.

8.1 Corrosive substances are substances which, by chemical action, will cause irreversible damage to the skin, or in the case of leakage, will materially damage, or even destroy, other goods or the means of transport.

FUEL OIL may be used in place of COMBUSTIBLE on a cargo or portable tank transporting fuel oil not classed as a flammable liquid by highway. In addition to complying with 49 CFR §172.519, the background color on the FLAMMABLE placard must be red. The symbol, text, class number and inner border must be white.

Flammable liquids are among the most frequently shipped dangerous goods, which is understandable when you consider that fuels (petrol and diesel) are class 3 flammable liquids.

Some alcoholic beverages are regulated as hazardous materials during transportation because, like other alcohols, the drinks can pose enough of a fire hazard to fit the bill as a Class 3 flammable liquid under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).

CLASS 3 Flammable Liquid and Combustible Liquid

For FLAMMABLe, placard 454 kg (1,001 lbs) or more. gASOLIne may be used in place of FLAMMABLe placard displayed on a cargo tank or portable tank transporting gasoline by highway.

Class I liquids are the most hazardous from a fire safety standpoint, while Class IIIB liquids are the least hazardous. Class IA liquids are liquids that have flash points below 73 °F (22.8 °C) and boiling points below 100 °F (37.8 °C). Additionally, unstable flammable liquids are treated as Class IA liquids.

(1) Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, each person who offers a hazardous material for transportation in a non-bulk packaging must mark the package with the proper shipping name and identification number (preceded by “UN”, “NA” or “ID,” as appropriate), as shown in the § 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table.

For bulk packagings, the minimum marking requirement is the identification number of the material marked on two or four sides [49 CFR 172.302, and 172.328–172.331]. In many cases, the package must also be marked with the Proper Shipping Name.

Non-bulk packaging is the term used to describe transporting and storing of chemicals in containers of 119 gallons or less. Companies opt for non-bulk packaging when shipping chemicals in smaller quantities so there is less risk of damage or spillage of the product during distribution.

Which shipment requires placarding? ›

A placard is required if the chemical is in a quantity or concentration for which an ERAP is required. If 500 kg or more of a quantity is being transported of one hazard class a placard is required. (b) are a liquid or a gas in direct contact with the large means of containment. 4.16.

Placards are required when any container exceeds 119 gallons, regardless of weight.

As used in this section, "large bulk quantity" refers to a quantity greater than 3,000 kg (6,614 pounds) for solids or 3,000 liters (792 gallons) for liquids and gases in a single packaging such as a cargo tank motor vehicle, portable tank, tank car, or other bulk container.

It's common knowledge that a HAZMAT endorsem*nt is required when hauling more than 119 gallons of diesel. Many also understand that agricultural operations are usually exempt from this requirement. But there are circ*mstances when ag operators do, in fact, need a HAZMAT.

They must be on all 4 sides - placards need to be displayed on all four sides of a transport vehicle or bulk packaging. They must always be displayed in the square-on-point configuration and be located at least 3 inches away from any other marking that may reduce its effectiveness.

A vehicle transporting a bulk packaging of a HazMat must display both of the following on all four sides of the vehicle or freight container: The placard (in this case the Class 3 Combustible Liquid). The identification number (in this case NA1993).

(a) Each placard on a motor vehicle and each placard on a rail car must be clearly visible from the direction it faces, except from the direction of another transport vehicle or rail car to which the motor vehicle or rail car is coupled.

The requirements for marking of packages are contained in 49 CFR, Subpart D, Part 172. The basic marking requirement consists of the proper shipping name and identification number of the hazardous materials contained in the package. Markings should be durable, in English, and not obscured by other markings or labels.

Class 9 Placarding Requirements

In general, a hazmat placard must be displayed on any of the following when they contain any quantity of a hazardous material: a transport vehicle, freight container, unit load device, bulk packaging, or rail car (49 CFR 172.504(a)).

What must be marked on all bulk packages? ›

Marking Bulk Packages

For bulk packagings, the minimum marking requirement is the identification number of the material marked on two or four sides [49 CFR 172.302, and 172.328–172.331]. In many cases, the package must also be marked with the Proper Shipping Name.

The UN also states that any liquid being transported at or above its flash point falls under class 3 flammable liquid classification. This includes liquids in transportation if they produce a flammable vapour at or below the maximum transport temperature and they are being transported at elevated temperatures.

(1) Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, each person who offers a hazardous material for transportation in a non-bulk packaging must mark the package with the proper shipping name and identification number (preceded by “UN”, “NA” or “ID,” as appropriate), as shown in the § 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table.

Specifically, you ask if identification number markings may be handwritten when displayed on placards. The answer is yes, provided the handwritten identification number markings meet all the requirements under §s172.

A bulk packaging is a packaging, other than a vessel or a barge, with (1) a maximum capacity greater than 450 liters (119 gallons) as a receptacle for a liquid; (2) a maximum net mass greater than 400 kilograms (882 pounds) and a maximum capacity greater than 450 liters (119 gallons) as a receptacle for a solid; or (3) ...

Hazmat Label Placement

The label must be located on the same surface of the package and near the shipping name marking. If primary and subsidiary hazard labels are required, they must be displayed with 6 inches of each other.

Outer packages must bear limited quantities mark(see picture below) and hazard symbols; Dangerous goods transported in limited quantities must be communicated in a shipping document.