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(1) The packing group of a Class 3 material is as assigned in column 5 of the § 172.101 Table. When the § 172.101 Table provides more than one packing group for a hazardous material, the packing group must be determined by applying the following criteria:
Unless otherwise specified in paragraph (c) of this section, packages of limited quantities intended for transportation by aircraft must conform to the applicable requirements (e.g., authorized materials, inner packaging quantity limits and closure securement) of § 173.27 of this part.
(a) The packing group of Division 6.1 materials shall be as assigned in column 5 of the § 172.101 table. When the § 172.101 table provides more than one packing group or hazard zone for a hazardous material, the packing group and hazard zone shall be determined by applying the following criteria:
As stated in Title 49 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR), a Packing Group means a grouping according to the degree of danger presented by hazardous materials: Packing group I indicates great danger. Packing group II indicates medium danger. Packing group III indicates minor danger.
Dangerous goods are assigned into 3 packing groups (also known as UN Packing Group) in accordance with the degree of danger they present: Packing Group I: high danger. Packing Group II: medium danger. Packing Group III: low danger.
This guide provides information associated with performance packaging as identified in 49 CFR, Part 178. It provides sample markings, codes, tests, approximate conversion factors, and definition of packing group associated with packaging used for hazardous materials shipments.
Packing Groups. The packing group designated in the 172.101 Table, column 5, indicates the degree of danger presented by the material. The shipper is responsible for determining the appropriate packing group.
The packing group is a grouping according to the degree of danger presented by hazardous materials or dangerous goods: Packing Group I indicates great danger; Packing Group II indicates medium danger; and. Packing Group III indicates minor danger.
When the § 172.101 Table provides more than one packing group for a hazardous material, the packing group must be determined by applying the following criteria: Packing group. Flash point (closed-cup) Initial boiling point. I.
Hazmat are required to be packed, handled and shipped according to the guidelines stated by the U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), and almost always according to United Nations Specification Packaging. Hazmat is categorized under three distinct packing groups.