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Class 1 goods are subdivided further into one of 6 distinct divisions, that describes the predominant explosive hazard that exists if that article was to detonate or activate while in transport or storage. These divisions are as follows: Class 1: Explosives. Division 1.1: Explosive that has a mass explosion hazard. A mass explosion is a ...
Class 6 Packing Groups and Hazard Zones The packing group of Division 6.1 materials shall be as assigned in Column 5 of the 49CFR 172.101 Table. When the 49CFR 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: 1.
Article 2 of the directive lists the classes of substances or preparations that are considered to be dangerous. Some, but not all, of these classes are associated with a chemical hazard symbol and/or a code. Explosives (E) Oxidizing agents (O) Flammable substances or preparations, classified as extremely flammable (F+), highly flammable (F)
1.1: Any quantity 1.2: Any quantity 1.3: Any Quantity 1.4: 1,001 lb (454 kg) O O: O: O O O 1.5: 1,001 lb (454 kg) 1.6: 1,001 lb (454 kg) Key The absence of any hazard class or division or a blank space in the table indicates that no restrictions apply. : This indicates that segregation among different Class 1 materials is governed by the ...
Class 6.1: Poison 6.1a Toxic substances which are liable to cause death or serious injury to human health if inhaled, swallowed or by skin absorption ( potassium cyanide , mercuric chloride ). 6.1b (Now PGIII) Toxic substances which are harmful to human health (N.B this symbol is no longer authorized by the United Nations) ( pesticides ...
The U.S. government now uses the United Nations explosives shipping classification system, which is based on hazard in shipping only, while the old US system also covered use hazards. The BATFE and most states performed a direct substitution of Shipping Class 1.3 for Class B, and Shipping Class 1.4 for Class C.
Class II – Supplies for which allowances are established by tables of organization and equipment, e.g., clothing, weapons, tools, spare parts, vehicles. Class III – Petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) for all purposes, except for operating aircraft or for use in weapons such as flamethrowers, e.g., gasoline, fuel oil, greases, coal, and coke.
It may be used as a precursor in one of the chemical reactions at the final stage of formation of a chemical listed in Schedule 1 or Schedule 2, part b; It poses a significant risk to the object and purpose of this Convention by virtue of its importance in the production of a chemical listed in Schedule 1 or Schedule 2, part A;