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ORM-D (other regulated materials for domestic transport only) was a marking for mail or shipping in the United States. [1] Packages bearing this mark contained hazardous material in a limited quantity that present a limited hazard during transportation, due to its form, quantity, and packaging.
The estimated sign, ℮, also referred to as the e-mark or estimated quantity (French: quantité estimée) can be found on most prepackaged products in the European Union (EU). Its use indicates that the prepackage fulfils EU Directive 76/211/EEC, which specifies the maximum permitted tolerances in package content.
Any Quantity: B O Key The absence of any hazard class or division or a blank space in the table indicates that no restrictions apply. X: These materials may not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same transport vehicle or storage facility during the course of transportation.
The package testing is based on the packing group (hazard level) of the contents, the quantity of material, and the type of container. The UN recommendations are implemented by regulatory bodies in each country: Transport Canada, United States Department of Transportation, [3] etc. Some carriers have additional requirements.
Radioactive material, excepted package—empty packaging UN 2909: 7: Radioactive material, excepted package-articles manufactured from natural or depleted uranium or natural thorium UN 2910: 7: Radioactive material, excepted package-limited quantity of material UN 2911: 7: Radioactive material, excepted package-instruments or articles UN 2912: 7
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Packaging of hazardous materials, or dangerous goods, are highly regulated. There are some material and construction requirements but also performance testing is required. The testing is based on the packing group (hazard level) of the contents, the quantity of material, and the type of container. [16] Research into improvements is continuing. [17]
Annex A regulates the merchandise involved, notably their packaging and labels. Annex B regulates the construction, equipment, and use of vehicles for the transport of hazardous materials. The appendices consist of nine chapters, with the following contents General provisions: terminology, general requirements