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A breif explanation of the 9 classes of dangerous goods, which are used to classify goods depending on their main dangerous property.
hazardous materials are required to carry shipping papers containing the HM Class and ID number (or name). Your Accident or Collision Report/Supplement may ask the following hazardous materials questions (exact wording will vary by State):
The DOT has divided hazardous materials into nine different categories – commonly referred to as hazard classes – based on the level of potential hazard they pose. Title 49 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) requires hazmat shippers to assign each hazardous material that is shipped to one of the DOT hazard class (es).
The nine classes are: 1. Explosives. This hazard class involves all materials that can either conflagrate or detonate when a chemical reaction takes place. Explosives can be subdivided into six categories depending on their behavior. Common types of explosives include fireworks, primers and ammunition/ cartridges. 2. Flammable Gases.
Hazardous Materials. Data you collect is used to calculate risk assessment, determine response methods, and develop regulations. Vehicles carrying hazardous materials are required to carry shipping papers containing the HM Class and ID number (or name).
A visor card guide for state and local law enforcement officials illustrating vehicle placarding and signage for the following nine classes of hazardous materials: 1) Explosives, 2) Gases, 3) Flammable Liquid and Combustible Liquid, 4) Flammable Solid, Spontanaeously Combustible and Dangerous When Wet 5) Oxidizer and Organic Peroxide, 6) Poison ...
The following table lists class numbers, division numbers, class or division names and those sections of this subchapter which contain definitions for classifying hazardous materials, including forbidden materials.