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Which of these tables are important resources for the hazmat employee to utilize, to be able to successfully complete their packaging, marking, labeling, and shipping of hazardous materials responsibilities?
"Dichlone" in a one-pound (net weight) package is regulated as a
The packaging requirements for the proper shipping name "Flammable solid, inorganic, n.o.s., 4.1, UN3178, PGII" are found in ____________ of the HMT.
Column 8
When determining the basic description for "Compressed gas, toxic, n.o.s., Inhalation Hazard Zone A", what is the correct hazard class or division that should be included?
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The " + " sign in Column 1 of the HMT
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Copra is regulated when transported by
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The hazard class or division for "Rags, oily" is
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What is the packing group for Ethyl chloroacetate?
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The bulk packaging authorization requirements for "Nitrous oxide" is found in
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The proper shipping name for a hazardous material is found in _______________ of the HMT.
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A shipment of "Ammonium acetate" with an aggregate gross weight of 7,500 pounds, is regulated as a ____________________.
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What is the identification number for Cotton, from the HMT?
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The letter "W" in Column 1 of the HMT means the entry regulates the offering for transport or transportation of the material _______________, unless the material is a hazardous substance or a hazardous waste.
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The packaging exceptions for the proper shipping name "Ferric nitrate" are found in _______________ of the HMT.
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A 110-pound (net weight) package of "Aluminum phosphide" is regulated as ______________________.
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What is the proper shipping name for "Sodium hypochlorite, solution"?
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The hazardous material "Boron tribromide, UN2692" is forbidden to be transported in _______________ mode(s) of transportation.
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A ten-pound package of "Fluorine" is regulated as a hazardous substance in ______________ mode(s) of transportation.
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Which of these proper shipping names is an acceptable alternative for the proper shipping name "Petroleum gases, liquefied"?
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What do the letters "RQ" represent, that are displayed in Table 1 to Appendix A of the HMT?
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The hazard class or division for the proper shipping name "Cartridges, small arms" is __________________________________.
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Which of these four marine pollutants is NOT classified as a Severe Marine Pollutant?
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If a liquid marine pollutant is not listed by name in the §172.101 Hazardous Materials Table, then it must be offered for transportation on the shipping paper as:
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The substances DDT, EPN, and PCBs all have what in common?
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What is the identification number for the proper shipping name "Nicotine"?
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Study Notes
Hazardous Materials Regulations and Definitions
- Important resources for hazmat packaging, marking, labeling, and shipping include various tables, all of which are essential.
- "Dichlone" in a one-pound package is classified as a hazardous substance.
- Packaging details for "Flammable solid, inorganic, n.o.s., 4.1, UN3178, PGII" specifications are located in Column 8 of the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT).
- For "Compressed gas, toxic, n.o.s. Inhalation Hazard Zone A," the correct hazard class is 2.3, indicating Poison gases.
Additional Hazard Classification Insights
- The "+" sign in Column 1 of the HMT indicates the fixation of the proper shipping name, hazard class or division, and packing group.
- "Copra" requires regulation when transported by aircraft and water vessels.
- "Rags, oily" fall under hazard class 4.2, signifying spontaneously combustible materials.
- Ethyl chloroacetate is categorized under packing group II (PGII).
Shipping Names and Identification Numbers
- The bulk packaging authorization for "Nitrous oxide" can be found in Column 8C of the HMT.
- The proper shipping name for any hazardous material is recorded in Column 2 of the HMT.
- A shipment of "Ammonium acetate" totaling 7,500 pounds is deemed a hazardous substance.
- Cotton is identified with the number NA1365 under HMT regulations.
Transport Regulations and Exceptions
- The letter "W" in Column 1 of the HMT indicates transport regulation via vessel, except for hazardous substances or wastes.
- Packaging exceptions for "Ferric nitrate" are listed under Column 8A of the HMT.
- A 110-pound package of "Aluminum phosphide" classifies as both a hazardous material and a hazardous substance.
- "Sodium hypochlorite, solution" is properly named "Hypochlorite solutions" in shipping.
Special Transport Considerations
- "Boron tribromide, UN2692" is prohibited from being transported by certain modes.
- A ten-pound package of "Fluorine" is a hazardous substance in all transportation modes.
- The proper shipping name "Liquefied petroleum gas" can be an acceptable alternative to "Petroleum gases, liquefied."
Reportable Quantities and Marine Pollutants
- The acronym "RQ" refers to reportable quantity, as found in Table 1 of Appendix A in the HMT.
- "Cartridges, small arms" fall under the hazard classification ORM-D, representing other regulated materials.
- Among the listed marine pollutants, chlorine is not classified as a severe marine pollutant.
- A liquid marine pollutant not specifically named in §172.101 must be labeled as "Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s., UN3082."
- DDT, EPN, and PCBs share the distinction of being marine pollutants and classified as severe marine pollutants.
- "Nicotine" is assigned the identification number UN1654 in transport regulations.
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