The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for the safety and security of international shipping and to prevent pollution from ships. Just one of its responsibilities is the development of the International Maritime…
Q&A: How do I classify a Class 3 Combustible Liquid for both international and domestic transport?
This e-mail was sent from a contact form on Daniels Training Services (https://danielstraining.com) on December 05, 2019 Hello, I am trying to name a chemical for transport. It has a flashpoint of 81 C. It is not a US DOT…
Q&A: What is the proper shipping description for a limited quantity of HazMat by vessel?
Question (May 02, 2018): I have had no official training, but I have been brokering Hazardous shipment(s) for approx 25 years. I wanted to make sure that the BOL I prepared is correct. UN 3208 Metallic Substance, Water-Reactive NOS (Magnesium,…
Q&A: Must I display the Class 9 Miscellaneous Placard on a cargo transport unit by vessel?
Question received March 26, 2018: Mr Stoehr, I was doing some research when I came across your website and had a question on the requirement for a Class 9 placard on an international vessel shipment via CTU (Cargo Transport Unit,…
The Lithium Battery Test Summary
The regulations for the transportation in commerce of lithium cells and batteries requires each cell or battery to be of the type proved to meet the requirements of specific test procedures of the United Nations. Under current regulations it is…
Q&A: What are the the specifications in the IMDG Code and USDOT/PHMSA regulations for the Division 4.1 Flammable Solid placard?
This email came from India on February 12, 2019: (India!) Dear Sir, Good Morning! We are the manufacturer of Aluminium powder (UN1309, Aluminum powder, coated, 4.1, PG II). We request your help to know the details from the Hazardous material…
Q&A: What is the required size of the new Class 9 Lithium Battery label?
This question came to me over a year ago (January 14, 2018). A time when the Class 9 Lithium Battery label was not yet mandatory but the question of its size was still important. Since January 1st of 2019, when…
Q&A: Is stoddard solvent a marine pollutant?
A question posted to pcjr101@yahoo.com [hazmat101] hazmat101@yahoogroups.com on November 1, 2017: Is Stoddard Solvent a marine pollutant per DOT or IMDG Code? Under what scenarios? What about a mixture with it? References to guidance documents are appreciated. Stoddard Solvent is…
General Provisions for Cargo Transport Units
A person who offers a hazardous material (HazMat) for transport to, from, or through the U.S. must comply with the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA). If…
Packing of Cargo Transport Units for Transport by Vessel per the IMDG Code
A person who offers a hazardous material (HazMat) for transport to, from, or through the U.S. must comply with the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA). If…