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: Do the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations allow for the display of “MISCELLANEOUS” on the Class 9 label?
A question from half a world away on November 11, 2017: Hi Daniels Training Services I’m <<Name>> from Vietnam. My company has used DG hazard label – class 9 Miscellaneous with word (there is word “Miscellaneous”) shipment of battery UN3480,…
Q&A: How can I ship a combustible liquid by air?
A question from the regulated community (10.24.17): Good afternoon Daniel. I am shipping a combustible liquid and wanted to know if I can ship overnight by air if it falls under excepted quantity. It has a flashpoint of 80 Celsius.…
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…
When the Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods is not required
Most shipments of a dangerous good by air will be subject to the dangerous goods regulations of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). One of the shipper responsibilities of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations is the completion of the Shipper’s…
The IMDG Code Amendment Cycle – 2016 thru 2025
If you ship HazMat/Dangerous Goods by vessel in international waters, then you must comply with the regulations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and its International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code). But to comply you must make certain that…