Question (March 08, 2018):
We intend to ship a hydrogen peroxide solution, 20-40% w/w, via roadways. We are getting conflicting information on the required labeling. Is an oxidizer warning label required? Thanks
My answer:
Thank you for contacting me. Please see below.
- Shipping description: UN2014, Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solutions with not less than 20 percent but not more than 40 percent hydrogen peroxide (stabilized as necessary), 5.1 (8), PG II
- Per column 6 of the Hazardous Materials Table the label codes to be displayed on a package of this HazMat are: Division 5.1 Oxidizer and Class 8 Corrosive.
- Division 5.1 is the primary hazard and Class 8 is the subsidiary hazard but this does not affect the display of the labels on the package.
- There are no special provisions in column 7 of the Hazardous Materials Table that will change this classification if the HazMat is to be transported by highway.
- Of course, there are other requirements its transportation, to include:
- Package marks.
- Vehicle placards.
- Shipping paper.
- HazMat Employee training.
- More…
I hope this helps. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any other questions.
A follow-up question on April 04, 2018:
Thank you for your response. Can this material be shipped via air? If so, are there restrictions? Thanks again for your help.
My reply that same day:
Yes it may be shipped by air. Please see below.
- Air shipments must comply with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
- The IATA DGR classifies the material in the same manner as the USDOT/PHMSA does above.
- It is limited to no more than 1 liter per package if transported by passenger air and no more than 5 L per package if transported by cargo aircraft only.
- There are packing instructions specific to the type of aircraft.
- IATA has its own training requirements separate from those of USDOT/PHMSA.
Please contact me if you have any other questions.
That seemed to do it!
It’s not uncommon for people to contact me wondering if something can be shipped – i.e., offered for transportation. Usually it can, but there will be regulations affecting its transport in commerce. As the shipper of a HazMat it is your responsibility to identify and comply with those regulations. Allow me to assist you.
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