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Hazardous substances have been designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as being detrimental to health and the environment under 101(14) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
The transportation of hazardous substances is subject to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) as required by 49 United States Code 5101-5127. Hazardous substances listed on a hazardous materials shipping paper may require additional details.
Hazardous materials must be appropriately labeled according to the following guidelines: