Identifying your hazardous material is the most important step when you begin the shipping process. All other aspects, such as packaging, marking, and labeling, vary depending on how you identify and name your material.
Scope
Anyone offering a hazardous material for shipment must properly identify and classify their material.
Key definitions
- Mixture: A material composed of more than one chemical compound or element.
- Primary hazard: The hazard class of a material as assigned in the 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table.
Summary of requirements
- Process for identifying your material:
- Choose hazard classification,
- Determine the packing group, and
- Choose a proper shipping name.