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Hazmat Shipping Paper Guide

A hazmat shipping paper communicates the regulated material using the required basic description plus any additional information required for that shipment.

Short answer
A hazmat shipping paper communicates the regulated material using the required basic description plus any additional information required for that shipment.

Why this matters

PHMSA’s current guidance describes the basic description as identification number, proper shipping name, hazard class/division and packing group when applicable. Quantity and package information are also required, along with other information in specific cases.

A better workflow

Build the description from the HMT entry, not from memory. Then verify additional descriptions such as technical names or RQ information and confirm the certification/emergency-response requirements.

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What HazmatTable helps with

Important: HazmatTable is a reference and workflow tool, not a legal certification of a shipment. The shipper must verify the current HMR and the actual material, quantity, packaging and mode.
Authoritative references: 49 CFR §172.101 / Appendix A and PHMSA hazmat guidance. PHMSA Hazmat · Appendix A source used for this database