HazmatTable Guide
How Do I Find a Proper Shipping Name?
The proper shipping name comes from the Hazardous Materials Table in 49 CFR §172.101, not from a marketing name or whatever name is easiest to recognize.
Short answer
The proper shipping name comes from the Hazardous Materials Table in 49 CFR §172.101, not from a marketing name or whatever name is easiest to recognize.
The proper shipping name comes from the Hazardous Materials Table in 49 CFR §172.101, not from a marketing name or whatever name is easiest to recognize.
Why this matters
PHMSA notes that the HMT lists entries by proper shipping name and that shippers may also consult the manufacturer and Section 14 of the SDS when determining transportation information.
A better workflow
Start with the substance/product identity, review Section 14 of the SDS, then match the material to the correct HMT entry. Confirm special provisions, hazard class, packing group and packaging references before shipping.
Check your material in HazmatTable
Search the table, compare the listed RQ, and see the source in seconds.
What HazmatTable helps with
- Search a chemical, synonym, waste code or radionuclide.
- See the listed RQ and units without scanning a long PDF.
- Preserve important Appendix A footnotes and source context.
- Compare an entered package quantity with the listed RQ.
- Continue into related shipping and classification guides.
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