HazmatTable Guide
Which Part of an SDS Tells Me if Something Is Hazmat?
Section 14 is the first place many shippers look for transportation information, while Section 3 helps identify regulated constituents and concentrations.
Short answer
Section 14 is the first place many shippers look for transportation information, while Section 3 helps identify regulated constituents and concentrations.
Section 14 is the first place many shippers look for transportation information, while Section 3 helps identify regulated constituents and concentrations.
Why this matters
A single SDS field should not be treated as an automatic compliance decision. Product formulation, concentration, quantity and regulatory definitions can all matter.
A better workflow
Use Section 14 as a starting point and Section 3 for composition, then validate the classification against the HMR and the hazardous-substance list.
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