Hazmat question
Is RQ based on package weight?
The relevant comparison is the quantity of the listed hazardous substance in the completed package, not automatically the gross weight of the package or en
Answer
The relevant comparison is the quantity of the listed hazardous substance in the completed package, not automatically the gross weight of the package or entire shipment.
The relevant comparison is the quantity of the listed hazardous substance in the completed package, not automatically the gross weight of the package or entire shipment.
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Reference basis: 49 CFR §172.101, the supplied Appendix A database, and PHMSA hazmat guidance. Verify current requirements for the specific shipment.