Hazmat question
What is a proper shipping name?
It is the regulatory shipping name associated with the applicable entry in the Hazardous Materials Table, not simply a trade or brand name.
Answer
It is the regulatory shipping name associated with the applicable entry in the Hazardous Materials Table, not simply a trade or brand name.
It is the regulatory shipping name associated with the applicable entry in the Hazardous Materials Table, not simply a trade or brand name.
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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.