02/14/03
NATIONAL INTERAGENCY CACHE HAZMAT SHIPPING GUIDE
The following Hazardous Material items are carried in the NFES Catalog. This information is included as a
convenience to help shippers comply with limitations and other requirements of various federal and industry
regulations. If shipped by agency transportation, all CFR 171-180 regulations apply. Consult the “Materials
of Trade” exceptions for small quantities of Hazardous Materials transported.
NFES PROPER SHIPPING NAME
0372
ID#
ORM-D
30 kg /pkg
30kg/pkg
Marking - “ORM-D” for ground”
“ORM-D-AIR” for air”
2) 173.63 section for exceptions (labeling & placarding)
3) **Consult IATA regulations - different proper shipping name if shipped commercial air
IATA
CARGO
**
1)
Flammable solid, inorganic
4.1
UN3178
III
n.o.s. (Aluminum Powder)
1) Marking
2) Labeling-Flammable solid
3) Placards
4) 173.151 – section for limited quantity exception
5) Single packaging not permitted on aircraft
0307
UPS
Cartridges, small arms
1)
0371
0299
CLASS
MOTOR
PG CARRIER
Fire extinguishers
2.2
UN1044
1) Marking
2) Labeling-Nonflammable gas
3) Placards
4) 173.309 - Exception from labeling & placards when shipping
by ground -Must be packed in strong box for shipping
0491
Petroleum gases, liquefied
2.1
UN1075
3411
Potassium permanganate
5.1
UN1490
30 kg/pkg
100kg/pkg
yes
none
----none
G-12.5kg/pkg
A-25 kg/pkg
yes
G-none
A-yes
-----
non-bulk
yes
none
----none
70 lbs/pkg
yes
G-no
A-yes
-----
150 kg /pkg
yes
yes
---------
yes
yes
---------
non-bulk
A-forbidden
150 kg /pkg
G-yes
1) Marking
yes
yes
yes
2) Labeling- Flammable gas
yes
yes
yes
3) Placards, if 1001 lbs
yes
--------4) To ship UPS & Air Cargo mark on strong box “Inside Container Complies with Prescribed Specifications.”
II
29 kg /pkg
29 kg/pkg
25 kg/pkg*
173.4 Small Quantity Exception. Material not subject to requirement of 49CFR. The shipper certifies conformance
with this section by marking the outside of the package with the statement “This Package conforms to 49CFR 173.4”.
*Under IATA Regulations we can ship Limited Quantity 511, which would require a 4G package.
1
0105
Fusee
4.1
NA1325
II
non-bulk
-----yes
yes
yes
G-12.5 kg/pkg
A-15 kg/pkg
yes
yes
-----
1) Marking
2) Labeling-“Flammable Solid”
3) Placards, if 1001 lbs
4) 173.184-must be packed in 4G UNPOP box
5) ** International Class & Domestic Air will require change of proper shipping name to
Signal Devices, 1.4S, UN0373, PG II, Label required 1.4S (see IATA regulations)
----
Oxygen, compressed
2.2
UN1072
1361
Petroleum distillates n.o.s.
3
UN1268
**
**
**
**
**
non-bulk
G-70 lbs/pkg
150 kg/pkg
-----A-forbidden
----1) Marking
yes
yes
yes
2) Labeling-“Non-flammable Gas, Oxidizer”
yes
yes
yes
3) Placards, if 1001 lbs
yes
--------4) 172.405(b)-“Oxygen” label and the class number “2” may be used in the place of “Non-flammable Gas,
“Oxidizer” label
II
(Naphtha solvent)
1) Marking
2) Labeling-“Flammable Liquid”
3) Placards, if 1001 lbs
4) 173.202-metal receptacle required in fiberboard 4G package
5) Package orientation markings on two opposite vertical sides
non-bulk
-----yes
yes
yes
G-70 lbs/pkg
A-5L/pkg
yes
yes
-----
60L/pkg
----yes
yes
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Emergency Response Telephone Number: The CHEMTREC toll -free, 24-hour number, 800-424-9300, can be
used on all transactions involving the National Interagency Support Caches’ shipping and waybill documents.
49 CFR NON-BULK CHECKLIST
 Identification – Proper Shipping Name, Class, UN/NA Number, Packing Group
 Packaging – Depends on quantity shipped, single or combination
 Marking – Proper shipping name, UN/NA number, name and address of recipient
 Labeling – Primary hazard and placement
 Shipping Papers – Basic description, emergency response number
 Placarding – If needed
 Emergency Response Information – MSDS or Emergency Response Guidebook
INCIDENT WAYBILL EXAMPLE – See OF 316 (4-2000)
Proper Shipping Name
Fusee
Petroleum gases, liquefied
Hazard Class
4.1
2.1
Identification Number Packing Group
NA 1325
UN 1075
2
II
Total Quantity
24 bxs/864 lbs
4 cyls/168 lbs