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“RQ” m eans that
this is a reportable
quantity .
• A proper shipping description and technical
name, when required, of the hazardous
product. This information must be printed or
typewritten.
• The packing group assignment.
• Quantity of hazardous materials being shipped.
• A 24-hour emergency response telephone
number must appear on the shipping document
for every hazardous material transported.
• A “shipper’s certification,” signed by the
shipper, saying that he or she prepared the
shipment according to the regulations.
Emergency response information accompanying
the shipping papers must contain:
• Immediate hazards to health.
• Risk of fire or explosion.
• Immediate methods for handling fires.
• Immediate precautions to be taken in the event
of an incident or collision.
• Initial methods of handling spills or leakage.
• Preliminary first aid information.
Figure 9-4. example of Shipping Paper
Proper shipping name from
Column 2 of the Hazardous
Materials Table.
Hazard Class from
Column 3 of the Table.
SHIPPING PAPER Page 1 of 1
To: Wafers R Us From: Essex Corporation
88 Valley Street 5775 Dawson Avenue
Silicon Junction, CA Goleta, CA 931 17
QTY HM DESCRIPTION WEIGHT
1 cyl RQ Phosgene, 2.3, UN1076, 25 lbs
Poison, Inhalation
Hazard, Zone A
This is to certify that the above named materials are properly classified, described, packaged,
marked, and labeled, and are in proper condition for transportation according to the applicable
regulations of the Department of Transportation.
Shipper: Essex Corp Carrier: Knuckle Bros.
Per: Shultz Per:
Date: 6/27/94 Date:
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: 24 Hr . Emergency Contact, Ed Shultz, 1-800-555-5555
ID Number from Column 4 of
the Hazardous Materials
Table.
shipping paper item desCriptions
If the shipping paper describes both hazardous and
nonhazardous products, the hazardous materials
must be either: (1) described first, (2) highlighted
in a contrasting color, or (3) identified by an “X”
placed before the shipping name in a column
captioned “HM.” The letters RQ may be used
instead of X if the shipment is a reportable quantity.
The basic description of a hazardous product
includes the proper shipping name, hazard class
or division, ID number, and the packing group, if
any, in that order. Any additional information such
as customer item number, product code(s), trade
names, etc., must be placed after the basic shipping
description. Shipping name, hazard class, and ID
number must not be abbreviated unless specifically
authorized in the hazardous materials regulations.
The description must also show:
• The total quantity and unit of measure.
• The letters RQ if a reportable quantity.
• If the letters RQ appear, the name of the
hazardous substance.
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