Packing Marking and Labeling

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Marking &Marking & Labeling

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Objectives
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
• Recognize package specification markings
and package use markings;
• Identify hazard labels and handling labels;
• Apply marking and labeling requirements
when shipping dangerous goods.

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Objectives
• Identify when to use the hazard and
handling labels on a package of
dangerous goods
• Determine the proper application of
labels on packages of dangerous
goods
• Explain the specifications of hazard
and handling labels

4. Are all dangerous goods markedAre all dangerous goods marked
and labeled in some way?and labeled in some way?
Yes.
Packages containing dangerous goods are
normally identified with specific markings and
special hazard labels, intended to alert you to
the risks inherent to the contents. Correct
marking and labeling of dangerous goods
packages in an important element in the safe
transport process. Markings and labels fulfill
the following general purposes.

5. • They indicate the contents of the
package;
• They indicate that the packaging
meets approved standards;
• They provide safe handling and
stowage information;
• They indicate the nature of
hazard's.

6. • The shipper is responsible for all
necessary marking and labeling of
each package of dangerous goods,
and each overpack containing
dangerous goods, in compliance
with the IATA DGR. Each package
must be of such a size that there is
adequate space to affix all required
markings and labels (see
5.0.2.13.4).

7. There are two types of markings
used in dangerous goods
transportation.
• Packaging use markings (P.U.M)
• Package specification markings
(P.S.M)

8. Packaging Use Markings
(P.U.M.)

10. Package Specification Marking
(P.S.M)

11. Package Specification Marking
(P.S.M)

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Labeling
• Two kinds of labels:
Hazard Labels
Handling Labels
• Unlike markings,
labels have specific
design criteria that
must be met

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Hazard
Labels
Handling Labels

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Hazard Labels
• Applied to package as
specified by the DG List
(Table 4.2)
• Must stand up to open
weather
• Except for Class 7, only one
of each applicable hazard
label is required on the
package
Urea hydrogen
Peroxide
UN 1511

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Application of Hazard Labels
• Affixed on background of
contrasting color have a solid
or dotted line as a border on
the label
• Placed near PSN marking—if
there is room
• Not covered or obscured
• Primary & subsidiary labels
placed next to each other
Amylamine
UN 1106

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Hazard Label Specifications
• 100 mm x 100 mm
• Square set at 45°
• Class number in lower corner
• Optional text describing
hazard may be placed in
bottom half
• Symbols and colors must be
as illustrated in the ICAO TI

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Magnetized Material Label
Used on magnetized
material instead of
the class 9
“Miscellaneous” label

20. Environmentally Hazardous
Substance Marking
• Marking to be affixed to packages
containing environmentally hazardous
substance
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21. Limited Quantity marking
• Must be displayed
on packages packed
in accordance with
the limited quantities
provisions.
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22. Biological Substances,
Category-B Marking
• Must be displayed
on packages packed
in accordance with
Packing Instruction
650.
22

23. Genetically modified (micro)
organisms marking
• Must be displayed
on packages packed
in accordance with
Packing Instruction
959.
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24. “Lithium metal batteries” or
“Lithium ion batteries”
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26. ALLYL ACETATE, UN 2333
SHIPPER:
ABC Chemicals & Co. Ltd.
8 Old Ridge Road
London EC1, England
CONSIGNEE:
Chemical Exports Pte.
Novo Parque Industrial
Oporto, Portugal
4C1/X 30/S/02/USA/BS 809

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Applying Labels
Turning
corners
Obscured or
overlapping labels
Faded or
damaged labels

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A labelling violation?
Antimony
trichloride, solid
UN 1733

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Handling Label:
Cargo Aircraft Only
• Used when package
can only travel on
cargo aircraft
• Packages bearing this
label may not be
loaded aboard
passenger aircraft
• CAO label is placed
next to hazard labels

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Other Handling Labels
Used in addition to the hazard
label on refrigerated liquefied
gases (liquid nitrogen, etc.).
Required on packages containing
self-reactive substances of
Division 4.1 and on Division 5.2
organic peroxides.

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Other Handling Labels
Used on “excepted
packages” of
radioactive
materials.
R a d io a c t i v e M a t e r ia l, E x c e p t e d P a c k a g e
T h is p a c k a g e c o n ta in s r a d io a c t iv e m a t e r ia l, e x c e p t e d p a c k a g e a n d
is in a ll r e s p e c ts in c o m p lia n c e w it h t h e a p p lic a b le in t e r n a t io n a l a n d
n a t io n a l g o v e r n m e n ta l r e g u la tio n s .
T h e in f o r m a t io n f o r t h i s p a c k a g e n e e d n o t
a p p e a r o n t h e N o t if ic a t io n t o C a p t a in ( N O T O C )
U N _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Optional text

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Potassium
Chlorate
UN 1485
Labelling Overpacks
Potassium
Chlorate
UN 1485
4G/X5/S/03/
USA/M1234
4G/X5/S/03/
USA/M1234
OVERPACK
Unless the labels on inside packages are visible, hazard and handling labels
must be reproduced on the outside of overpacks.

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Dangerous goods, which may be carried as
excepted quantities in accordance with the
provisions of this Subsection are shown in
Column F of the List of Dangerous Goods
Regulations Book.
Dangerous Goods Permitted inDangerous Goods Permitted in
Excepted QuantitiesExcepted Quantities

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The quantities per package must be observed as stated on below table:

39. Table 2.6.ATable 2.6.A
Excepted Quantity code for Table 4.2 (DGR 2.6.4.1Excepted Quantity code for Table 4.2 (DGR 2.6.4.1))
Code Maximum net quantity
Per inner packaging
Maximum net quantity
Per outer packaging
E0 Not permitted as Excepted Quantity
E1 30 g/30 mL 1 kg/1 L
E2 30 g/30 mL 500 g/500 mL
E3 30 g/30 mL 300 g/300 mL
E4 1 g/1 mL 500 g/500 mL
E5 1 g/1 mL 300 g/300 mL

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Minimum dimensions: 100 × 100 mm
Hatching and symbol of the same color, black or red, on white or suitable
contrasting background.
* The Class or, when assigned, the Division number (s) must be shown in
this location.
** The name of the shipper or of the consignee must be shown in this
location if not shown elsewhere on the package.

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DGR 2.6 Excepted Quantities :DGR 2.6 Excepted Quantities :
•No shipper Declaration for Dangerous
Goods is not required (DGD).
•No (NOTOC).
•No use of Marking and Labelling.
•No use Acceptance Checklist.
•No use UN Specification Packing.

44. Excepted QuantitiesExcepted Quantities
Package Must Not ExceedPackage Must Not Exceed
1L / 1kg1L / 1kg
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45. July 5, 2018 Totally Committed

46. July 5, 2018 Totally Committed

47. July 5, 2018 Totally Committed

48. July 5, 2018 Totally Committed

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Summary labels
• Identify when to use the hazard and
handling labels on a package of
dangerous goods.
• Determine proper application of labels
on packages of dangerous goods.
• Identify the specifications of hazard and
handling labels.

51. • Mark the package with the correct
Packaging Use Markings or check that the
Packaging Use Markings are correct
• Apply the correct labels for any given
shipment or check the correct labels have
applied
• Apply the correct overpack marking and
labels or check that correct markings and
labels have been applied.
Summary Marks