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HAZMAT Checklist

Shipping Description (§172.202)

Basic Description (proper sequence §172.202(b))

  • Identification Number (HMT Column 4)

  • Proper Shipping Name (HMT Column 2)

  • Hazard Class (HMT Column 3)

  • Packing Group (HMT Column 5)

Other Information (§172.202)

  • Technical name (“G” in HMT Column 1). See HMR §172.203(k) for specific requirements.

  • Subsidiary hazard(s) (HMT Column 6)

  • Number and type of packages (i.e., “12 drums” or “12 1A1 drums”)

  • Total quantity (by mass or volume, i.e., “200 kgs” or “50 L”)

  • “Net Explosive Mass” for Class 1. See HMR §172.202(a)(5)(i) for specific requirements.

  • “EX-xxxx” for Class 1 materials when not marked on the package.

  • See HMR §172.320(d) for specific requirements.

Additional Descriptions – as applicable (§172.203)

  • “DOT-SPxxxxx” or “DOT-Exxxxx” Special Permit or Exemption number

  • “Ltd Qty” or “Limited Quantity”

  • “RQ” for Reportable Quantity. See Appendix A of the HMT for specific requirements.

  • “RESIDUE: LAST CONTAINED***” (Required for tank car with residue)

  • “Marine Pollutant” (for non-bulk by vessel and bulk in all modes). See Appendix B of the HMT for specific requirements.

  • “Poison-Inhalation Hazard” or “Toxic-Inhalation Hazard“ and applicable Zone, e.g., “Zone A”, “Zone B”, etc., (HMT Column 7 and §172.102)

  • “HOT” for liquid elevated temperature materials, when molten or elevated temperature is not part of proper shipping name. See HMR §172.203(n) for specific requirements.

  • “Organic Peroxides” See HMR §172.203(o) for specific requirements.

  • “Waste” See HMR §171.101(c)(9) for specific requirements.

  • “Radioactive Material” See HMR §172.203(d) for specific requirements.

  • Mode Requirements - Additional information may be required depending on specific mode(s) of transport. See HMR §172.203 for specific requirements.

Emergency Response Telephone Number (§172.201(d), §172.604)

  • “EMERGENCY CONTACT: xxx-xxx-xxxx” (include international access code if applicable).

Shipper’s Certification (§172.204)

  • Signed statement: “This is to certify that the above-mentioned materials...” See HMR §172.204 for specific certification statements.

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  • Conducted by: Name and Signature

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