What is un1268?

UN 1268 Flammable Liquid Placard — Petroleum Distillates, n.o.s. Pre-printed with a UN Number, these Hazard Class 3 placards meet the requirements of 49 CFR 172.500 for domestic and international shipments of hazardous materials by highway, rail and water.

Which label is required for a Hazmat piece?

The symbol, text, number, and border must be black except for the following: May be white on labels with green, red, or blue backgrounds. Text and hazard class number must be white on CORROSIVE label.

Will hazmat containers always be labeled with a dot label?

Requirements for DOT labels on hazmat packages are specified in 49 CFR 172.400 (subpart E). Unless otherwise excepted, labels are required on all hazmat packages as specified on the hazardous materials table.

What does this DOT placard or label mean?

DOT Placards are larger, more durable versions of hazard labels that are usually placed on bulk packages or transport vehicles to communicate the hazards of chemicals inside.

Where do you put hazmat labels?

Hazmat Label Placement

  1. The label must be printed on or affixed to a surface of the package or containment.
  2. The label must be located on the same surface of the package and near the shipping name marking.
  3. If primary and subsidiary hazard labels are required, they must be displayed with 6 inches of each other.

How do you read hazmat labels?

For example:

  1. Red placards indicate the material is flammable;
  2. Green placards indicate the material is non-flammable;
  3. Yellow placards indicate the material is an oxidizer;
  4. Blue placards indicate the material is dangerous when wet;
  5. White placards indicate the material is an inhalation hazard and/or poison;

What are the regulations for hazmat labels?

Hazmat Label Requirements and Specifications

  • The shape must be a diamond (square on point) and have dimensions of 3.9 in (100 mm) on each side.
  • Each side must have a solid line inner border 5 mm inside and parallel to edge.
  • The width of the solid line border must be at least 2 mm.
  • Cargo Aircraft-Only.

What is the hazmat symbol?

For toxic materials, the sign will be labeled poison, PG III (PG = packing group) or inhalation hazard with a skull-and-crossbones image. For biohazards, the placard will say infectious substance and have a biohazard symbol (three circles overlapping one center circle).

What fuel is 1993 placard?

Flammable Liquid
UN 1993 Flammable Liquid Placard — Diesel n.o.s. Pre-printed with a UN Number, these Hazard Class 3 placards meet the requirements of 49 CFR 172.500 for domestic and international shipments of hazardous materials by highway, rail and water. Your compliance is our top priority.

When to use UN 1268 flammable liquid placards?

Get specific when shipping potentially dangerous liquids with Labelmaster’s UN 1268 (petroleum distillates, n.o.s.) Flammable Liquid Placards. Pre-printed with a UN Number, these Hazard Class 3 placards meet the requirements of 49 CFR 172.500 for domestic and international shipments of hazardous materials by highway, rail and water.

What are the bulk packaging requirements of UN 1197?

If the material has a flash point at or above 38 °C (100 °F) and below 93 °C (200 °F), then the bulk packaging requirements of §173.241 of this subchapter are applicable. If the material has a flash point of less than 38 °C (100 °F), then the bulk packaging requirements of §173.242 of this subchapter are applicable.

What does UN 1268 mean for petroleum distillates?

UN 1268: Petroleum distillates, n.o.s. or Petroleum products, n.o.s. – Substance information – HazMat Tool Petroleum distillates, n.o.s. or Petroleum products, n.o.s. Emergency Response Guide No. 128 Data from the Hazardous Materials Table

What are the requirements for Hazard Class 3 placards?

Pre-printed with a UN Number, these Hazard Class 3 placards meet the requirements of 49 CFR 172.500 for domestic and international shipments of hazardous materials by highway, rail and water. Your compliance is our top priority.