1993 Hazmat Code

The un numbers from un1901 to un2000 as assigned by the united nations committee of experts on the transport of dangerous goods.

1993 hazmat code.

Anyway most if not all of the tanks cars were placarded with either a 1987 or a 1993 code. Based on the hazardous materials table title 49 cfr 172 101 to assist in preparing a risk assessment for loading transporting and storing hazardous materials. It is also permitted to use 1203 since you can over placard the higher flash point fuel w the placard for the lower flash point fuel. I assume that the boxcars behind the power and on the end were required due to the cargo s of the tank cars.

Is that indeed the case. Hazardous materials descriptions and proper shipping names un or na code aerosols flammable n o s. Substance information for un 1993 flammable liquids n o s. Actually each hazard class has a miscellaneous number 1993 is the one for flammable 1760 is the one for corrosive etc.

There are total 18 groups of segregation in imdg code starting with 1. Hazmat number code look up. There s a number on that sign. Proper shipping names hazard classes and divisions explosives may also include a compatibility group letter label codes and special notes relating.

Un na datasheets display several items from the hazmat table. Click on group names below to visit respective page containing dangerous goods listed under each group acids ammonium compounds bromates chlorates chlorites cyanides heavy. Dangerous goods having similar chemical properties are grouped together to correctly segregate incompatible materials. The hazmat table in 49 cfr 172 101 lists and classifies those materials which the department of transportation has designated as hazardous materials for purposes of transportation.

All vehicles must communicate the cargo specific hazard class through the use of placards. And it is permitted to use 1993 for diesel fuel. You can find out what it means. There s no way to know.

That number is code for some sort of chemical and i have a database chock full of these numbers. You re driving on the interstate and pass an 18 wheeler with a small sign in the shape of a diamond. Is there a website that lists all of the hazmat codes. What does it mean.

Dot placards 1993 flammable liquids use dot vehicle placard to identify dangerous materials or 4 digit placards to indicate specific hazardous materials. Medicines flammable liquid n o s. Engine starting fluid each not exceeding 1 l capacity 1950.