What are proper shipping names?

Proper shipping name is the standard technical name to describe the hazard properties and the composition of dangerous goods. You need to choose a UN number (usually, 4 digits) and a proper shipping name from Dangerous Goods List that can most accurately describe your dangerous goods.

Where is the proper shipping name on SDS?

SDS Relevance OSHA requires the chemical and common names of hazardous components to be listed on an Safety Data Sheet, but the proper shipping name falls under the non-mandatory Section 14 (toxicological information) of the SDS.

How do proper shipping names appear in the HazMat table?

The letter ‘I’, a counterpart to letter ‘D’, identifies proper shipping names which are accepted for international transportation of HazMat.

How are hazardous materials listed on shipping papers?

Hazardous materials must be listed first on a shipping paper that also lists non-hazardous materials, or be written/ highlighted in a clearly contrasting color.

What does Nos mean in a proper shipping name?

not otherwise specified
Shippers may use Proper Shipping Names (PSN) that end in the abbreviation “n.o.s.”—short for “not otherwise specified”— to identify a hazardous material that is not specifically listed by name in the Hazmat Table at 49 CFR 172.101. N.O.S.

Which proper shipping names require a technical name in brackets?

Generic or “not otherwise specified” (N.O.S.) names For explosive substances and articles of Class 1, the dangerous goods description may be supplemented by additional descriptive text to indicate commercial or military names. Technical names shall be entered in brackets immediately following the proper shipping name.

What is the difference between proper shipping name and technical name?

An alternative Proper Shipping Name may be shown in brackets following the main Proper Shipping Name (such as ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL)). The technical name shall be a recognized chemical or biological name, or other name currently used in scientific and technical handbooks, journals and texts.

What is a DOT shipping name?

Shipping of hazardous materials is regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The IATA regulations govern air transport not only in the US, but worldwide as well.

How do you recognize a shipping name in the schedules?

Determine the shipping name: Check if the product name is listed in Schedule 1 or Schedule 3. If the product’s name is listed only in Schedule 3, use the UN number from Column 3 in this schedule to look up the product in Schedule 1.

When transporting hazardous materials the shipping papers should contain the proper shipping name and the?

The basic description of a hazardous material includes the Identification Number, the Proper Shipping Name, Hazard Class and Packing Group (when applicable). This information is required to be placed on the shipping paper in a specific order.

What information must be on shipping papers?

Each shipping paper copy must include the date of acceptance by the initial carrier, except that, for rail, vessel, or air shipments, the date on the shipment waybill, airbill, or bill of lading may be used in place of the date of acceptance by the initial carrier.

What is NOS in TDG?

N.O.S. means Not Otherwise Specified. It is used for dangerous goods that do not have a specific entry by name in Schedule 1. For example, both gasoline and diesel are listed by their name in Schedule 1.