RegulationsQuestion 6 of 80
What does the letter 'G' in the first column of the Hazardous Materials Table indicate?
a.The material is a gas
b.A technical name must be added in parentheses on the shipping paper
c.The material is government-owned
d.The shipment is exempt from placarding
Explanation
The letter G means the proper shipping name is a generic description, so the shipper must add the specific technical name of the hazardous material in parentheses. This gives responders more precise information. It applies to entries like 'Compound, cleaning liquid.'
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