Reviewing Dangerous Goods Descriptions for Documents, Marking, and Labeling

The system uses the enclosure variant (how the product is packaged) to determine the dangerous goods description, labeling, and marking requirements. Because regulations vary, this logic is applied separately for each regulation (e.g., IATA for air, IMDG for sea).

Two sets of rules determine the description template:

1. Exemption-Specific Rules: If an exemption applies to the product, these rules prioritize the exemption's requirements.
2. General Selection Rules: If no exemption is assigned, these rules use the enclosure variant and mode of transport (if applicable) as key parameters to select the appropriate template. The UN number also plays a role in ensuring accuracy.

These templates provide the text for documents and markings on packaging.The following are the steps from determining if an exemption applies to the determination of labels.

1. Air Transport (IATA): Packing details and instructions are required on the shipper's declaration.
2. Sea Transport (IMDG): The flashpoint must be included for flammable liquids with a flashpoint up to 60°C.
3. Mexican NOM-002-SCT: The Emergency Response Guide (ERG) code is required, while the packaging material may not be.

These examples highlight the variability in requirements across different regulations.

Looking at the detail view of the dangerous goods classification at this point of the process, you see the following:

The enclosure variant you just selected for the package's product.

You see the result of description template selection, some examples of which are as follows:

1. For air transport according to IATA regulations, besides the packing details, the packing instructions must be included in the dangerous goods information to be output on the shipper's declaration.
2. According to the IMDG regulations for sea transport, the flashpoint must be output in parentheses for flammable liquid substances having a flashpoint up to 60°C.
3. Mexican NOM-002-SCT regulation requires the output of the Emergency Response Guide (ERG) code, whereas the package material does not need to be output for the package description.
4. The labels as given from the basic classification of the unpacked product.
5. The next step is to determine the applicable labels based on the now available information on the packaged product using the action Determine Labels.

Regulation-specific rules also determine the necessary labels and marks.

This includes:

1. Hazard Labels: Indicate primary and subsidiary hazards.
2. Marine Pollutant Mark: Required for substances on the IMDG marine pollutant list or environmentally hazardous products.
3. Orientation Arrows: Required for liquids, determined by the product's physical state.
4. Placards: These are applied to containers, tanks, or vehicles, including the orange plate indicating the UN number on tanks or tank containers.

This lesson covered the crucial aspects of generating accurate dangerous goods descriptions for documents, markings, and labels.

The process relies on applying regulation-specific determination logic, considering the enclosure variant and other relevant parameters.

Understanding these rules ensures compliance with various international regulations and the safe transportation of dangerous goods.