Hazardous packaging

Many freight terminals need upgrading for handling of hazardous packaged goods. 

Explosive limits not given In the literature. Flush contaminated clothing with water (fire hazard). Packaging special material. Store in original packaging do not return product which has been taken out. 

PACKAGING - CONTAINERS FORINDUSTRIALMATERIALS] (Vol 17) HMR See Hazardous Materials Regulations. 

Acrolein is a DOT Flammable Liquid having subsidiary DOT hazard classifications of Poison B and Corrosive Material. It is also an inhalation hazard that falls under the special packaging requirements of 49 CER 173.3a. 

Adipic acid is shipped in quantities ranging from 22.7 kg (50-lb bags) to 90.9 t (200,000-lb hopper cars). Upon long standing, the soHd material tends to cake, dependent on such factors as initial particle size and moisture content. Shipping data in the United States are "Adipic Acid," DOT-ID ALT 9077, DOT Hazard Class ORM-E. It is regulated only in packages of 2.3 t (5,000 lb) or more (hopper cars and pressure-differential cars and tmcks) (157). 

LLDPE by itself does not present any health-related hazard on account of its chemical inertness and low toxicity. Consequently, film, containers, and container Hds made from LLDPE are used on a large scale in food and dmg packaging. Some LLDPE grades produced with unsupported metallocene catalysts have an especially high purity due to high catalyst productivity and a low contamination level of resins with catalyst residue. FDA approved the use of film manufactured from these resins for food contact and for various medical appHcations (80). However, if LLDPE articles contain fillers, processing aids, or colorants, thek health factors must then be judged separately. 

In particular, PB and PMP are inert materials and usually present no health hazard. PMP is employed extensively for a number of medical and food packaging appHcations. Several grades conform to FDA regulations and to the health standards of other countries. Flammability of polyolefin resins is equal to that of PP, around 2.5 cm /min (ASTM D635). However, during combustion or pyrolysis, smoke, fumes, and toxic decomposition products are formed and can pose a health hazard. 

The U.S. domestic shipping name of isopropyl alcohol is UN No. 1219 Isopropanol. Anhydrous as well as water solutions to 91 vol % alcohol are considered flammable Hquid materials by the DOT. Both have flash poiats below 37.8°C by the Tag closed-cup method. Acceptable modes of transportation include air, rail, road, and water (124). For international air and water shipments, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) class is 3.2, the packaging group is II, and the primary hazard label required is "Flammable Liquid."... 

The Code of federal Regulations (CFR) includes detailed rules for packaging and shipping H2SO4. Pertinent sections are 49 CFR 171.15—171.17, hazardous material incidents and discharges 49 CFR 172.101—172.102, hazardous material tables and the following references for specific materials ... 

Sym- bols (1) Hazardous materials descriptionsand proper shipping names (2) Haz- ard class or Divi- sion (3) Identifi- cation Num- bers (4) Pack- ing group (5) Label(s) required (if not excepted) (6) Special provisions (7) (8) Packaging authorizations ( 173. ) (9) Quantity limitations (10) Vessel stowage requirements ... 

Packaging and labeling for all hazardous materials shipped in interstate commerce. 

Packaging, labeling, and size and weight of small packages carrying hazardous materials. Requirements meet DOT standards. Quantities generally do not exceed 1 gal (3.785 L). 

Packaging and labeling for hazardous and uouhazardous materials and products which they will carry. 

Competent advice on the correct packaging to use for hazardous materials or other produces is obtainable from consultants in the field of packaging who are members of the Institute of Packaging Professionals, consultants counsel. A brochure listing the qualifications of member consultants is obtainable from the lOPP. 

Whatever hazardous materials are involved, whether they be new produces, an existing product in a new package type, hazardous waste, or any other hazard category, the proposed packaging and all conditions which are expected to be incident to its use should be reviewed... 

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