COMMODITY:  Small arms ammunition (shotshell, rimfire and centerfire)

SPECIAL: Limited Quantity of Division 1.4S – 50 caliber or less, inert bullets or tracer only

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Domestic Road – Less than truck load (LTL) and truck load (TL) service

OVERVIEW

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:	Cartridges, small arms	LABEL:	No
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:	UN 0012	PLACARD:	No
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:	1.4S	EMERG. INFO:	No
PACKING GROUP:	None	TRAINING:	Required
DOCUMENT:	No	PACKAGING:	Special
MARKING:	LQ Mark

HAZMAT TABLE

(1)Sym-bols

(2)Hazardous materials descriptions and proper shipping names

(3)Hazard class or Division

(4)Identifi-cation Numbers

(5)PG

(6)Label Codes

(7)Special provisions(§172.102)

(8)Packaging (§173.***)

(9)Quantity Limitations(see §§173.27 and 175.75)

(10)Vesselstowage

Excep-tions

Non- bulk

Bulk

Passenger aircraft/ rail

Cargo aircraft only

Loca- tion

Other

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8A)

(8)

(8C)

(9A)

(9B)

(10A)

(10B)

Cartridges, small arms

1.4S

UN0012

none

63

62

None

25kg

100kg

01

25

PACKAGING INFORMATION

Cartridges, small arms that have been classed as Division 1.4S explosive may be transported as limited quantities when packaged as follows:

• Ammunition must be packed in inside boxes, or in partitions that fit snugly in the    outside packaging, or in metal clips; no single packages allowed i.e. inner packages are required.
• Except for 22 rimfire, primers must be protected against packaging or another cartridge base.
• Inside boxes, partitions or metal clips must be packed in securely-closed strong outside packagings; no specification testing is required.
• The maximum gross weight is limited to 30 kg (66 pounds) per package.

Citation: 49 CFR 173.63 (b)(2)

SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS

Normal documentation requirements are waived when transported by road. This ammo is still hazmat, but it is not marked “HM” on the shipping document because it is not subject to documentation requirements. ORM-D or LQ may but should not be listed to allow mixed shipment of ORM-D and LQ packages; only “Cartridges, small arms” should be listed, and even that is not mandatory.

HM	DESCRIPTION	WEIGHT/LBS.
	Cartridges, Small Arms	(Insert gross or net weight)

Citation: 49 CFR 173.63(b)(1)(i)

CARTON MARKING

Limited quantity packages containing cartridges, small arms (ammunitions) must display the following limited quantity marking on one side as

In addition, each carton may have to be marked with the consignor’s or the consignee’s name and address, see 49 CFR §172.301(d) for exceptions. No UN number or proper shipping name is required.

* Per 49 CFR §172.301(d), the package must be marked with the consignor or consignee’s name and address unless the package is:

(1) Transported by highway only and will not be transferred from one carrier to the other;

(2) Part of a carload lot, truckload lot or freight container load, and the entire contents of the rail car, truck or freight container are shipped from one consignor to one consignee.

Citation: 49 CFR §173.63(b)(1)(i), 49 CFR §172.301(d) & §172.315 (a)

 OVERPACKS

The “OVERPACK” marking is only required if the limited quantity marking is not visible, in which case the “Limited Quantity” and “overpack” stickers are required on only one side of the pallet or overpack box.

Citation: 49 CFR §173.25(a)(6)

COMMODITY: Alkaline batteries, including Ni-MH Nickel Metal Hydride.

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: US Ground

OVERVIEW

Alkaline batteries are mostly not regulated as dangerous goods except for basic packaging requirements to prevent short circuits and damage, and reporting is required in the rare case of an incident. Some additional requirements apply to sea and air transport, but the shipments are not generally impeded compared to non-hazardous goods.

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:	Batteries, dry, sealed, n.o.s.	LABEL:	No
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:	None	PLACARD:	No
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:	None	EMERG. INFO:	No
PACKING GROUP:	None	TRAINING:	No
DOCUMENT:	No	PACKAGING:	Special
MARKING:	No

HAZMAT TABLE

CLASSIFICATION

Alkaline batteries, including nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH), are mostly not regulated.

Citation: 49 CFR 172.101 HazMat Table, entry for Batteries, dry, sealed, n.o.s.

SPECIAL PROVISION 130

These batteries are mostly exempted from the hazardous materials regulations, and the remaining requirements are contained in SP 130. The full text of SP 130 follows (certain parts of this may be replicated in other sections of this transport data sheet):

130 “Batteries, dry, sealed, n.o.s.,” commonly referred to as dry batteries, are hermetically sealed and generally utilize metals (other than lead) and/or carbon as electrodes. These batteries are typically used for portable power applications. The rechargeable (and some non-rechargeable) types have gelled alkaline electrolytes (rather than acidic) making it difficult for them to generate hydrogen or oxygen when overcharged and therefore, differentiating them from non-spillable batteries. Dry batteries specifically covered by another entry in the §172.101 Table must be transported in accordance with the requirements applicable to that entry. For example, nickel-metal hydride batteries transported by vessel in certain quantities are covered by another entry (see Batteries, nickel-metal hydride, UN3496). Dry batteries not specifically covered by another entry in the §172.101 Table are covered by this entry (i.e., Batteries, dry, sealed, n.o.s.) and are not subject to requirements of this subchapter except for the following:

(a) Incident reporting. For transportation by aircraft, a telephone report in accordance with §171.15(a) is required if a fire, violent rupture, explosion or dangerous evolution of heat (i.e., an amount of heat sufficient to be dangerous to packaging or personal safety to include charring of packaging, melting of packaging, scorching of packaging, or other evidence) occurs as a direct result of a dry battery. For all modes of transportation, a written report submitted, retained, and updated in accordance with §171.16 is required if a fire, violent rupture, explosion or dangerous evolution of heat occurs as a direct result of a dry battery or battery-powered device.

(b) Preparation for transport. Batteries and battery-powered device(s) containing batteries must be prepared and packaged for transport in a manner to prevent:

(1) A dangerous evolution of heat;

(2) Short circuits, including but not limited to the following methods:

(i) Packaging each battery or each battery-powered device when practicable, in fully enclosed inner packagings made of non-conductive material;

(ii) Separating or packaging batteries in a manner to prevent contact with other batteries, devices or conductive materials (e.g., metal) in the packagings; or

(iii) Ensuring exposed terminals or connectors are protected with non-conductive caps, non-conductive tape, or by other appropriate means; and

(3) Damage to terminals. If not impact resistant, the outer packaging should not be used as the sole means of protecting the battery terminals from damage or short circuiting. Batteries must be securely cushioned and packed to prevent shifting which could loosen terminal caps or reorient the terminals to produce short circuits. Batteries contained in devices must be securely installed. Terminal protection methods include but are not limited to the following:

(i) Securely attaching covers of sufficient strength to protect the terminals;

(ii) Packaging the battery in a rigid plastic packaging; or

(iii) Constructing the battery with terminals that are recessed or otherwise protected so that the terminals will not be subjected to damage if the package is dropped.

(c) Additional air transport requirements. For a battery whose voltage (electrical potential) exceeds 9 volts—

(1) When contained in a device, the device must be packaged in a manner that prevents unintentional activation or must have an independent means of preventing unintentional activation (e.g., packaging restricts access to activation switch, switch caps or locks, recessed switches, trigger locks, temperature sensitive circuit breakers, etc.); and

(2) An indication of compliance with this special provision must be provided by marking each package with the words “not restricted” or by including the words “not restricted” on a transport document such as an air waybill accompanying the shipment.

(d) Used or spent battery exception. Used or spent dry batteries of both non-rechargeable and rechargeable designs, with a marked rating up to 9-volt that are combined in the same package and transported by highway or rail for recycling, reconditioning, or disposal are not subject to this special provision or any other requirement of the HMR. Note that batteries utilizing different chemistries (i.e., those battery chemistries specifically covered by another entry in the §172.101 Table) as well as dry batteries with a marked rating greater than 9-volt may not be combined with used or spent batteries in the same package. Note also that this exception does not apply to batteries that have been reconditioned for reuse.

Citation: 49 CFR 172.102 Special Provision 130

PACKAGING

Batteries and battery-powered device(s) containing batteries must be prepared and packaged for transport in a manner to prevent:

(1) A dangerous evolution of heat;

(2) Short circuits, including but not limited to the following methods:

(i) Packaging each battery or each battery-powered device when practicable, in fully enclosed inner packagings made of non-conductive material;

(ii) Separating or packaging batteries in a manner to prevent contact with other batteries, devices or conductive materials (e.g., metal) in the packagings; or

(iii) Ensuring exposed terminals or connectors are protected with non-conductive caps, non-conductive tape, or by other appropriate means; and

(3) Damage to terminals. If not impact resistant, the outer packaging should not be used as the sole means of protecting the battery terminals from damage or short circuiting. Batteries must be securely cushioned and packed to prevent shifting which could loosen terminal caps or reorient the terminals to produce short circuits. Batteries contained in devices must be securely installed. Terminal protection methods include but are not limited to the following:

(i) Securely attaching covers of sufficient strength to protect the terminals;

(ii) Packaging the battery in a rigid plastic packaging; or

(iii) Constructing the battery with terminals that are recessed or otherwise protected so that the terminals will not be subjected to damage if the package is dropped.

Citation: 49 CFR 172.102 Special Provision 130

INCIDENT REPORTING

A written report submitted, retained, and updated in accordance with §171.16 is required if a fire, violent rupture, explosion or dangerous evolution of heat occurs as a direct result of a dry battery or battery-powered device.

Citation: 49 CFR 172.102 Special Provision 130

SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS

None.

CARTON MARKING

None.

TRAINING

None.

COMMODITY: Aerosols of RemOil®, or RemOil® with or without MoistureGuard; Brite Bore, 40-X Bore Cleaner

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Domestic Road and Rail

OVERVIEW

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:	Aerosols	LABEL:	None
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:	UN 1950	PLACARD:	None
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:	2.1	EMERG. INFO:	None
PACKING GROUP:	N/A	TRAINING:	Required
DOCUMENT:	None	PACKAGING:	Special
MARKING:	LQ Mark

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TABLE

(1)Sym-bols

(2)Hazardous materials descriptions and proper shipping names

(3)Hazard class or Division

(4)Identifi-cation Numbers

(5)PG

(6)Label Codes

(7)Special provisions(§172.102)

(8)Packaging (§173.***)

(9)Quantity Limitations(see §§173.27 and 175.75)

(10)Vesselstowage

Excep-tions

Non- bulk

Bulk

Passenger aircraft/ rail

Cargo aircraft only

Loca- tion

Other

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8A)

(8)

(8C)

(9A)

(9B)

(10A)

(10B)

Aerosols, flammable, (each not exceeding 1 L capacity)

2.1

UN1950

2.1

N82

306

None

None

75kg

150kg

A

25, 87, 126

PACKAGING INFORMATION

Aerosols that have been classed as Division 2.1 flammable gas may be transported as limited quantities when packaged as follows:

• Inner packages are not required (because they are omitted from mention in 173.306(1).
• The containers must be packed in strong outer packagings; no specification testing is required.
• The maximum gross weight is limited to 30 kg (66 pounds) per package.

–       Additional exceptions may be found in 49 CFR 173.156.

Citation: 49 CFR 173.306(1)(a), 49 CFR 173.306(i)(1), 49 CFR 173.156

SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS

Normal documentation requirements are waived when transported by road. This aerosol is still hazmat, but it is not marked “HM” on the shipping document because it is not subject to documentation requirements. ORM-D or LQ may but should not be listed to allow mixed shipment of ORM-D and LQ packages; only “Aerosols” should be listed, and even that is not mandatory.

HM	DESCRIPTION	WEIGHT/LBS.
	Aerosols	(Insert gross or net weight)

Citation: 49 CFR 173.306(i)(1)

CARTON MARKING

Limited quantity packages containing aerosols must display the following limited quantity marking on one side as

In addition, each carton may have to be marked with the consignor’s or the consignee’s name and address, see 49 CFR §172.301(d) for exceptions. No UN number or proper shipping name is required.

* Per 49 CFR §172.301(d), the package must be marked with the consignor or consignee’s name and address unless the package is:

(1) Transported by highway only and will not be transferred from one carrier to the other;

(2) Part of a carload lot, truckload lot or freight container load, and the entire contents of the rail car, truck or freight container are shipped from one consignor to one consignee.

Citation: 49 CFR §173.63(b)(1)(i), 49 CFR §172.301(d) & §172.315 (a)

OVERPACKS

The “OVERPACK” marking is only required if the limited quantity marking is not visible, in which case the “Limited Quantity” and “overpack” stickers are required on only one side of the pallet or overpack box.

Citation: 49 CFR §173.25(a)(6)

REMINGTON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORT DATA SHEET

COMMODITY: RemOil® Wipes, with or without MoistureGuard;
in pop-up style inner packages up to 1 kg (2.2 pounds) net capacity each, in outer packages up to 30 kg (66 pounds) gross.

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Domestic Road and Rail

OVERVIEW

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:	Solids containing flammable liquid, n.o.s. (petroleum distillates)	LABEL:	No
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:	UN 3175	PLACARD:	No
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:	4.1	EMERG. INFO:	No
PACKING GROUP:	II	TRAINING:	Required
DOCUMENT:	No	PACKAGING:	Non-spec
MARKING:	LQ Mark

HAZMAT TABLE

(1)Sym-bols

(2)Hazardous materials descriptions and proper shipping names

(3)Hazard class or Division

(4)Identifi-cation Numbers

(5)PG

(6)Label Codes

(7)Special provisions(§172.102)

(8)Packaging (§173.***)

(9)Quantity Limitations(see §§173.27 and 175.75)

(10)Vesselstowage

Excep-tions

Non- bulk

Bulk

Passenger aircraft/ rail

Cargo aircraft only

Loca- tion

Other

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8A)

(8)

(8C)

(9A)

(9B)

(10A)

(10B)

G

Solids containing flammable liquid, n.o.s.

4.1

UN3175

II

3

47, IB6, IP2, T3, TP33

151

212

240

15 kg

50 kg

B

CLASSIFICATION

RemOil Wipes in pop-up containers may be classed as Division 4.1 without testing, but remain dangerous goods, per the Special Provision 47:

SP47: Mixtures of solids that are not subject to this subchapter and flammable liquids may be transported under this entry without first applying the classification criteria of Division 4.1, provided there is no free liquid visible at the time the material is loaded or at the time the packaging or transport unit is closed. Except when the liquids are fully absorbed in solid material contained in sealed bags, for single packagings, each packaging must correspond to a design type that has passed a leakproofness test at the Packing Group II level. Small inner packagings consisting of sealed packets and articles containing less than 10 mL of a Class 3 liquid in Packing Group II or III absorbed onto a solid material are not subject to this subchapter provided there is no free liquid in the packet or article.

Citation: 49 CFR 173.151

PACKAGING INFORMATION

RemOil Wipes classed as Division 4.1 flammable solids may be transported as limited quantities when packaged as follows:

• Packed in inner packages inside an outer package (a combination package)
• Must be packed upright, packed to prevent shifting, in securely-closed strong outside packagings; no specification testing is required.
• The inner packages are limited to 1 kg (2.2 pounds) net each, and the maximum gross weight of the outer package is limited to 30 kg (66 pounds). There is no limit on the number of packages in a shipment.

Citation: 49 CFR 173.151

SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS

Normal documentation requirements are waived when transported by road. RemOil Wipes are still hazmat, but are not marked “HM” on the shipping document because they are not subject to documentation requirements. ORM-D or LQ should not be listed to allow mixed shipments of ORM-D and LQ packages; only “Flammable solid” should be listed, and even that is not mandatory.

HM	DESCRIPTION	WEIGHT/LBS.
	RemOil wipes, flammable solid (?)	(Insert gross or net weight)

Citation: 49 CFR 173.151

CARTON MARKING

Limited quantity packages containing RemOil Wipes must display the limited quantity marking on one side.

In addition, each carton may have to be marked with the consignor’s or the consignee’s name and address, see 49 CFR §172.301(d) for exceptions. No UN number or proper shipping name is required.

* Per 49 CFR §172.301(d), the package must be marked with the consignor or consignee’s name and address unless the package is:

(1) Transported by highway only and will not be transferred from one carrier to the other;

(2) Part of a carload lot, truckload lot or freight container load, and the entire contents of the rail car, truck or freight container are shipped from one consignor to one consignee.

Citation: 49 CFR §172.301(d), §172.312, §172.315 (a) & 49 CFR §173.150

OVERPACKS

The “OVERPACK” marking is only required if the limited quantity marking is not visible, in which case the “Limited Quantity” and “overpack” stickers are required on only one side of the pallet or overpack box.

Remington policy is to apply the overpack and LQ  stickers to all pallets, regardless of visibility of product underneath. The Overpack sticker can be replaced by a sheet of paper or label that says “OVERPACK” in 1/2″ letters or bigger, e.g. on a paper list of goods applied to the overpack.

Citation: 49 CFR §173.25

POSSIBILITY FOR EXCEPTION FROM REGULATION BY US GROUND

RemOil® is a mixture of flammable liquid petroleum distillates with a flash point of 105 ^oF, with or without MoistureGuard. Per 49 CFR 173.121, this is a Packing Group III flammable liquid (73 – 140 ^oF). The PG III entry for Flammable liquids, n.o.s. in the hazardous materials table (172.101) indicates that packaging exceptions may be used in 173.150. In the USA, a special hazard class called combustible liquids exists. Flammable liquids with a flash point 140 – 200 ^oF may be reclassified as combustible liquids. A special case exists for flash point ≥ 100^oF to be combustible liquid only for road and rail (except in Alaska or similar places that must use air and vessel), per 173.150(f)(1). The requirements of the sub-chapter (the hazardous materials regulations) do not apply to a combustible liquid in a non-bulk packaging except for hazardous substances, hazardous wastes or marine pollutants, per 173.150(f)(2). These do not normally apply to RemOil®, which is not a marine pollutant per Appendix B of 172.101. Therefore RemOil® is not regulated as a hazardous material for road or rail transport in the USA. The same applies for RemOil Wipes.

Remington’s company policy is for RemOil Wipes to be shipped as LQ for surface shipments globally, and fully regulated by air. This eliminates possibilities for non-compliance when shipping by vessel or exporting. There should be no difference in transportation cost between shipments of LQ or non-regulated products.

Wipes in packets are not regulated.

Citation: 49 CFR references: 172.101, 173.120(b), 173.121(f), 173.150

REMINGTON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORT DATA SHEET

COMMODITY: RemOil®, with or without MoistureGuard;
in liquid form, in inner packages up to 1.3 gallons, in outer packages up to 30 kg gross.

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Domestic Road and Rail

OVERVIEW

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:	Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (petroleum distillates)	LABEL:	No
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:	UN 1993	PLACARD:	No
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:	3	EMERG. INFO:	No
PACKING GROUP:	III	TRAINING:	Required
DOCUMENT:	No	PACKAGING:	Non-spec
MARKING:	LQ Mark

HAZMAT TABLE

(1)Sym-bols

(2)Hazardous materials descriptions and proper shipping names

(3)Hazard class or Division

(4)Identifi-cation Numbers

(5)PG

(6)Label Codes

(7)Special provisions(§172.102)

(8)Packaging (§173.***)

(9)Quantity Limitations(see §§173.27 and 175.75)

(10)Vesselstowage

Excep-tions

Non- bulk

Bulk

Passenger aircraft/ rail

Cargo aircraft only

Loca- tion

Other

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8A)

(8)

(8C)

(9A)

(9B)

(10A)

(10B)

G

Flammable liquid, n.o.s.

3

UN1993

III

3

B1, B52, IB3, T4, TP1, TP29

150

203

242

60L

220L

A

PACKAGING INFORMATION

RemOil is classed as Class 3 flammable liquids and may be transported as limited quantities when packaged as follows:

• Packed in inner packages inside an outer package (a combination package)
• Must be packed upright, packed to prevent shifting, in securely-closed strong outside packagings; no specification testing is required.
• The inner packages are limited to 1.3 gallons capacity, and the maximum gross weight of the outer package is limited to 30 kg (66 pounds). There is no limit on the number of packages in a shipment.

Citation: 49 CFR 173.63 (b)(2)

SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS

Normal documentation requirements are waived when transported by road. RemOil is still hazmat, but it is not marked “HM” on the shipping document because it is not subject to documentation requirements. ORM-D or LQ may but should not be listed to allow mixed shipment of ORM-D and LQ packages; only “Flammable liquid” should be listed, and even that is not mandatory.

HM	DESCRIPTION	WEIGHT/LBS.
	RemOil flammable liquid (?)	(Insert gross or net weight)

Citation: 49 CFR 173.63(b)(1)(i)

CARTON MARKING

Limited quantity packages containing RemOil must display the limited quantity marking on one side.

The liquid orientation arrows must be present on two opposite sides of the package. This is not required for small inner packages, but Remington marks all packages with this mark to avoid mistakes when switching modes or when breaking cases. The thresholds for the mark are 1 liter for domestic ground, and 120 mL (4 oz) for air.

In addition, each carton may have to be marked with the consignor’s or the consignee’s name and address, see 49 CFR §172.301(d) for exceptions. No UN number or proper shipping name is required.

* Per 49 CFR §172.301(d), the package must be marked with the consignor or consignee’s name and address unless the package is:

(1) Transported by highway only and will not be transferred from one carrier to the other;

(2) Part of a carload lot, truckload lot or freight container load, and the entire contents of the rail car, truck or freight container are shipped from one consignor to one consignee.

Citation:  49 CFR §172.301(d),  §172.312, §172.315 (a) & 49 CFR §173.150

OVERPACKS

The “OVERPACK” marking is only required if the limited quantity marking is not visible, in which case the “Limited Quantity” and “overpack” stickers are required on only one side of the pallet or overpack box.

Liquid orientation arrows must be placed on two opposite sides of the overpack, even if they can be seen through the stretch wrap.

Remington policy is to apply the overpack, LQ  and liquid stickers to all pallets, regardless of visibility of product underneath. The Overpack sticker can be replaced by a sheet of paper or label that says “OVERPACK” in 1/2″ letters or bigger, e.g. on a paper list of goods applied to the overpack.

Citation: 49 CFR §173.25

POSSIBILITY FOR EXCEPTION FROM REGULATION BY US GROUND

RemOil® is a mixture of flammable liquid petroleum distillates with a flash point of 105 ^oF, with or without MoistureGuard. Per 49 CFR 173.121, this is a Packing Group III flammable liquid (73 – 140 ^oF). The PG III entry for Flammable liquids, n.o.s.  in the hazardous materials table (172.101) indicates that packaging exceptions may be used in 173.150.  In the USA, a special hazard class called combustible liquids exists. Flammable liquids with a flash point 140 – 200 ^oF may be reclassified as combustible liquids. A special case exists for flash point ≥ 100^oF to be combustible liquid only for road and rail (except in Alaska or similar places that must use air and vessel), per 173.150(f)(1). The requirements of the sub-chapter (the hazardous materials regulations) do not apply to a combustible liquid in a non-bulk packaging except for hazardous substances, hazardous wastes or marine pollutants, per 173.150(f)(2). These do not normally apply to RemOil®, which is not a marine pollutant per Appendix B of 172.101. Therefore RemOil® has the possibility to ship as a non-hazardous material for road or rail transport in the USA.

However, Remington’s company policy is for RemOil to be shipped as LQ for surface shipments globally, and fully regulated by air. This eliminates possibilities for non-compliance when shipping by vessel or exporting. There should be no difference in transportation cost between shipments of LQ or non-regulated products.

Citation: 49 CFR references: 172.101, 173.120(b), 173.121(f), 173.150

COMMODITY: Empty drums with residue of smokeless powder, for return to manufacturer.

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Domestic Road –  Truck load (TL) service only, not LTL

OVERVIEW

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:	None	LABEL:	N/A, or as per manufacturer
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:	None	PLACARD:	None
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:	None	EMERG. INFO:	None
PACKING GROUP:	None	TRAINING:	Required
DOCUMENT:	Special	PACKAGING:	PI 114(b)
MARKING:	N/A, or as per manufacturer

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TABLE

(1)Sym- bols

(2)Hazardous materials descriptions and proper shipping names

(3)Hazard class or Division

(4)Identifi-cation Numbers

(5)PG

(6)Label Codes

(7)Special provisions(§172.102)

(8)Packaging (§173.***)

(9)Quantity Limitations(see §§173.27 and 175.75)

(10)Vessel stowage

Excep-tions

Non- bulk

Bulk

Passenger aircraft/ rail

Cargo aircraft only

Loca- tion

Other

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8A)

(8)

(8C)

(9A)

(9B)

(10A)

(10B)

Powder, smokeless

1.3C

UN0161

1.3C

None

62

None

Forbidden

Forbidden

02

25

EMPTY PACKAGE EXCEPTION

Empty packages of hazard materials with residue are subject to the regulations the same as they were shipped when full. However, exceptions exist in 49 CFR 173.29 which prescribe certain conditions under which the hazardous materials regulations do not apply. A special paragraph (f) details specific provisions for shipping empty drums containing residue of smokeless powder. The benefit is that a normal carrier may be used at a lower cost than a specialist carrier licensed for hauling explosives; for example, a hazardous materials safety permit is required for the transport of Division 1.3 smokeless powder, but the return shipments of empty drums do not require this. In addition to the requirements in the sections below, the following apply:

(1) The empty packages must be transported in a closed transport vehicle (not on a flatbed);

(2) The empty packages must be loaded by the shipper and unloaded by the shipper or consignee (ship a full trailer of drums, don’t use LTL)

Citation: 49 CFR 173.29(f)(3)

CLASSIFICATION

Smokeless powder is required to have received an explosives approval by the US DOT, including for transport as residue in empty drums. However, when transporting empty drums using these provisions, no hazard class or UN number is applicable.

Citation: 49 CFR §173.56, 49 CFR 173.29(f)(3)

PACKAGING

The packaging must be a UN specification 1G fiber drum or 1A2 steel drum. The amount of smokeless powder per package may not exceed 5 grams. A provision also exists for the return of bottles in boxes, up to 2.5 grams per bottle and not exceeding 5 grams per box.

Citation: 49 CFR §173.62

SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS

Smokeless powder is not subject to shipping papers other than as required by 49 CFR 173.29(f)(6) the The description on the shipping paper must be exactly:

“RESIDUE: Last Contained Powder, smokeless, Hazard Class N/A, Identification Number N/A, Packing Group N/A”

HM	DESCRIPTION	WEIGHT/LBS.
	RESIDUE: Last Contained Powder, smokeless, Hazard Class N/A, Identification Number N/A, Packing Group N/A	(Insert gross weight of drums)

Citation: 49 CFR 173.29(f)(6)

PACKAGE MARKINGS

No hazard class or UN number is required, therefore no marks or labels are required. The drums may be presented for transport as they were marked and labeled by the manufacturer, but this is not required. For example, damaged hazard labels do not need to be repaired.

OVERPACK MARKINGS

An overpack is:

• a pallet
• a spec packaging within a non-spec packaging, normally used for consolidation

Empty drums are not normally palletized, as the trailer is completely filled. Overpacks, if used, are not subject to marking.

PLACARDS

Placards are not required.