UN 0012: AMMO, DOMESTIC ROAD, RAIL, AIR & VESSEL (US FLAG CARRIER ONLY)

COMMODITY: Small arms ammunition (shotshell, rimfire and centerfire) as 1.4S – 50 caliber / 8 gauge or less, inert bullets or tracer only; or above 50 Cal/8 gauge with an EX approval.

NOTE: Use LQ Data Sheet instead if package < 30 KG, primers are protected from other cartridges and ammo is in inner packages in an outer container. Use this data sheet for loose un-oriented “bulk” packs.

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

OVERVIEW

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:Cartridges, small armsLABEL:None
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:UN0012PLACARD:None
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:1.4SEMERG. INFO:Required
PACKING GROUP:NoneTRAINING:Required
DOCUMENT:RequiredPACKAGING:PI 130
MARKING:Required  

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-tionsNon-
bulk
BulkPassenger aircraft/ rail
Cargo aircraft onlyLoca-
tion
Other
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8A)(8)(8C)(9A)(9B)(10A)(10B)
Cartridges, small arms1.4SUN0012 none6362None25kg100kg0125

CLASSIFICATION

Cartridges, small arms 50 cal or less with inert bullets (including tracers but no incendiary or exploding bullets) may be self-classified by the manufacturer as UN 0012, Cartridges, small arms, Division 1.4S explosive. No EX approval is required.

Citation: 49 CFR §173.56(h)

PACKAGING

Package the ammunition as follows:

  • Ammunition must be packed according to Packing Instruction 130. No inner package is required. This allows a loose un-oriented jumble pack in a box or drum.
  • The maximum gross weight is limited to 400 kg (882 pounds) per package.

Citation: 49 CFR §173.62

SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS

1) Shipping description together and in order with no other information interspersed:

“UN 0012, Cartridges, small arms, 1.4S”

2) The total quantity before or after the shipping description, in pounds and/or kilograms (lb or kg), covered by the shipping description in terms of net explosives mass, or the net mass, i.e. the weight of the powder and primer mix (primer mix may be negligible compared to powder) in the ammunition or the weight of the ammunition without any packaging. The degree of decimals or rounding is not specified, the recommendation is to use whole units, e.g. 5 lbs.

3) The number and type of packages, before or after the shipping description, e.g. “10 boxes” or “10 drums”. Commonly understood abbreviations may be used, e.g. “bx” or “drm”.

HMDESCRIPTIONWEIGHT/LBS.
 XUN 0012, Cartridges, Small Arms, 1.4S
(Insert net weight or net explosives weight)

Citation: 49 CFR §172.202

PACKAGE MARKINGS

Packages containing small arms ammunition must display the following markings on one side as follows:

“UN 0012” ½” tall, or ¼” tall for 30 kg max, or an appropriate size for 5 kg max; “CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS”; the specification package marking.

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.

Citation: 49 CFR §172.30049 CFR §172.301(d)

OVERPACK MARKINGS

An overpack is:

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

The “Overpack” marking is required if at least one representative marking is not visible of the UN number, proper shipping name and the specification packaging marking for every hazardous material in the overpack. If any of these are not visible at least once in the overpack, all markings and labels should be reproduced on one side of the over, in addition to the “OVERPACK” mark.

The word “OVERPACK” may be a sticker, stenciled, or on a printed sheet of paper. It must be at least 0.5” tall as of 12/31/2016. It does not have to have a surrounding border.

Citation: 49 CFR §173.25

ILLUSTRATIONS OF PROPERLY PREPARED DOCUMENT AND SHIPPING CARTON

Option 1:

HMDESCRIPTIONWEIGHT/LBS.
XUN0012 Cartridges, Small Arms, 1.4SNet Explosive Mass = X,XXX KG (propellant weight, or optionally the net weight in the US only)(Insert gross or net weight)

Option 2:

HMDESCRIPTIONWEIGHT/LBS.
XUN0012 Cartridges, Small Arms, 1.4S(Insert gross, net or net explosives weight)

* 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.

ALKALINE BATTERIES, INCLUDING NI-MH BATTERIES WITH LIMITS – INTERNATIONAL VESSEL

COMMODITY: Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) Batteries, alone without equipment, < 100 kg gross mass; or any quantity packed with or contained in their equipment.

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: International Vessel

OVERVIEW

Alkaline batteries are mostly exempted from the dangerous goods regulations, with provisions that they are packed to prevent short circuit and damage. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code has some differences:

  1. The IMDG does not apply to alkaline batteries except Ni-MH.
  2. The IMDG does not apply to Ni-MH batteries packed with or contained in their equipment.
  3. Less than 100 kg gross, the IMDG only requires Ni-MH batteries to be securely packed and protected from short circuit.
  4. At equal to or greater than 100 kg gross, Ni-MH batteries without their equipment require a shipping document (IMDG 5.4.1) and must appear in the carrying vessel’s stowage plan.

This transport data sheet is configured for shipments of Ni-MH batteries alone without equipment less than 100 kg gross mass, or any quantity packed with or contained in their equipment.

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:Batteries, nickel-metal hydrideLABEL:No
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:UN 3496PLACARD:No
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:9EMERG. INFO TRANSMISSION:No
PACKING GROUP:NoneTRAINING:No
DOCUMENT:NoPACKAGING:Special
MARKING:No

DANGEROUS GOODS 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 PROVISIONS

The full text of the special provisions follow (certain parts of these may be replicated in other sections of this transport data sheet):

SPECIAL PROVISION 117

Only regulated when transported by sea.

SPECIAL PROVISION 963

Nickel-metal hydride button cells or nickel-metal hydride cells or batteries packed with or contained in equipment are not subject to the provisions of this Code.

All other nickel-metal hydride cells or batteries shall be securely packed and protected from short circuit. They are not subject to other provisions of this Code provided that they are loaded in a cargo transport unit in a total quantity of less than 100 kg gross mass. When loaded in a cargo transport unit in a total quantity of 100 kg gross mass or more, they are not subject to other provisions of this Code except those of 5.4.1, 5.4.3 and columns 16a and 16b of the Dangerous Goods List in chapter 3.2.

Citation: IMDG Chapter 3.3, SP 117 and 963

PACKAGING

Nickel-metal hydride cells or batteries, alone without equipment, shall be securely packed and protected from short circuit.

Also follow the following USA requirements. 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.

INCIDENT REPORTING

For shipment to/from/through the USA, a written report is required to be submitted, retained, and updated in accordance with §171.16 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

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

There is no requirement for a shipping paper for Ni-MH batteries alone without equipment less than 100 kg gross mass, or for any quantity packed with or contained in their equipment.

CARTON MARKING

There are no mandatory carton marking requirements.

The following illustration shows a sticker available from LabelMaster. There is a scenario for US domestic air transport where this is one of a couple options. This is not recommended for international vessel shipments, but does not need to be removed if present.

TRAINING

None.

UN 3481: MORE THAN 2 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT (2020 SCOPE); BY DOMESTIC ROAD, RAIL & VESSEL

REMINGTON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORT DATA SHEET

COMMODITY:

A) 2020 Scope, or More Than 2 Small Lithium Ion Batteries In Equipment
B) Equipment with batteries not installed, but packed with it.

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Domestic Road, Rail & Vessel

OVERVIEW

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:Lithium ion batteries contained in equipmentLABEL:No
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:UN 3481PLACARD:No
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:9EMERG. INFO:No
PACKING GROUP:NoneTRAINING:No
DOCUMENT:SpecialPACKAGING:Non-spec
MARKING:Special

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-tionsNon-
bulk
BulkPassenger aircraft/ rail
Cargo aircraft onlyLoca-
tion
Other
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8A)(8)(8C)(9A)(9B)(10A)(10B)
GLithium ion batteries contained in equipment including lithium ion polymer batteries
9UN30919A54, A101
1851851855 kg35 kgA

CLASSIFICATION

Lithium cells and batteries must meet requirements of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. The manufacture must record the test results and maintain them (indefinitely).

This transport data sheet uses some of the small cells and batteries exceptions in 49 CFR 173.185(c). The criteria are:

  • may not exceed lithium ion batteries of 100 Watt-hours (Wh) each, or lithium ion cells not exceeding 20 Wh each.
  • Starting in 2016 lithium ion batteries using this exception must be marked with the watt-hour rating

The 2020 Scope has 4 batteries; only two batteries are allowed in the equipment to eliminate package marking or documentation. However, normal marking and documentation do not apply, and are replaced with special limited requirements.

Citation: 49 CFR 173.185(a), 49 CFR 173.185(c)

PACKAGING INFORMATION

Packaging must meet the general requirements of 49 CFR 173 Subpart B. Lithium batteries must be packaged in a manner to prevent short circuits, movement within the outer package and accidental activation of the equipment. Specification packaging does not apply.

Citation: 49 CFR 173 Subpart B, 49 CFR 173.185(b), 49 CFR 173.185(b)

SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS

Normal documentation requirements are waived and replaced with specific requirements. The text is performance-based, and not prescribed other than it must contain the following information:

(A) An indication that the package contains “lithium metal” or “lithium ion” cells or batteries, as appropriate;

(B) An indication that the package is to be handled with care and that a flammable hazard exists if the package is damaged;

(C) An indication that special procedures must be followed in the event the package is damaged, to include inspection and repacking if necessary; and

(D) A telephone number for additional information.

A document could be purchased, or the following text could be produced on Avery labels:

Citation: 49 CFR 173.185(c)(3)(iii)

CARTON MARKING

This handling label is required for air and can be used for all modes. The same information can be used in a different format for other modes, but it is recommended just to keep one sticker and use it for all shipments.

A phone number must be provided on the handling label. It could be an emergency phone number as required for many other hazardous materials, but this is not required, and it could be an office phone number. It should have the country code for international shipments.

The handling label must be at least 120 mm (4.7 inches) wide by 110 mm (4.3 inches) high. However, markings of 105 mm (4.1 inches) wide by 74 mm (2.9 inches) high may be used on when the package is too small for the larger mark.

Citation: 49 CFR 173.185

OVERPACKS

There are no hazardous materials marking or labeling requirements for overpacks of packages of equipment containing lithium cells or batteries when shipped according with this transport data sheet. This can be deduced from the fact that the air mode portion of 173.185 has overpack marking requirements, but it is not included in the general requirements for all modes. 

It may be easier for comprehension of personnel to adhere to standard overpack marking protocols in 173.25, unless there is enough extra labor to merit training about this peculiarity, and mark the overpack as follows:

Citation: 49 CFR §173.185(c)(4)(ii)§173.25

UN 3481: LAPTOP COMPUTERS W/ LITHIUM ION BATTERY INSTALLED, NO SPARE BATTERIES; BY DOMESTIC ROAD, RAIL & VESSEL

REMINGTON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORT DATA SHEET

COMMODITY: Lithium ion battery contained in equipment, with no spare batteries

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Domestic Road, Rail & Vessel

OVERVIEW

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:Lithium ion batteries contained in equipmentLABEL:No
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:UN 3481PLACARD:No
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:9EMERG. INFO:No
PACKING GROUP:NoneTRAINING:No
DOCUMENT:NoPACKAGING:Non-spec
MARKING:No

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-tionsNon-
bulk
BulkPassenger aircraft/ rail
Cargo aircraft onlyLoca-
tion
Other
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8A)(8)(8C)(9A)(9B)(10A)(10B)
GLithium ion batteries contained in equipment including lithium ion polymer batteries
9UN30919A54, A101
1851851855 kg35 kgA

ABOUT LITHIUM BATTERIES

“Lithium Cells” are cylindrical. They can be very short, e.g. a lithium metal CR1620 coin cell / button cell, or longer like a CR2. “Lithium Batteries” are articles containing combinations of cells (e.g. a 9v battery contains multiple cells), and may be rectangular. Lithium ion energy is typically but not always synonymous with being rechargeable, whereas lithium metal is non-rechargeable. Cell phones and laptops use rechargeable lithium ion batteries which provide high output power for short periods of time, while goods such as optics may use lithium metal cells which provide long term low output power.

Lithium batteries which are improperly manufactured or packaged may self-ignite in flame, and are not extinguishable with small amounts of water.

CLASSIFICATION

Lithium cells and batteries must meet requirements of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. The manufacture must record the test results and maintain them (indefinitely).

This transport data sheet uses the small cells and batteries exceptions in 49 CFR 173.185(c). The criteria are:

  • may not exceed lithium ion batteries of 100 Watt-hours (Wh) each, or lithium ion cells not exceeding 20 Wh each. Starting in 2016 lithium ion batteries using this exception must be marked with the watt-hour rating.
  • only four cells or two batteries may be installed in the equipment
  • no spare batteries may be packed with the equipment.

Shipments meeting these criteria are excepted from package marking or documentation.

Citation: 49 CFR 173.185(a), 49 CFR 173.185(c)

PACKAGING INFORMATION

Packaging must meet the general requirements of 49 CFR 173 Subpart B. They must be packaged in a manner to prevent short circuits, movement within the outer package and accidental activation of the equipment. This may be done by closing the laptop, as the power button is on the inside, and packing it to prevent movement in the package. Specification packaging does not apply.

Citation: 49 CFR 173 Subpart B, 49 CFR 173.185(b), 49 CFR 173.185(b)

SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS

Normal documentation requirements are waived when transported by road. Equipment containing lithium cells or batteries is still hazmat, but are not marked “HM” on the shipping document because they are not subject to documentation requirements in 49 CFR 173 Subpart C.

HMDESCRIPTIONWEIGHT/LBS.
Laptop computer(Insert gross or net weight)

Citation: 49 CFR 173.185

CARTON MARKING

There are no hazardous materials marking or labeling requirements for packages of equipment containing lithium cells or batteries when shipped according with this transport data sheet.

Citation: 49 CFR 173.185

OVERPACKS

There are no hazardous materials marking or labeling requirements for overpacks of packages of equipment containing lithium cells or batteries when shipped according with this transport data sheet.

Citation: 49 CFR §173.25

UN 1950 LQ AEROSOLS BY DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL VESSEL

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

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Domestic Road and Rail

OVERVIEW

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:AerosolsLABEL:None
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:UN 1950PLACARD:LQ mark
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:2.1EMERG. INFO:None
PACKING GROUP:NoneTRAINING:Required
DOCUMENT:YesPACKAGING:Non-spec
MARKING:LQ Mark

DANGEROUS GOODS LIST

CLASSIFICATION

Aerosols that have been classed as Division 2.1 flammable gas may be transported as limited quantities up to 1L per can (1000 mL).

See IMDG Special Provision 277: For aerosols or receptacles containing toxic substances, the limited quantity value is 120 mL. For all other aerosols or receptacles, the limited quantity value is 1,000 mL.

PACKAGING INFORMATION

Package as follows:

  • For LQ, dangerous goods shall be packed only in inner packagings placed in suitable outer packagings. However aerosols do not require inner packagings (because the aerosol can itself is the inner package). Aerosols are also considered to be “articles”. IMDG 3.4.2.1
  • The maximum gross weight is limited to 30 kg (66 pounds) per package. IMDG 3.4.2.1
  • Shrink-wrapped or stretch-wrapped trays meeting the conditions of IMDG 4.1.1.1, 4.1.1.2 and 4.1.1.4 to 4.1.1.8 are acceptable as outer packagings, if limited to 20 kg. IMDG 3.4.2.2.
  • No specification testing is required. IMDG 3.4.1.2.4

SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS

Limited Quantity shipments must be documented by domestic and international vessel. IMDG 3.4.1.2. The shipping description appears as follows:

HMDESCRIPTIONWEIGHT/LBS.
 UN 1950, Aerosols, 2.1, LTD QTY(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.

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. The lettering of the “OVERPACK” marking shall be at least 12 mm high. If the aerosols are packed with other dangerous goods which are not LQ, then the UN number, proper shipping name and label should be shown for those products, as well as the LQ mark, unless all of this is visible (an example is shown for LQ products with small arms primers) IMDG 3.4.5.4

Citation: 49 CFR §173.25(a)(6)

UN 3175: LQ REMOIL® WIPES, W/ OR W/O MOISTUREGUARD; BY DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL VESSEL

REMINGTON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORT DATA SHEET

COMMODITY: RemOil® Wipes, with or without MoistureGuard;
in pop-up style inner packages up to 5 kg (11 pounds) net capacity each, in outer packages up to 30 kg (66 pounds) gross.

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Domestic & International Vessel

OVERVIEW

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:Solids containing flammable liquid, n.o.s. (petroleum distillates)LABEL:No
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:UN 3175PLACARD:No
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:4.1EMERG. INFO:No
PACKING GROUP:IITRAINING:Required
DOCUMENT:YesPACKAGING: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-tionsNon-
bulk
BulkPassenger aircraft/ rail
Cargo aircraft onlyLoca-
tion
Other
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8A)(8)(8C)(9A)(9B)(10A)(10B)
GSolids containing flammable liquid, n.o.s.
4.1UN3175II347, IB6, IP2, T3, TP33
15121224015 kg50 kgB

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.

This is also true in the IMDG, Special Provision 216:

SP216:  Mixtures of solids which are not subject to the provisions of this Code and flammable liquids may be transported under this entry without first applying the classification criteria of class 4.1, provided there is no free liquid visible at the time the substance is loaded or at the time the packaging or cargo transport unit is closed. Each cargo transport unit shall be leakproof when used as a bulk container. Sealed packets and articles containing less than 10 mL of a packing group II or III flammable liquid absorbed into a solid material are not subject to the provisions of this Code 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

This is the only difference between LQ Ground and Vessel – documentation is required. The difference in the document between LQ and not LQ is the addition of “LTD QTY” at the end of the description.

HMDESCRIPTIONWEIGHT/LBS.
UN3175, Solids containing flammable liquid, n.o.s. (petroleum distillates), 4.1, PG II, LTD QTY(Insert net volume)

Citation: 49 CFR 172.20249 CFR 172.203(b)

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

Citation: 49 CFR references: 172.101173.120(b)173.121(f)173.150

UN 3175: WIPES IN PACKETS (NOT REGULATED)

REMINGTON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORT DATA SHEET

COMMODITY: Wipes containing RemOil® with or without MoistureGuard; Brite Bore, 40-X Bore Cleaner; when packaged in packets are not regulated as hazmat / dangerous goods anywhere, by any mode.

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: All

NOTE: Hazardous flammable liquids absorbed in non-hazardous solids are regulated as hazardous materials, with certain exceptions. Wipes not regulated when there is 10mL maximum of flammable liquid, other than Packing Group I, and the wipe is packaged in a sealed packet. The regulatory path from UN 3175 to be exempted from the regulations is described below.

OVERVIEW – this shows the fully regulated version.

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:Solids containing flammable liquid, n.o.s. (petroleum distillates)LABEL:Flammable solid
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:UN 3175PLACARD:Flammable solid
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:4.1EMERG. INFO:Yes
PACKING GROUP:IITRAINING:Yes
DOCUMENT:YesPACKAGING:Yes
MARKING:Yes  

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-tionsNon-
bulk
BulkPassenger aircraft/ rail
Cargo aircraft onlyLoca-
tion
Other
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8A)(8)(8C)(9A)(9B)(10A)(10B)
Solids containing flammable liquid, n.o.s.3UN3175II4.147, IB6, IP2, T3, TP33
15121224015 kg50 kgB

BASIS OF THE REGULATORY EXCEPTION

Wipes containing RemOil or other flammable liquids, are not regulated when meeting certain criteria, per similar special provisions of the USA, and international ocean and air transport regulations. The criteria are:

  1. First, there can be no free liquid at the time of filling to be classed into UN 3175, unless  flammable solid testing is done.
  2. To then exit the regulations:
    1. Package in a sealed packet
    2. Have no more than 10 mL of liquid absorbed
    3. Liquid must be PG II or III (not PG I)
    4. Have no free liquid

RemOil packets qualify, as they are sealed, contain less than 10 mL of RemOil, RemOil and other Remington cleaners are PG II or less, and the wipes have no free liquid. The special provisions are shown below for the USA, IMDG and ICAO TI.

SPECIAL PROVISION 47 – USA

“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.”

SPECIAL PROVISION 216 – INTERNATIONAL MARITIME REGULATIONS 

“Mixtures of solids which are not subject to the provisions of this Code and flammable liquids may be transported under this entry without first applying the classification criteria of class 4.1, provided there is no free liquid visible at the time the substance is loaded or at the time the packaging or cargo transport unit is closed. Each cargo transport unit shall be leakproof when used as a bulk container. Sealed packets and articles containing less than 10 mL of a packing group II or III flammable liquid absorbed into a solid material are not subject to the provisions of this Code provided there is no free liquid in the packet or article.”

SPECIAL PROVISION A46 – INTERNATIONAL MARITIME REGULATIONS 

Mixtures of solids which are not subject to these Instructions and flammable liquids may be transported under this entry without first applying the classification criteria of Division 4.1, providing there is no free liquid visible at the time the substance is packaged and, for single packagings, the packaging must pass a leakproofness test at the Packing Group II level. Small inner packagings consisting of sealed packets or articles containing less than 10 mL of a Packing Group II or III flammable liquid absorbed into a solid material are not subject to these Instructions provided there is no free liquid in the packet or articles.

SOME OTHER EXCEPTIONS

Depending on the flash point, RemOil® and other flammable liquids may be partially or fully excepted as combustible liquids from the hazardous materials regulations, and in some cases international regulations. Some specifics are given in the relevant transport data sheet. These exceptions are not needed when the flammable liquids are incorporated into wipes, meeting certain criteria. In case of a full exception, then the criteria above are not necessary. RemOil, with a flashpoint of 105F, does not qualify for a full exception except in wipes.

Citation: 49 CFR 172.102 SP47; IMDG SP216; ICAO TI SP A47

UN 1993: LQ REMOIL®, W/ OR W/O MOISTUREGUARD; BY DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL VESSEL

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 & International Vessel

OVERVIEW

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (petroleum distillates)LABEL:No
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:UN 1993PLACARD:No
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:3EMERG. INFO: No
PACKING GROUP:IIITRAINING:Required
DOCUMENT:YesPACKAGING: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-tionsNon-
bulk
BulkPassenger aircraft/ rail
Cargo aircraft onlyLoca-
tion
Other
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8A)(8)(8C)(9A)(9B)(10A)(10B)
GFlammable liquid, n.o.s.
3UN1993III3 B1, B52, IB3, T4, TP1, TP29
15020324260L220LA

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 173.24a49 CFR §173.150

SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS

This is the only difference between LQ Ground and Vessel – documentation is required. The difference in the document between LQ and not LQ is the addition of “LTD QTY” at the end of the description.

HMDESCRIPTIONWEIGHT/LBS.
UN1993, Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (petroleum distillates, 3, PG III, LTD QTY(Insert net volume)

Citation: 49 CFR 172.20249 CFR 172.203(b)

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

NA3178: SMOKELESS POWDER FOR SMALL ARMS (FLAMMABLE SOLID); BY DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION ALL MODES

REMINGTON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORT DATA SHEET

COMMODITY: Smokeless powder for small arms; classified by EX approval as a flammable solid; up to 8 pounds per bottle and 100 pounds net per shipment.

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Domestic Road, Rail, Vessel and Air, with limitations

OVERVIEW

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:Smokeless powder for small armsLABEL:Yes
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:NA 3178PLACARD:If with other hazmat exceeding 1000 lbs. gross aggregate
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:4.1EMERG. INFO:Yes
PACKING GROUP:ITRAINING:Required
DOCUMENT:YesPACKAGING:Special
MARKING:Yes

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-tionsNon-
bulk
BulkPassenger aircraft/ rail
Cargo aircraft onlyLoca-
tion
Other
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8A)(8)(8C)(9A)(9B)(10A)(10B)
DSmokeless powder for small arms (100 pounds or less)
4.1NA3178I4.116
None171NoneForbidden7.3 kgA

CLASSIFICATION

Per 49 CFR 173.171, Smokeless powder for small arms which has been classed in Division 1.3 or Division 1.4 may be reclassed in Division 4.1 (flammable solid), subject to certain conditions. An EX approval is required, but the EX number does not need to be marked per 172.320 since it is a flammable solid and no longer an explosive.

Citation: 49 CFR 171.171(a)

MODAL LIMITATIONS

Road: Maximum 100 pounds net mass per transport vehicle, e.g. a trailer. A motor vehicle with multiple trailers could have 100 pounds in each trailer, or a truck with cargo compartment could have 100 pounds and haul a trailer with an additional 100 pounds.

Rail: Maximum 100 pounds net mass per transport vehicle, e.g. a rail car.

Vessel: Maximum 100 pounds net mass per freight container, not to exceed four freight containers per vessel.

Air: Passenger aircraft is forbidden. Maximum 100 pounds net mass per cargo aircraft. Per Column 9b of the hazardous materials, each package is limited to 7.3 kg (16 pounds).

Citation: 49 CFR 171.171(b)

PACKAGING INFORMATION

Smokeless powder may be transported as Division 4.1 flammable solids when packaged as follows:

  • in a configuration examined and approved in an EX approval.
  • in a Packing Group I certified package (per the hazardous materials table). While explosives are packaged as PG II by default, this alternative method uses PG I packaging, a higher standard than PG II.
  • only combination packagings with inner packagings not exceeding 3.6 kg (8 pounds) net mass are authorized. Inner packagings must be arranged and protected so as to prevent simultaneous ignition of the contents.
  • 49 CFR 173.171 allows the configurations authorized in an EX approval to be modified as follows. Different brands and sizes of approved flammable solid smokeless powder inner packages may be combined in a 4G fiberboard box tested to Packing Group I, but not necessarily tested with the mixture of packages just described. All inside containers must be packed to prevent shifting (e.g. with packing materials), and the net weight of smokeless powder in any one box may not exceed 7.3 kg (16 pounds) or the certified gross weight capacity of the specification outer packaging, whichever is lower. There is no 16 pound limit for authorized packages which do not use this provision, except on aircraft, e.g. a box might contain six 5-pound bottles, but if this is modified with other brands or sizes then the 16 pounds net limit applies.

Citation: 49 CFR 172.10149 CFR 171.171(c) and (d)

SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS

1) Shipping description together and in order with no other information interspersed:

“NA 3178, Smokeless powder for small arms, 4.1, PG I”.

2) The total quantity before or after the shipping description, in pounds and/or kilograms (lb or kg), covered by the shipping description.

3) The number and type of packages, before or after the shipping description, e.g. “10 boxes” or “10 drums”. Commonly understood abbreviations may be used, e.g. “bx” or “drm”.

4) Since this is a flammable solid, there is no EX marking or shipping paper requirement, and no net explosives quantity required.

HMDESCRIPTIONWEIGHT/LBS.
 XNA 3178, Smokeless powder for small arms, 4.1, PG I(Insert gross or net weight)

Citation: 49 CFR 172.202

CARTON MARKING

Packages containing flammable solid smokeless powder must display the following on one side:

Label: Flammable solid hazard label

Markings

1) Identification number: “NA 3178” ½” tall, or ¼” tall for 30 kg max, or an appropriate size for 5 kg max;

2) Proper shipping name: “SMOKELESS POWDER FOR SMALL ARMS”;

3) the specification package marking.

4) 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.*

5) Since this is a flammable solid, there is no EX number marking requirement.

Citation: 49 CFR §172.301172.400

* 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.

OVERPACKS

The “OVERPACK” marking is only required if the package markings and label are not visible at least once, in which case the  “overpack” marking (e.g. sticker) is required on only one side of the pallet or overpack box, and the UN number, proper shipping name and hazard label must be replicated, preferably next to the overpack marking..

Remington policy is to apply the overpack and package markings and labels 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

UN 0055: EMPTY PRIMED BRASS, INTERNATIONAL VESSEL

COMMODITY: Empty primed brass or hulls

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: International Vessel

OVERVIEW

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:Case, cartridges, empty with primerLABEL:None
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:UN0055PLACARD:None
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:1.4SEMERG. INFO:Required
PACKING GROUP:TRAINING:Required
DOCUMENT:RequiredPACKAGING:P136
MARKING:Required  

DANGEROUS GOODS LIST

CLASSIFICATION

Empty primed cases which meet Division 1.4 criteria are not regulated in the US as hazardous materials. They are regulated for international vessel transportation as a Division 1.4S explosive. The IMDG requires competent authority approval of explosives. The US DOT hazardous materials table assigns Special Provision to UN 0055, which constitutes a competent authority approval satisfying the IMDG. No EX approval is required, and this is corroborated by an interpretation.

Citation: IMDG 2.1.3.2; 49 CFR 172.101, 172.102 Special Provision 50

PACKAGING

Package the cases as follows:

  • Ammunition must be packed according to Packing Instruction 136.
  • The maximum gross weight is limited to 400 kg (882 pounds) per package, which is found in the standards for each type of package in IMDG 6.1.4.

Citation: IMDG 4.1.4, 6.1.4

SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS

1) Shipping description together and in order with no other information interspersed:

“UN 0055, Cases, cartridge, empty with primer, 1.4S”.  There is no packing group.

2) The total quantity in kilograms (kg) in terms of net explosives mass, i.e. the weight of the powder and primer mix (primer mix may be negligible compared to powder) in the ammunition.  The degree of decimals or rounding is not specified, the recommendation is to use whole units, e.g. 5 lbs.

3) The number and kind of packages, before or after the shipping description, e.g. “10 boxes” or “10 drums”. Commonly understood abbreviations may be used, e.g. “bx” or “drm”. Use of a packaging code such as “4G” is not compliant but is optional as an addition; not recommended.

DESCRIPTIONWEIGHT/LBS.
UN0055, CASES, CARTRIDGE, EMPTY WITH PRIMER, 1.4SX,XXX KG (net explosives mass)

Citation: IMDG 5.4.1.4.1, 5.4.1.4.2, 5.4.1.5.1

 PACKAGE MARKING

Packages containing small arms ammunition must display the following markings on one side as follows:

  • “UN 0055” ½” tall, or ¼” tall for 30 kg max, or an appropriate size for 5 kg max
  • “CASES, CARTRIDGE, EMPTY WITH PRIMER”
  • Specification package marking, ½” tall, or ¼” tall for 30 kg max, or an appropriate size for 5 kg max
  • The package must bear a 1.4S label UNLESS “1.4S” is marked. The “1.4S” mark is the industry norm, labels are not used.

Neither the consignor’s or the consignee’s name and address are required.

Citation: IMDG 5.2.1.1, 6.1.3.1

OVERPACK MARKINGS

An overpack is:

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

The “Overpack” marking is required if at least one representative marking is not visible of the UN number, proper shipping name and the specification packaging marking for every hazardous material in the overpack. If any of these are not visible at least once in the overpack, all markings and labels should be reproduced on one side of the over, in addition to the “OVERPACK” mark.

The word “OVERPACK” may be a sticker, stenciled, or on a printed sheet of paper. It must be at least 0.5” tall as of 12/31/2016. It does not have to have a surrounding border.

Citation: IMDG 5.1.2.1