Hazard Classifications

and Placards/Labels

 The color coding and distinctive

graphics of a placard or label are
based on the hazard classification
 The hazard classifications are
established to group materials based
on their characteristics.
 There are nine hazard classes
 Hazard Classifications
and Placards/Labels

 Class 1 Explosives Six Divisions

 1.1 mass explosion hazard
 1.2 projectile hazard
 1.3 minor blast/projectile/fire
 1.4 minor blast
 1.5 insensitive explosives
 1.6 very insensitive explosives
 Hazard Classifications
and Placards/Labels

 Class 2 Gases - Three Divisions

 2.1 flammable gases
 2.2 non flammable compressed
 2.3 poisonous
 Hazard Classifications
and Placards/Labels

 Class 3 Flammable and

Combustible Liquids Gases
 Flammable
 flash point below 141°
 Combustible
 flash point 141°-200°
 Hazard Classifications
and Placards/Labels

 Class 4 Flammable Solids

 4.1 flammable solids
 4.2 spontaneously combustible
 4.3 dangerous when wet
 Hazard Classifications
and Placards/Labels

 Class 5
 Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides
 5.1 Oxidizer
 5.2 Organic Peroxide
 Hazard Classifications
and Placards/Labels

 Class 6 - Poisons
 6.1 Material that is poisonous
 6.2 Infectious Agents
 Hazard Classifications
and Placards/Labels

 Class 7 - Radioactive
 Class 8 - Corrosives
 Class 9 - Miscellaneous (ORM)
 ORM-D - Consumer Commodities
 Hazard Classifications
Discussion Points

 What are the characteristics of

the 6 divisions of Class 1
explosives?
 What are the characteristics of
the 3 divisions of Class 2 gases?
 What class is a explosive/poison?
 Hazard Classifications
Discussion Points

 What are the characteristics of

the 6 divisions of Class 1
explosives?
 What are the characteristics of
the 3 divisions of Class 2 gases?
 What class is a explosive/poison?
 Hazard Classifications
Discussion Points

 What part of the CFR contains the

Classification of Materials
 Without looking, describe the
placard for a 5.1 oxidizer?
 What are some common examples
of each class of HazMat?
 Hazard Classifications
Discussion Points

 1.1 HMX, RDX

 1.2 Smalls arm ammunition
 1.3 Most Fireworks, tracers
 1.4 Safety Fuses, Model Rockets
 1.5 Blasting Explosive Type E
 1.6 By definition
 Hazard Classifications
Discussion Points

 2.1 Acetylene, Vinyl chloride

 2.2 Oxygen, CO2, Nitrogen
 2.3 Phosgene, Methyl Mercaptan

 3 Diesel Fuel, Ethanol, JP-5

 Hazard Classifications
Discussion Points

 4.1 Matches, Naphthalene

 4.2 White Phosphorous
 4.3 Lithium, Safety

 5.1 Hydrogen Peroxide

 5.2 Generic Types A-G
 Hazard Classifications
Discussion Points

 6.1 Pesticides (OP, carbamates)

 6.2 Botulin, Anthrax

 7 Radioactive Material

 8 Sodium Hydroxide, Acids

 Hazard Classifications
Discussion Points

 9 PCBs, Dry Ice(A/W), Hot Matls

 ORM-D Consumer Commodities