CDL · Hazardous materials
When a hazardous material is described on a shipping paper, which item has to come first in its description?
Correct answer: Its identification number.
Answer options
- AIts proper shipping name
- BIts identification number Correct
- CIts hazard class or division
Why
A hazardous material's basic description follows a fixed sequence: the ID number comes first, followed in order by the proper shipping name, hazard class or division, and packing group when one is assigned. The packing group indicates the material's degree of danger.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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