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5.0 PACKAGING
STUDENT WORKBOOK

Table of Contents
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Module 5: Packaging ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Objectives .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Who Must Comply With the HMR? ...................................................................................................... 4
Purpose of Packaging Requirements .................................................................................................... 4
Definitions ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Non-Compliance with HMR .................................................................................................................. 5
Carrier/Shipper Functions ..................................................................................................................... 5
Package Inspections .............................................................................................................................. 6
Packaging Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 6
Packaging Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 6
Identify the Hazardous Materials ......................................................................................................... 6
Determine the Packing Group ............................................................................................................... 7
Identify Packaging Exceptions ............................................................................................................... 7
Limited Quantities ................................................................................................................................. 7
Non-Bulk/Bulk Exceptions ......................................................................................................................... 8
Exceptions ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Specific Packaging Authorities .............................................................................................................. 8
Packaging for Flammable Liquids (Non-Bulk) ....................................................................................... 9
Non-Bulk Packagings for Liquid Hazardous Materials .......................................................................... 9
Bulk Packaging ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Selecting Packaging Types ................................................................................................................... 10
Standards & Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 10
UN Standard Packagings ..................................................................................................................... 10
Standards ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Package Marking Requirements ......................................................................................................... 11
Packaging Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 11

General Packaging Requirements ....................................................................................................... 11
General Packaging Requirements Summary ....................................................................................... 12
Specific Packaging Requirements ....................................................................................................... 12
Exceptions ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Miscellaneous Requirements .................................................................................................................. 17
Leaking or Damaged Hazmat Packages ............................................................................................... 17
Packaging Solid or Semi-Solid Hazardous Wastes .............................................................................. 17
U.S. Department of Defense Packaging .............................................................................................. 17
Special Permits .................................................................................................................................... 18
Packages and Overpacks ..................................................................................................................... 18
Packaging and Overpacks: Overpacks ................................................................................................. 18
Overpack Arrows and Specification Packaging ................................................................................... 19
Prohibited Overpacks .......................................................................................................................... 19
Poisons in Overpacks .......................................................................................................................... 19
Reuse, Reconditioning, and Remanufacture ...................................................................................... 19
Empty Packaging ................................................................................................................................. 19
Packaging Compatibility ...................................................................................................................... 20
Summary ................................................................................................................................................. 20
References .............................................................................................................................................. 20

4 | P a g e Hazardous Materials Regulations
5.0 Packaging
Student Workbook
Module 5: Packaging
Introduction
Hazardous materials transportation is a highly regulated industry, for good
reason. Regulation protects the handlers of these hazardous materials and
the environment in which we live.
Shipping hazardous materials in improper packagings not only risks damaging
the environment and hurting your employees, but could also be costly to your
business.
Take a look at the DOT requirements for the packaging of hazardous
materials using the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) and Part 173 of the
Hazardous Materials Regulation.
Objectives
1. Define packaging according to the HMR.
2. Identify the shipper's responsibility as it relates to hazardous materials packages and packaging, and
any exceptions to these requirements.
3. Identify special types of packaging required for a variety of hazardous materials, including general
and specific requirements and exceptions.
4. Identify requirements and exceptions related to Limited Quantities, Agricultural Products, Materials
of Trade, and Lab Packs.
5. Identify required methods for handling damaged or leaking hazardous materials packages.
6. Identify U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) packaging certification requirements.
7. Identify requirements for overpacks.
Who Must Comply With the HMR?
Who is required to comply with the HMR? According to section 171.2 of the HMR, anyone who offers or
accepts a hazardous material shipment for transportation must comply with the HMR. Providers of
packagings used in the transportation of hazardous materials must comply as well.