CDL Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME)Communication RulesMedium
A driver is transporting a shipment of UN1950, Aerosols, Class 2.1, in non-bulk packages. The packages are labeled with the 'FLAMMABLE GAS' label. Which of the following is NOT a required marking for each individual non-bulk package of this hazardous material?
- AThe proper shipping name 'Aerosols'.
- BThe identification number 'UN1950'.
- CThe consignee's name and address.
- DThe hazard class '2.1'.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. The consignee's name and address.
While the consignee's name and address are part of shipping papers and overall delivery information, they are generally not required to be marked on each individual non-bulk package containing hazardous materials, unlike the proper shipping name, identification number, and hazard class.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The proper shipping name is a mandatory marking on non-bulk packages.
- B. The identification number (UN/NA number) is a mandatory marking on non-bulk packages.
- D. The hazard class, or a label representing it, is a mandatory marking on non-bulk packages.
Non-Bulk Package Markings
Non-bulk packages of hazardous materials require specific markings like proper shipping name, identification number, and hazard labels/class, but not the consignee's address on each package.
- Proper shipping name is required.
- Identification number is required.
- Hazard class/label is required.
- Consignee's address is not typically a package marking requirement.
Memory trick: ID, Name, Class: the essential three for a HazMat package to see.