What Does N.O.S. Stand For In Hazmat
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What does the abbreviation "n.o.s" stand for?
Not otherwised specified
What is the "initial boiling Point"?
The temperature where liquid under test first boils
How many hazard classes of dangerous goods are there?
Nine
What does the "Packing Group" indicate?
Degree of danger
What is a "Flammable Liquid"
A liquid which has a flash point of 60°C (closed cup) or less
What is required by the DGR for marking and labeling of the upright position of a package containing liquids?
Orientation Labels or Markings
What type of outer packaging does this specification represent: 4G/Z/25/S/15/GB396?
Fiberboard Box
What does the letter "X" represent in a Package Specification marking?
Packing Group I
The "Magnatized Material" label is what type of label?
Handling Label
Who is responsible for the marking and labeling of Dangerous Packages
The shipper
Are amendments allowed on the Shippers Declaration?
Yes
How many copies of the Shippers Declaration are required?
two
In what section of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations would you find the "List of Dangerous Goods"?
Section 4.2
In what section of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations would you find the Operator and State Variations?
Section 2.8
What does the abbreviation "NEW" stand for?
Net Explosive Weight
What does the abbreviation "PPR" stand for?
Particular Packing Requirement
What does the abbreviation "CAO" stand for?
Cargo Aircraft Only
The standard unit of measure for the activity of a radionuclide is what?
Becquerel
The standard unit of measure for radiation exposure is what?
Sievert
What is Single Packaging?
The hazardaous material is shipping within the outerpackaging with no other inner packaging.
What is Combination Packaging?
The hazardardous material is shipping in an inner packaging which is then placed inside the outer packaging.
The code "4G" describes what type of outer package?
Fiberboard Box
The packing group with the highest degree of danger is what?
Packing Group I
The letter "Y" in front of a packing instruction indicates what?
Limited Quantity shipment
This type of shipment does not require a Shippers Declaration or UN Specification Packaging.
Excepted Quantity
This type of shipement requires a Shippers Declaration but does not require UN Specification Packaging.
Limited Quantity
Shipment type that requires a Shippers Declaration, UN Specification Packaging, and is not allowed on passenger aircraft.
Cargo Aircraft Only
What reference(s) requires Orientation Labels be placed on a liquid shipment?
7.2.4.4
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