Hazardous Material

If you are shipping potentially hazardous material, please read the following description.
 
Background: Shipments must arrive at their destination in good condition and present no hazard during shipment. Prior to shipping any hazardous material, please contact EH&S at (831) 459-2553.

Definition: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) define hazardous materials as articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property, or the environment; are listed or classified in the regulations, and are transported in commerce. 

There are nine classes of hazardous materials:

 

Class of Hazard	Description
Hazard Class 1: Explosives	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 Class 2: Compressed Gases	2.1 flammable gases 2.2 non-flammable compressed 2.3 poisonous
Hazard Class 3: Flammable Liquids	Flammable (flash point below 141°) Combustible (flash point 141°-200°)
Hazard Class 4: Flammable Solids	4.1 flammable solids 4.2 spontaneously combustible 4.3 dangerous when wet
Hazard Class 5: Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides	5.1 Oxidizer 5.2 Organic Peroxide
Hazard Class 6: Toxic Materials	6.1 Material that is poisonous 6.2 Infectious Agents
Hazard Class 7: Radioactive Material	Radioactive I Radioactive II Radioactive III
Hazard Class 8: Corrosive Material	Destruction of the human skin Corrode steel at a rate of 0.25 inches per year
Hazard Class 9: Miscellaneous	A material that presents a hazard during shipment but does not meet the definition of the other classes

 

If you need assistance, EH&S will research your item and advise you. Contact EHS, (831) 459-2553.

Radioactive materials: If you plan to ship radioactive materials, follow the instructions on How to Transfer Radioactive Materials.

To read the regulations concerning the transport of hazardous material, see:

§  U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, 49 CFR Regulations 171.8, 172.101, 173

§  International Air Transportation Association (IATA), Dangerous Goods Information Online

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