HazMat Packaging and Containers Flashcards
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What does 'Packing Group I' indicate about a hazardous material?
Answer: The greatest danger requiring the most stringent packaging
Packing Group I (PG I) indicates the greatest level of danger among the three packing groups and requires the most stringent packaging standards.
Which type of HazMat packaging consists of an inner receptacle placed inside protective outer packaging?
Answer: Combination packaging
Combination packaging consists of an inner receptacle (the primary container) protected by outer packaging, providing two layers of containment.
Under DOT regulations, what minimum liquid capacity distinguishes 'bulk packaging' from non-bulk packaging?
Answer: 119 gallons
Bulk packaging is defined as having a liquid capacity greater than 119 gallons (450 liters); packages at or below this threshold are non-bulk.
Which markings must appear on a non-bulk package containing hazardous materials?
Answer: The proper shipping name and UN or NA identification number
Non-bulk HazMat packages must be marked with the proper shipping name and the UN or NA identification number as required by 49 CFR Part 172.
What does the 'X' performance code on a UN specification packaging marking indicate?
Answer: The package meets requirements for Packing Groups I, II, and III
The 'X' code is the highest UN performance rating, certifying the package meets standards for the most dangerous Packing Groups I, II, and III.
Which packaging performance test evaluates a container's ability to withstand impacts during normal transport handling?
Answer: Drop test
The drop test involves dropping a package from a specified height onto a hard surface to verify it can survive impacts that occur during loading, unloading, and transport.
When is a 'salvage drum' required during hazardous materials transport?
Answer: To contain a damaged, defective, or leaking inner package during transport
Salvage drums are used as emergency outer packaging to safely contain and transport damaged, leaking, or defective HazMat packages to prevent environmental release.