What are the markings and labeling on dangerous goods?

Following are the markings and lebeling on dangerous goods
  • UN Number
  • Proper Shipping Name (PSN)
  • Hazard Labels (diamond shaped) to indicate class/ division – primary & if necessary, secondary labels
  • Each package (drum, cylinder, sack) must be labeled in a specified format & sizes
  • Risk phrase & Safety phrase
  • UN Package Specification Marking
  • Name & address of the manufacturer, importer, etc.

These labels have the type of hazard class written on them.

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The method of marking the correct technical name and of affixing labels on packages containing a harmful substance shall be such that this information will still be identifiable on packages surviving atleast 3 months immersion in the sea.

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