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FIGURE 13.4 A placard is
required on each side and end
of the vehicle.

FIGURE 13.5 Primary and subsidiary labels for hazardous materials.

Nonbulk Markings
The proper markings for nonbulk hazardous materials include (Figure 13.7):

● The proper shipping name
● ID number of the material
● Consignee’s or consignor’s name and address
Other markings may be required depending on the type of material transported. For example:
● Packagings that contain materials designated poisonous by inhalation must be marked
“INHALATION HAZARD.”
● Packagings that contain a consumer commodity must be marked “ORM-D” immediately
following the shipping name.
Bulk Markings
All bulk packagings must be marked with the material’s ID number. This is displayed across the pri-
mary hazard placard. Placement of the ID number depends on the type of packaging. For example, if
the packaging has a capacity of 3785 L (1000 gal) or more and is a tube-trailer vehicle, the number