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USDOT HazMat Placards

Class 1 Explosives (pg 2 of 2)
49CFR 173.50

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Compatibility Table Notes:
49CFR 177.848(g)

'X' Indicates that explosives of different compatibility groups may not be carried on the same transport vehicle.

'1' An explosive from compatibility group L shall only be carried on the same transport vehicle with an identical explosive.

'2' Any combination of explosives from compatibility groups C, D, or E is assigned to compatibility group E.

'3' Any combination of explosives from compatibility groups C, D, or E with those in compatibility group N is assigned to compatibility group D.

'4' Refer to 49CFR 177.835(g) when transporting detonators.

'5' Division 1.4S fireworks may not be loaded on the same transport vehicle with Division 1.1 or 1.2 materials.

A blank space in the table indicates that no restrictions apply.

Except as provided in [the following paragraph], explosives of the same compatibility group but of different divisions may be transported together provided that the whole shipment is transported as though its entire contents were of the lower numerical division (i.e., Division 1.1 being lower than 1.2). For example, a mixed shipment of Division 1.2 materials and Division 1.4 materials, both of compatibility group D, must be transported as Division 1.2 materials

When Division 1.5 materials, compatibility group D, are transported in the same freight container as Division 1.2 materials, compatibility group D, the shipment must be transported as Division 1.1 materials, compatibility group D.

Authorization to offer and transport explosives
49CFR 173.51

1. Unless otherwise provided in [49CFR 173], no person may offer for transportation or transport an explosive, unless it has been tested and classed and approved by the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety (49CFR 173.56)
2. Reports of explosives approved by the Department of Defense or the Department of Energy must be filed with, and receive acknowledgement in writing by the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety prior to such explosives being offered for transportation.

Provisions for using old classifications of explosives
49CFR 173.53

Where the classification system in effect prior to January 1, 1991, is referenced in State or local laws, ordinances or regulations not pertaining to the transportation of hazardous materials, the following table may be used to compare old and new hazard class names:

Forbidden explosives
49CFR 173.54

Unless otherwise provided in [49CFR 173], the following explosives shall not be offered for transportation or transported:

1. An explosive that has not been approved in accordance with 49CFR 173.56.
2. An explosive mixture or device containing a chlorate and also containing:
   1. An ammonium salt, including a substituted ammonium or quaternary ammonium salt; or
   2. An acidic substance, including a salt of a weak base and a strong acid.
3. A leaking or damaged package of explosives.
4. Propellants that are unstable, condemned or deteriorated.
5. Nitroglycerin, diethylene glycol dinitrate, or any other liquid explosives not specifically authorized by [49CFR 173].
6. A loaded firearm (except as provided in 14 CFR 108.11).
7. Fireworks that combine an explosive and a detonator.
8. Fireworks containing yellow or white phosphorus.
9. A toy torpedo, the maximum outside dimensions of which exceeds 23mm, or a toy torpedo containing a mixture of potassium chlorate, black antimony (antimony sulfide), and sulfur, if the weight of the explosive material in the device exceeds 0.26g.
10. Explosives specifically forbidden in [49CFR 172.101].
11. Explosives not meeting the acceptance criteria specified in [49CFR 173.57].
12. An explosive article with its means of initiation or ignition installed, unless approved in accordance with [49CFR 173.56].

Last updated: Feb 2007

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