HAZMAT Class 9 Miscellaneous

HAZMAT Class 9 Miscellaneous is a category within the Hazardous Materials Classification System used for the transportation and storage of hazardous materials. This class includes substances that present a hazard during transportation but do not meet the definition of any other hazard class.

Definition

HAZMAT Class 9 Miscellaneous includes any material that poses a risk during transportation but does not fall into one of the other eight HAZMAT classes. These materials may have anesthetic, noxious, or other similar properties that could cause extreme annoyance or discomfort to a flight crew member so as to prevent the correct performance of assigned duties.

Examples

Examples of HAZMAT Class 9 Miscellaneous substances include, but are not limited to, asbestos, dry ice, lithium batteries, environmentally hazardous substances, genetically modified organisms, and magnetized materials.

Packaging and Labeling

Packaging for HAZMAT Class 9 Miscellaneous must be designed and constructed to prevent the escape of the substance. The packaging must pass certain performance tests related to its capacity, material, and design type.

The label for HAZMAT Class 9 Miscellaneous is a black and white striped diamond with the number '9' at the bottom. The top of the label contains the word 'Miscellaneous' and the middle of the label may contain a description of the hazard.

Regulations

Regulations for the transportation of HAZMAT Class 9 Miscellaneous substances are outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR 172.101 and 173). These regulations specify the packaging, labeling, and documentation requirements for the transportation of these substances.

See Also

• HAZMAT Class 1 Explosives
• HAZMAT Class 2 Gases
• HAZMAT Class 3 Flammable Liquids
• HAZMAT Class 4 Flammable Solids
• HAZMAT Class 5 Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
• HAZMAT Class 6 Toxic and Infectious Substances
• HAZMAT Class 7 Radioactive Material
• HAZMAT Class 8 Corrosive Substances

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