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What does 49 CFR 172.446 (CLASS 9 label) require?

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According to 49 CFR 172.446, the CLASS 9 label has the following requirements:

* Background and Top Half: The background of the label must be white, featuring seven black vertical stripes on the top half. These black stripes must be spaced so that they visually appear equal in width to the six white spaces between them.

* Lower Half: The lower half of the label must also be white, featuring the class number "9" underlined and centered at the bottom.

* General Standards: Beyond these specific design details, the label must also comply with the general requirements found in § 172.407 (except for size and color, which are governed by the specifics above).

§ 49 CFR 172.446 · eCFR ↗Sources retrieved: 1 retrieved CFR section

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