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According to 49 CFR 172.542, the FLAMMABLE placard has the following requirements:
* Colors: The background must be red. The symbol, text, class number, and inner border must be white.
* Alternative wording for gasoline: If you are transporting gasoline by highway in a cargo tank or a portable tank, you may use the word “GASOLINE” in place of “FLAMMABLE.” If you do this, the word “GASOLINE” must be white.
* General compliance: In addition to these specific rules, the placard must also comply with the general placard requirements found in § 172.519.