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What does 49 CFR 172.554 (POISON placard) require?

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Based on 49 CFR 172.554, the POISON placard must meet the following practical requirements:

* Background: The background color must be white.

* Symbol, text, class number, and inner border: These elements must be black.

* Wording: You may use the word "TOXIC" instead of the word "POISON".

* General compliance: In addition to these specific details, the placard must also comply with the general requirements found in § 172.519.

§ 49 CFR 172.554 · eCFR ↗Sources retrieved: 1 retrieved CFR section

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