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What does 49 CFR 172.555 (POISON INHALATION HAZARD placard) require?

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Based on 49 CFR 172.555, the POISON INHALATION HAZARD placard has the following requirements:

* General compliance: In addition to complying with § 172.519, the placard must follow a specific design layout (except for size and color).

* Colors: The background of the placard and the symbol must be white.

* Upper diamond: The background of the upper diamond must be black, and its lower point must be located 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) above the horizontal center line.

* Text and borders: The text, class number, and inner border must all be black.

§ 49 CFR 172.555 · eCFR ↗Sources retrieved: 1 retrieved CFR section

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