Ask X3What does 49 CFR 173.155 (Exceptions for Class 9 (miscellaneous hazardous materials)) require?
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As Ask X3, your fleet-compliance assistant, here is what 49 CFR 173.155 requires for limited quantities of Class 9 (miscellaneous hazardous materials) in Packing Groups II and III:
* Reference Requirement: These exceptions are only permitted if 49 CFR 173.155 is specifically referenced for that material in the § 172.101 table.
* Packaging Requirements:
* You must use combination packagings (inner packagings packed inside a strong outer packaging).
* Each package cannot exceed a gross weight of 30 kg (66 pounds).
* Packing Group II materials: Inner packagings cannot exceed 1.0 L (0.3 gallon) net capacity for liquids, or 1.0 kg (2.2 pounds) net capacity for solids.
* Packing Group III materials: Inner packagings cannot exceed 5.0 L (1.3 gallons) net capacity for liquids, or 5.0 kg (11 lbs) net capacity for solids.
* All packages must conform to the general packaging requirements of subpart B of part 173.
* Exceptions Provided:
* Packages are excepted from labeling requirements (unless transported by aircraft).
* Packages are excepted from specification packaging requirements.
* Packages are not subject to placarding requirements (subpart F of part 172).
* Packages are not subject to shipping paper requirements (subpart C of part 172), *unless* the material is a hazardous substance, hazardous waste, or marine pollutant, or is transported by aircraft or vessel.