Appendix I - Examples of Hazardous Materials.pdf

Defense Transportation Regulation – Part IV 26 July 2023 Personal Property

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APPENDIX I

EXAMPLES OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS

Alcoholic beverages (any single container exceeding one gallon capacity) Alcohols Antifreeze compounds Camphor oil Fluid cleaners (containing combustible materials, e.g., spot clothing cleaners and office machine cleaners).

B. CORROSIVE LIQUIDS

Acids--muriatic, nitric, photographic, sulfuric Battery with acid Disinfectants Dyes Flame retardant compounds Iron/steel rust preventing/rust removing compounds Paint and paint related materials.

C. EXPLOSIVES

Ammunition Black powder Blasting caps Dynamite, plastics or any similar explosives Explosive auto alarms Fireworks Fuse lighters Igniters Primers Propellants Signal flares Smokeless powder Souvenir explosive instruments of war Spear guns having charged heads Toy propellants or smoke devices.

D. FLAMMABLES

Acetone Adhesives (glues, cements and plastics) Ammonia Charcoal briquettes Cleaning fluids Compound 3 weed killers Denatured alcohol Enamel Gasoline Insecticides

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Kerosene Lacquer Leather dressing or bleach Lighter fluids (pocket, charcoal, camp stove, lamp or torch) Liquors (any single container exceeding one gallon capacity) Matches Oil stains for wood Paint Paint or varnish remover Petroleum products Polishes, liquid (metal, stove, furniture and wood) Propane or other gas used for cooking or heating purposes Propane tanks Shellac Shoe polish (liquid) Solvents, plastic Stains Turpentine Varnish Wood filler.

E. GASES, COMPRESSED

Engine starting fluids Fire extinguishers Gases used in welding Scuba diving tanks (see note below).

F. AEROSOL CAN

Containing a Flammable Gas, Flammable Liquid, Toxic, or Corrosive Substance

G. CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS IN DECORATIVE LAMPS

H. OTHER REGULATED MATERIAL TERMED COMBUSTIBLE, CORROSIVE, OR

FLAMMABLE

NOTE 1: Only those scuba diving tanks containing not more than 25 pounds per square inch at 70 degrees Fahrenheit may be shipped as household goods or unaccompanied baggage. Servicing for shipment will include:

1. Written certification of purging serviced by dive shop or licensed individual qualified to perform purging. A tag or label must be affixed to the tank certifying service was performed.

2. Completely empty tank, remove the valve, and replace valve with plug designed for this purpose.

NOTE 2: Completely drain all fuel from engine power driven equipment. Drain equipment (motorcycle, moped, lawn mowers, boats, snowmobiles.). Run until engine stalls. Drain all oil and water. Allow the fuel tank and lines to remain open for 24 hours prior to pickup. Disconnect nonspillable gel-type batteries and tape the ends to prevent short circuit. Only nonspillable gel-type batteries are authorized. The batteries may remain in the equipment holder, but ensure they remain upright when packed in the shipping container. Batteries with acid or alkali are prohibited from shipment.

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NOTE 3: Lithium batteries, although a Class IX (9) hazardous material, have been determined are allowed to be shipped as personal property in limited quantities. Shipment of lithium batteries must be properly packaged, labeled, and certified (if required) in accordance with 49 CFR 173.185, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and in accordance with local, state, federal, and foreign country or international laws, regulations, or guidance. Limited quantities are defined as lithium-ion cells rated at 100 watt-hours or less (20 watt-hours or less for single cell) and lithium metal batteries containing 2 grams or less of lithium content (1 gram or less for single cells). Lithium batteries greater than the limited quantities listed above are prohibited from being shipped. Lithium batteries of all types and sizes are prohibited from Non-Temporary Storage.