What is Dot limited quantity?

The limited quantity is the maximum quantity per inner packaging or article for transporting dangerous goods as limited quantities. The excepted quantity is the maximum quantity per inner and outer packaging for transporting dangerous goods as excepted quantities.

What is the difference between ORM D and limited quantity?

Hazmat ORM-D: Current Regulations and Practices Those regulations also changed the designation “Consumer Quantity” to “Limited Quantity.” Both labels mean the same thing, but updated documents will refer to Limited Quantity. Also, all limited quantities packaging must meet certain physical requirements.

Can limited quantity be shipped by air?

Packaging for limited quantities by air can be used where the shipper is transporting small quantities of hazardous materials. Smaller quantities of dangerous goods are permitted at times because the risk of danger is reduced during transport to a level where the packagings can be carried safely.

What classifies as ORM-D?

ORM-D (Other Regulated Material) material is a limited quantity of a hazardous material that presents a limited hazard during transportation due to its form, quantity, and packaging. Not all hazardous materials permitted to be shipped as a limited quantity can qualify as an ORM-D material.

What does ORM-D mean on a package?

Other Regulated Materials
The ORM-D classification stands for Other Regulated Materials—Domestic and is used for materials that meet the DOT definition of a consumer commodity.

How do I ship a limited quantity Hazmat?

Even for limited quantities of hazmat, packages still must:

Meet select general packaging requirements at IMDG 4.1. 1.1-4.1. 1.8;
Be “combination” packaging;
Not exceed a gross weight of 30 kg; and.
Conform to the quantity limits specified in Column 7a of the IMDG Code 3.2 Dangerous Goods List.

What is the maximum gross weight for a limited quantity package?

30 kg
What is the maximum gross weight of a Limited Quantity package? All modes of transport restrict the maximum gross weight of Limited Quantity packages to 30 kg (66 pounds).

What does limited quantity mean when shipping?

The limited quantity is the maximum quantity per inner packaging or article for transporting dangerous goods as limited quantities. It can be found in the column 7a of Dangerous Goods List.

What are limited quantity exceptions?

The Limited Quantity exemption is a regulatory alternative to preparing shipments provided certain conditions are met. This exemption applies to small quantities of lower risk dangerous goods, other than explosives, which are identified in the regulations.

What are the requirements for limited quantity packaging?

Limited Quantities Goods must be carried in small containers (e.g., bottles), which are then packed in boxes or on shrink-wrapped trays; Packages must pass certain performance tests requirements (less stringent than UN-approved packages); The maximum gross weight is 30 kgs for boxes or 20kgs for shrink-wrapped trays;

What are limited quantity labels?

Limited Quantity Labels. Limited Quantity Labels are for use on the shipment of dangerous goods packaged in limited quantities. Regulations allow the use of a label with printed UN number on packages in place of displaying the proper shipping name. Our range of limited quantity labels, limited quantity diamonds and limited quantity packaging…