Class 8 – Corrosives

Placard

For CORROSIVE, placard 454 kg (1,001 lbs) or more.
In addition to complying with 49 CFR §172.519, the background color on the CORROSIVE placard must be black in the lower portion with a white triangle in the upper portion. The base of the white triangle must be 38 mm ±5 mm (1.5 inches ±0.2 inches) above the placard horizontal center line. The text and class number must be white. The symbol and inner border must be black.

The placards must be as follows:
CORROSIVE

Source: 49 CFR §172.558

Label

In addition to complying with 49 CFR §172.407, the background on the CORROSIVE label must be white in the top half and black in the lower half.

The labels must be as follows:
CORROSIVE

Source: 49 CFR §172.442

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