Class 1 – Explosives
Placards
For Divisions 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3, enter division number and compatibility group letter, when required; placard any quantity.In addition to complying with 49 CFR §172.519, the background color on the EXPLOSIVES 1.1, EXPLOSIVES 1.2, and EXPLOSIVES 1.3 placards must be orange. The symbol, text, numerals and inner border must be black.
The placards must be as follows:
Source: 49 CFR §172.522
Labels
In addition to complying with 49 CFR §172.407, the background color on the EXPLOSIVE 1.1, EXPLOSIVE 1.2 and EXPLOSIVE 1.3 labels must be orange. The “**” must be replaced with the appropriate division number and compatibility group letter. The compatibility group letter must be the same size as the division number and must be shown as a capitalized Roman letter. The compatibility group letter must be the same size as the division number and must be shown as a capitalized Roman letter.The labels must be as follows:
Source: 49 CFR §172.411
General Information & Assignment
Placard
For Divisions 1.4 enter compatibility group letter, when required; placard 454 kg (1,001 lbs) or more.In addition to complying with 49 CFR §172.519, the background color on the EXPLOSIVES 1.4 placard must be orange. The division numeral, 1.4, must measure at least 64 mm (2.5 inches) in height. The text, numerals and inner border must be black.
The placards must be as follows:
Source: 49 CFR §172.523
Label
In addition to complying with 49 CFR §172.407, the background color on the EXPLOSIVE 1.4 label must be orange. The “**” must be replaced with the appropriate division number and compatibility group letter. The compatibility group letter must be the same size as the division number and must be shown as a capitalized Roman letter. Division numbers must measure at least 30 mm (1.2 inches) in height and at least 5 mm (0.2 inches) in width.The labels must be as follows:
Source: 49 CFR §172.411
General Information & Assignment
Placard
For Divisions 1.5 enter compatibility group letter, when required; placard 454 kg (1,001 lbs) or more.In addition to complying with the 49 CFR §172.519, the background color on EXPLOSIVES 1.5 placard must be orange. The division numeral, 1.5, must measure at least 64 mm (2.5 inches) in height. The text, numerals and inner border must be black.
The placards must be as follows:
Source: 49 CFR §172.524
Label
In addition to complying with 49 CFR §172.407, the background color on the EXPLOSIVE 1.5 label must be orange. The “**” must be replaced with the appropriate division number and compatibility group letter. The compatibility group letter must be the same size as the division number and must be shown as a capitalized Roman letter. Division numbers must measure at least 30 mm (1.2 inches) in height and at least 5 mm (0.2 inches) in width.The labels must be as follows:
Source: 49 CFR §172.411
General Information & Assignment
Placard
For Divisions 1.6 enter compatibility group letter, when required; placard 454 kg (1,001 lbs) or more.In addition to complying with 49 CFR §172.519 the background color on the EXPLOSIVES 1.6 placard must be orange. The division numeral, 1.6, must measure at least 64 mm (2.5 inches) in height. The text, numerals and inner border must be black.
The placards must be as follows:
Source: 49 CFR §172.526
Label
In addition to complying with 49 CFR §172.407, the background color on the EXPLOSIVE 1.6 label must be orange. The “**” must be replaced with the appropriate division number and compatibility group letter. The compatibility group letter must be the same size as the division number and must be shown as a capitalized Roman letter. Division numbers must measure at least 30 mm (1.2 inches) in height and at least 5 mm (0.2 inches) in width.The labels must be as follows:
Source: 49 CFR §172.411
General Information & Assignment
Label
An EXPLOSIVE subsidiary label is required for materials identified as having an explosive subsidiary hazard. The division number or compability group letter may be displayed on the subsidiary hazard label.The labels must be as follows:
Source: 49 CFR §172.411