Is there an exception from the placarding requirements for small loads of hazardous materials?
A. Yes. Section 172.504(c) provides an exception from the placarding requirements for hazardous materials listed in Table 2 of § 172.504(e), provided the hazardous materials are contained in non-bulk packages and the aggregate gross weight of Table 2 materials contained in a single transport vehicle or freight container does not exceed 454 kg (1,001 pounds). May international placards be used domestically? A. International placards are permitted domestically if the shipments are prepared in accordance with recognized international standards (i.e., International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions, IMDG Code, or Canadian Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulations). See § 171.22. When may a DANGEROUS placard be used? A. A freight container, unit load device, transport vehicle, or rail car containing non-bulk packages with two or more categories of hazardous materials that require different placards specified in Table 2 of § 172.504(e) may be placarded with a DANGEROUS plac
