Using the List of Dangerous Goods (Blue Pages)

The list of dangerous goods listed below is divided into 14 columns that gives information on how the goods are to be correctly transported. An expanded explanation of what each of the columns indicate is listed below.

 

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Column A
UN or ID number — The number assigned by the UN to an article or substance.

Column B
Proper Shipping Names (PSN) — Bold print only, in alphabetic order, listing Dangerous Goods identified by the UN number. When followed by a symbol, additional information can be found or is required.

Note: Additional descriptive text in the entries in Column B are not part of the proper shipping name. These descriptions are often useful in determining the most accurate proper shipping name to be used.

Column C
Class or Division (Subsidiary Hazard) - Contains the class or division number assigned to the article or substance.  Where the substance has a subsidiary hazard(s) the class or division number is shown in parentheses following the primary hazard.

Column D
Labels – Indicates the labels that must be appear on the dangerous goods package.

Column E
Packing Group – Indicates the UN packing groups I, II or III (degree of danger) if applicable

Column F
Excepted Quantity Code - Contains the Excepted Quantity code assigned to the substance or article by packing group.

Column G-L
Information in these columns identifies whether the substance can be transported on a passenger and cargo aircraft, or a cargo aircraft only.

The information in these columns direct the shipper to the appropriate packaging instruction, commonly referred to as the “yellow pages” of the IATA DGR. (Packaging is covered in more detail in Module 6).

Column M
Special Provisions – The numbers shown here have the prefix, “A”. This code indicates that there is some additional information in Section 4.4 of the IATA DGR which must be considered by the shipper prior to transportation. 

Column N
Emergency Response Guide (ERG) – This is a quick reference code to assist in determining emergency procedures if an in-flight dangerous goods incident occurs.

This information is included on the Special Load Notification to Captain (NOTOC). This is covered later in Module 10.

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