What information does the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) provide to guide compliance?

• A. It lists proper shipping name, hazard class, UN number, and packing group
• B. It lists routes and delivery times
• C. It lists only emergency contact
• D. It lists the shipper's financial data

Answer: (A)

The table provides the essential identifiers that determine how a hazmat is handled and shipped. It lists the proper shipping name, hazard class, UN number, and packing group for each substance. These four pieces of information are what regulators and carriers use to apply packaging, labeling, and documentation rules, ensuring that the material is classified correctly and protected during transport. The proper shipping name avoids mislabeling, the hazard class indicates the type of danger, the UN number serves as a universal substance identifier, and the packing group signals the level of risk for packing and quantity considerations. This is the information you reference when determining the required packaging instructions, labeling, placarding, and shipping papers. Routes and delivery times, emergency contact details, and financial data are not provided by the Hazardous Materials Table.