Which statement best describes italicized shipping names in the Hazardous Materials Tables?

• A. They are not proper shipping names
• B. They are the recommended shipping names
• C. They are valid only for water transport
• D. They are used when the material is nonhazardous.

Answer: (A)

Italicized shipping names are not the official proper shipping names. They’re included as alternate or trade names for reference, but they cannot be used on shipping papers or for regulatory purposes. The actual proper shipping name is the non-italicized entry in the Hazardous Materials Table, and it is the one that must be used for classification, labeling, packaging, and documentation. The italicized terms exist to help cross-reference or recognize the substance, not to authorize a separate shipping name.