Shipping names are written in column 2 of Schedule 1.
There are many chemical compounds and millions of trade names.
Because of the many chemical compounds, the Dangerous Goods Regulations include a list of shipping names. The shipper must ensure the correct shipping name is used in the documentation.
Because of the many chemical compounds, the Dangerous Goods Regulations include a list of shipping names. The shipper must ensure the correct shipping name is used in the documentation.
Shipping names listed in Schedule 1 may be:
- written in the singular or plural,
- written in upper or lower case letters, except that when the shipping name is followed by the descriptive text associated with the shipping name, the descriptive text must be in lower case letters, and the shipping name must be in uppercase letters (capitals),
- in English only, put in a different word order as long as the full shipping name is used, and the word order is a commonly used one;
- For example, "AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS" may be written "ANHYDROUS AMMONIA" and "SULPHUR, MOLTEN" may be written "MOLTEN SULPHUR".
- for solutions and mixtures, followed by the word "SOLUTION" or "MIXTURE", as appropriate, and may include the concentration of the solution or mixture;
- Examples are ACETONE SOLUTION or ACETONE 75% SOLUTION.
- written in the singular or plural,