ABSTRACT
Packaging, labeling, and construction requirements must now meet United Nations (UN) recommendations. There are three packaging groups under the UNbased regulations: Group I for the most hazardous to Group III for the least hazardous. Shipping papers must accompany every shipment. Basic information must be provided within the papers including name of shipper, shipping names of materials, hazard class, standard materials ID numbers under either the UN or NA (North America) system, packaging group (if there is one), quantity of each material being shipped, and the emergency response telephone number.
