Column 8 - Packing Paragraph

Column 8

Packing Paragraph lists the applicable packaging instructions for the item. "FORBIDDEN" items are also identified in this column. Do not transport "FORBIDDEN" items by military aircraft.

Unless otherwise identified, prepare hazardous material shipments according to the specified packaging paragraph. Packaging paragraphs, listed by hazard class in Attachments 5-13, provides titles as a guide for PSNs covered by that paragraph. These titles are a guide only and not all-inclusive.

If a packaging paragraph in Table A4.1 specifies packaging that is not applicable to the form of the material (such as a material being shipped is in liquid form, but the packaging paragraph specifies solid material packaging), use the following guidance to select the appropriate paragraph:

• Use either packaging paragraph A8.2 (liquids) or A8.3 (solids) as appropriate
• Use either packaging paragraph A9.5 (liquids) or A9.6 (solids) as appropriate
• Use either packaging paragraph A10.4 (liquids) or A10.5 (solids) as appropriate
• Use either packaging paragraph A12.2 (liquids) or A12.3 (solids) as appropriate

To learn more about Shipping HAZMAT visit our Shipping HAZMAT By Military Aircraft Online Training web page.