Limited Quantities

Unless otherwise noted in the HMR, a package containing a limited quantity of hazardous materials is not required to be marked with the proper shipping name, provided it is marked as follows:

• With a square-on-point (diamond) border limited quantity marking placed on a durable surface
• Legible and of such a size relative to the package as to be readily visible
• Applied on at least one side or one end of the outer packaging

For transportation by aircraft, the limited quantity marking must include the symbol "Y" in black and located in the center of the square-on-point marking. Limited quantity air shipments must also display hazard labels and be marked with the proper shipping name and identification number.

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