Free dangerous goods declaration template (multimodal DG form)

How to describe each dangerous good

Give the UN number with the letters UN, the proper shipping name (with the technical name in brackets where the entry requires it), the class or division, any subsidiary hazard in brackets and the packing group, in that order, for example UN1263, PAINT, 3, PG III. For sea transport add, where they apply, MARINE POLLUTANT, the flashpoint if it is 60°C or below, LIMITED QUANTITY (or LTD QTY), and HOT for goods carried at an elevated temperature, and state the number and kind of packages and the total quantity.

Two signatures: packing certificate and declaration

The shipper signs the declaration that the goods are fully and accurately described by the proper shipping name and are classified, packaged, marked, labelled and in proper condition for transport. The person responsible for packing or loading the container or vehicle signs the packing certificate, which is not needed for tanks. Both can be on one document, or on two documents attached to each other. Electronic transmission is allowed only if the carrier agrees, and the information must be available on paper without delay.

Training, air cargo and the US

Staff who prepare dangerous goods documents need training suited to their duties (IMDG Code chapter 1.3), and the person who signs remains responsible for the declaration. Air cargo needs the IATA Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods, which has its own format; get it from IATA or the airline. For shipments under US rules, 49 CFR 172.204 sets the shipper's certification and the shipping paper must show an emergency response telephone number (172.201(d)).