Transporting Calcium Carbide
(Speedy Moisture Tester Reagent)
This material may be transported under an exemption to the strict
DOT shipping requirements for hazardous materials, if all the
following procedures are strictly followed.
A. You are carrying no more than 1 (one) pound or ½ kilogram
in the original manufacturer’s container.
B. This container is stored in a secured durable box.
C. The durable box is clearly labeled on all sides with:
1. Calcium Carbide, 4.3
2. UN 1402, P G II
3. Limited Quantity
D. The shipping manifest is within reach of the driver at all
times.
E. The shipping manifest must include the following
information:
1. Calcium Carbide, 4.3
2. UN1402, Packing Group PG II
3. Limited Quantity
4. The weight or volume of material being carried
5. The Emergency Response telephone number
NOTE: Citations and penalties for failure to comply with DOT
shipping requirements for hazardous materials are the sole
responsibility of the motor vehicle driver.
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SHIPPING DOCUMENT
Date: __________________
Shipped From: ____________________________ Shipped To: ____________________________
____________________________ ____________________________
Equipment: ____________________________ Unit: ____________________________
Description & Classification Hazard Identification Packing Quantity Size Total
Class Number Group
(If applicable) (If applicable)
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SHIPPING DOCUMENT
Date: __June 15, 2002_________
Shipped From: Office of Materials and Road Research Shipped To: Trunk Highway Construction Projects
1400 Gervais Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109 Minnesota Trunk Highways
Equipment: Speedy Moisture Test Reagent Unit: One (1) pound Can_________
Description & Classification Hazard Identification Packing Quantity Size Total
Class Number Group
(If applicable) (If applicable)
Calcium Carbide, Class 4.3 4.3 UN 1402 Packing Limited 1 lb. 1 lb.
UN 1402 (LIMITED QUANTITY) Group II Quantity
EXAMPLE
ONLY
ce7001