Recent Changes to Class 6 and Class 9 Labels.

On July 20, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published final rule HM-218F, which adopted various amendments to the U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations in order to update and clarify certain regulatory requirements.

Class 6 Labels - Since references to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are no longer required on this label, the PHMSA has removed all unnecessary text. The existing Class 6 labels were able to continue to be used until October 1, 2014. The revised label should look similar to the one that is shown below:



Class 9 Labels - In order to bring this label more in-line with international standards, PHMSA has revised the Class 9 label specifications by removing the horizontal line running across the label at its midpoint. Existing Class 9 labels may continue to be used until October 1, 2014. The revised label should look similar to the one that is shown below: