ORM-E shipping labels. The abbreviation for Other Regulated Material - Class E. An ORM-E material is hazardous waste of a material not included in any other hazard class.
ORM-A shipping labels. The abbreviation for Other Regulated Material - Class A. Used in reference to the DOT hazard classification of chemicals whose transportation is regulated by the Hazardous Materials Regulations. An ORM-A material is one whose properties would cause extreme annoyance or discomfort to passengers or crew if it leaked during shipment. Carbon tetrachloride is an example of ORM-A.
ORM-C shipping labels. The abbreviation for Other Regulated Material - Class C. An ORM-C material is one whose characteristics do not fit the ORM-A or ORM-B classification but nonetheless make it unsuitable for shipment unless properly identified and packaged. Uncleaned or used burlap bags are an example of ORM-C.
ORM-D-AIR shipping labels. The abbreviation for Other Regulated Material - Class D. An ORM-D-AIR designates a product which has been specially packaged for shipment by air, while ORM-D designates it as packaged for ground transportation only. An ORM-D-AIR material is one which may be subject to DOT regulations but which presents a limited transportation hazard due to its form, quantity, and packaging. ORM-D-AIR materials are materials for which exceptions have been provided in the Hazardous Materials Regulations and which are consumer commodities. Specific quantity and packaging details required for ORM-D-AIR classification are given in the Regulations.
ORM-B shipping labels. The abbreviation for Other Regulated Material - Class B. An ORM-B material is one capable of causing significant damage to a transport vehicle if it should leak during transport. Anhydrous ferric chloride is an example of ORM-B.
ORM-D shipping labels. The abbreviation for Other Regulated Material - Class D. An ORM-D material is one which may be subject to DOT regulations but which presents a limited transportation hazard due to its form, quantity, and packaging. ORM-D materials are materials for which exceptions have been provided in the Hazardous Materials Regulations and which are consumer commodities. Specific quantity and packaging details required for ORM-D classification are given in the Regulations.
