LH1 Hazardous Identification Information

To specify the hazardous commodity identification reference number and quantity

Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
LH1-01
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
2
2
1
Code specifying the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in which a measurement has been taken
LH101 and LH102 are used to convey the number and type of packages for bulk and nonbulk movements.
LH1-02
Lading Quantity
Numeric (N0)
Mandatory
1
7
1
Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity
LH1-03
UN/NA Identification Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
6
6
1
Code identifying the hazardous material identification number as required by Title 49 of the code of Federal Regulations; UN/NA stands for United Nations/North America
LH1-04
Hazardous Materials Page
String (AN)
Optional
1
6
1
The United Nations page number as required for the international transport of hazardous materials
LH1-05
Commodity Code
String (AN)
Optional
1
30
1
Code describing a commodity or group of commodities
LH1-06
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
2
2
1
Code specifying the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in which a measurement has been taken
LH106 and LH107 are used to convey the quantity or volume and unit of measure for nonbulk shipments only.
LH1-07
Quantity
Decimal number (R)
Optional
1
15
1
Numeric value of quantity
LH1-08
Compartment ID Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
1
1
Code identifying the compartment in a compartmentalized tank car
LH1-09
Residue Indicator Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
1
1
Code indicating that the material being described is that which remains in a packaging (including a tank car) after it has been unloaded
In LH109, a value of "R" or "P" requires that the receiver generate the words "residue: last contained" prior to the shipping name in accordance with regulations.
LH1-10
Packing Group Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
3
1
Code indicating degree of danger in terms of Roman number I, II or III
LH1-11
Interim Hazardous Material Regulatory Number
String (AN)
Optional
1
5
1
Identifies the current regulatory version number used for hazardous materials shipments

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