Section 172.407

49 CFR Ch. I (10-1-18 Edition)

each side with each side having a solid
line inner border 5 mm inside and parallel to the edge. The 5 mm measurement is from the outside edge of the
label to the outside of the solid line
forming the inner border. The width of
the solid line forming the inner border
must be at least 2 mm.
(i) If the size of the package so requires, the dimensions of the label and
its features may be reduced proportionally provided the symbol and other elements of the label remain clearly visible.
(ii) Where dimensions are not specified, all features shall be in approximate proportion to those shown in
SectionSection 172.411 through 172.448 of this subpart, as appropriate.
(iii) Transitional exception. For domestic transportation, a label in conformance with the requirements of 49
CFR 172.407(c)(1) (revised as of October
1, 2014), may continue to be used until
December 31, 2018.
(iv) For domestic transportation, a
packaging labeled prior to January 1,
2017 and in conformance with the requirements of this paragraph in effect
on December 31, 2014, may continue in
service until the end of its useful life.
(2) The CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY
label must be a rectangle measuring at
least 110 mm (4.3 inches) in height by
120 mm (4.7 inches) in width. The words
 - CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY -  must be
shown in letters measuring at least 6.3
mm (0.25 inches) in height.
(3) Except as otherwise provided in
this subpart, the hazard class number,
or division number, as appropriate,
must be at least 6.3 mm (0.25 inches)
and not greater than 12.7 mm (0.5
inches).
(4) When text indicating a hazard is
displayed on a label, the label name
must be shown in letters measuring at
least 7.6 mm (0.3 inches) in height. For
SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTIBLE or
DANGEROUS WHEN WET labels, the
words  - Spontaneously -  and  - When
Wet -  must be shown in letters measuring at least 5.1 mm (0.2 inches) in
height.
(5) The symbol on each label must be
proportionate in size to that shown in
the appropriate section of this subpart.
(d) Color. (1) The background color on
each label must be as prescribed in

SectionSection 172.411 through 172.448 of this subpart, as appropriate.
(2) The symbol, text, numbers, and
border must be shown in black on a
label except that - 
(i) White may be used on a label with
a one color background of green, red or
blue.
(ii) White must be used for the text
and class number for the CORROSIVE
label.
(iii) White may be used for the symbol for the ORGANIC PEROXIDE label.
(A) If white is used for the symbol for
the ORGANIC PEROXIDE label then
the solid line forming the inner border
on the upper half of the label must also
be white.
(B) Transitional exception. A label in
conformance with the requirements of
this paragraph in effect on December
31, 2014, may continue to be used until
December 31, 2016.
(C) For domestic transportation, a
packaging labeled prior to January 1,
2017 and in conformance with the requirements of this paragraph in effect
on December 31, 2014, may continue in
service until the end of its useful life.
(iv) The FLAMMABLE GAS label displayed on cylinders and gas cartridges
for liquefied petroleum gases may be
shown in the background color of the
receptacle if adequate contrast is provided.
(3) Black and any color on a label
must be able to withstand, without
substantial
change,
a
72-hour
fadeometer test (for a description of
equipment designed for this purpose,
see ASTM G 23-69 (1975) or ASTM G 26-
70).
(4)(i) A color on a label, upon visual
examination, must fall within the color
tolerances - 
(A) Displayed on color charts conforming to the technical specifications
for charts set forth in table 1 or 2 in appendix A to this part; or
(B) For labels printed on packaging
surfaces, specified in table 3 in appendix A to this part.
(ii) Color charts conforming to appendix A to this part are on display at
the Standards and Rulemaking Division, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, East Building,

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