US Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Topic 5 — Shipping Papers  
Introduction
Topic1: The Hazadous Materials Table
Topic 2: Hazard Classes
Topic 3: Packaging
 Topic 4: Marking, Labeling, and Placarding
Topic 5: Shipping Papers
 Topic 6: Incident Reporting
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Shipping paper and hazmat
Introduction, cont.

As is the case for marking, labeling,
and placarding of a hazardous material for shipment, the purpose of the shipping paper is to clearly and accurately communicate the hazards
of the materials being transported.

Specifically, the shipping paper provides all who handle the hazardous material package with the basic description and may contain detailed emergency response information in the event of an incident or accidental release of the hazardous material.