LH1 Hazardous Identification Information
To specify the hazardous commodity identification reference number and quantity
Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
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.
Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity
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
The United Nations page number as required for the international transport of hazardous materials
Code describing a commodity or group of commodities
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.
Numeric value of quantity
Code identifying the compartment in a compartmentalized tank car
Code indicating that the shipment is not a loaded movement but contains a residue from a prior movement
In LH109, a value of "R" requires that the receiver generate the words "residue: last contained" prior to the shipping name in accordance with regulations and the words "- residue" following all placards associated with this description.
Code indicating degree of danger in terms of Roman number I, II or III
Identifies the current regulatory version number used for hazardous materials shipments