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
P0607: If either LH1-06 or LH1-07 is present, then the other is required
LH106 and LH107 are used to convey the quantity or volume and unit of measure for shipments.
Numeric value of quantity
Code identifying the compartment in a compartmentalized tank car
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.
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
Code indicating a code from a specific industry code list
LH112 is the packaging form code for the non-bulk container passed in the LH101 as defined in 49 CFR 178 and required by 49 CFR 172. (See Code Source 937)