LH1 Hazardous Identification Information
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 of Measurement Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
2
2
-
Code identifying the basic unit of measurement.
LH101 and LH102 are used to convey the number and type of packages for bulk and non-bulk movements.
LH1-02
Lading Quantity
Numeric (N0)
Mandatory
1
7
-
Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity.
LH1-03
UN/NA Identification Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
6
6
-
Code identifying the hazardous material identification number as required by Title 49 of the code of Federal Regulators. UN/NA stands for United Nations/North America.
LH1-04
Hazardous Materials Page
String (AN)
Optional
1
6
-
The United Nations page number as required for the international transport of hazardous materials
LH1-05
Commodity Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
16
-
Code describing a commodity or group of commodities.
LH1-06
Unit of Measurement Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
2
2
-
Code identifying the basic unit of measurement.
LH106 and LH107 are used to convey the quantity or volume and unit of measure for non-bulk shipments only.
LH1-07
Lading Quantity
Numeric (N0)
Optional
1
7
-
Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity.
LH1-08
Compartment ID Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
1
-
Code identifying the compartment in a compartmentalized tank car.
LH1-09
Residue Indicator Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
1
-
Code indicating that the shipment is not a loaded movement but contains a residue from a prior movement.
LH109 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.