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Hazardous Materials Process Controls and Information Management Requirements Document


Appendix G: Data Elements Not Yet Included in the Logical Data Model

This appendix contains required data elements that are not in the model at this time due to time, resource, and scoping constraints. A future BPR will expand the model to incorporate these required data elements. The information sorted by data element name is in the following tables:

Table 10: PHD data elements not yet in the logical data model - Regulatory

Table 11: PHD data elements not yet in the logical data model - Fire Fighting Measures

Table 12: PHD data elements not yet in the logical data model - Transportation Information


TAB A: Product Hazard Data - Not Yet Incorporated into the PHD Logical Data Model - Regulatory


Table 10: PHD data elements not yet in the logical data model - Regulatory Information
Data Element Name Data Element Definition Section Section Name
Chemical Hazardous Air Pollutant Quantity The numeric value, in unit measure, for the amount of hazardous air pollutant in the ingredient. 15.1 Regulatory
Comprehensive Response Compensation and Liability Act Indicator A code that denotes whether the hazardous chemical has reportability requirements under the Comprehensive Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). Examples: Yes/No. 15.1 Regulatory
Environmental Hazard Type Code The code that identifies if the product is an environmental hazard. Examples: UK for Unknown; 1 for ODC; 2 for Toxic, 3 for Corrosive. 15.1 Regulatory
Environmental Hazard Type Name The common identification or name that stands for the Environmental Hazard Type Code. Examples: UK for Unknown; 1 for ODC; 2 for Toxic, 3 for Corrosive. 15.1 Regulatory
Hazardous Air Pollutant Unit of Measure Code The code that stands for the unit of measure code for measuring the amount of hazardous air pollutant in the ingredient or product. Examples: lb/gl, gm/liter 15.1 Regulatory
Product Hazardous Air Pollutant Quantity The numeric value, in unit measure, for the amount of hazardous air pollutant in the product. 15.1 Regulatory
Product Total Inorganic Hazardous Air Pollutant Quantity The numeric value, in unit measure, for the amount of inorganic hazardous air pollutant in the product. 15.1 Regulatory
Product Total Organic Hazardous Air Pollutant Quantity The numeric value, in unit measure, for the total amount of organic hazardous air pollutants in the product. 15.1 Regulatory
Regulatory Information Jurisdiction Name The common identification or name that stands for the jurisdiction, based on its type. Examples: Arizona for US State, Canada for Country, Fairfax County for County. 15.1 Regulatory
Regulatory Information Jurisdiction Type Name The common identification or name that stands for the type of jurisdiction. Examples: Federal, US State, Country, County, etc. 15.1 Regulatory
Regulatory Information Text A statement providing details about the jurisdictional (US State, Country, County, etc.) regulations that are specified at the ingredient level. 15.1 Regulatory
Regulatory Information Type Code The code that stands for the type of regulation. Examples: CFR, CI (Command Instruction), SI (Service Instruction), etc. 15 Regulatory
Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act Reportable 313 Ingredient Code The code that stands for the chemical reportable under Section 313 of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) 40 CFR 372. 15.1 Regulatory
Toxic Substance Control Act Indicator A code that denotes whether the hazardous chemical has reportability requirements under the Toxic Substance Control Act TSCA). Examples: Yes/No. 15.1 Regulatory

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TAB B: Product Hazard Data - Not Yet Incorporated into the PHD Logical Data Model - Fire Fighting Measures

Table 11: PHD data elements not yet in the logical data model - Fire Fighting Measures
Data Element Name Data Element Definition Section Section Name
Autoignition Temperature The numeric value for the temperature of the material, to which a material will ignite spontaneously or burn. 5.1 Fire-Fighting Measures
Fire and Explosion Hazard Description Text A statement providing details about unusual fire and explosion hazards involving the material. 5.1 Fire-Fighting Measures
Fire Extinguishing Media Type Name The common identification or name that stands for the fire fighting substance to be used to control a material in case of a fire. Examples: Fog, Chemical Foam, Water Spray, Carbon Dioxide, etc. 5.2 Fire-Fighting Measures
Fire Fighting Procedures Text A statement providing details about special fire fighting procedures and instructions for fires involving the material. 5.3 Fire-Fighting Measures
Flash Point Temperature The numeric value for the minimum temperature of the material, in unit measure, at which a liquid gives off vapor in sufficient concentration to form an ignitable mixture with air near the surface of the liquid. 5.1 Fire-Fighting Measures
Flash Point Temperature Method Name The common identification or name that stands for the method used to determine the Flash Point Temperature. Examples: Cleveland Open Cup, Tagliabue Closed Cup, Pensky-Martens Closed Cup, and Setaflash Closed Cup. 5.1 Fire-Fighting Measures
Lower Explosive Limit Quantity The numeric value for lowest percentage rate in air of the material at which it will produce a flash of fire when an ignition source is present. At concentrations lower, the mixture is too "lean" to burn. 5.1 Fire-Fighting Measures
NFPA Fire Hazard Rating Code The code assigned by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to the material that stands for the fire hazard level that might be encountered under fire or related emergency. 5 Fire-Fighting Measures
NFPA Health Hazard Rating Code The code assigned by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to the material that stands for the human health impacts that might be encountered under fire or related emergency. 5 Fire-Fighting Measures
NFPA Instability Hazard Rating Code The code assigned by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to the material that stands for the violent or uncontrolled reaction danger level that might be encountered under fire or related emergency. 5 Fire-Fighting Measures
NFPA Rating Text A statement providing an explanation of the hazard level associated with a NFPA rating code for the material under conditions of fire or related emergency. Examples: "Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and are not reactive with water." 5 Fire-Fighting Measures
NFPA Special Hazards Rating Code The code assigned by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to the material that stands for the types of reaction or other hazards that might be encountered under fire or related emergency. For example, materials that react violently with water or are radioactive require special fire and emergency response techniques. 5 Fire-Fighting Measures
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters Text A statement providing details about the personal protective equipment required for firefighters for fires involving the chemical. Examples: "As in any fire, firefighters should wear NIOSH-approved or equivalent Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and full protective gear." 5.3 Fire-Fighting Measures
Specific Hazards Arising From the Chemical Text A statement providing details about hazards that may arise from the chemical in case of fire. Examples: "After the water evaporates, the remaining material may burn. Irritating or highly toxic gases may be generated by combustion, including carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), disodium oxide (Na2O) and nitrogen oxides." 5.3 Fire-Fighting Measures
Temperature Unit of Measure Code The code that stands for the unit of measure code for measuring temperature. Examples: Celsius, Fahrenheit, etc. 5.1 Fire-Fighting Measures
Upper Explosive Limit Quantity The numeric value for highest percentage rate in air of the material at which it will produce a flash of fire when an ignition source is present. At higher concentrations, the mixture is too "rich" to burn. 5.1 Fire-Fighting Measures

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TAB C: Product Hazard Data - Not Yet Incorporated into the PHD Logical Data Model - Transportation Information

Table 12: PHD data elements not yet in the logical data model - Transportation Information
Data Element Name Data Element Definition Section Section Name
Additional Properties and Observations Code See: Stowage Provisions Code 14 Transport Information
ADR Tank Code A code that stands for the applicable sections for portable tank requirements, based on the corresponding ADR regulatory document. This tank type corresponds to the least stringent tank provisions that are acceptable for the carriage of the relevant substance in ADR tanks. 14 Transport Information
ADR Tank Special Provisions Code The alphanumeric code(s) that stands for the codes (rules, principles, or laws) of the special provisions applicable to ADR tanks that have additionally to be met. 14 Transport Information
ADR Transport Category Code A code that stands for the transport category to which the substance or article is assigned for the purposes of exemption related to quantities carried per transport unit. 14 Transport Information
ADR Vehicle Type Code A code that stands for the vehicle normally used for the carriage of dangerous or hazardous goods. Examples: Class 1 - Explosives; Class 4.2 - Spontaneously combustible; Class 7 - Radioactive. 14 Transport Information
Article Indicator A designation of whether the item is an Article as defined in the Hazard Communication Standard. Example: Yes/No. 1 Product and Company Information
Cargo Aircraft Only Package Size Maximum Quantity The maximum net quantity, in liters or kilograms, that may be offered for transportation in one package by cargo aircraft only. 14 Transport Information
Cargo Aircraft Only Packaging Instructions Paragraph Number The designator used to identify the applicable sections for basic packaging requirements, based on the corresponding regulatory document for cargo aircraft only. 14 Transport Information
Certificate of Equivalency Approval Number The designator assigned to a Certificate of Equivalency (COE) approval stating the proposed packaging for shipment of HAZMAT will either equal or exceed the requirements of Title 49 CFR, Parts 105-180. F, if the prescribed procedures are followed. Within DoD it is referred to as a Certification Control Number (CCN).(49 CFR.173.7(a)). Examples: NA-97-505A 14 Transport Information
Class Code See: Hazard Class Code 14 Transport Information
Competent Authority Approval Date The calendar date of the Competent Authority Approval (CAA). 14 Transport Information
Competent Authority Approval for Explosives Classification Number The designator assigned to a written approval (CAA) stating the competent authority has reviewed the explosive (EX) hazard classification; that it meets the UN standards; and that it is approved for transportation. Examples: EX-9705090, or 1997050090. 14 Transport Information
Competent Authority Approval for Packaging Number The designator assigned to a written approval (CAA) stating the competent authority has reviewed the package design; that it meets the UN standards; and that it is approved for transportation. Examples: CA-9803003 or 1998030003. 14 Transport Information
Competent Authority Name The standard identification or name of the competent authority that reviewed the explosive or explosive device classification or packaging. 14 Transport Information
DOT Reportable Quantity The net quantity of a substance per inner package that triggers labeling, packaging and other requirements related to shipping such substances. 14 Transport Information
DOT Special Approval Number The designator assigned to a Department of Transportation Special Approval (SA). 14 Transport Information
DOT Special Permit Number A designator granted by the DOT to deviate from the requirements of 49 CFR, 100-199, based on proof that an equivalent level of safety is provided by the deviation; applicable to domestic shipments only. 14 Transport Information
Emergency Response Guidebook Guide Number A three-digit designator used to help first responders to quickly identify a specific or generic hazards of a material involved in an incident and protecting themselves and the general public. Examples: 121 for Gases-Inert, 125 for Gases-Corrosive, and 159 for Substances (Irritating). 14 Transport Information
Emergency Response Guidebook Year The four-digit year corresponding to the reissue date of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) as printed on the document. Examples: 2004. 14 Transport Information
EmS Number The designator used identify the emergency response procedures for ships that carry dangerous goods. 14 Transport Information
Hazard Class Code A numerical identification which describes the category of primary hazard (class or division) assigned to a hazardous material. Examples: Class 3 - Flammable liquids, Class 8 - Corrosive materials, Division 4.1 - Flammable solids, Division 4.2 - Spontaneously combustible materials. 14 Transport Information
Hazard Label Code The code(s) which represent the hazard warning label required for a package filled with a material conforming to the associated hazard class and proper shipping name, unless the package is otherwise excepted from labeling by a provision. Examples: 1 for Explosive, 2.1 for Flammable Gas, and 7 for Radioactive. 14 Transport Information
Hazardous Identification Number An alphanumeric code assigned to a material according to ADR and displayed on some intermodal containers. Examples: X338 for Highly flammable liquid, corrosive, which reacts dangerously with water. 14 Transport Information
Hazardous Material Symbol Code The code or symbol that identifies regulatory peculiarity for proper shipping name. Examples: "+", "A", "D", "G", "I", "W", "star", "†", "p", "pp", and "•***". 14 Transport Information
Hazardous Substance Name The standard identification or name of a substance or material, including its ingredients and solutions, that the Transportation authority has determined is capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce, and has designated as hazardous under applicable hazardous materials transportation law. 14 Transport Information
Intermediate Bulk Containers Special Provisions Code The alphanumeric code(s) that specifies codes (rules, principles or laws) for special provisions applicable to intermediate bulk packing of hazardous materials. 14 Transport Information
Magnetism Quantity The numeric value that stands for the strength of the magnetic field at the source of the material. Unit of Measure is in milligauss. 14 Transport Information
Mixed Packing Provisions Code The alphanumeric code(s) that specifies codes (rules, principles or laws) for special provisions applicable to mixed packing of hazardous materials. 14 Transport Information
Mode of Transportation The type of transportation used for moving a shipment from one place (origin) to another (destination). Examples: Highway, Railroad, Air, Water. 14 Transport Information
Net Explosive WeightQuantity The numeric value that stands for the sum of the weights of the high explosive, propellant explosive and pyrotechnic compositions contained in each of the explosive components that make up a complete round of ammunition. The net explosive weight (NEW) is expressed in pounds or kilograms. 14 Transport Information
Package Size Maximum Quantity The maximum net quantity, in liters or kilograms, that may be offered for transportation in one package by an applicable mode of transport. 14 Transport Information
Package Unit of Measure Code The Unit of Measure code used for measurement of the quantity associated with the package transported by an applicable mode of transport. Examples: l, kg 14 Transport Information
Packaging Bulk Instructions Paragraph Number The designator used to identify the applicable sections for bulk packaging requirements, based on the corresponding modal regulatory document. 14 Transport Information
Packaging Exceptions Instructions Paragraph Number The designator used to identify the applicable sections for exceptions from packaging requirements, based on the corresponding modal regulatory document. 14 Transport Information
Packaging Instructions Paragraph Number The designator used to identify the applicable sections for the basic packaging requirements, based on the corresponding modal regulatory document. 14 Transport Information
Packaging Instructions Type Name The standard identification or name for the type of packaging instruction applicable to a hazardous material. 14 Transport Information
Packaging Intermediate Bulk Instructions Paragraph Number The designator used identify the applicable sections for intermediate bulk packaging requirements, based on the corresponding modal regulatory document. 14 Transport Information
Packaging Non Bulk Instructions Paragraph Number The designator used to identify the applicable sections for non-bulk packaging requirements, based on the corresponding modal regulatory document. 14 Transport Information
Packing Group Code The code that stands for the classification according to the degree of danger presented by hazardous materials. Examples: Packing Group I indicates great danger; Packing Group II, medium danger; and Packing Group III, minor danger. 14 Transport Information
Packing Provisions Code The alphanumeric code(s) that specifies codes (rules, principles or laws) for special provisions applicable to packaging a hazardous material. 14 Transport Information
Passenger and Cargo Aircraft Package Size Maximum Quantity The maximum net quantity, in liters or kilograms, that may be offered for transportation in one package by an applicable mode of transport. 14 Transport Information
Passenger and Cargo Aircraft Packaging Instructions Paragraph Number The designator used to identify the applicable sections for packaging requirements, for transportation by passenger-carrying aircraft or by cargo aircraft only. 14 Transport Information
Portable Tanks and Bulk Containers IMO Tank Instructions Paragraph Number The designator used to identify the applicable sections for portable tank and bulk container requirements, based on the corresponding IMO regulatory document. 14 Transport Information
Portable Tanks and Bulk Containers Special Provisions Code The alphanumeric code(s) that specifies codes (rules, principles or laws) for special provisions applicable to portable tanks and bulk containers for hazardous materials. 14 Transport Information
Portable Tanks and Bulk Containers UN Tank Instructions Paragraph Number The designator used identify the applicable sections for portable tank and bulk container requirements, based on the corresponding UN regulatory document. 14 Transport Information
Proper Shipping Name The standard identification or name prescribed by the transportation regulatory organization for the shipment of the hazardous material. Examples: Acetal, Acetone, Acetic anhydride. 14 Transport Information
Special Provision Type Name The standard identification or name for the type of special provision applicable to packaging a hazardous material. 14 Transport Information
Special Provisions Code The alphanumeric code(s) that stands for the codes (rules, principles, policy or laws) for special provisions describing a packaging exception for a prescribed packaging for a hazardous material. Examples: For "Packaging Provisions" - "IP1" for "IBCs must be packed in closed freight containers or a closed transport vehicle." 14 Transport Information
Special Provisions for Bulk Carriage Code The alphanumeric code(s) that stands for the codes (rules, principles or laws) of the applicable special provisions (if any) for carriage in bulk. 14 Transport Information
Special Provisions for Carriage Loading, Unloading and Handling Code The alphanumeric code(s) that stands for the codes (rules, principles or laws) of the applicable special provisions for loading, unloading and handling. 14 Transport Information
Special Provisions for Carriage Operation Code The alphanumeric code(s) that stands for the codes (rules, principles or laws) of the applicable special provisions for operation. 14 Transport Information
Special Provisions for Package Carriage Code The alphanumeric code(s) that stands for the codes (rules, principles or laws) of the applicable special provisions (if any) for carriage in packages. 14 Transport Information
Subsidiary Hazard Code The code(s) that stand for a hazard of material other than the primary hazard requiring further consideration. 14 Transport Information
Tentative Class Code A numerical identification assigned to a hazardous material, when the category of primary hazard (class or division) of a substance is uncertain and it is being carried for further testing. 14 Transport Information
Transportation Regulatory Authority Code A code that stands for the transportation authority. Examples: IATA for International Air Transport Association, AFMAN for United States Air Force Joint Manual, IMDG for International Maritime Dangerous Goods, ADR for European Agreement concerning the Int'l Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road. 14 Transport Information
Transportation Regulatory Authority Name The standard identification or name of the transportation authority. Examples: International Air Transport Association (IATA), United States Air Force (AFMAN), International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG), European Agreement concerning the Int'l Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR). 14 Transport Information
Transportation Vehicle Type Name The common identification or name used to refer to the type of vehicle used for transporting the dangerous goods. Examples: Passenger-carrying aircraft, Cargo aircraft, Passenger vessel, Cargo vessel, Passenger-carrying rail car. 14 Transport Information
United Nations / North American Identification Number The identification number assigned to each Proper Shipping Name (PSN), prefixed either by "UN" (United Nations) or "NA" (North American). Examples: UN1088 for Acetal, UN1090 for Acetone. 14 Transport Information
Vessel Stowage and Segregation Code See: Vessel Stowage Location Code 14 Transport Information
Vessel Stowage Location Code The code that represents the authorized stowage locations on board an applicable mode of transport. Examples: "A" for "on deck" or "under deck" on a cargo vessel and on a passenger vessel, "C" for "on deck only" on a cargo vessel and on a passenger vessel." 14 Transport Information
Vessel Stowage Provisions Code The code that represents the other provisions for vessel stowage requirements for specific hazardous materials. 14 Transport Information

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