What information should be included on the shipping paper for dangerous goods?

• A. Only shipping name and UN number.
• B. Only hazard class and packing group.
• C. Only emergency contact.
• D. Proper shipping name, UN number, hazard class, packing group, number of packages, type of packaging, emergency contact, and shipper details.

Answer: (D)

Complete identification and handling details are required on a dangerous goods shipping paper. The information that should be included is the proper shipping name, UN number, hazard class, packing group, number of packages, type of packaging, emergency contact, and shipper details. This combination ensures anyone involved in transport—whether in storage, loading, or in an emergency—can identify the substance, understand its level of danger, know how it’s packaged, count the units, and reach the right people for guidance. Missing any of these elements could lead to misidentification, incorrect handling, or delayed emergency response. For example, providing only the shipping name and UN number omits the hazard classification, packaging details, and quantity; providing only hazard class and packing group omits the material identity, packaging specifics, and contact information; providing only emergency contact omits identification and shipper information.