Hazardous Material is commonly referred to as HAZMAT or Dangerous Goods by industry and the U.S. Government. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) in 29 CFR 1910.1200, and GSA in FED-STD-313 define Hazardous Material as:

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Any item or chemical which is a 'health hazard' or 'physical hazard', including the following:

• Chemicals that are carcinogens, toxic or highly toxic agents, reproductive toxins, irritants, corrosives, hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins, neurotoxins, agents that act on the hematopoietic system, and agents that damage the lungs, skin, eyes, or mucous membranes;
• Chemicals that are combustible liquids, compressed gases, explosives, flammable liquids, flammable solids, organic peroxides, oxidizers, pyrophorics, unstable (reactive) or water-reactive; and
• Chemicals that, in the course of normal handling, use or storage, may produce or release dusts, gases, fumes, vapors, mists or smoke having any of the above characteristics.

Any item or chemical which, when being transported or moved, is a risk to public safety or is an environmental hazard, and is regulated as such by one or more of the following:

• DOT-Department of Transportation; Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR 100-180);
• IMO-International Maritime Organization; International MaritimeDangerous Goods (IMDG) Code;
• IATA-International Air Transport Association; Dangerous Goods Regulations;
• ICAO-International Civil Aviation Organization; Technical Instructions; and
• AF-Air Force 'INTERSERVICE' Manual, Preparing Hazmat for Military Air Shipments (AFMAN 24-204).

HAZMAT also includes any item or chemical which is reportable or potentially reportable or noticeable as inventory under the reporting requirements of the Hazardous Chemical Reporting (40 CFR Part 302), or as an environmental release under the reporting requirements of the Toxic Chemical Release Reporting: Community Right To Know (40 CFR Part 372).

These include chemicals with special characteristics which, in the opinion of the manufacturer, can cause harm to people, plants, or animals when released by spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping, or disposing of in the environment (including the abandonment or discarding of barrels, containers, and other receptacles).

Also, HAZMAT includes an item or chemical if it is a special nuclear source or by-product material as defined in 10 CFR, or is regulated or referred to as radioactive.

FED-STD-313

The full title of FED-STD-313 is 'Material Safety Data, Transportation Data, And Disposal Data, For Hazardous Materials Furnished To Government Activities.' The latest revision is FED-STD-313F [PDF - 166 KB], dated October 12, 2018.

The purpose of the standard is to establish requirements for the preparation and submission of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) by contractors who provide hazardous materials to government activities. Data obtained will be used within the government in employee safety and health programs and to provide for safe handling, storage, use, transportation, and environmentally acceptable disposal of hazardous materials by government activities.

Contact points for Hazmat information

The Hazardous Materials Information Resource System (HMIRS) is a Department of Defense (DoD) automated system developed and maintained by the Defense Logistics Agency. HMIRS is the central repository for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the United States Government military services and civil agencies. It also contains value-added information input by the service/agency focal points.

This value-added data includes HAZCOM warning labels and transportation information. HMIRS provides this data for hazardous materials purchased by the federal government through the Department of Defense (DoD) and civil agencies. The system assists federal government personnel who handle, store, transport, use, or dispose of hazardous materials.

The Hazardous Material Information Resource System (HMIRS) is FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY (FOUO). Unauthorized distribution of this product or its contents is strictly prohibited and may be punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment, and/or a fine up to $10,000.

OSHA's website, contains listings of various OHSA publications and regulations.

Regulatory questions can be submitted to the following authorities

Department of Transportation (DOT)
800-467-4922
202-366-4488

Coast Guard (IMDG questions)
202-372-1420

Shipping questions can be submitted to

FEDEX (If shipping FEDEX Air contact the FEDEX Dangerous Goods Experts)
Regulator Services Number
800-851-3336

UPS Hazmat Support Center
800-554-9964

For additional information or questions, contact Jawad Abdeljawad at jawad.abdeljawad@gsa.gov or 703-605-2566.

HOTZONE HANDHELD FTIR CHEMICAL IDENTIFIER

Feature Highlights

• Optimized for easy operation in personal protective gear
• MIL-STD-810G certified for use in harsh conditions and high-temperature operation
• Integrated pressure device for analysis of solid materials, plus direct touch-to-sample capability
• Automated analysis of mixtures with priority alerting for explosives, CWAs, TICs and narcotics
• Long-range, embedded RF wireless transmission

HazMatID Elite is a next-generation handheld unknown solid and liquid chemical identifier that combines high performance with simplicity and performs an analysis in 1 minute or less. Using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, HazMatID Elite is capable of identifying chemical warfare agents, explosives, toxic industrial chemicals, narcotics, and suspicious powders,among other dangerous chemical classes.

Analysis is performed by placing a small amount of unknown substance onto the diamond ATR sensor and applying pressure with an integrated press for solid samples. The sample interface also includes an integrated well for the containment of liquid samples. A second, touch-to-sample, diamond ATR interface is available for rapid analysis of pooled liquids and surface films, and enables robotics applications.

MIL-STD-810G certified for operation in harsh conditions, HazMatID Elite has the widest thermal and solar operational range of any portable or handheld chemical identifier. Its revolutionary optical engine also provides high vibration immunity and resistance to mechanical disturbances seen during vehicle or human transport.

The HazMatID Elite user interface contains a large display screen with a high viewing angle and visibility in direct sunlight conditions, large keypad controls for effective operation in protective gear, and an intuitive software workflow design. On-screen instructional graphics guide users through the essential operations of the device to maximize ease-of-use and reduce the training burden for security personnel.

Long-range, embedded RF wireless transmission is also included for rapid communication of data out of the hotzone to aid in information integration, decision making, and connection to ReachBackID™ 24/7/365 support services. PC-based command software provides advanced data handling capabilities for specialized users.

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