Marine Pollutant Placards
The marine pollutant mark - or marine pollutant placards - are required for substances that are deemed environmentally hazardous to an aquatic environment. The marine pollutant mark takes on two forms: the marine pollutant labels (for packages) & marine pollutant placards (shipping containers) which must be marked on all 4 sides with the marine pollutant placard pictured below. The marine pollutant mark is required* for UN3077, UN3082, and environmentally hazardous substances meeting the classification criteria of Part 2.9.3 of the IMDG Code.
Marine Pollutant Placards
Marine Pollutant Placards
| Material | Item Code |
|---|---|
| Tagboard | PLT-ENV |
| Adhesive Vinyl | PLP-ENV |
| Rigid Plastic | PLR-ENV |
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| Material | Tagboard | Adhesive Vinyl | Rigid Plastic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode of Transport | ROAD | MARINE / RAIL | ROAD / RAIL |
| Durability | Up to 30 days | 2 - 3 Years | 3 - 5 Years |
| Designed Application | Short Haul Trucking Local Transport One-Way Trips |
Long-term outdoor exposure Rail or fixed tanks Ocean containers |
Long-term outdoor exposure Rail cars Long-haul trucking |
| Features | Laminated Tagboard (200lb) Fade resistant ink |
Clear laminated vinyl Permanent adhesive meets IMDG/BS 5609 standard (removable adhesive also available) Fade resistant ink |
Tear-proof 20 mil plastic UV ink |
| Affixing Method | Placard Holder | Self-Stick / Adhesive | Placard Holder |
| Dimensions | 10.75" x 10.75" (27.3 cm x 27.3 cm) | 10.75" x 10.75" (27.3 cm x 27.3 cm) | 10.75" x 10.75" (27.3 cm x 27.3 cm) |
| Quantity Per Package | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Use of the marine pollutant mark / marine pollutant placards
IMDG Code Part 5.2.1.6.1 - except as provided in 2.10.2.7 packages containing marine pollutants meeting the criteria of 2.9.3 shall be durably marked with the marine pollutant mark.
IMDG Code Part 5.3.2.3.1 - except as provided in 2.10.2.7 cargo transport units containing marine pollutants shall clearly display the marine pollutant mark [marine pollutant placard] in location indicated in 5.3.1.1.4.1.
Marine pollutant placards - applied to CTUs - are required to be a minimum of 250 mm x 250 mm. The marine pollutant label - applied to packages - is required to be a minimum of 100 mm x 100 mm. If the size of the package requires, the dimensions may be reduced to not less than 50 mm x 50 mm (more info here).
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