Description
Placard, Class 9 (UN 2590) – Asbestos
UN Number: 2590
Proper Shipping Name:
- U.S. DOT (49 CFR): Asbestos, chrysotile
- Canadian TDG: Asbestos, chrysotile
Class: 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods)
Placard Color & Symbol:
- White upper half / black vertical stripes on lower half (Class 9 design).
- Hazard class number “9” at bottom.
- “2590” displayed in the white space.
Hazards: Carcinogenic fibers if inhaled; causes lung damage and cancer (asbestosis, mesothelioma); not flammable or corrosive but requires strict handling to prevent dust release; environmental and occupational health hazard.
Placard Size: 11 × 11 inches (27.9 × 27.9 cm)