DAFMAN24-210 — Packaging Of Hazardous Materials

DAFMAN24-210 governs packaging of hazardous materials for safe, efficient, and legal storage, handling, and transportation.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN24-210
  • Title: PACKAGING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
  • Date: 2026-05-27

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The publication covers HAZMAT packaging, container usage, exceptions, special approvals, and performance-oriented packaging identification codes. It also sets procedures for submitting DOT-SP, CAA, and COE requests and requires packaging to prevent HAZMAT releases.

Applies to: This regulation is applicable to the Military Services and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), referred to as Department of War (DoW) components in this regulation.

Topics covered

  • HAZMAT packaging standards
  • Container usage
  • Packaging exceptions and special approvals
  • Performance Oriented Packaging identification codes
  • DOT Special Permit submissions
  • Competent Authority Approval submissions
  • Certificate of Equivalency requests
  • HAZMAT training classes

Questions and answers

What authority does DoW have for certifying transport packagings?

In accordance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), §173.7(a), DoW has the authority to certify for transport packagings equal to or greater in strength and efficiency than packagings meeting Title 49 CFR requirements. (paragraph 7)

When can DoW reship a shipper’s certified shipment?

DoW also has the authority to reship any shippers certified shipment to any consignee provided the original packaging has not been damaged or altered in any manner. (paragraph 7)

How must DoW-managed HAZMAT be protected?

DoW-managed HAZMAT shall be provided packaging protection at the lowest overall cost without compromising established DoW safety standards. (paragraph 100-185)

What must HAZMAT packaging prevent?

Packaging shall provide adequate continuous protection to the packaged HAZMAT and shall prevent any release of the HAZMAT. (paragraph 100-185)

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