Which column in the DGR Table would you consult to find the authoritative descriptor of the dangerous goods by its shipping name?

• A. Column A - UN or ID Number
• B. Column D - Labels
• C. Column B - Proper Shipping Name/Description
• D. Column E - Packing Group

Answer: (C)

The formal shipping name you’re looking for is found in the column labeled for the Proper Shipping Name/Description. This is the official, standardized name used to identify dangerous goods in transport, and it’s the descriptor that appears on documents, labels, and declarations. The UN/ID Number column is for cross-reference to identify the substance by number, not by its descriptive name. The Labels column shows hazard pictograms and category of danger, not the naming descriptor. The Packing Group indicates packaging severity, not the substance name. So to identify the dangerous goods by its shipping name, you consult the Proper Shipping Name/Description column.