Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: Feb 03, 2026
§ 172.523 - EXPLOSIVES 1.4 placard.

(a) Except for size and color, the EXPLOSIVES 1.4 placard must be as follows:

(b) In addition to complying with § 172.519 of this subpart, the background color on the EXPLOSIVES 1.4 placard must be orange. The “*” shall be replaced, when required, with the appropriate compatibility group letter. The division numeral, 1.4, must measure at least 64 mm (2.5 inches) in height. The text, numerals and inner border must be black.

[Amdt. 172-123, 55 FR 52602, Dec. 21, 1990, as amended at 56 FR 66261, Dec. 20, 1991]
authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128,44701; 49 CFR 1.81, 1.96 and 1.97
source: Amdt. 172-29, 41 FR 15996, Apr. 15, 1976, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 49 CFR 172.523