What is hazard identification number in SAP EHS-SUS-PC - Product Compliance?

SAP Term: hazard identification number

• Component: EHS-SUS-PC

• Component Name: Product Compliance

• Description: A two or three-digit number that specifies possible hazards of dangerous goods. It is often displayed in the top half of the warning placard on tank trucks and tank cars. &EXAMPLE& Flammable liquids have, for example, the number 3, dangerous goods that are toxic or pose a risk of infections have the number 6, and corrosive dangerous goods have the number 8.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A Hazard Identification Number (HIN) is a unique identifier assigned to a hazardous material or substance in SAP's EHS-SUS-PC Product Compliance component. It is used to identify the hazardous material or substance and its associated risks. The HIN is used to track the material or substance throughout its life cycle, from production to disposal. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The HIN is used to identify hazardous materials or substances in SAP's EHS-SUS-PC Product Compliance component. It is assigned when a hazardous material or substance is created and can be used to track the material or substance throughout its life cycle. The HIN can also be used to access information about the hazardous material or substance, such as its associated risks and safety measures. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new hazardous material or substance in SAP's EHS-SUS-PC Product Compliance component, make sure to assign it a unique HIN. This will ensure that the material or substance can be tracked throughout its life cycle and that all associated information can be accessed quickly and easily. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP's EHS-SUS-PC Product Compliance component, please visit the SAP website at https://www.sap.com/products/ehs-sus-pc.html. Additionally, for more information on hazard identification numbers and their associated risks, please visit the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) website at https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardouswaste/index.html.