Where the classification system in effect prior to January 1, 1991, is referenced in State or local laws, ordinances or regulations not pertaining to the transportation of hazardous materials, the following table may be used to compare old and new hazard class names:

Open Table
Current classification Class name prior to Jan. 1, 1991
Division 1.1 Class A explosives.
Division 1.2 Class A or Class B explosives.
Division 1 3 Class B explosive.
Division 1.4 Class C explosives.
Division 1.5 Blasting agents.
Division 1.6 No applicable hazard class.

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