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▶ Part 1 - General provisions
1.1 Scope And Applicability
1.1.1 Structure
1.1.2 Scope
1.1.4 Applicability of other regulations
1.1.2.1 For the purposes of Article 2 of ADR, Annex A specifies:
1.1.2.2 Annex A contains certain provisions which, according to Article 2 of A
1.1.2.3 (Scope of Annex B)
1.1.3.1 Exemptions related to the nature of the transport operation
1.1.3.6 Exemptions related to quantities carried per transport unit
1.1.4.5 Carriage other than by road
1.1.3 Exemptions
1.1.2.4 In Article 1(c) of ADR, the word "vehicles" need not refer to one and
1.1.3.2 Exemptions related to the carriage of gases
1.1.3.3 Exemptions related to the carriage of liquid fuels
1.1.3.4 Exemptions related to special provisions or to dangerous goods packed
1.1.3.5 Exemptions related to empty uncleaned packagings
1.1.3.4.1 Certain special provisions of Chapter 3.3 exempt partially or totally
1.1.3.4.2 Certain dangerous goods may be subject to exemptions provided that the
1.1.3.4.3 Certain dangerous goods may be subject to exemptions provided that the
1.1.3.6.1 For the purposes of this sub-section, dangerous goods are assigned to
1.1.3.6.2 Where the quantity of dangerous goods carried on a transport unit does
1.1.3.6.3 Where the dangerous goods carried in the transport unit belong to the
1.1.3.7 Exemptions related to the carriage of electric energy storage and prod
1.1.3.8 (Reserved)
1.1.3.9 Exemptions related to dangerous goods used as a coolant or conditioner
1.1.3.10 Exemptions related to the carriage of lamps containing dangerous goods
1.1.3.6.4 Where dangerous goods of different transport categories are carried in
1.1.3.6.5 For the purposes of this sub-section, dangerous goods exempted in acco
1.1.4.1 (Reserved)
1.1.4.2 Carriage in a transport chain including maritime or air carriage
1.1.4.2.1 Packages, containers, bulk-containers, portable tanks, tank-containers
1.1.4.2.2 Transport units composed of a vehicle or vehicles other than those car
1.1.4.2.3 For carriage in a transport chain including maritime or air carriage,
1.1.4.3 Use of IMO type portable tanks approved for maritime transport
1.1.4.4 (Reserved)
1.1.4.6 (Reserved)
1.1.4.7 Refillable pressure receptacles authorized by the United States of Ame
1.1.4.5.1 If the vehicle carrying out a transport operation subject to the requi
1.1.4.5.2 In the cases referred to in 1.1.4.5.1 above, the involved ADR Contract
1.1.4.5.3 In cases where a transport operation subject to the provisions of ADR
1.1.4.7.1 Import of gases
1.1.5 Application of standards
1.1.4.7.2 Export of gases and empty uncleaned pressure receptacles
1.2 Definitions, Units Of Measurement And Abbreviations
1.2.1 Definitions
1.2.2 Units of measurement
1.2.2.1 The following units of measurement a are applicable in ADR:
1.2.2.2 Unless expressly stated otherwise, the sign "%" in ADR represents:
1.2.2.3 Pressures of all kinds relating to receptacles (such as test pressure,
1.2.2.4 Where ADR specifies a degree of filling for receptacles, this is alway
1.2.3 List of abbreviations
1.3 Training Of Persons Involved In The
1.3.1 Scope and applicability
1.3.2 Nature of the training
1.3.3 Documentation
1.3.2.1 General awareness training
1.3.2.2 Function-specific training
1.3.2.3 Safety training
1.3.2.4 The training shall be periodically supplemented with refresher trainin
1.4 Safety Obligations Of The Participants
1.4.1 General safety measures
1.4.2 Obligations of the main participants
1.4.1.1 The participants in the carriage of dangerous goods shall take appropr
1.4.1.2 When there is an immediate risk that public safety may be jeopardized,
1.4.1.3 ADR may specify certain of the obligations falling to the various part
1.4.2.1 Consignor
1.4.2.1.1 The consignor of dangerous goods is required to hand over for carriage
1.4.2.2 Carrier
1.4.2.1.2 If the consignor uses the services of other participants (packer, load
1.4.2.1.3 When the consignor acts on behalf of a third party, the latter shall i
1.4.2.2.1 In the context of 1.4.1, where appropriate, the carrier shall in parti
1.4.2.2.2 The carrier may, however, in the case of 1.4.2.2.1 (a), (b), (e) and (
1.4.2.2.3 If the carrier observes an infringement of the requirements of ADR, in
1.4.2.2.4 If, during the journey, an infringement which could jeopardize the saf
1.4.3 Obligations of the other participants
1.4.2.3 Consignee
1.4.3.1 Loader
1.4.3.2 Packer
1.4.3.3 Filler
1.4.2.2.5 (Reserved)
1.4.2.2.6 The carrier shall provide the vehicle crew with the instructions in wr
1.4.2.3.1 The consignee has the obligation not to defer acceptance of the goods
1.4.2.3.2 If, in the case of a container, this verification brings to light an i
1.4.2.3.3 If the consignee makes use of the services of other participants (unlo
1.4.3.1.1 In the context of 1.4.1, the loader has the following obligations in p
1.4.3.1.2 The loader may, however, in the case of 1.4.3.1.1 (a), (d) and (e), re
1.4.3.4 Tank-container/portable tank operator
1.4.3.5 and 1.4.3.6
1.4.3.7 Unloader
1.4.3.7.1 In the context of 1.4.1, the unloader shall in particular:
1.4.3.7.2 If the unloader makes use of the services of other participants (clean
1.5 Derogations
1.5.1 Temporary derogations
1.5.2 (Reserved)
1.5.1.1 In accordance with Article 4, paragraph 3 of ADR, the competent author
1.5.1.2 The period of validity of the temporary derogation shall not be more t
1.5.1.3 Transport operations on the basis of temporary derogations shall const
1.6 Transitional Measures
1.6.1 General
1.6.1.1 Unless otherwise provided, the substances and articles of ADR may be c
1.6.1.2 (Deleted)
1.6.1.3 Substances and articles of Class 1, belonging to the armed forces of a
1.6.1.4 Substances and articles of Class 1 that were packaged between 1 Januar
1.6.1.5 (Reserved)
1.6.1.6 Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) manufactured before 1 January 2003
1.6.1.7 Type approvals for drums, jerricans and composite packagings made of h
1.6.1.8 Existing orange-coloured plates which meet the requirements of sub-sec
1.6.1.9 and 1.6.1.10
1.6.1.11 Type approvals for drums, jerricans and composite packagings made of h
1.6.1.12 and 1.6.1.13
1.6.1.14 IBCs manufactured before 1 January 2011 and conforming to a design typ
1.6.1.15 IBCs manufactured, remanufactured or repaired before 1 January 2011 ne
1.6.1.16 to 1.6.1.22
1.6.1.23 Fire extinguishers constructed before 1 July 2011 in accordance with t
1.6.1.24 and 1.6.1.25
1.6.1.26 Large packagings manufactured or remanufactured before 1 January 2014
1.6.1.27 Means of containment integral to equipment or machinery containing liq
1.6.1.28 (Deleted)
1.6.1.29 Lithium cells and batteries manufactured according to a type meeting t
1.6.1.30 to 1.6.1.32
1.6.1.33 Electric double layer capacitors of UN No. 3499, manufactured before 1
1.6.1.34 Asymmetric capacitors of UN No. 3508, manufactured before 1 January 20
1.6.1.35 and 1.6.1.36
1.6.1.37 (Reserved)
1.6.1.38 to 1.6.1.42
1.6.1.43 Vehicles registered or brought into service before 1 July 2017, as def
1.6.1.44 (Deleted)
1.6.1.45 Contracting Parties may, until 31 December 2020, continue to issue tra
1.6.1.46 and 1.6.1.47
1.6.1.48 Certificates of approval for vehicles carrying certain dangerous goods
1.6.2 Pressure receptacles and receptacles for Class 2
1.6.1.49 The mark shown in Figure 5.2.1.9.2 applicable until 31 December 2022,
1.6.1.50 For articles that meet the definition for DETONATORS, ELECTRONIC as de
1.6.1.51 Adhesives, paint and paint related materials, printing inks and printi
1.6.1.52 Inner receptacles of composite IBCs manufactured before 1 July 2021 in
1.6.1.53 (Deleted)
1.6.1.54 Vats for the carriage of molten aluminium of UN No. 3257 which have be
1.6.1.55 Substances assigned to UN No. 1835 or 3560 may be carried until 31 Dec
1.6.1.56 Substances assigned to UN No. 3423 may be carried until 31 December 20
1.6.1.57 Packagings manufactured before 1 January 2027 and which do not conform
1.6.2.1 Receptacles built before 1 January 1997 and which do not conform to th
1.6.2.2 (Deleted)
1.6.2.3 Receptacles intended for the carriage of Class 2 substances constructe
1.6.2.4 Pressure receptacles designed and constructed in accordance with techn
1.6.2.5 Pressure receptacles and their closures designed and constructed in ac
1.6.2.6 Pressure receptacles for substances other than those of Class 2, built
1.6.2.7 and 1.6.2.8
1.6.2.9 The provisions of packing instruction P200 (10), special packing provi
1.6.2.10 Refillable welded steel cylinders for the carriage of gases of UN Nos.
1.6.2.11 Gas cartridges constructed and prepared for carriage before 1 January
1.6.2.12 Salvage pressure receptacles may continue to be constructed and approv
1.6.2.13 Bundles of cylinders manufactured before 1 July 2013 which are not mar
1.6.2.14 Cylinders constructed before 1 January 2016 in accordance with 6.2.3 a
1.6.2.15 Bundles of cylinders periodically inspected before 1 July 2015 which a
1.6.2.16 and 1.6.2.17
1.6.2.18 Closed cryogenic receptacles constructed before 1 July 2023 which were
1.6.2.19 Acetylene cylinders constructed before 1 July 2023 which are not marke
1.6.2.20 Closures of refillable pressure receptacles constructed before 1 July
1.6.3 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles), demountable tanks and battery-vehicles
1.6.2.21 and 1.6.2.22
1.6.2.23 The requirements of note 3 of 6.2.1.6.1 applicable until 31 December 2
1.6.2.24 For the carriage of gases of UN Nos. 1006, 1013, 1046 and 1066 in cyli
1.6.3.1 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles), demountable tanks and battery-vehicles bu
1.6.3.2 The periodic inspections for fixed tanks (tank-vehicles), demountable
1.6.3.3 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles), demountable tanks and battery-vehicles wh
1.6.3.4 (a)
1.6.3.5 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles), demountable tanks and battery-vehicles, c
1.6.3.6 (a)
1.6.3.7 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles), demountable tanks and battery-vehicles co
1.6.3.8 When, because of amendments to ADR, some proper shipping names of gase
1.6.3.9 and 1.6.3.10
1.6.3.11 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1
1.6.3.12 (Reserved)
1.6.3.13 (Deleted)
1.6.3.14 (Reserved)
1.6.3.15 (Deleted)
1.6.3.16 For fixed tanks (tank-vehicles), demountable tanks and battery-vehicle
1.6.3.17 (Deleted)
1.6.3.18 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles), demountable tanks and battery-vehicles co
1.6.3.19 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1
1.6.3.20 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1
1.6.3.21 (Deleted)
1.6.3.22 to 1.6.3.24
1.6.3.25 (Deleted)
1.6.3.26 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1
1.6.3.27 to 1.6.3.29
1.6.3.30 Vacuum-operated waste fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tank
1.6.3.31 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles), demountable tanks and tanks forming eleme
1.6.3.32 Fixed tanks (tank vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1
1.6.3.33 (Reserved)
1.6.3.34 Notwithstanding the provisions of 4.3.2.2.4, fixed tanks (tank-vehicle
1.6.3.35 (Deleted)
1.6.3.36 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) intended for the carriage of liquefied non
1.6.3.37 (Deleted)
1.6.3.38 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles), demountable tanks and battery-vehicles de
1.6.3.39 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1
1.6.3.40 (Deleted)
1.6.3.41 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1
1.6.3.42 (Deleted)
1.6.3.43 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1
1.6.3.44 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks intended for the car
1.6.3.45 (Reserved)
1.6.3.46 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1
1.6.3.47 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1
1.6.3.48 Notwithstanding the requirements of special provision TU42 of 4.3.5 ap
1.6.3.49 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1
1.6.3.50 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1
1.6.3.51 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1
1.6.3.52 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1
1.6.3.53 Type approval certificates issued for fixed tanks (tank-vehicles), dem
1.6.3.54 Procedures used by the competent authority for the approval of experts
1.6.3.55 Type approval certificates issued for fixed tanks (tank vehicles) and
1.6.3.56 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1
1.6.3.57 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1
1.6.3.58 (Reserved)
1.6.3.59 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1
1.6.3.60 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks that are already fit
1.6.4 Tank-containers, portable tanks and MEGCs
1.6.3.61 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1
1.6.3.62 to 1.6.3.99
1.6.3.100 Fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) tanks
1.6.4.1 Tank-containers constructed before 1 January 1988 in accordance with t
1.6.4.2 Tank-containers constructed before 1 January 1993 in accordance with t
1.6.4.3 Tank-containers constructed before 1 January 1999 in accordance with t
1.6.4.4 (Reserved)
1.6.4.5 When, because of amendments to ADR, some proper shipping names of gase
1.6.4.6 Tank-containers constructed before 1 January 2007 in accordance with t
1.6.4.7 Tank-containers constructed before 1 January 1997 in accordance with t
1.6.4.8 (Reserved)
1.6.4.9 Tank-containers and MEGCs designed and constructed in accordance with
1.6.4.10 (Deleted)
1.6.4.11 (Reserved)
1.6.4.12 Tank-containers and MEGCs constructed before 1 January 2003 in accorda
1.6.3.100.1 FRP tanks which have been constructed before 1 July 2002 in conformity
1.6.3.100.2 FRP tanks constructed before 1 July 2021 in accordance with the requir
1.6.4.13 Tank-containers constructed before 1 July 2003 in accordance with the
1.6.4.14 (Reserved)
1.6.4.15 to 1.6.4.17
1.6.4.18 For tank-containers and MEGCs constructed before 1 January 2007 which
1.6.4.19 (Deleted)
1.6.4.20 Vacuum-operated waste tank-containers constructed before 1 July 2005 i
1.6.4.21 to 1.6.4.29
1.6.4.30 Portable tanks and UN MEGCs which do not meet the design requirements
1.6.4.31 and 1.6.4.32
1.6.4.33 Notwithstanding the provisions of 4.3.2.2.4, tank-containers intended
1.6.4.34 to 1.6.4.36
1.6.4.37 Portable tanks and MEGCs manufactured before 1 January 2012, that conf
1.6.4.38 (Deleted)
1.6.4.39 Tank-containers and MEGCs designed and constructed in accordance with
1.6.4.40 Tank-containers constructed before 1 July 2011 in accordance with the
1.6.4.41 (Deleted)
1.6.4.42 Tank-containers constructed before 1 July 2013 in accordance with the
1.6.4.43 Portable tanks and MECGs manufactured before 1 January 2014 need not c
1.6.4.44 and 1.6.4.45
1.6.4.46 Tank-containers constructed before 1 January 2012 in accordance with t
1.6.4.47 Tank containers for refrigerated liquefied gases constructed before 1
1.6.4.48 Tank-containers constructed before 1 July 2017 in accordance with the
1.6.4.49 Tank-containers constructed before 1 July 2019, fitted with safety val
1.6.4.50 Notwithstanding the requirements of special provision TU42 of 4.3.5 ap
1.6.4.51 Tank-containers constructed before 1 July 2019 in accordance with the
1.6.4.52 Tank-containers constructed before 1 July 2019 in accordance with the
1.6.4.53 Tank-containers constructed before 1 July 2019 in accordance with the
1.6.4.54 Tank-containers constructed before 1 July 2019 in accordance with the
1.6.4.55 (Reserved)
1.6.4.56 Tank-containers which do not comply with the requirements of 6.8.3.4.6
1.6.4.57 Except in relation to 6.8.1.5, second paragraph, second indent, proced
1.6.4.58 Type approval certificates issued for tank-containers intended for the
1.6.5 Vehicles
1.6.4.59 Fibre-reinforced plastics tank-containers constructed before 1 July 20
1.6.4.60 Tank-containers constructed before 1 January 2024 in accordance with t
1.6.4.61 Tank-containers constructed before 1 July 2023 in accordance with the
1.6.4.62 Extra-large tank-containers constructed before 1 July 2023 in accordan
1.6.4.63 Tank-containers constructed before 1 July 2023 in accordance with the
1.6.4.64 Tank-containers that are already fitted with safety valves meeting the
1.6.4.65 Tank-containers constructed before 1 July 2025 in accordance with the
1.6.4.66 Portable tanks constructed before 1 January 2027 in accordance with th
1.6.5.1 and 1.6.5.2
1.6.5.3 (Deleted)
1.6.5.4 As regards the construction of AT vehicles, the requirements of Part 9
1.6.5.5 Vehicles registered or entering into service before 1 January 2003 the
1.6.5.6 (Deleted)
1.6.5.7 Complete or completed vehicles which have been type-approved before 31
1.6.5.8 EX/II and EX/III vehicles which have been first approved before 1 July
1.6.5.9 Tank-vehicles with fixed tanks with a capacity of more than 3 m³ inten
1.6.5.10 Certificates of approval which conform to the model shown in 9.1.3.5 a
1.6.5.11 MEMUs which have been constructed and approved before 1 July 2009 in a
1.6.5.12 EX/III and FL vehicles registered or entering into service before 1 Ap
1.6.5.13 Trailers first registered (or which entered into service if registrati
1.6.5.14 MEMUs which have been approved before 1 July 2013 in accordance with t
1.6.5.15 As regards the application of the provisions of Part 9, vehicles first
1.6.5.16 EX/II, EX/III, FL and OX vehicles registered before 1 April 2018, fitt
1.6.5.17 Vehicles first registered or entering into service before 1 April 2018
1.6.5.18 Vehicles first registered or entering into service before 1 April 2018
1.6.5.19 As regards the annual technical inspection of the vehicles first regis
1.6.5.20 Certificates of approval for OX vehicles which conform to the model sh
1.6.5.21 (Deleted)
1.6.5.22 Vehicles first registered (or which entered into service if registrati
1.6.6 Class 7
1.6.5.23 EX/III vehicles first registered or entering into service before 1 Jan
1.6.5.24 FL vehicles first registered or entering into service before 1 January
1.6.5.25 FL vehicles first registered or entering into service before 1 January
1.6.5.26 Vehicles first registered (or which entered into service if registrati
1.6.5.27 Vehicles first registered (or which entered into service if registrati
1.6.5.28 Vehicles first registered (or which entered into service if registrati
1.6.6.1 Packages not requiring competent authority approval of design under th
1.6.6.2 Package designs approved under the 1985, 1985 (as amended 1990), 1996,
1.6.6.3 Packages excepted from the requirements for fissile materials under th
1.6.6.4 Special form radioactive material approved under the 1985, 1985 (as am
1.6.6.2.1 Packages requiring competent authority approval of the design shall me
1.6.6.2.2 No new manufacture of packagings to a package design meeting the provi
1.6.6.2.3 No new manufacture of packagings of a package design meeting the provi
1.7 General Provisions Concerning Radioactive Material
1.7.1 Scope and application
1.7.1.1 ADR establishes standards of safety which provide an acceptable level
1.7.1.2 The objective of ADR is to establish requirements that shall be satisf
1.7.1.3 ADR applies to the carriage of radioactive material by road including
1.7.2 Radiation protection programme
1.7.1.4 The provisions laid down in ADR do not apply to any of the following:
1.7.1.5 Specific provisions for the carriage of excepted packages
1.7.2.1 The carriage of radioactive material shall be subject to a Radiation p
1.7.2.2 Doses to persons shall be below the relevant dose limits. Protection a
1.7.1.5.1 Excepted packages which may contain radioactive material in limited qu
1.7.1.5.2 Excepted packages are subject to the relevant provisions of all other
1.7.3 Management system
1.7.4 Special arrangement
1.7.5 Radioactive material possessing other dangerous properties
1.7.2.3 The nature and extent of the measures to be employed in the programme
1.7.2.4 For occupational exposures arising from transport activities, where it
1.7.2.5 Workers (see 7.5.11, CV33 note 3) shall be appropriately trained in ra
1.7.4.1 Special arrangement shall mean those provisions, approved by the compe
1.7.4.2 Consignments for which conformity with any provision applicable to rad
1.7.6 Non-compliance
1.7.6.1 In the event of non-compliance with any limit in ADR applicable to dos
1.8 Checks And Other Support Measures To Ensure
1.8.1 Administrative controls of dangerous goods
1.8.2 Mutual administrative support
1.8.3 Safety adviser
1.8.1.1 The competent authorities of the Contracting Parties may, on their nat
1.8.1.2 Participants in the carriage of dangerous goods (Chapter 1.4) shall, w
1.8.1.3 The competent authorities may also, for the purposes of carrying out c
1.8.1.4 If the competent authorities observe that the requirements of ADR have
1.8.2.1 The Contracting Parties shall agree on mutual administrative support f
1.8.2.2 When a Contracting Party has reasons to observe that the safety of the
1.8.2.3 The authorities notified shall communicate to the competent authoritie
1.8.3.1 Each undertaking, the activities of which include the consigning or th
1.8.3.2 The competent authorities of the Contracting Parties may provide that
1.8.3.3 The main task of the adviser shall be, under the responsibility of the
1.8.3.4 The adviser may also be the head of the undertaking, a person with oth
1.8.3.5 Each undertaking concerned shall, on request, inform the competent aut
1.8.3.6 Whenever an accident affects persons, property or the environment or r
1.8.3.7 An adviser shall hold a vocational training certificate, valid for tra
1.8.3.8 To obtain a certificate, a candidate shall undergo training and pass a
1.8.3.9 The main aims of the training shall be to provide candidates with suff
1.8.3.10 The examination shall be organized by the competent authority or by an
1.8.3.11 The aim of the examination is to ascertain whether candidates possess
1.8.3.12 Examinations
1.8.3.12.1 The examination shall consist of a written test which may be supplemen
1.8.3.12.2 The competent authority or an examining body designated by the compete
1.8.3.12.3 Electronic media may be used only if provided by the examining body. T
1.8.3.12.4 The written test shall consist of two parts:
1.8.3.13 The Contracting Parties may decide that candidates who intend working
1.8.3.14 The competent authority or the examining body shall keep a running lis
1.8.3.15 The certificate prescribed in 1.8.3.7 shall take the form laid down in
1.8.3.16 Validity and renewal of certificates
1.8.3.17 (Deleted)
1.8.3.12.5 Written examinations may be performed, in whole or in part, as electro
1.8.3.16.1 The certificate shall be valid for five years. The period of the valid
1.8.3.16.2 The aim of the examination is to ascertain that the holder has the nec
1.8.4 List of competent authorities and bodies designated by them
1.8.5 Notifications of occurrences involving dangerous goods
1.8.3.18 Form of certificate
1.8.3.19 Extension of the certificate
1.8.5.1 If a serious accident or incident takes place during loading, filling,
1.8.5.2 The Contracting Party shall in turn, if necessary, make a report to th
1.8.5.3 An occurrence subject to report in accordance with 1.8.5.1 has occurre
1.8.5.4 Model for report on occurrences during the carriage of dangerous goods
1.8.6 Administrative controls for the activities described in 1.8.7 and 1.8.
1.8.6.1 General rules
1.8.6.2 Obligations of the competent authority
1.8.6.2.1 When the competent authority approves an inspection body to perform th
1.8.6.2.2 Approval of inspection bodies
1.8.6.2.3 Monitoring of inspection bodies
1.8.6.2.2.1 Type A inspection bodies shall be established under domestic law and b
1.8.6.2.2.2 The competent authority shall ensure that the inspection body continuo
1.8.6.2.2.3 An inspection body starting a new activity may be approved temporarily
1.8.6.2.3.1 Wherever the activities of an inspection body are performed, the compe
1.8.6.3 Obligations of the inspection bodies
1.8.6.2.4 Information obligations
1.8.6.3.1 General rules
1.8.6.2.3.2 If the approval of the inspection body is revoked or restricted or if
1.8.6.2.4.1 Contracting Parties to ADR shall publish their national procedures for
1.8.6.2.4.2 The competent authority of the Contracting Party to ADR shall publish
1.8.6.2.4.3 An inspection body approved by a competent authority may be recognized
1.8.6.3.2 Operational obligations
1.8.6.3.3 Delegation of inspection tasks
1.8.6.3.2.1 The competent authority or inspection body shall carry out conformity
1.8.6.3.2.2 The competent authority or inspection body shall respect the degree of
1.8.6.3.2.3 Where a competent authority or inspection body finds out that requirem
1.8.6.3.3.1 Where an inspection body uses the services of a subcontractor to carry
1.8.7 Procedures for conformity assessment, type approval certificate issue
1.8.7.1 General provisions
1.8.6.3.4 Information obligations
1.8.7.1.1 The procedures in section 1.8.7 shall be applied as specified in Chapt
1.8.7.1.2 Each application for:
1.8.6.3.3.2 The inspection body shall take full responsibility for the tasks perfo
1.8.6.3.3.3 The type A inspection body may delegate only a part of each of its act
1.8.6.3.3.4 Activities shall not be delegated without the agreement of the manufac
1.8.6.3.3.5 The inspection body shall keep at the disposal of the competent author
1.8.7.2 Type examination and type approval certificate issue
1.8.7.6 shall be lodged by the owner or its authorized representative, or by t
1.8.7.1.3 The application shall include:
1.8.7.1.4 Where the manufacturer or an enterprise with a testing facility is all
1.8.7.1.5 Type approval certificates, inspection certificates and reports for th
1.8.7.2.1 Type examination
1.8.7.2.1.1 The manufacturer shall:
1.8.7.2.2 Type approval certificate issue
1.8.7.2.1.2 The inspection body shall:
1.8.7.2.2.1 Where the type satisfies all applicable provisions, the competent auth
1.8.7.2.2.2 The type approval shall be valid for a maximum of ten years. If within
1.8.7.3 Supervision of manufacture
1.8.7.4 Initial inspection and tests
1.8.7.3.1 The manufacturer shall take all the necessary measures to ensure that
1.8.7.3.2 The manufacturing process shall be subject to supervision by the relev
1.8.7.4.1 The manufacturer shall:
1.8.7.2.2.3 In the case of a modification of a product with a valid, expired or wi
1.8.7.5 Entry into service verification
1.8.7.4.2 The relevant body shall:
1.8.7.4.3 The certificate in 1.8.7.4.2 (d) shall contain as a minimum:
1.8.7.5.1 If an entry into service verification is required by the competent aut
1.8.7.5.2 The inspection body shall review the documentation and:
1.8.7.5.3 The inspection body shall issue an entry into service verification rep
1.8.7.7 Authorization and surveillance of the in-house inspection service
1.8.7.6.1 The relevant body shall:
1.8.7.6.2 Reports of periodic inspections and tests of pressure receptacles shal
1.8.7.7.1 Where an in-house inspection service is used according to 6.2.2.12, 6.
1.8.7.7.2 The inspection body shall carry out an initial audit at each site. If
1.8.7.8 Documents
1.8.7.7.3 The certificate of authorization shall contain as a minimum:
1.8.7.7.4 The inspection body shall carry out periodic audits at each site withi
1.8.7.7.5 In cases of non-conformity with the relevant requirements the inspecti
1.8.7.8.1 Documents for the type examination
1.8.7.8.2 Documents for the type approval certificate issue
1.8.7.8.3 Documents for the supervision of manufacture
1.8.8 Procedures for conformity assessment of gas cartridges
1.8.8.1 General provisions
1.8.7.8.4 Documents for initial inspection and tests, and for entry into service
1.8.7.8.5 Documents for periodic inspection, intermediate inspection and excepti
1.8.7.8.6 Documents for the surveillance of in-house inspection service
1.8.8.1.1 The supervision of manufacture shall be carried out by an Xa body and
1.8.8.2 Design type examination
1.8.8.3 Supervision of manufacture
1.8.8.1.2 By the application of 1.8.8, the applicant shall demonstrate, ensure a
1.8.8.1.3 The applicant shall
1.8.8.1.4 Where the applicant and enterprises assembling or filling gas cartridg
1.8.8.2.1 The applicant shall establish a technical documentation for each type
1.8.8.2.2 The applicant shall retain the technical documentation together with s
1.8.8.2.3 The applicant shall after careful examination issue a design type cert
1.8.8.2.4 If within that period the relevant technical requirements of ADR (incl
1.8.8.2.5 The applicant may after careful and complete review reissue the certif
1.8.8.3.1 The procedure of design type examination as well as the manufacturing
1.8.8.3.2 The applicant shall take all the necessary measures to ensure that the
1.8.8.4 Leakproofness test
1.8.8.5 (Reserved)
1.8.8.3.3 The Xa body shall:
1.8.8.3.4 If the findings of the Xa body show non-conformity of the design type
1.8.8.4.1 The applicant and enterprises finally assembling and filling gas cartr
1.8.8.4.2 The Xa body shall:
1.8.8.4.3 The certificate shall contain as a minimum:
1.8.8.6 Surveillance of the in-house inspection service
1.8.8.7 Documents
1.9 Transport Restrictions By The Competent Authorities
1.9.1 In accordance with Article 4, paragraph 1 of ADR, the entry of dangero
1.9.2 Subject to the provisions of 1.9.3, a Contracting Party may apply to v
1.9.3 Additional provisions falling within the scope of 1.9.2 are as follows
1.9.4 The competent authority of the Contracting Party applying on its terri
1.9.5 Tunnel restrictions
1.9.5.1 General provisions
1.9.5.2 Categorization
1.9.5.2.1 The categorization shall be based on the assumption that in tunnels th
1.9.5.2.2 The five tunnel categories are the following:
1.9.5.3 Provisions for road signs and notification of restrictions
1.9.5.3.1 Contracting Parties shall indicate tunnel prohibitions and alternative
1.9.5.3.2 For this purpose, they may use signs C, 3h and D, 10a, 10b and 10c and
1.9.5.3.3 In order to facilitate international understanding of signs, the syste
1.9.5.3.4 Traffic signs and signals intended to prohibit access of vehicles carr
1.9.5.3.5 When access to tunnels is restricted or alternative routes are prescri
1.9.5.3.6 Tunnel restrictions shall apply to transport units for which an orange
1.9.5.3.7 Restrictions shall be published officially and made publicly available
1.9.5.3.8 When Contracting Parties apply specific operating measures designed to
1.10 Security Provisions
1.10.1 General provisions
1.10.2 Security training
1.10.3 Provisions for high consequence dangerous goods
1.10.1.1 All persons engaged in the carriage of dangerous goods shall consider
1.10.1.2 Dangerous goods shall only be offered for carriage to carriers that ha
1.10.1.3 Areas within temporary storage terminals, temporary storage sites, veh
1.10.1.4 Each member of a vehicle crew shall carry with them means of identific
1.10.1.5 Safety inspections in accordance with 1.8.1 and 7.5.1.1 shall cover ap
1.10.1.6 The competent authority shall maintain up-to-date registers of all val
1.10.2.1 The training and the refresher training specified in Chapter 1.3 shall
1.10.2.2 Security awareness training shall address the nature of security risks
1.10.2.3 Such training shall be provided or verified upon employment in a posit
1.10.2.4 Records of all security training received shall be kept by the employe
1.10.3.1 Definition of high consequence dangerous goods
1.10.3.1.1 High consequence dangerous goods are those which have the potential fo
1.10.3.1.2 High consequence dangerous goods in classes other than Class 7 are tho
1.10.3.2 Security plans
1.10.3.1.3 For dangerous goods of Class 7, high consequence radioactive material
1.10.3.1.4 For mixtures of radionuclides, determination of whether or not the tra
1.10.3.1.5 When radioactive material possesses subsidiary hazards of other classe
1.10.3.2.1 Carriers, consignors and other participants specified in 1.4.2 and 1.4
1.10.4 The requirements of 1.10.1, 1.10.2, 1.10.3 and 8.1.2.1 (d) do not appl
1.10.5 For radioactive material, the provisions of this Chapter are deemed to
1.10.3.3 Devices, equipment or arrangements to prevent the theft of the vehicle
1.10.3.2.2 The security plan shall comprise at least the following elements:
▶ Part 2 - Classification
2.1 General Provisions
2.1.1 Introduction
2.1.1.1 The classes of dangerous goods according to ADR are the following:
2.1.1.2 Each entry in the different classes has been assigned a UN number. The
2.1.1.3 For packing purposes, substances other than those of Classes 1, 2, 5.2
2.1.2 Principles of classification
2.1.2.1 The dangerous goods covered by the heading of a class are defined on t
2.1.2.2 All dangerous goods entries are listed in Table A of Chapter 3.2 in th
2.1.2.3 A substance may contain technical impurities (for example those derivi
2.1.2.4 Dangerous goods which are listed or defined in sub-section 2.2.x.2 of
2.1.2.5 Goods not mentioned by name, i.e. goods not listed as single entries i
2.1.2.6 On the basis of the test procedures of Chapter 2.3 and the criteria se
2.1.2.7 For the purposes of classification, substances with a melting point or
2.1.2.8 A consignor who has identified, on the basis of test data, that a subs
2.1.3 Classification of substances, including solutions and mixtures (such a
2.1.3.1 Substances including solutions and mixtures not mentioned by name shal
2.1.3.2 A substance not mentioned by name in Table A of Chapter 3.2 presenting
2.1.3.3 A solution or mixture meeting the classification criteria of ADR compo
2.1.3.4 Solutions and mixtures containing substances belonging to one of the e
2.1.3.4.2 shall be classified in accordance with the provisions of these paragra
2.1.3.5 Substances not mentioned by name in Table A of Chapter 3.2, having mor
2.1.3.4.1 Solutions and mixtures containing one of the following substances ment
2.1.3.4.3 Used articles, e.g. transformers and condensers, containing a solution
2.1.3.5.1 The physical and chemical characteristics and physiological properties
2.1.3.6 The most specific applicable collective entry (see 2.1.2.5) shall alwa
2.1.3.5.2 If this determination is not possible without disproportionate cost or
2.1.3.5.3 If the hazard characteristics of the substance, solution or mixture fa
2.1.3.5.4 If the hazard characteristics of the substance fall within more than o
2.1.3.5.5 If the substance to be carried is a waste, with a composition that is
2.1.3.7 Solutions and mixtures of oxidizing substances or substances with an o
2.1.3.8 Substances of classes 1 to 6.2, 8 and 9, other than those assigned to
2.1.3.9 Wastes that do not meet the criteria for classification in classes 1 t
2.1.3.10 Table of precedence of hazards
2.1.4 Classification of samples
2.1.4.1 When the class of a substance is uncertain and it is being carried for
2.1.4.2 Samples of the substance shall be carried in accordance with the requi
2.1.4.3 Samples of energetic materials for testing purposes
2.1.4.3.1 Samples of organic substances carrying functional groups listed in tab
2.1.5 Classification of articles as articles containing dangerous goods, n.o
2.1.6 Classification of packagings, discarded, empty, uncleaned
2.1.5.1 Articles containing dangerous goods may be classified as otherwise pro
2.1.5.2 Such articles may in addition contain cells or batteries. Lithium meta
2.1.5.3 This section does not apply to articles for which a more specific prop
2.1.5.4 This section does not apply to dangerous goods of Class 1, Class 6.2,
2.1.5.5 Articles containing dangerous goods shall be assigned to the appropria
2.1.5.6 Subsidiary hazards shall be representative of the primary hazards pose
2.2 Class Specific Provisions
2.2.1 Class 1 Explosive substances and articles
2.2.1.1 Criteria
2.2.1.1.1 The heading of Class 1 covers:
2.2.1.1.2 Any substance or article having or suspected of having explosive prope
2.2.1.1.3 The substances and articles of Class 1 shall be assigned to a UN Numbe
2.2.1.1.4 Substances and articles of Class 1 shall have been assigned to a divis
2.2.1.1.5 Definition of divisions
2.2.1.1.6 Definition of compatibility groups of substances and articles
2.2.1.1.7 Assignment of fireworks to divisions
2.2.1.1.7.1 Fireworks shall normally be assigned to divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1
2.2.1.1.7.2 Assignment of fireworks to UN Nos. 0333, 0334, 0335 or 0336, and assig
2.2.1.1.7.3 Where fireworks of more than one division are packed in the same packa
2.2.1.1.7.4 The classification shown in the table in 2.2.1.1.7.5 applies only for
2.2.1.1.7.5 Default fireworks classification table1
2.2.1.1.8 Exclusion from Class 1
2.2.1.1.9 Classification documentation
2.2.1.1.8.1 An article or a substance may be excluded from Class 1 by virtue of te
2.2.1.1.8.2 With the approval of the competent authority in accordance with 2.2.1.
2.2.1.1.9.1 A competent authority assigning an article or substance to Class 1 sha
2.2.1.1.9.2 A competent authority classification document may be in any form and m
2.2.1.1.9.3 The information provided shall be easy to identify, legible and durabl
2.2.1.1.9.4 Examples of the information that may be provided in the classification
2.2.1.2 Substances and articles not accepted for carriage
2.2.1.2.1 Explosive substances which are unduly sensitive according to the crite
2.2.1.2.2 Articles of compatibility group K shall not be accepted for carriage (
2.2.1.3 List of collective entries
2.2.1.4 Glossary of names
2.2.2 Class 2 Gases
2.2.2.1 Criteria
2.2.2.1.1 The heading of Class 2 covers pure gases, mixtures of gases, mixtures
2.2.2.1.2 The substances and articles of Class 2 are subdivided as follows:
2.2.2.1.3 Substances and articles (except aerosols and chemicals under pressure)
2.2.2.1.4 If a mixture of Class 2 mentioned by name in Table A of Chapter 3.2 me
2.2.2.1.5 Substances and articles (except aerosols and chemicals under pressure)
2.2.2.1.6 Aerosols
2.2.2.1.7 Chemicals under pressure
2.2.61 and 2.2.8);
2.2.2.2 Gases not accepted for carriage
2.2.2.2.1 Chemically unstable gases of Class 2 shall not be accepted for carriag
2.2.2.2.2 The following substances and mixtures shall not be accepted for carria
2.2.2.3 List of collective entries
2.2.3 Class 3 Flammable liquids
2.2.3.1 Criteria
2.2.3.1.1 The heading of Class 3 covers substances and articles containing subst
2.2.3.1.2 The substances and articles of Class 3 are subdivided as follows:
2.2.3.1.3 Substances and articles classified in Class 3 are listed in Table A of
2.2.3.1.4 Viscous flammable liquids such as paints, enamels, lacquers, varnishes
2.2.3.2 Substances not accepted for carriage
2.2.3.1.5 Viscous liquids
2.2.3.1.6 If substances of Class 3, as a result of admixtures, come into categor
2.2.3.1.7 On the basis of the test procedures in accordance with 2.3.3.1 and 2.3
2.2.3.2.1 Substances of Class 3 which are liable to form peroxides easily (as ha
2.2.3.2.2 Chemically unstable substances of Class 3 shall not be accepted for ca
2.2.3.2.3 Liquid desensitized explosives other than those listed in Table A of C
2.2.3.1.5.1 Except as provided for in 2.2.3.1.5.2, viscous liquids which:
2.2.3.1.5.2 Viscous liquids which are also environmentally hazardous, but meet all
2.2.3.3 List of collective entries
2.2.41 Class 4.1 Flammable solids, self-reactive substances, polymerizing su
2.2.41.1 Criteria
2.2.41.1.1 The heading of Class 4.1 covers flammable substances and articles, des
2.2.41.1.2 The substances and articles of Class 4.1 are subdivided as follows:
2.2.41.1.3 Flammable solids are readily combustible solids and solids which may c
2.2.41.1.4 Substances and articles classified as flammable solids of Class 4.1 ar
2.2.41.1.5 When substances not mentioned by name are assigned to one of the entri
2.2.41.1.6 On the basis of the test procedure in accordance with the Manual of Te
2.2.41.1.7 If substances of Class 4.1, as a result of admixtures, come into diffe
2.2.41.1.8 Flammable solids classified under the various entries in Table A of Ch
2.2.41.1.9 For the purposes of ADR, self-reactive substances are thermally unstab
2.2.41.1.10 The decomposition of self-reactive substances can be initiated by heat
2.2.41.1.11 Self-reactive substances are classified into seven types according to
2.2.41.1.12 Self-reactive substances which have already been classified and are al
2.2.41.1.13 Classification of self-reactive substances not listed in 2.2.41.4, 4.1
2.2.41.1.14 Activators, such as zinc compounds, may be added to some self-reactive
2.2.41.1.15 Samples of self-reactive substances or formulations of self-reactive s
2.2.41.1.16 In order to ensure safety during carriage, self-reactive substances ar
2.2.41.1.17 Self-reactive substances with an SADT not greater than 55 °C shall be
2.2.41.1.18 Solid desensitized explosives are substances which are wetted with wat
2.2.41.1.19 Substances that:
2.2.41.1.20 Polymerizing substances are substances which, without stabilization, a
2.2.41.1.21 Polymerizing substances are subject to temperature control in carriage
2.2.41.2 Substances not accepted for carriage
2.2.41.2.1 The chemically unstable substances of Class 4.1 shall not be accepted
2.2.41.2.2 Flammable solids, oxidizing, assigned to UN No. 3097 shall not be acce
2.2.41.2.3 The following substances shall not be accepted for carriage:
2.2.41.3 List of collective entries
2.2.41.4 List of currently assigned self-reactive substances in packagings
2.2.42 Class 4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion
2.2.42.1 Criteria
2.2.42.1.1 The heading of Class 4.2 covers:
2.2.42.1.2 The substances and articles of Class 4.2 are subdivided as follows:
2.2.42.1.3 Self-heating of a substance is a process where the gradual reaction of
2.2.42.1.4 Substances and articles classified in Class 4.2 are listed in Table A
2.2.42.1.5 When substances or articles not mentioned by name are assigned to one
2.2.42.1.6 If substances of Class 4.2, as a result of admixtures, come into diffe
2.2.42.1.7 On the basis of the test procedure in the Manual of Tests and Criteria
2.2.42.1.8 Substances and articles classified under the various entries in Table
2.2.42.2 Substances not accepted for carriage
2.2.42.3 List of collective entries
2.2.43 Class 4.3 Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gas
2.2.43.1 Criteria
2.2.43.1.1 The heading of Class 4.3 covers substances which react with water to e
2.2.43.1.2 Substances and articles of Class 4.3 are subdivided as follows:
2.2.43.1.3 Certain substances in contact with water may emit flammable gases that
2.2.43.1.4 Substances and articles classified in Class 4.3 are listed in Table A
2.2.43.1.5 When substances not mentioned by name are assigned to one of the entri
2.2.43.2 Substances not accepted for carriage
2.2.43.1.6 If substances of Class 4.3, as a result of admixtures, come into diffe
2.2.43.1.7 On the basis of the test procedures in accordance with the Manual of T
2.2.43.1.8 Substances and articles classified under the various entries in Table
2.2.43.3 List of collective entries
2.2.51 Class 5.1 Oxidizing substances
2.2.51.1 Criteria
2.2.51.1.1 The heading of Class 5.1 covers substances which, while in themselves
2.2.51.1.2 The substances of Class 5.1 and articles containing such substances ar
2.2.51.1.3 Substances and articles classified in Class 5.1 are listed in Table A
2.2.51.1.4 If substances of Class 5.1, as a result of admixtures, come into diffe
2.2.51.1.5 On the basis of the test procedures in the Manual of Tests and Criteri
2.2.51.1.6 When oxidizing solid substances not mentioned by name in Table A of Ch
2.2.51.1.7 By exception, solid ammonium nitrate based fertilizers shall be classi
2.2.51.1.8 Oxidizing solids classified under the various entries in Table A of Ch
2.2.51.1.9 When oxidizing liquid substances not mentioned by name in Table A of C
2.2.51.2 Substances not accepted for carriage
2.2.51.1.10 Oxidizing liquids classified under the various entries in Table A of C
2.2.51.2.1 The chemically unstable substances of Class 5.1 shall not be accepted
2.2.51.2.2 The following substances and mixtures shall not be accepted for carria
2.2.51.3 List of collective entries
2.2.52 Class 5.2 Organic peroxides
2.2.52.1 Criteria
2.2.52.1.1 The heading of Class 5.2 covers organic peroxides and formulations of
2.2.52.1.2 The substances of Class 5.2 are subdivided as follows:
2.2.52.1.3 Organic peroxides are organic substances which contain the bivalent -O
2.2.52.1.4 Organic peroxides are liable to exothermic decomposition at normal or
2.2.52.1.5 Any organic peroxide shall be considered for classification in Class 5
2.2.52.1.6 Organic peroxides are classified into seven types according to the deg
2.2.52.1.7 Organic peroxides which have already been classified and are already p
2.2.52.4 provided that they are compatible. However, replacement of all or part
2.2.52.1.8 Classification of organic peroxides not listed in 2.2.52.4, 4.1.4.2 pa
2.2.52.1.9 Samples of organic peroxides or formulations of organic peroxides not
2.2.52.1.10 In order to ensure safety during carriage, organic peroxides are in ma
2.2.52.1.11 Unless otherwise stated for the individual organic peroxide formulatio
2.2.52.1.12 Diluents, other than type A or type B, may be added to organic peroxid
2.2.52.2 Substances not accepted for carriage
2.2.52.3 List of collective entries
2.2.52.1.13 Water may only be used for the desensitization of organic peroxides wh
2.2.52.1.14 Organic and inorganic solids may be used for desensitization of organi
2.2.52.1.15 The following organic peroxides shall be subject to temperature contro
2.2.52.1.16 Where applicable, control and emergency temperatures are listed in 2.2
2.2.61.1 Criteria
2.2.61.1.1 The heading of Class 6.1 covers substances of which it is known by exp
2.2.61.1.2 Substances and articles of Class 6.1 are subdivided as follows:
2.2.61.1.3 For the purposes of ADR:
2.2.61.1.4 Substances of Class 6.1 shall be classified in three packing groups ac
2.2.61.1.5 Substances, mixtures, solutions and articles classified in Class 6.1 a
2.2.61.1.6 To assess the degree of toxicity, account shall be taken of human expe
2.2.61.1.7 In the absence of observations on humans, the degree of toxicity shall
2.2.61.1.7.1 Where a substance exhibits different degrees of toxicity for two or mo
2.2.61.1.8 Liquids giving off toxic vapours shall be classified into the followin
2.2.61.1.7.2 Substances meeting the criteria of Class 8 and with an inhalation toxi
2.2.61.1.7.3 The criteria for inhalation toxicity of dusts and mists are based on L
2.2.61.1.9 Mixtures of liquids which are toxic on inhalation shall be assigned to
2.2.61.1.9.1 If LC₅₀ is known for each of the toxic substances constituting the mix
2.2.61.1.9.2 In the absence of LC₅₀ data on the toxic constituent substances, the m
2.2.61.1.9.3 A mixture is assigned to packing group I only if it meets both of the
2.2.61.1.9.4 A mixture is assigned to packing group II only if it meets both of the
2.2.61.1.9.5 A mixture is assigned to packing group III only if it meets both of th
2.2.61.1.10 When classifying and assigning the appropriate packing group to mixtur
2.2.61.1.11 All active pesticide substances and their preparations for which the L
2.2.61.1.10.1 If a mixture contains only one active substance, and the LD50 of that
2.2.61.1.10.2 If a mixture contains more than one active constituent, there are thre
2.2.61.1.11.1 If the oral or dermal LD50 value for a pesticide preparation is not kn
2.2.61.1.11.2 The proper shipping name used in the carriage of the pesticide shall b
2.2.61.2 Substances not accepted for carriage
2.2.61.1.12 If substances of Class 6.1, as a result of admixtures, come into categ
2.2.61.1.13 On the basis of the criteria of 2.2.61.1.6 to 2.2.61.1.11, it may also
2.2.61.1.14 Substances, solutions and mixtures, with the exception of substances a
2.2.61.2.1 Chemically unstable substances of Class 6.1 shall not be accepted for
2.2.61.2.2 The following substances and mixtures shall not be accepted for carria
2.2.61.3 List of collective entries
2.2.62 Class 6.2 Infectious substances
2.2.62.1 Criteria
2.2.62.1.1 The heading of Class 6.2 covers infectious substances. For the purpose
2.2.62.1.2 Substances of Class 6.2 are subdivided as follows:
2.2.62.1.3 For the purposes of ADR,
2.2.62.1.4 Infectious substances shall be classified in Class 6.2 and assigned to
2.2.62.1.4.1 Category A: An infectious substance which is carried in a form that, w
2.2.62.1.5 Exemptions
2.2.62.1.4.2 Category B: An infectious substance which does not meet the criteria f
2.2.62.1.5.1 Substances which do not contain infectious substances or substances wh
2.2.62.1.5.2 Substances containing microorganisms which are non-pathogenic to human
2.2.62.1.5.3 Substances in a form that any present pathogens have been neutralized
2.2.62.1.5.4 Substances where the concentration of pathogens is at a level naturall
2.2.62.1.5.5 Dried blood spots, collected by applying a drop of blood onto absorben
2.2.62.1.5.6 Faecal occult blood screening samples are not subject to ADR.
2.2.62.1.5.7 Blood or blood components which have been collected for the purposes o
2.2.62.1.5.8 Human or animal specimens for which there is minimal likelihood that p
2.2.62.1.6 to 2.2.62.1.8
2.2.62.1.9 Biological products
2.2.62.1.5.9 Except for:
2.2.62.1.10 Genetically modified microorganisms and organisms
2.2.62.1.11 Medical or clinical wastes
2.2.62.1.11.1 Medical or clinical wastes containing
2.2.62.1.11.2 Medical or clinical wastes which are reasonably believed to have a low
2.2.62.1.11.3 Decontaminated medical or clinical wastes which previously contained i
2.2.62.1.11.4 (Deleted)
2.2.62.2 Substances not accepted for carriage
2.2.62.3 List of collective entries
2.2.62.1.12 Infected animals
2.2.62.1.12.1 Unless an infectious substance cannot be consigned by any other means,
2.2.62.1.12.2 (Deleted)
2.2.7 Class 7 Radioactive material
2.2.7.1 Definitions
2.2.7.1.1 Radioactive material means any material containing radionuclides where
2.2.7.1.2 Contamination
2.2.7.1.3 Definitions of specific terms
2.2.7.2.2.1 or derived in 2.2.7.2.2.2 and is used to determine the activity limits
2.2.7.2 Classification
2.2.7.2.1 General provisions
2.2.7.2.1.1 Radioactive material shall be assigned to one of the UN numbers specif
2.2.7.2.2 Determination of basic radionuclide values
2.2.7.2.2.2 For individual radionuclides:
2.2.7.2.3 Determination of other material characteristics
2.2.7.2.2.3 In the calculations of A₁ and A₂ for a radionuclide not in Table 2.2.7
2.2.7.2.2.4 For mixtures of radionuclides, the basic radionuclide values referred
2.2.7.2.2.5 When the identity of each radionuclide is known but the individual act
2.2.7.2.2.6 For individual radionuclides or for mixtures of radionuclides for whic
2.2.7.2.3.1 Low specific activity (LSA) material
2.2.7.2.3.2 Surface contaminated object (SCO)
2.2.7.2.3.3 Special form radioactive material
2.2.7.2.3.4 Low dispersible radioactive material
2.2.7.2.3.5 Fissile material
2.2.7.2.4 Classification of packages or unpacked material
2.2.7.2.3.6 Fissile material excepted from classification as “FISSILE” under 2.2.7
2.2.7.2.4.1 Classification as excepted package
2.2.7.2.4.2 Classification as Low specific activity (LSA) material
2.2.7.2.4.3 Classification as Surface contaminated object (SCO)
2.2.7.2.4.4 Classification as Type A package
2.2.7.2.4.5 Classification of uranium hexafluoride
2.2.7.2.5 Special arrangements
2.2.7.2.4.6 Classification as Type B(U), Type B(M) or Type C packages
2.2.8 Class 8 Corrosive substances
2.2.8.1 Definition, general provisions and criteria
2.2.8.1.1 Corrosive substances are substances which, by chemical action, will ca
2.2.8.1.2 For substances and mixtures that are corrosive to skin, general classi
2.2.8.1.3 Liquids and solids which may become liquid during carriage, which are
2.2.8.1.4 General classification provisions
2.2.8.1.4.1 Substances and articles of Class 8 are subdivided as follows:
2.2.8.1.5 Packing group assignment for substances and mixtures
2.2.8.1.4.2 Substances and mixtures of Class 8 are divided among the three packing
2.2.8.1.4.3 Allocation of substances listed in Table A of Chapter 3.2 to the packi
2.2.8.1.4.4 New substances and mixtures can be assigned to packing groups on the b
2.2.8.1.4.5 A substance or mixture meeting the criteria of Class 8 having an inhal
2.2.8.1.5.1 Existing human and animal data including information from single or re
2.2.8.1.5.2 In assigning the packing group in accordance with 2.2.8.1.4.4, account
2.2.8.1.5.3 Packing groups are assigned to corrosive substances in accordance with
2.2.8.1.6 Alternative packing group assignment methods for mixtures: Step-wise a
2.2.8.1.6.1 General provisions
2.2.8.1.6.2 Bridging principles
2.2.8.1.6.3 Calculation method based on the classification of the substances
2.2.8.2 Substances not accepted for carriage
2.2.8.1.7 If substances of Class 8, as a result of admixtures, come into categor
2.2.8.1.8 On the basis of the criteria set out in paragraph 2.2.8.1.6, it may al
2.2.8.2.1 Chemically unstable substances of Class 8 shall not be accepted for ca
2.2.8.2.2 The following substances shall not be accepted for carriage:
2.2.8.3 List of collective entries
2.2.9 Class 9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
2.2.9.1 Criteria
2.2.9.1.1 The heading of Class 9 covers substances and articles which, during ca
2.2.9.1.2 The substances and articles of Class 9 are subdivided as follows:
2.2.9.1.3 Definitions and classification
2.2.9.1.4 Substances which, on inhalation as fine dust, may endanger health
2.2.9.1.5 Substances and articles which, in the event of fire, may form dioxins
2.2.9.1.6 Substances evolving flammable vapour
2.2.9.1.7 Lithium batteries and sodium ion batteries
2.2.9.1.7.1 Lithium batteries
2.2.9.1.7.2 Sodium ion batteries
2.2.9.1.8 Life-saving appliances
2.2.9.1.9 Environmentally hazardous substances
2.2.9.1.10 Pollutants to the aquatic environment: environmentally hazardous subst
2.2.9.1.10.1 General definitions
2.2.9.1.10.2 Definitions and data requirements
2.2.9.1.10.3 Substance classification categories and criteria
2.2.9.1.10.4 Mixtures classification categories and criteria
2.2.9.1.11 Genetically modified microorganisms or organisms
2.2.9.1.10.5 Substances or mixtures classified as environmentally hazardous substan
2.2.9.1.10.6 Assignment of substances or mixtures classified as environmentally haz
2.2.9.2 Substances and articles not accepted for carriage
2.2.9.1.12 (Deleted)
2.2.9.1.13 Elevated temperature substances
2.2.9.1.14 Other substances and articles presenting a danger during carriage but
2.2.9.1.15 Assignment of the packing groups
2.2.9.3 List of entries
2.3 Test Methods
2.3.0 General
2.3.1 Exudation test for blasting explosives of Type A
2.3.1.1 Blasting explosives of type A (UN No. 0081) shall, if they contain mor
2.3.1.2 The apparatus for testing blasting explosive for exudation (figs. 1 to
2.3.1.3 A small plug of blasting explosive weighing 5 to 8 g, 30 mm long and 1
2.3.1.4 The blasting explosive is considered satisfactory if the time elapsing
2.3.2 Tests relating to nitrated cellulose mixtures of Class 1 and Class 4.1
2.3.3 Tests relating to flammable liquids of Classes 3, 6.1 and 8
2.3.2.1 In order to determine the criteria of the nitrocellulose, the Bergmann
2.3.2.2 Before undergoing the tests in 2.3.2.5, the samples shall be dried for
2.3.2.3 Before being dried as prescribed in 2.3.2.2 above, plasticized nitroce
2.3.2.4 Weakly nitrated nitrocellulose shall first undergo preliminary drying
2.3.2.5 Ignition temperature (see 2.3.2.1)
2.3.3.1 Determination of flash-point
2.3.3.1.1 The following methods for determining the flash-point of flammable liq
2.3.3.1.2 To determine the flash-point of paints, gums and similar viscous produ
2.3.3.1.3 The standards listed in 2.3.3.1.1 shall only be used for flash-point r
2.3.3.1.4 When the flash-point, determined by a non-equilibrium method is found
2.3.3.1.5 In the event of a dispute as to the classification of a flammable liqu
2.3.4 Test for determining fluidity
2.3.3.2 Determination of initial boiling point
2.3.3.3 Test for determining peroxide content
2.3.4.1 Test apparatus
2.3.4.2 Test procedure
2.3.4.3 Evaluation of test results
2.3.5 Classification of organometallic substances in Classes 4.2 and 4.3
▶ Part 3 - Dangerous goods list, special provisions and exemptions related to limited and excepted quantities
3.1 General
3.1.1 Introduction
3.1.2 Proper shipping name
3.1.2.1 The proper shipping name is that portion of the entry most accurately
3.1.2.2 When a combination of several distinct proper shipping names are liste
3.1.2.3 Proper shipping names may be used in the singular or plural as appropr
3.1.2.4 Many substances have an entry for both the liquid and solid state (see
3.1.2.5 Unless it is already included in capital letters in the name indicated
3.1.2.6 Except for self-reactive substances and organic peroxides and unless i
3.1.2.7 Hydrates may be carried under the proper shipping name for the anhydro
3.1.2.8 Generic or "not otherwise specified" (N.O.S.) names
3.1.2.8.1 Generic and "not otherwise specified" proper shipping names that are a
3.1.2.8.1.1 The technical name shall be a recognized chemical name or biological n
3.1.2.8.1.2 When a mixture of dangerous goods or articles containing dangerous goo
3.1.2.8.1.3 Examples illustrating the selection of the proper shipping name supple
3.1.3 Solutions or mixtures
3.1.3.1 A solution or mixture is not subject to ADR if the characteristics, pr
3.1.3.2 A solution or mixture meeting the classification criteria of ADR compo
3.1.3.3 A solution or mixture meeting the classification criteria of ADR that
3.1.2.8.1.4 For UN Nos. 3077 and 3082 only, the technical name may be a name shown
3.2 Dangerous Goods List
3.2.1 Table A: Dangerous Goods List
3.2.2 Table B: Alphabetic index of substances and articles of ADR
3.3 Special Provisions Applicable To Certain
3.3.1 When column (6) of Table A of Chapter 3.2 indicates that a special pro
3.4 Dangerous Goods Packed In Limited Quantities
3.4.1 This Chapter provides the provisions applicable to the carriage of dan
3.4.2 Dangerous goods shall be packed only in inner packagings placed in sui
3.4.3 Except for articles of Division 1.4, Compatibility Group S, shrink-wra
3.4.4 Liquid goods of Class 8, packing group II in glass, porcelain or stone
3.4.5 and 3.4.6
3.4.7 Marking of packages containing limited quantities
3.4.8 Marking of packages containing limited quantities conforming to Part 3
3.4.7.1 Except for air transport, packages containing dangerous goods in limit
3.4.7.2 If the size of the package so requires, the minimum outer dimensions s
3.4.8.1 Packages containing dangerous goods packed in conformity with the prov
3.4.9 Packages containing dangerous goods bearing the mark shown in 3.4.8 wi
3.4.10 Packages containing dangerous goods in limited quantities bearing the
3.4.11 Use of overpacks
3.4.12 In advance of carriage, consignors of dangerous goods packed in limite
3.4.13 (a)
3.4.14 The marks specified in 3.4.13 may be dispensed with, if the total gros
3.4.15 The marks specified in 3.4.13 shall be the same as the one required in
3.4.8.2 If the size of the package so requires, the minimum outer dimensions s
3.5 Dangerous Goods
3.5.1 Excepted quantities
3.5.1.1 Excepted quantities of dangerous goods of certain classes, other than
3.5.1.2 Dangerous goods which may be carried as excepted quantities in accorda
3.5.1.3 Where dangerous goods in excepted quantities for which different codes
3.5.1.4 Excepted quantities of dangerous goods assigned to codes E1, E2, E4 an
3.5.2 Packagings
3.5.3 Tests for packages
3.5.3.1 The complete package as prepared for carriage, with inner packagings f
3.5.4 Marking of packages
3.5.3.2 For the purposes of testing, the substances to be carried in the packa
3.5.4.1 Packages containing excepted quantities of dangerous goods prepared in
3.5.4.2 Excepted quantities mark
3.5.5 Maximum number of packages in any vehicle or container
3.5.6 Documentation
3.5.4.3 Use of overpacks
▶ Part 4 - Packing and tank provisions
4.1 Use Of Packagings, Including Intermediate
4.1.1 General provisions for the packing of dangerous goods in packagings, i
4.1.1.1 Dangerous goods shall be packed in good quality packagings, including
4.1.1.2 Parts of packagings, including IBCs and large packagings, which are in
4.1.1.3 Design type
4.1.1.4 When filling packagings, including IBCs and large packagings, with liq
4.1.1.3.1 Unless otherwise provided elsewhere in ADR, each packaging, including
4.1.1.3.2 Packagings, including IBCs and large packagings, may conform to one or
4.1.1.5 Inner packagings shall be packed in an outer packaging in such a way t
4.1.1.5.1 Where an outer packaging of a combination packaging or a large packagi
4.1.1.5.2 Use of supplementary packagings within an outer packaging (e.g. an int
4.1.1.6 Dangerous goods shall not be packed together in the same outer packagi
4.1.1.7 The closures of packagings containing wetted or diluted substances sha
4.1.1.5.3 For the carriage of waste, other than articles, inner packagings of di
4.1.1.7.1 Where two or more closure systems are fitted in series on an IBC, that
4.1.1.8 Where pressure may develop in a package by the emission of gas from th
4.1.1.9 New, remanufactured or reused packagings, including IBCs and large pac
4.1.1.10 Liquids shall be filled only into packagings, including IBCs, which ha
4.1.1.8.1 Liquids may only be filled into inner packagings which have an appropr
4.1.1.11 Empty packagings, including IBCs and large packagings, that have conta
4.1.1.12 Every packaging as specified in Chapter 6.1 intended to contain liquid
4.1.1.13 Packagings, including IBCs, used for solids which may become liquid at
4.1.1.14 Packagings, including IBCs, used for powdery or granular substances sh
4.1.1.15 For plastics drums and jerricans, rigid plastics IBCs and composite IB
4.1.1.16 Where ice is used as a coolant it shall not affect the integrity of th
4.1.1.17 (Deleted)
4.1.1.18 Explosives, self-reactive substances and organic peroxides
4.1.1.19 Use of salvage packagings and large salvage packagings
4.1.1.19.1 Damaged, defective, leaking or non-conforming packages, or dangerous g
4.1.1.19.2 Appropriate measures shall be taken to prevent excessive movement of t
4.1.1.19.3 Appropriate measures shall be taken to ensure that there is no dangero
4.1.1.20 Use of salvage pressure receptacles
4.1.1.21 Verification of the chemical compatibility of plastics packagings, inc
4.1.1.20.1 In the case of damaged, defective, leaking or non-conforming pressure
4.1.1.20.2 Pressure receptacles shall be placed in salvage pressure receptacles o
4.1.1.20.3 A pressure receptacle may only be placed in a salvage pressure recepta
4.1.1.20.4 The proper shipping name, the UN number preceded by the letters "UN" a
4.1.1.20.5 Salvage pressure receptacles shall be cleaned, purged and visually ins
4.1.1.21.1 Scope
4.1.1.21.2 Conditions
4.1.1.21.3 Assimilation procedure
4.1.1.21.4 Aqueous solutions
4.1.1.21.5 Rule for collective entries
4.1.1.21.6 Assimilation list
4.1.1.21.7 By derogation from 4.1.1.21.1, liquid waste classified under 2.1.3.5.5
4.1.2 Additional general provisions for the use of IBCs
4.1.3 General provisions concerning packing instructions
4.1.2.1 When IBCs are used for the carriage of liquids with a flash-point of 6
4.1.2.2 Every metal, rigid plastics and composite IBC, shall be inspected and
4.1.2.3 IBCs of type 31HZ2 shall be filled to at least 80 % of the volume of t
4.1.2.4 Except for routine maintenance of metal, rigid plastics, composite and
4.1.3.1 Packing instructions applicable to dangerous goods of Classes 1 to 9 a
4.1.3.2 Column (8) of Table A of Chapter 3.2 shows for each article or substan
4.1.3.3 Each packing instruction shows, where applicable, the acceptable singl
4.1.3.4 The following packagings shall not be used when the substances being c
4.1.3.5 Where the packing instructions in this Chapter authorize the use of a
4.1.3.6 Pressure receptacles for liquids and solids
4.1.3.7 Packagings or IBCs not specifically authorized in the applicable packi
4.1.6.8 (a) to (e).
4.1.3.6.1 Unless otherwise indicated in ADR, pressure receptacles conforming to:
4.1.3.6.2 Every design type of pressure receptacle shall be approved by the comp
4.1.3.6.3 Unless otherwise indicated, pressure receptacles having a minimum test
4.1.3.6.4 Unless otherwise indicated, pressure receptacles may be provided with
4.1.3.6.5 The degree of filling shall not exceed 95 % of the capacity of the pre
4.1.3.6.6 Unless otherwise indicated pressure receptacles shall be subjected to
4.1.3.6.7 Prior to filling, the packer shall perform an inspection of the pressu
4.1.3.6.8 Refillable pressure receptacles shall not be filled with a substance d
4.1.3.6.9 Marking of pressure receptacles for liquids and solids according to 4.
4.1.4 List of packing instructions
4.1.3.8 Unpackaged articles other than Class 1 articles
4.1.3.8.1 Where large and robust articles cannot be packaged in accordance with
4.1.3.8.2 Unpackaged articles approved by the competent authority in accordance
4.1.4.1 Packing instructions concerning the use of packagings (except IBCs and
4.1.7 and 2.2.41.4).
4.1.4.2 Packing instructions concerning the use of IBCs
4.1.5 are met:
4.1.4.3 Packing instructions concerning the use of large packagings
4.1.4.4 (Deleted)
4.1.5.1 The general provisions of Section 4.1.1 shall be met.
4.1.5.2 All packagings for Class 1 goods shall be so designed and constructed
4.1.5.3 All explosive substances and articles, as prepared for carriage, shall
4.1.5.4 Class 1 goods shall be packed in accordance with the appropriate packi
4.1.5.5 Unless otherwise specified in ADR, packagings, including IBCs and larg
4.1.5.6 The closure device of packagings containing liquid explosives shall en
4.1.5.7 The closure device of metal drums shall include a suitable gasket; if
4.1.5.8 Packagings for water soluble substances shall be water-resistant. Pack
4.1.5.9 When the packaging includes a double envelope filled with water which
4.1.5.10 Nails, staples and other closure devices made of metal without protect
4.1.5.11 Inner packagings, fittings and cushioning materials and the placing of
4.1.5.12 Packagings shall be made of materials compatible with, and impermeable
4.1.5.13 The ingress of explosive substances into the recesses of seamed metal
4.1.5.14 Plastics packagings shall not be liable to generate or accumulate suff
4.1.6 Special packing provisions for goods of Class 2 and goods of other cla
4.1.5.15 Large and robust explosives articles, normally intended for military u
4.1.5.16 Explosive substances shall not be packed in inner or outer packagings
4.1.5.17 Whenever loose explosive substances or the explosive substance of an u
4.1.5.18 Packing instruction P101 may be used for any explosive provided the pa
4.1.6.1 This section provides general requirements applicable to the use of pr
4.1.6.2 Parts of pressure receptacles and open cryogenic receptacles which are
4.1.6.3 Pressure receptacles, including their closures and open cryogenic rece
4.1.6.4 A change of use of a refillable pressure receptacle shall include empt
4.1.6.5 Prior to filling, the packer shall perform an inspection of the pressu
4.1.6.6 Pressure receptacles and open cryogenic receptacles shall be filled ac
4.1.6.7 Pressure receptacles, including their closures, shall conform to the d
4.1.6.9 Non-refillable pressure receptacles shall:
4.1.6.10 Refillable pressure receptacles, other than closed cryogenic receptacl
4.1.6.11 Repairs shall be consistent with the fabrication and testing requireme
4.1.6.12 Receptacles shall not be offered for filling:
4.1.6.13 Filled receptacles shall not be offered for carriage:
4.1.6.14 Owners shall, on the basis of a reasoned request from the competent au
4.1.6.15 For UN pressure receptacles, the ISO standards and EN ISO standards li
4.1.7.1 Use of packagings (except IBCs)
4.1.7.0.1 For organic peroxides, all receptacles shall be "effectively closed".
4.1.7.1.1 Packagings for organic peroxides and self-reactive substances shall co
4.1.7.2 Use of intermediate bulk containers
4.1.7.1.2 The packing methods for organic peroxides and self-reactive substances
4.1.7.1.3 The packing methods appropriate for the individual currently assigned
4.1.7.1.4 For new organic peroxides, new self-reactive substances or new formula
4.1.7.2.1 The currently assigned organic peroxides specifically listed in packin
4.1.7.2.2 Other organic peroxides and self-reactive substances of type F may be
4.1.8 Special packing provisions for infectious substances (Class 6.2)
4.1.8.1 Consignors of infectious substances shall ensure that packages are pre
4.1.8.2 The definitions in 1.2.1 and the general packing provisions of 4.1.1.1
4.1.8.3 An itemized list of contents shall be enclosed between the secondary p
4.1.8.4 Before an empty packaging is returned to the consignor, or sent elsewh
4.1.8.5 Provided an equivalent level of performance is maintained, the followi
4.1.8.6 Paragraphs 4.1.8.1 to 4.1.8.5 only apply to infectious substances of C
4.1.7.2.3 Emergencies to be taken into account are self-accelerating decompositi
4.1.9 Special packing provisions for radioactive material
4.1.8.7 For the carriage of animal material, packagings or IBCs not specifical
4.1.9.1 General
4.1.9.1.1 Radioactive material, packagings and packages shall meet the requireme
4.1.9.1.2 The non-fixed contamination on the external surfaces of any package sh
4.1.9.1.3 A package shall not contain any items other than those that are necess
4.1.9.1.4 Except as provided in 7.5.11, CV33, the level of non-fixed contaminati
4.1.9.1.5 For radioactive material having other dangerous properties the package
4.1.9.1.6 Before a packaging is first used to carry radioactive material, it sha
4.1.9.1.7 Before each shipment of any package, it shall be ensured that the pack
4.1.9.1.8 Before each shipment of any package, it shall be ensured that all the
4.1.9.1.9 The consignor shall also have a copy of any instructions with regard t
4.1.9.2 Requirements and controls for carriage of LSA material and SCO
4.1.9.1.10 Except for consignments under exclusive use, the transport index of an
4.1.9.1.11 Except for packages or overpacks carried under exclusive use under the
4.1.9.1.12 The maximum dose rate at any point on any external surface of a packag
4.1.9.2.1 The quantity of LSA material or SCO in a single Type IP-1 package , Ty
4.1.9.2.2 For LSA material and SCO which are or contain fissile material, which
4.1.9.2.3 For LSA material and SCO which are or contain fissile material, the ap
4.1.9.2.4 LSA material and SCO in groups LSA-I, SCO-I and SCO-III may be carried
4.1.9.2.5 LSA material and SCO, except as otherwise specified in 4.1.9.2.4, shal
4.1.10 Special provisions for mixed packing
4.1.9.3 Packages containing fissile material
4.1.10.1 When mixed packing is permitted in accordance with the provisions of t
4.1.10.2 Except for packages containing Class 1 goods only or Class 7 goods onl
4.1.10.3 Unless otherwise prescribed by a special provision applicable accordin
4.1.10.4 When indicated for a given entry in Column (9b) of Table A of Chapter
4.2 Use Of Portable Tanks And Un
4.2.1 General provisions for the use of portable tanks for the carriage of s
4.2.1.1 This section provides general provisions applicable to the use of port
4.2.1.2 During carriage, portable tanks shall be adequately protected against
4.2.1.3 Certain substances are chemically unstable. They are accepted for carr
4.2.1.4 The temperature of the outer surface of the shell excluding openings a
4.2.1.5 Empty portable tanks not cleaned and not gas-free shall comply with th
4.2.1.6 Substances shall not be carried in the same or in adjoining compartmen
4.2.1.7 The design approval certificate, the test report and the certificate s
4.2.1.8 Unless the name of the substance(s) being carried appears on the metal
4.2.1.9 Degree of filling
4.2.1.9.1 Prior to filling, the consignor shall ensure that the appropriate port
4.2.1.9.1.1 Portable tanks shall not be filled above the extent provided in 4.2.1.
4.2.1.10 Additional provisions applicable to the carriage of Class 3 substances
4.2.1.9.2 The maximum degree of filling (in %) for general use is determined by
4.2.1.9.3 The maximum degree of filling (in %) for liquids of Class 6.1 and Clas
4.2.1.9.4 In these formulae,  is the mean coefficient of cubical expansion of t
4.2.1.9.5 The provisions of 4.2.1.9.2 to 4.2.1.9.4.1 do not apply to portable ta
4.2.1.9.6 Portable tanks shall not be offered for carriage:
4.2.1.9.7 Forklift pockets of portable tanks shall be closed off when the tank i
4.2.1.10.1 All portable tanks intended for the carriage of flammable liquids shal
4.2.1.9.4.1 The maximum mean bulk temperature (tr) shall be taken as 50 °C except
4.2.1.9.5.1 The maximum degree of filling (in %) for solids carried above their me
4.2.1.11 Additional provisions applicable to the carriage of Classes 4.1, 4.2 o
4.2.1.12 Additional provisions applicable to the carriage of Class 5.1 substanc
4.2.1.13 Additional provisions applicable to the carriage of Class 5.2 substanc
4.2.1.13.1 Each substance shall have been tested and a report submitted to the co
4.2.1.13.2 The following provisions apply to portable tanks intended for the carr
4.2.1.13.3 The additional provisions for carriage of organic peroxides or self-re
4.2.1.13.4 The portable tank shall be designed for a test pressure of at least 0.
4.2.1.13.5 Portable tanks shall be fitted with temperature sensing devices.
4.2.1.13.6 Portable tanks shall be fitted with pressure-relief devices and emerge
4.2.1.13.7 The pressure-relief devices shall consist of spring-loaded valves fitt
4.2.1.13.8 The emergency-relief devices may be of the spring-loaded or frangible
4.2.1.10.1.1 For portable tanks intended for use only on land, open venting systems
4.2.1.14 Additional provisions applicable to the carriage of Class 6.1 substanc
4.2.1.15 Additional provisions applicable to the carriage of Class 6.2 substanc
4.2.1.16 Additional provisions applicable to the carriage of Class 7 substances
4.2.1.17 Additional provisions applicable to the carriage of Class 8 substances
4.2.1.13.9 For insulated portable tanks the capacity and setting of emergency-rel
4.2.1.13.10 Vacuum-relief devices and spring-loaded valves shall be provided with
4.2.1.13.11 Service equipment such as valves and external piping shall be so arran
4.2.1.13.12 Portable tanks may be either insulated or protected by a sun-shield. I
4.2.1.13.13 The degree of filling shall not exceed 90 % at 15 C.
4.2.1.13.14 The mark as required in 6.7.2.20.2 shall include the UN number and the
4.2.1.13.15 Organic peroxides and self-reactive substances specifically listed in
4.2.1.16.1 Portable tanks used for the carriage of radioactive material shall not
4.2.1.16.2 The degree of filling for portable tanks shall not exceed 90 % or, alt
4.2.1.17.1 Pressure-relief devices of portable tanks used for the carriage of Cla
4.2.2 General provisions for the use of portable tanks for the carriage of n
4.2.1.18 Additional provisions applicable to the carriage of Class 9 substances
4.2.1.19 Additional provisions applicable to the carriage of solid substances c
4.2.2.1 This section provides general provisions applicable to the use of port
4.2.2.2 Portable tanks shall conform to the design, construction, inspection a
4.2.2.3 During carriage, portable tanks shall be adequately protected against
4.2.2.4 Certain non-refrigerated liquefied gases are chemically unstable. They
4.2.2.5 Unless the name of the gas(es) being carried appears on the metal plat
4.2.2.6 Empty portable tanks not cleaned and not gas-free shall comply with th
4.2.2.7 Filling
4.2.1.19.1 Solid substances carried or offered for carriage above their melting p
4.2.1.19.2 Unless otherwise indicated in the Table A of Chapter 3.2, portable tan
4.2.2.7.1 Prior to filling the portable tank shall be inspected to ensure that i
4.2.2.7.2 The maximum mass of non-refrigerated liquefied gas per litre of shell
4.2.2.7.3 Portable tanks shall not be filled above their maximum permissible gro
4.2.3 General provisions for the use of portable tanks for the carriage of r
4.2.2.8 Portable tanks shall not be offered for carriage:
4.2.2.9 Forklift pockets of portable tanks shall be closed off when the tank i
4.2.3.1 This section provides general provisions applicable to the use of port
4.2.3.2 Portable tanks shall conform to the design, construction, inspection a
4.2.3.3 During carriage, portable tanks shall be adequately protected against
4.2.3.4 Unless the name of the gas(es) being carried appears on the metal plat
4.2.3.5 Empty portable tanks not cleaned and not gas-free shall comply with th
4.2.3.6 Filling
4.2.3.7 Actual holding time
4.2.3.6.1 Prior to filling the portable tank shall be inspected to ensure that i
4.2.3.6.2 In estimating the initial quantity of gas filled into the shell the ne
4.2.3.6.3 Shells intended for the carriage of helium can be filled up to but not
4.2.3.6.4 A higher initial quantity of gas filled into the shell may be allowed,
4.2.3.7.1 The actual holding time shall be calculated for each journey in accord
4.2.4 General provisions for the use of UN multiple-element gas containers (
4.2.3.8 Portable tanks shall not be offered for carriage:
4.2.3.9 Forklift pockets of portable tanks shall be closed off when the tank i
4.2.4.1 This section provides general requirements applicable to the use of mu
4.2.4.2 MEGCs shall conform to the design, construction, inspection and testin
4.2.4.3 During carriage, MEGCs shall be protected against damage to the elemen
4.2.4.4 The periodic testing and inspection requirements for MEGCs are specifi
4.2.4.5 Filling
4.2.3.7.2 The actual holding time shall be marked either on the portable tank it
4.2.3.7.3 The date at which the actual holding time ends shall be entered in the
4.2.4.5.1 Prior to filling, the MEGC shall be inspected to ensure that it is aut
4.2.5 Portable tank instructions and special provisions
4.2.4.6 Charged MEGCs shall not be offered for carriage;
4.2.4.7 Empty MEGCs that have not been cleaned and purged shall comply with th
4.2.5.1 General
4.2.5.2 Portable tank instructions
4.2.4.5.2 Elements of MEGCs shall be filled according to the working pressures,
4.2.4.5.3 MEGCs shall not be filled above their maximum permissible gross mass.
4.2.4.5.4 Isolation valves shall be closed after filling and remain closed durin
4.2.4.5.5 The opening(s) for filling shall be closed by caps or plugs. The leakp
4.2.4.5.6 MEGCs shall not be offered for filling:
4.2.5.1.1 This section includes the portable tank instructions and special provi
4.2.5.2.1 Portable tank instructions apply to dangerous goods of Classes 1 to 9.
4.2.5.2.2 For substances of Class 1 and Classes 3 to 9, the portable tank instru
4.2.5.2.3 Non-refrigerated liquefied gases are assigned to portable tank instruc
4.2.5.2.4 Refrigerated liquefied gases are assigned to portable tank instruction
4.2.5.2.5 Determination of the appropriate portable tank instructions
4.2.5.2.6 Portable tank instructions
4.2.5.3 Portable tank special provisions
4.3 Use Of Fixed Tanks (Tank-Vehicles), Demountable Tanks,
4.3.1 Scope
4.3.2 Provisions applicable to all classes
4.3.1.1 Provisions which take up the whole width of the page apply both to fix
4.3.1.2 These provisions apply to:
4.3.1.3 Section 4.3.2 lists the provisions applicable to fixed tanks (tank-veh
4.3.1.4 For requirements concerning the construction, equipment, type approval
4.3.1.5 For transitional measures concerning the application of this Chapter,
4.3.2.1 Use
4.3.2.1.1 A substance subject to ADR may be carried in fixed tanks (tank-vehicle
4.3.2.1.2 The required type of tank, battery-vehicle and MEGC is given in code f
4.3.2.1.3 The required type according to 4.3.2.1.2 corresponds to the least stri
4.3.2.1.4 For certain substances, tanks, battery-vehicles or MEGCs are subject t
4.3.2.2 Degree of filling
4.3.2.1.5 Tanks, battery-vehicles and MEGCs shall not be loaded with any dangero
4.3.2.1.6 Foodstuffs shall not be carried in tanks used for dangerous substances
4.3.2.1.7 The tank record shall be retained by the owner or the operator who sha
4.3.2.2.1 The following degrees of filling shall not be exceeded in tanks intend
4.3.2.2.2 In these formulae,  is the mean coefficient of cubical expansion of t
4.3.2.3 Operation
4.3.2.2.3 The provisions of 4.3.2.2.1 (a) to (d) above shall not apply to tanks
4.3.2.2.4 Shells intended for the carriage of substances in the liquid state or
4.3.2.3.1 The thickness of the walls of the shell shall not, throughout its use,
4.3.2.4 Empty tanks, battery-vehicles and MEGCs, uncleaned
4.3.2.3.2 During carriage tank-containers/MEGCs shall be
4.3.2.3.3 During filling and discharge of tanks, battery-vehicles and MEGCs, app
4.3.2.3.4 Where several closure systems are fitted in series, that nearest to th
4.3.2.3.5 No dangerous residue of the filling substance shall adhere to the outs
4.3.2.3.6 Substances which may react dangerously with each other shall not be ca
4.3.2.3.7 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles), demountable tanks, battery-vehicles, tank
4.3.3 Special provisions applicable to Class 2
4.3.3.1 Coding and hierarchy of tanks
4.3.2.4.1 No dangerous residue of the filling substance shall adhere to the outs
4.3.2.4.2 To be accepted for carriage, empty tanks, battery-vehicles and MEGCs,
4.3.2.4.3 Where empty tanks, battery-vehicles and MEGCs, uncleaned, are not clos
4.3.2.4.4 Empty fixed tanks (tank-vehicles), demountable tanks, battery-vehicles
4.3.3.1.1 Coding of tanks, battery-vehicles and MEGCs
4.3.3.2 Filling conditions and test pressures
4.3.3.1.2 Hierarchy of tanks
4.3.3.2.1 The test pressure for tanks intended for the carriage of compressed ga
4.3.3.2.2 The test pressure for tanks intended for the carriage of:
4.3.3.2.3 The test pressure for tanks intended for the carriage of low pressure
4.3.3.2.4 The test pressure for tanks intended for the carriage of refrigerated
4.3.3.2.5 Table of gases and gas mixtures which may be carried in fixed tanks (t
4.3.3.3 Operation
4.3.3.4 (Reserved)
4.3.3.5 The actual holding time shall be determined for each
4.3.3.3.1 When tanks, battery-vehicles or MEGCs are approved for different gases
4.3.3.3.2 (Deleted)
4.3.3.3.3 All the elements of a battery-vehicle or MEGC shall contain only one a
4.3.3.3.4 When the external overpressure could be greater than the tank resistan
4.3.4 Special provisions applicable to Classes 1 and 3 to 9
4.3.3.6 Tank-containers shall not be offered for carriage:
4.3.4.1 Coding, rationalized approach and hierarchy of tanks
4.3.4.1.1 Coding of tanks
4.3.4.1.2 Rationalized approach for assignment of ADR tank codes to groups of su
4.3.4.1.3 The following substances and groups of substances in respect of which
4.3.5 Special provisions
4.3.4.2 General provisions
4.3.4.1.4 Tanks intended for the carriage of liquid wastes complying with the re
4.3.4.2.1 Where hot substances are loaded, the temperature of the outer surface
4.3.4.2.2 The connecting pipes between independent but
4.3.4.2.3 (Reserved)
4.4 Use Of Fibre-Reinforced Plastics (Frp) Fixed Tanks
4.4.1 General
4.4.2 Operation
4.4.2.1 The provisions of 4.3.2.1.5 to 4.3.2.2.4, 4.3.2.3.3 to 4.3.2.3.6, 4.3.
4.4.2.2 The temperature of the substance carried shall not exceed, at the time
4.4.2.3 When applicable to carriage in metallic tanks, the special provisions
4.5 Use Of Vacuum Operated Waste Tanks
4.5.1 Use
4.5.2 Operation
4.5.1.1 Wastes consisting of substances in Classes 3, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2, 8 an
4.5.1.2 Non waste substances may be carried in vacuum-operated waste tanks und
4.5.2.1 The provisions of Chapter 4.3 except those of 4.3.2.2.4 and 4.3.2.3.3
4.5.2.2 For carriage of liquids meeting the flash point criteria of Class 3, v
4.5.2.3 When discharging flammable liquids with a flash-point below 23 °C by u
4.5.2.4 The use of tanks fitted with an internal piston operating as a compart
4.5.2.5 (Reserved)
4.5.2.6 When a vacuum pump/exhauster unit which may provide a source of igniti
4.6 (Reserved)
4.7 Use Of Mobile Explosives Manufacturing Units (Memus)
4.7.1 Use
4.7.2 Operation
4.7.1.1 Substances of Classes 3, 5.1, 6.1 and 8 may be carried on MEMUs confor
4.7.1.2 Subject to the approval of the competent authority (see 7.5.5.2.3) exp
4.7.2.1 The following provisions apply for operation of tanks according to Cha
4.7.2.2 The thickness of the walls of the shell shall not, throughout its use,
4.7.2.3 Flexible discharge pipes, whether permanently connected or not, and ho
4.7.2.4 When applicable to carriage in tanks, the special provisions (TU) of 4
4.7.2.5 Operators shall ensure that the locks specified in 9.8.8 are used duri
▶ Part 5 - Consignment procedures
5.1 General Provisions
5.1.1 Application and general provisions
5.1.2 Use of overpacks
5.1.3 Empty uncleaned packagings (including IBCs and large packagings), tank
5.1.4 Mixed packing
5.1.2.1 (a)
5.1.2.2 Each package of dangerous goods contained in an overpack shall comply
5.1.2.3 Each package bearing package orientation marks as prescribed in 5.2.1.
5.1.2.4 The prohibitions on mixed loading also apply to these overpacks.
5.1.3.1 Empty uncleaned packagings (including IBCs and large packagings), tank
5.1.3.2 Containers, tanks, IBCs, as well as other packagings and overpacks, us
5.1.5 General provisions for Class 7
5.1.5.1 Approval of shipments and notification
5.1.5.1.1 General
5.1.5.1.2 Shipment approvals
5.1.5.1.3 Shipment approval by special arrangement
5.1.5.1.4 Notifications
5.1.5.2 Certificates issued by the competent authority
5.1.5.2.1 Certificates issued by the competent authority are required for the fo
5.1.5.2.2 The consignor shall be in possession of a copy of each applicable cert
5.1.5.2.3 For package designs where it is not required that a competent authorit
5.1.5.3 Determination of transport index (TI) and criticality safety index (CS
5.1.5.3.1 The transport index (TI) for a package, overpack or container, or for
5.1.5.3.2 The TI for each rigid overpack, container or vehicle shall be determin
5.1.5.3.3 The criticality safety index for each overpack or container shall be d
5.1.5.3.4 Packages, overpacks and containers shall be assigned to either categor
5.1.5.4 Specific provisions for excepted packages of radioactive material of C
5.1.5.5 Summary of approval and prior notification requirements
5.1.5.3.5 In all cases of international carriage of packages requiring competent
5.1.5.4.1 Excepted packages of radioactive material of Class 7 shall be legibly
5.1.5.4.2 The documentation requirements of Chapter 5.4 do not apply to excepted
5.1.5.4.3 The requirements of 5.2.1.7.8 and 5.2.2.1.11.5 shall apply if relevant
5.2 Marking And Labelling
5.2.1 Marking of packages
5.2.1.1 Unless provided otherwise in ADR, the UN number corresponding to the d
5.2.1.2 All package marks required by this Chapter:
5.2.1.3 Salvage packagings including large salvage packagings and salvage pres
5.2.1.4 Intermediate bulk containers of more than 450 litres capacity and larg
5.2.1.5 Additional provisions for goods of Class 1
5.2.1.6 Additional provisions for goods of Class 2
5.2.1.7 Special marking provisions for radioactive material
5.2.1.7.1 Each package shall be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the
5.2.1.7.2 For each package, other than excepted packages, the UN number preceded
5.2.1.7.3 Each package of gross mass exceeding 50 kg shall have its permissible
5.2.1.7.4 Each package which conforms to:
5.2.1.7.5 Each package which conforms to a design approved under one or more of
5.2.1.7.6 Each package which conforms to a Type B(U), Type B(M) or Type C packag
5.2.1.8 Special marking provisions for environmentally hazardous substances
5.2.1.7.7 Where LSA-I or SCO-I material is contained in receptacles or wrapping
5.2.1.7.8 In all cases of international carriage of packages requiring competent
5.2.1.8.1 Packages containing environmentally hazardous substances meeting the c
5.2.1.8.2 The environmentally hazardous substance mark shall be located adjacent
5.2.1.8.3 The environmentally hazardous substance mark shall be as shown in Figu
5.2.1.9 Battery mark
5.2.1.9.1 Packages containing lithium cells or batteries or sodium ion cells or
5.2.1.9.2 The mark shall indicate the UN number preceded by the letters "UN", i.
5.2.1.10 Orientation arrows
5.2.1.10.1 Except as provided in 5.2.1.10.2:
5.2.1.10.2 Orientation arrows are not required on:
5.2.1.10.3 Arrows for purposes other than indicating proper package orientation s
5.2.2 Labelling of packages
5.2.2.1 Labelling provisions
5.2.2.1.1 For each article or substance listed in Table A of Chapter 3.2, the la
5.2.2.1.2 Indelible danger marks corresponding exactly to the prescribed models
5.2.2.1.3 to 5.2.2.1.5
5.2.2.1.6 Except as provided in 5.2.2.2.1.2, each label shall:
5.2.2.1.7 Intermediate bulk containers of more than 450 litres capacity and larg
5.2.2.1.8 (Reserved)
5.2.2.1.9 Special provisions for the labelling of self-reactive substances and o
5.2.2.1.10 Special provisions for the labelling of infectious substances packages
5.2.2.1.11 Special provisions for the labelling of radioactive material
5.2.2.1.11.1 Except when enlarged labels are used in accordance with 5.3.1.1.3, eac
5.2.2.2 Provisions for labels
5.2.2.1.12 Special provisions for the labelling of articles containing dangerous
5.2.2.2.1 Labels shall satisfy the provisions below and conform, in terms of col
5.2.2.1.11.2 Each label conforming to the applicable model No. 7A, 7B or 7C shall b
5.2.2.1.11.3 Each label conforming to the model No. 7E shall be completed with the
5.2.2.1.11.4 For overpacks and containers, the label conforming to model No. 7E sha
5.2.2.1.11.5 In all cases of international carriage of packages requiring competent
5.2.2.1.12.1 Packages containing articles or articles carried unpackaged shall bear
5.2.2.1.12.2 When it is required to ensure articles containing liquid dangerous goo
5.2.2.2.1.1 Labels shall be configured as shown in Figure 5.2.2.2.1.1.
5.2.2.2.1.2 Cylinders for Class 2 may, on account of their shape, orientation and
5.2.2.2.2 Specimen labels
5.2.2.2.1.3 With the exception of labels for Divisions 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 of Class 1
5.2.2.2.1.4 In addition, except for Divisions 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6, labels for Class 1
5.2.2.2.1.5 On labels other than those for material of Class 7, the optional inser
5.2.2.2.1.6 The symbols, text and numbers shall be clearly legible and indelible a
5.2.2.2.1.7 All labels shall be able to withstand open weather exposure without a
5.3 Placarding And Marking Of Containers, Bulk Containers, Megcs
5.3.1 Placarding
5.3.1.1 General provisions
5.3.1.1.1 As and when required in this section, placards shall be affixed to the
5.3.1.1.2 For Class 1, compatibility groups shall not be indicated on placards i
5.3.1.1.3 For Class 7, the primary hazard placard shall conform to model No. 7D
5.3.1.1.4 For Class 9 the placard shall correspond to the label model No. 9 as i
5.3.1.1.5 Containers, MEGCs, MEMUs, tank-containers, portable tanks or vehicles
5.3.1.1.6 Placards which do not relate to the dangerous goods being carried, or
5.3.1.1.7 When the placarding is affixed to folding panels, they shall be design
5.3.1.2 Placarding of containers, bulk containers, MEGCs, tank-containers and
5.3.1.3 Placarding of vehicles carrying containers, bulk containers, MEGCs, ta
5.3.1.4 Placarding of vehicles when used for carriage in bulk, tank-vehicles,
5.3.1.5 Placarding of vehicles carrying packages only
5.3.1.4.1 Placards shall be affixed to both sides and at the rear of the vehicle
5.3.1.4.2 MEMUs with tanks and bulk containers shall be placarded in accordance
5.3.1.4.3 For MEMUs carrying packages containing substances or articles of Class
5.3.1.5.1 For vehicles carrying packages containing substances or articles of Cl
5.3.1.5.2 For vehicles carrying radioactive material of Class 7 in packagings or
5.3.1.6 Placarding of empty tank-vehicles, battery-vehicles, MEGCs, MEMUs, tan
5.3.1.7 Specifications for placards
5.3.1.6.1 Empty
5.3.1.7.1 Except as provided in 5.3.1.7.2 for the Class 7 placard, and in 5.3.6.
5.3.1.7.2 The Class 7 placard shall be not less than 250 mm by 250 mm with a bla
5.3.2 Orange-coloured plate marking
5.3.2.1 General orange-coloured plate marking provisions
5.3.1.7.3 For tanks with a capacity of not more than 3 m³ and for small containe
5.3.1.7.4 For Classes 1 and 7, if the size and construction of the vehicle are s
5.3.2.1.1 Transport units carrying dangerous goods shall display two rectangular
5.3.2.1.2 When a hazard identification number is indicated in Column (20) of tab
5.3.2.1.3 For tank-vehicles or transport units having one or more tanks carrying
5.3.2.2 Specifications for the orange-coloured plates
5.3.2.1.4 When a hazard identification number is indicated in Column (20) of Tab
5.3.2.1.5 If the orange-coloured plates prescribed in 5.3.2.1.2 and 5.3.2.1.4 af
5.3.2.1.6 For transport units carrying only one dangerous substance and no non-d
5.3.2.1.7 The requirements of 5.3.2.1.1 to 5.3.2.1.5 are also applicable to empt
5.3.2.1.8 Orange-coloured plates which do not relate to dangerous goods carried,
5.3.2.2.1 The orange-coloured plates shall be reflectorized and shall be of 40 c
5.3.2.2.2 may be reduced to 65 mm in height and 10 mm in stroke thickness.
5.3.2.3 Meaning of hazard identification numbers
5.3.2.2.3 Example of orange-coloured plate with hazard identification number and
5.3.2.2.4 The permitted tolerances for dimensions specified in this sub-section
5.3.2.2.5 When the orange-coloured plate is affixed to folding panels, they shal
5.3.2.3.1 The hazard identification number consists of two or three figures. In
5.3.2.3.2 The hazard identification numbers listed in Column (20) of table A of
5.3.3 Elevated temperature substance mark
5.3.4 (Reserved)
5.3.5 (Reserved)
5.3.6 Environmentally hazardous substance mark
5.3.6.1 When a placard is required to be displayed in accordance with the prov
5.3.6.2 The environmentally hazardous substance mark for containers, bulk cont
5.4 Documentation
5.4.0 General
5.4.1 Dangerous goods transport document and related information
5.4.0.1 Unless otherwise specified, any carriage of goods governed by ADR shal
5.4.0.2 The use of electronic data processing (EDP) or electronic data interch
5.4.0.3 When the dangerous goods transport information is given to the carrier
5.4.1.1 General information required in the transport document
5.4.1.1.1 The transport document(s) shall contain the following information for
5.4.1.1.2 The information required on a transport document shall be legible.
5.4.1.1.3 Special provisions for wastes
5.4.1.1.3.1 If waste containing dangerous goods (other than radioactive wastes) is
5.4.1.1.4 Special provisions for wastes contaminated with free asbestos (UN Nos.
5.4.1.1.3.2 If it is not possible to measure the exact quantity of the waste at th
5.4.1.1.3.3 Special provisions for the carriage of waste in inner packagings packe
5.4.1.1.5 Special provisions for salvage packagings including large salvage pack
5.4.1.1.6 Special provision for empty means of containment, uncleaned
5.4.1.1.6.1 For empty means of containment, uncleaned, which contain the residue o
5.4.1.1.6.2 The special provision of 5.4.1.1.6.1 may be replaced with the provisio
5.4.1.1.7 Special provisions for carriage in a transport chain including maritim
5.4.1.1.8 and 5.4.1.1.9
5.4.1.1.10 (Deleted)
5.4.1.1.11 Special provisions for the carriage of IBCs, tanks, battery-vehicles,
5.4.1.1.12 (Reserved)
5.4.1.1.13 Special provisions for carriage in multi-compartment tank-vehicles or
5.4.1.1.14 Special provisions for the carriage of substances carried under elevat
5.4.1.1.6.3 (a)
5.4.1.1.6.4 For the carriage of fixed tanks (tank vehicles), demountable tanks, ba
5.4.1.1.15 Special provisions for the carriage of stabilized and temperature cont
5.4.1.1.16 (Deleted)
5.4.1.1.17 Special provisions for the carriage of solids in bulk containers confo
5.4.1.1.18 Special provisions for carriage of environmentally hazardous substance
5.4.1.1.19 Special provisions for carriage of packagings, discarded, empty, uncle
5.4.1.1.20 Special provisions for the carriage of substances classified in accord
5.4.1.1.21 Information required in specific cases defined in other parts of ADR
5.4.1.1.22 (Reserved)
5.4.1.1.23 Special provisions for the carriage of substances carried in molten st
5.4.1.2 Additional or special information required for certain classes
5.4.1.1.24 Special provisions for refillable pressure receptacles authorized by t
5.4.1.2.1 Special provisions for Class 1
5.4.1.2.2 Additional provisions for Class 2
5.4.1.2.3 Additional provisions for self-reactive substances and polymerizing su
5.4.1.2.3.1 For self-reactive substances or polymerizing substances of Class 4.1 a
5.4.1.2.4 Additional provisions for Class 6.2
5.4.1.2.3.2 When for certain self-reactive substances of Class 4.1 and certain org
5.4.1.2.3.3 When organic peroxides and self-reactive substances are carried under
5.4.1.2.3.4 When a sample of an organic peroxide (see 2.2.52.1.9) or a self-reacti
5.4.1.2.3.5 When self-reactive substances type G (see Manual of Tests and Criteria
5.4.1.2.5 Additional provisions for Class 7
5.4.1.2.5.1 The following information shall be inserted in the transport document
5.4.1.2.5.2 The consignor shall provide in the transport documents a statement reg
5.4.1.3 (Reserved)
5.4.1.4 Format and language
5.4.1.5 Non-dangerous goods
5.4.1.4.1 The document containing the information in 5.4.1.1 and 5.4.1.2 may be
5.4.1.4.2 If by reason of the size of the load, a consignment cannot be loaded i
5.4.1.2.5.3 In all cases of international carriage of packages requiring competent
5.4.1.2.5.4 The applicable competent authority certificates need not necessarily a
5.4.2 Container/vehicle packing certificate
5.4.2.1 When dangerous goods are packed or loaded into any container or vehicl
5.4.2.2 The information required in the dangerous goods transport document and
5.4.2.3 If the container/vehicle packing certificate is presented to the carri
5.4.2.4 When the container/vehicle packing certificate is given to a carrier b
5.4.3 Instructions in writing
5.4.3.1 As an aid during an accident emergency situation that may occur or ari
5.4.3.2 These instructions shall be provided by the carrier to the vehicle cre
5.4.3.3 Before the start of the journey, the members of the vehicle crew shall
5.4.3.4 The instructions in writing shall correspond to the following four pag
5.4.4 Retention of dangerous goods transport information
5.4.5 Example of a multimodal dangerous goods form
5.4.3.5 Contracting Parties shall provide the UNECE secretariat with the offic
5.4.4.1 The consignor and the carrier shall retain a copy of the dangerous goo
5.4.4.2 When the documents are kept electronically or in a computer system, th
5.5 Special Provisions
5.5.1 (Deleted)
5.5.2 Special provisions applicable to fumigated cargo transport units (UN N
5.5.2.1 General
5.5.2.2 Training
5.5.2.3 Marking and placarding
5.5.2.1.1 Fumigated cargo transport units (UN No. 3359) containing no other dang
5.5.2.1.2 When the fumigated cargo transport unit is loaded with dangerous goods
5.5.2.1.3 Only cargo transport units that can be closed in such a way that the e
5.5.2.3.1 A fumigated cargo transport unit shall be marked with a warning mark,
5.5.2.3.2 The fumigation warning mark shall be as shown in Figure 5.5.2.3.2.
5.5.3 Special provisions applicable to the carriage of dry ice (UN No. 1845)
5.5.2.4 Documentation
5.5.3.1 Scope
5.5.2.3.3 If the fumigated cargo transport unit has been completely ventilated e
5.5.2.3.4 When the fumigated cargo transport unit has been ventilated and unload
5.5.2.3.5 Placards conforming to model No. 9 (see 5.2.2.2.2) shall not be affixe
5.5.2.4.1 Documents associated with the carriage of cargo transport units that h
5.5.2.4.2 The documents may be in any form, provided they contain the informatio
5.5.2.4.3 Instructions for disposal of any residual fumigant including fumigatio
5.5.2.4.4 A document is not required when the fumigated cargo transport unit has
5.5.3.1.1 This section is not applicable to substances which may be used for coo
5.5.3.1.2 This section is not applicable to gases in cooling cycles.
5.5.3.1.3 Dangerous goods used for cooling or conditioning tanks or MEGCs during
5.5.3.1.4 Vehicles and containers containing substances used for cooling or cond
5.5.3.2 General
5.5.3.3 Packages containing dry ice (UN No. 1845) or a coolant or conditioner
5.5.3.4 Marking of packages containing dry ice (UN No. 1845) or a coolant or c
5.5.3.1.5 Sub-sections 5.5.3.6 and 5.5.3.7 only apply when there is an actual ri
5.5.3.2.1 Vehicles and containers in which dry ice (UN No. 1845) is carried or c
5.5.3.2.2 When dangerous goods are loaded in vehicles or containers containing s
5.5.3.2.3 (Reserved)
5.5.3.2.4 Persons engaged in the handling or carriage of vehicles and containers
5.5.3.3.1 Packaged dangerous goods requiring cooling or conditioning assigned to
5.5.3.3.2 For packaged dangerous goods requiring cooling or conditioning assigne
5.5.3.3.3 Packages containing dry ice (UN No. 1845) or a coolant or conditioner
5.5.3.4.1 Packages containing dry ice (UN No. 1845) as a consignment shall be ma
5.5.3.4.2 The marks shall be durable, legible and placed in such a location and
5.5.3.5 Vehicles and containers containing unpackaged dry ice
5.5.3.6 Marking of vehicles and containers
5.5.3.5.1 If dry ice in unpackaged form is used, it shall not come into direct c
5.5.3.5.2 Where dry ice is placed around packages, measures shall be taken to en
5.5.3.6.1 Vehicles and containers containing dry ice (UN No. 1845) or dangerous
5.5.3.6.2 The warning mark shall be as shown in Figure 5.5.3.6.2.
5.5.4 Dangerous goods contained in equipment in use or intended for use duri
5.5.3.7 Documentation
5.5.4.1 Dangerous goods (e.g. lithium batteries, fuel cell cartridges) contain
5.5.4.2 When such equipment containing dangerous goods is carried as a consign
5.5.3.7.1 Documents (such as a bill of lading, cargo manifest or CMR/CIM consign
5.5.3.7.2 The transport document may be in any form, provided it contains the in
▶ Part 6 - Requirements for the construction and testing of packagings, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), large packagings, tanks and bulk containers
6.1 Requirements For The Construction
6.1.1 General
6.1.1.1 The requirements of this Chapter do not apply to:
6.1.1.2 The requirements for packagings in 6.1.4 are based on packagings curre
6.1.1.3 Every packaging intended to contain liquids shall successfully undergo
6.1.1.4 Packagings shall be manufactured, reconditioned and tested under a qua
6.1.1.5 Manufacturers and subsequent distributors of packagings shall provide
6.1.2 Code for designating types of packagings
6.1.2.1 The code consists of:
6.1.2.2 In the case of composite packagings, two capital letters in Latin char
6.1.2.3 In the case of combination packagings only the code number for the out
6.1.2.4 The letters "T", "V" or "W" may follow the packaging code. The letter
6.1.2.5 The following numerals shall be used for the kinds of packaging:
6.1.2.6 The following capital letters shall be used for the types of material:
6.1.2.7 The following table indicates the codes to be used for designating typ
6.1.4.1 removable head
6.1.4.2 removable head
6.1.4.3 removable head
6.1.4.4 removable head
6.1.4.5 G. Fibre
6.1.4.7 H. Plastics
6.1.4.8 removable head
6.1.4.9 with sift-proof walls
6.1.4.10 F. Reconstituted wood
6.1.4.11 G. Fibreboard
6.1.4.12 H. Plastics
6.1.4.13 solid
6.1.4.14 B. Aluminium
6.1.4.15 sift-proof
6.1.4.16 sift-proof
6.1.4.17 L. Textile
6.1.4.18 multiwall, water-resistant
6.1.3 Marking
6.1.4.19 with outer steel crate or box
6.1.4.20 with outer steel crate or box
6.1.4.22 removable head
6.1.3.1 Each packaging intended for use according to the ADR shall bear marks
6.1.5.3.5 (c), 6.1.5.4, 6.1.5.5.1 and 6.1.5.6 (see also (ii) below). For embosse
6.1.3.2 In addition to the durable marks prescribed in 6.1.3.1, every new meta
6.1.3.3 Every packaging other than those referred to in 6.1.3.2 liable to unde
6.1.3.4 For remanufactured metal drums, if there is no change to the packaging
6.1.3.5 Metal drums made from materials (e.g. stainless steel) designed to be
6.1.3.6 The marks in accordance with 6.1.3.1 are valid for only one design typ
6.1.3.7 Marks shall be applied in the sequence of the sub-paragraphs in 6.1.3.
6.1.3.8 After reconditioning a packaging, the reconditioner shall apply to it
6.1.3.9 When, after reconditioning, the marks required by 6.1.3.1 (a) to (d) n
6.1.3.10 Packagings manufactured with recycled plastics material as defined in
6.1.3.11 Examples for marking NEW packagings
6.1.4 Requirements for packagings
6.1.3.12 Examples for marking RECONDITIONED packagings
6.1.3.13 Example for marking SALVAGE packagings
6.1.3.14 Where a packaging conforms to one or more than one tested packaging de
6.1.3.15 Certification
6.1.4.0 General requirements
6.1.4.1.1 Body and heads shall be constructed of steel sheet of a suitable type
6.1.4.1.2 Body seams shall be welded on drums intended to contain more than 40 l
6.1.4.1.3 Chimes shall be mechanically seamed or welded. Separate reinforcing ri
6.1.4.1.4 Drums may have rolling hoops, either expanded or separate. If there ar
6.1.4.1.5 Openings for filling, emptying and venting in the bodies or heads of n
6.1.4.1.6 Closure devices for removable head (1A2) drums shall be so designed an
6.1.4.1.7 If materials used for body, heads, closures and fittings are not in th
6.1.4.1.8 Maximum capacity of drum: 450 litres.
6.1.4.1.9 Maximum net mass: 400 kg.
6.1.4.2.1 Body and heads shall be constructed of aluminium at least 99 % pure or
6.1.4.2.2 All seams shall be welded. Chime seams, if any, shall be reinforced by
6.1.4.2.3 Drums may have rolling hoops, either expanded or separate. If there ar
6.1.4.2.4 Openings for filling, emptying and venting in the bodies or heads of n
6.1.4.2.5 Closure devices for removable head (1B2) drums shall be so designed an
6.1.4.2.6 If materials used for body, heads, closures and fittings are not in th
6.1.4.2.7 Maximum capacity of drum: 450 litres.
6.1.4.2.8 Maximum net mass: 400 kg.
6.1.4.3.1 The body and heads shall be constructed of a metal or of a metal alloy
6.1.4.3.2 Chime seams, if any, shall be reinforced by the application of separat
6.1.4.3.3 Drums may have rolling hoops, either expanded or separate. If there ar
6.1.4.3.4 Openings for filling, emptying and venting in the bodies or heads of n
6.1.4.3.5 Closure devices for removable head (1N2) drums shall be so designed an
6.1.4.3.6 If materials used for body, heads, closures and fittings are not in th
6.1.4.3.7 Maximum capacity of drum: 450 litres.
6.1.4.3.8 Maximum net mass: 400 kg.
6.1.4.4.1 Body and heads shall be constructed of steel sheet, of aluminium at le
6.1.4.4.2 Chimes of steel jerricans shall be mechanically seamed or welded. Body
6.1.4.4.3 Openings in non-removable head jerricans (3A1 and 3B1) shall not excee
6.1.4.4.4 If materials used for body, heads, closures and fittings are not in th
6.1.4.4.5 Maximum capacity of jerrican: 60 litres.
6.1.4.4.6 Maximum net mass: 120 kg.
6.1.4.5.1 The wood used shall be well seasoned, commercially dry and free from a
6.1.4.5.2 At least two-ply plywood shall be used for the body and at least three
6.1.4.6 (Deleted)
6.1.4.5.3 The body and heads of the drum and their joins shall be of a design ap
6.1.4.5.4 In order to prevent sifting of the contents, lids shall be lined with
6.1.4.5.5 Maximum capacity of drum: 250 litres.
6.1.4.5.6 Maximum net mass: 400 kg.
6.1.4.7.1 The body of the drum shall consist of multiple plies of heavy paper or
6.1.4.7.2 Heads shall be of natural wood, fibreboard, metal, plywood, plastics o
6.1.4.7.3 The body and heads of the drum and their joins shall be of a design ap
6.1.4.7.4 The assembled packaging shall be sufficiently water-resistant so as no
6.1.4.7.5 Maximum capacity of drum: 450 litres.
6.1.4.7.6 Maximum net mass: 400 kg.
6.1.4.8.1 The packaging shall be manufactured from suitable plastics material an
6.1.4.8.2 If protection against ultra-violet radiation is required, it shall be
6.1.4.8.3 Additives serving purposes other than protection against ultra-violet
6.1.4.8.4 The wall thickness at every point of the packaging shall be appropriat
6.1.4.8.5 Openings for filling, emptying and venting in the bodies or heads of n
6.1.4.8.6 Closure devices for removable head drums and jerricans (1H2 and 3H2) s
6.1.4.8.7 The maximum permissible permeability for flammable liquids shall be 0.
6.1.4.8.8 (Deleted)
6.1.4.8.9 Maximum capacity of drums and jerricans: 1H1, 1H2: 450 litres
6.1.4.8.10 Maximum net mass:
6.1.4.9.1 The wood used shall be well seasoned, commercially dry and free from d
6.1.4.9.2 Fastenings shall be resistant to vibration experienced under normal co
6.1.4.9.3 Box 4C2: each part shall consist of one piece or be equivalent thereto
6.1.4.9.4 Maximum net mass: 400 kg.
6.1.4.10.1 Plywood used shall be at least 3-ply. It shall be made from well seaso
6.1.4.10.2 Maximum net mass: 400 kg.
6.1.4.11.1 The walls of boxes shall be made of water-resistant reconstituted wood
6.1.4.11.2 Other parts of the boxes may be made of other suitable material.
6.1.4.11.3 Boxes shall be securely assembled by means of suitable devices.
6.1.4.11.4 Maximum net mass: 400 kg.
6.1.4.12.1 Strong and good quality solid or double-faced corrugated fibreboard (s
6.1.4.12.2 The ends of boxes may have a wooden frame or be entirely of wood or ot
6.1.4.12.3 Manufacturing joins in the body of boxes shall be taped, lapped and gl
6.1.4.12.4 Where closing is effected by gluing or taping, a water-resistant adhes
6.1.4.12.5 Boxes shall be designed so as to provide a good fit to the contents.
6.1.4.12.6 Maximum net mass: 400 kg.
6.1.4.13.1 The box shall be manufactured from suitable plastics material and be o
6.1.4.13.2 An expanded plastics box shall comprise two parts made of a moulded ex
6.1.4.13.3 For dispatch, an expanded plastics box shall be closed with a self-adh
6.1.4.13.4 For solid plastics boxes, protection against ultra-violet radiation, i
6.1.4.13.5 Additives serving purposes other than protection against ultra-violet
6.1.4.13.6 Solid plastics boxes shall have closure devices made of a suitable mat
6.1.4.13.7 (Deleted)
6.1.4.13.8 Maximum net mass
6.1.4.14.1 The strength of the metal and the construction of the box shall be app
6.1.4.14.2 Boxes shall be lined with fibreboard or felt packing pieces or shall h
6.1.4.14.3 Closures may be of any suitable type; they shall remain secured under
6.1.4.14.4 Maximum net mass: 400 kg.
6.1.4.15.1 The textiles used shall be of good quality. The strength of the fabric
6.1.4.15.2 Bags, sift-proof, 5L2: the bag shall be made sift-proof, for example b
6.1.4.15.3 Bags, water-resistant, 5L3: to prevent the entry of moisture the bag s
6.1.4.15.4 Maximum net mass: 50 kg.
6.1.4.16.1 Bags shall be made from stretched tapes or monofilaments of a suitable
6.1.4.16.2 If the fabric is woven flat, the bags shall be made by sewing or some
6.1.4.16.3 Bags, sift-proof, 5H2: the bag shall be made sift-proof, for example b
6.1.4.16.4 Bags, water-resistant, 5H3: to prevent the entry of moisture, the bag
6.1.4.16.5 Maximum net mass: 50 kg.
6.1.4.17.1 Bags shall be made of a suitable plastics material. The strength of th
6.1.4.17.2 Maximum net mass: 50 kg.
6.1.4.18.1 Bags shall be made of a suitable kraft paper or of an equivalent paper
6.1.4.18.2 Bags 5M2: to prevent the entry of moisture, a bag of four plies or mor
6.1.4.18.3 Maximum net mass: 50 kg.
6.1.4.19.1 Inner receptacle
6.1.4.19.1.1 The requirements of 6.1.4.8.1 and 6.1.4.8.4 to 6.1.4.8.7 apply to plas
6.1.4.19.1.2 The plastics inner receptacle shall fit snugly inside the outer packag
6.1.4.19.2 Outer packaging
6.1.4.20.1 Inner receptacle
6.1.4.19.1.3 Maximum capacity of inner receptacle:
6.1.4.19.1.4 Maximum net mass:
6.1.4.19.2.1 Plastics receptacle with outer steel or aluminium drum 6HA1 or 6HB1; t
6.1.4.19.2.2 Plastics receptacle with outer steel or aluminium crate or box 6HA2 or
6.1.4.19.2.3 Plastics receptacle with outer wooden box 6HC; the relevant requiremen
6.1.4.19.2.4 Plastics receptacle with outer plywood drum 6HD1; the relevant require
6.1.4.19.2.5 Plastics receptacle with outer plywood box 6HD2; the relevant requirem
6.1.4.19.2.6 Plastics receptacle with outer fibre drum 6HG1; the requirements of 6.
6.1.4.19.2.7 Plastics receptacle with outer fibreboard box 6HG2; the relevant requi
6.1.4.19.2.8 Plastics receptacle with outer plastics drum 6HH1; the requirements of
6.1.4.19.2.9 Plastics receptacles with outer solid plastics box (including corrugat
6.1.4.20.1.1 Receptacles shall be of a suitable form (cylindrical or pear-shaped) a
6.1.4.20.1.2 Screw-threaded plastics closures, ground glass stoppers or closures at
6.1.4.21 Combination packagings
6.1.4.20.2 Outer packaging
6.1.4.22.1 The sheet metal for the body and ends shall be of suitable steel, and
6.1.4.22.2 The joints shall be welded, at least double-seamed by welting or produ
6.1.4.22.3 Inner coatings of zinc, tin, lacquer, etc. shall be tough and shall ad
6.1.4.20.1.3 The receptacle shall be firmly secured in the outer packaging by means
6.1.4.20.1.4 Maximum capacity of receptacle: 60 litres.
6.1.4.20.1.5 Maximum net mass: 75 kg.
6.1.4.20.2.1 Receptacle with outer steel drum 6PA1; the relevant requirements of 6.
6.1.4.20.2.2 Receptacle with outer steel crate or box 6PA2; the relevant requiremen
6.1.4.20.2.3 Receptacle with outer aluminium drum 6PB1; the relevant requirements o
6.1.4.20.2.4 Receptacle with outer aluminium crate or box 6PB2; the relevant requir
6.1.4.20.2.5 Receptacle with outer wooden box 6PC; the relevant requirements of 6.1
6.1.4.20.2.6 Receptacle with outer plywood drum 6PD1; the relevant requirements of
6.1.4.20.2.7 Receptacle with outer wickerwork hamper 6PD2. The wickerwork hamper sh
6.1.4.20.2.8 Receptacle with outer fibre drum 6PG1; the relevant requirements of 6.
6.1.4.20.2.9 Receptacle with outer fibreboard box 6PG2; the relevant requirements o
6.1.4.20.2.10 Receptacle with outer expanded plastics or solid plastics packaging (6
6.1.5 Test requirements for packagings
6.1.5.1 Performance and frequency of tests
6.1.4.22.4 Openings for filling, emptying and venting in the bodies or heads of n
6.1.4.22.5 The closures of non-removable-head packagings (0A1) shall either be of
6.1.4.22.6 Maximum capacity of packagings: 40 litres.
6.1.4.22.7 Maximum net mass: 50 kg.
6.1.5.1.1 The design type of each packaging shall be tested as provided in 6.1.5
6.1.5.1.2 Each packaging design type shall successfully pass the tests prescribe
6.1.5.1.3 Tests shall be repeated on production samples at intervals established
6.1.5.1.4 Tests shall also be repeated after each modification which alters the
6.1.5.1.5 The competent authority may permit the selective testing of packagings
6.1.5.1.6 (Reserved)
6.1.5.1.7 Articles or inner packagings of any type for solids or liquids may be
6.1.5.2 Preparation of packagings for testing
6.1.5.1.8 The competent authority may at any time require proof, by tests in acc
6.1.5.1.9 If an inner treatment or coating is required for safety reasons, it sh
6.1.5.1.10 Provided the validity of the test results is not affected and with the
6.1.5.1.11 Salvage packagings
6.1.5.2.1 Tests shall be carried out on packagings prepared as for carriage incl
6.1.5.2.2 In the drop tests for liquids, when another substance is used, it shal
6.1.5.2.3 Paper or fibreboard packagings shall be conditioned for at least 24 ho
6.1.5.2.4 (Reserved)
6.1.5.2.5 To check that their chemical compatibility with the liquids is suffici
6.1.5.2.6 For polyethylene drums and jerricans in accordance with 6.1.4.8 and if
6.1.5.2.7 For packagings made of polyethylene, as specified in 6.1.5.2.6, which
6.1.5.3 Drop test 3
6.1.5.2.8 Provided that the strength properties of the plastics inner packagings
6.1.5.3.1 Number of test samples (per design type and manufacturer) and drop ori
6.1.5.3.2 Special preparation of test samples for the drop test
6.1.5.3.3 Removable head packagings for liquids shall not be dropped until at le
6.1.5.3.4 Target
6.1.5.4 Leakproofness test
6.1.5.3.6 Criteria for passing the test
6.1.5.4.1 Number of test samples: three test samples per design type and manufac
6.1.5.4.2 Special preparation of test samples for the test: either vented closur
6.1.5.4.3 Test method and pressure to be applied: the packagings including their
6.1.5.4.4 Criterion for passing the test: there shall be no leakage.
6.1.5.3.6.1 Each packaging containing liquid shall be leakproof when equilibrium h
6.1.5.3.6.2 Where a packaging for solids undergoes a drop test and its upper face
6.1.5.3.6.3 The packaging or outer packaging of a composite or combination packagi
6.1.5.3.6.4 Neither the outermost ply of a bag nor an outer packaging may exhibit
6.1.5.3.6.5 A slight discharge from the closure(s) upon impact is not considered t
6.1.5.3.6.6 No rupture is permitted in packagings for goods of Class 1 which would
6.1.5.5 Internal pressure (hydraulic) test
6.1.5.6 Stacking test
6.1.5.5.1 Packagings to be tested
6.1.5.5.2 Number of test samples: three test samples per design type and manufac
6.1.5.5.3 Special preparation of packagings for testing: either vented closures
6.1.5.5.4 Test method and pressure to be applied: metal packagings and composite
6.1.5.5.5 In addition, packagings intended to contain liquids of packing group I
6.1.5.5.6 Criterion for passing the test: no packaging may leak.
6.1.5.6.1 Number of test samples: three test samples per design type and manufac
6.1.5.6.2 Test method: the test sample shall be subjected to a force applied to
6.1.5.7 Supplementary permeability test for plastics drums and jerricans in ac
6.1.5.8 Test Report
6.1.5.6.3 Criteria for passing the test: no test sample shall leak. In composite
6.1.5.7.1 Number of test samples: three packagings per design type and manufactu
6.1.5.7.2 Special preparation of the test sample for the test: the test samples
6.1.5.7.3 Test method: the test samples filled with the substance for which the
6.1.5.7.4 Criterion for passing the test: permeability shall not exceed 0.008 g/
6.1.5.8.1 A test report containing at least the following particulars shall be d
6.1.5.8.2 The test report shall contain statements that the packaging prepared a
6.1.6 Standard liquids for verifying the chemical compatibility testing of p
6.1.6.1 The following standard liquids shall be used for this plastics materia
6.2 Requirements For The Construction And Testing Of Pressure
6.2.1 General requirements
6.2.1.1 Design and construction
6.2.1.1.1 Pressure receptacles shall be designed, manufactured, tested and equip
6.2.1.1.2 (Reserved)
6.2.1.1.3 In no case shall the minimum wall thickness be less than that specifie
6.2.1.1.4 For welded pressure receptacles, only metals of weldable quality shall
6.2.1.1.5 The test pressure of pressure receptacle shells and bundles of cylinde
6.2.1.1.6 Cylinders or cylinder shells assembled in bundles shall be structurall
6.2.1.1.7 Contact between dissimilar metals which could result in damage by galv
6.2.1.1.8 Additional requirements for the construction of closed cryogenic recep
6.2.1.1.8.1 The mechanical properties of the metal used shall be established for e
6.2.1.1.8.2 The pressure receptacles shall be thermally insulated. The thermal ins
6.2.1.2 Materials
6.2.1.3 Service equipment
6.2.1.1.9 Additional requirements for the construction of acetylene cylinders
6.2.1.2.1 Construction materials of pressure receptacles which are in direct con
6.2.1.2.2 Pressure receptacles shall be made of the materials specified in the d
6.2.1.3.1 Service equipment subjected to pressure, excluding porous, absorbent o
6.2.1.3.2 Service equipment shall be configured or designed to prevent damage an
6.2.1.3.3 Pressure receptacles which are not capable of being handled manually o
6.2.1.3.4 Individual pressure receptacles shall be equipped with pressure relief
6.2.1.3.5 Pressure receptacles whose filling is measured by volume shall be prov
6.2.1.1.8.3 Closed cryogenic receptacles intended for the carriage of refrigerated
6.2.1.1.8.4 Closed cryogenic receptacles shall be designed and constructed with su
6.2.1.4 Approval of pressure receptacles
6.2.1.3.6 Additional requirements for closed cryogenic receptacles
6.2.1.4.1 The conformity of pressure receptacles shall be assessed at time of ma
6.2.1.4.2 Quality assurance systems shall conform to the requirements of the com
6.2.1.4.3 Pressure receptacle shells and the inner vessels of closed cryogenic r
6.2.1.3.6.1 Each filling and discharge opening in a closed cryogenic receptacle us
6.2.1.3.6.2 For sections of piping which can be closed at both ends and where liqu
6.2.1.3.6.3 Each connection on a closed cryogenic receptacle shall be clearly mark
6.2.1.3.6.4 Pressure-relief devices
6.2.1.3.6.5 Capacity and setting of pressure-relief devices
6.2.1.5 Initial inspection and test
6.2.1.4.4 For refillable cylinders, pressure drums and tubes the conformity asse
6.2.1.5.1 New pressure receptacles, other than closed cryogenic receptacles, met
6.2.1.5.2 Closed cryogenic receptacles shall be subjected to testing and inspect
6.2.1.5.3 For metal hydride storage systems, it shall be verified that the inspe
6.2.1.6 Periodic inspection and test
6.2.1.5.4 For bundles of cylinders the cylinder shells and closures shall be sub
6.2.1.6.1 Refillable pressure receptacles, other than cryogenic receptacles, sha
6.2.2 Requirements for UN pressure receptacles
6.2.1.7 Requirements for manufacturers
6.2.1.8 Requirements for inspection bodies
6.2.2.1 Design, construction and initial inspection and test
6.2.1.6.2 Cylinders intended for the carriage of UN No. 1001 acetylene, dissolve
6.2.1.6.3 Pressure relief valves for closed cryogenic receptacles shall be subje
6.2.1.7.1 The manufacturer shall be technically able and shall possess all resou
6.2.1.7.2 A proficiency test of the manufacturers of pressure receptacle shells
6.2.1.8.1 Inspection bodies shall be independent from manufacturing enterprises
6.2.2.1.1 The following standards apply for the design, construction, and initia
6.2.2.1.2 The following standards apply for the design, construction, and initia
6.2.2.1.3 The following standards apply for the design, construction and initial
6.2.2.1.4 The following standard applies for the design, construction, and initi
6.2.2.1.5 The following standard applies for the design, construction, and initi
6.2.2.1.6 The following standard applies to the design, construction and initial
6.2.2.1.7 The following standards apply to the design, construction and initial
6.2.2.1.8 The following standards apply for the design, construction and initial
6.2.2.2 Materials
6.2.2.3 Closures and their protection
6.2.2.1.9 The following standards apply to the design, construction and initial
6.2.2.4 Periodic inspection and test
6.2.2.5 Conformity assessment system and approval for manufacture of pressure
6.2.2.5.0 Definitions
6.2.2.5.1 The requirements of 6.2.2.5 shall be used for the conformity assessmen
6.2.2.5.2 General requirements
6.2.2.5.2.1 The competent authority that approves the pressure receptacle shall ap
6.2.2.5.2.2 The competent authority may delegate its functions in this conformity
6.2.2.5.2.3 The competent authority shall ensure that a current list of approved i
6.2.2.5.2.4 The inspection body shall be approved by the competent authority for t
6.2.2.5.2.5 The inspection body shall perform design type approval, pressure recep
6.2.2.5.2.6 The manufacturer shall:
6.2.2.5.2.7 The testing laboratory shall have:
6.2.2.5.3 Manufacturer's quality system
6.2.2.5.4 Approval process
6.2.2.5.3.1 The quality system shall contain all the elements, requirements, and p
6.2.2.5.3.2 Audit of the quality system
6.2.2.5.3.3 Maintenance of the quality system
6.2.2.5.4.1 The initial design type approval shall consist of approval of the manu
6.2.2.5.4.2 A manufacturer desiring to produce pressure receptacles in accordance
6.2.2.5.4.3 An application shall be made for each manufacturing facility and shall
6.2.2.5.4.4 An initial audit in accordance with 6.2.2.5.3.2 shall be performed to
6.2.2.5.4.5 If the manufacturer is denied approval, the competent authority shall
6.2.2.5.4.6 Following approval, changes to the information submitted under 6.2.2.5
6.2.2.5.4.7 An application for a subsequent design type approval shall meet the re
6.2.2.5.4.8 The application shall include:
6.2.2.5.5 Production inspection and certification
6.2.2.5.4.9 The inspection body shall:
6.2.2.5.4.10 Modifications to approved design types
6.2.2.5.4.11 Upon request, the competent authority shall communicate to any other c
6.2.2.6 Approval system for periodic inspection and test of pressure receptacl
6.2.2.5.6 Records
6.2.2.6.1 Definition
6.2.2.6.2 General requirements
6.2.2.6.2.1 The competent authority shall establish an approval system for the pur
6.2.2.6.2.2 The competent authority may delegate its functions in this approval sy
6.2.2.6.2.3 The competent authority shall ensure that a current list of approved p
6.2.2.6.2.4 The periodic inspection and test body shall be approved by the compete
6.2.2.6.3 Quality system and audit of the periodic inspection and test body
6.2.2.6.3.1 Quality system
6.2.2.6.3.2 Audit
6.2.2.6.3.3 Maintenance of the quality system
6.2.2.6.4 Approval process for periodic inspection and test bodies
6.2.2.6.5 Periodic inspection and test and certification
6.2.2.6.4.1 A body desiring to perform periodic inspection and test of pressure re
6.2.2.6.4.2 An application shall be made for each periodic inspection and test bod
6.2.2.6.4.3 The competent authority shall:
6.2.2.6.4.4 After the audit has been carried out with satisfactory results and all
6.2.2.6.4.5 If the periodic inspection and test body is denied approval, the compe
6.2.2.6.4.6 Following approval, the periodic inspection and test body shall notify
6.2.2.6.4.7 Upon request, the competent authority shall communicate to any other c
6.2.2.7 Marking of refillable UN pressure receptacles
6.2.2.6.6 Records
6.2.2.7.1 Refillable UN pressure receptacle shells and closed cryogenic receptac
6.2.2.7.2 The following certification marks shall be applied:
6.2.2.7.3 The following operational marks shall be applied:
6.2.2.7.4 The following manufacturing marks shall be applied:
6.2.2.7.5 The above marks shall be placed in three groups:
6.2.2.8 Marking of non-refillable UN cylinders
6.2.2.7.6 Other marks are allowed in areas other than the side wall, provided th
6.2.2.7.7 In addition to the preceding marks, each refillable pressure receptacl
6.2.2.7.8 The marks in accordance with 6.2.2.7.7 may be engraved on a metallic r
6.2.2.7.9 (Deleted)
6.2.2.8.1 Non-refillable UN cylinders shall be marked clearly and legibly with c
6.2.2.8.2 The marks listed in 6.2.2.7.2 to 6.2.2.7.4 shall be applied with the e
6.2.2.8.3 The requirements of 6.2.2.7.5 shall apply.
6.2.2.8.4 Other marks are allowed provided they are made in low stress areas oth
6.2.2.9 Marking of UN metal hydride storage systems
6.2.2.9.1 UN metal hydride storage systems shall be marked clearly and legibly w
6.2.2.9.2 The following marks shall be applied:
6.2.2.10 Marking of UN bundles of cylinders
6.2.2.11 Marking of closures for refillable UN pressure receptacles
6.2.2.9.3 Other marks are allowed in areas other than the side wall, provided th
6.2.2.9.4 In addition to the preceding marks, each metal hydride storage system
6.2.2.10.1 Individual cylinder shells in a bundle of cylinders shall be marked in
6.2.2.10.2 Refillable UN bundles of cylinders shall be marked clearly and legibly
6.2.2.10.3 The following marks shall be applied:
6.2.2.10.4 The marks shall be placed in three groups:
6.2.3 General requirements for non-UN pressure receptacles
6.2.2.12 Equivalent procedures for conformity assessment and periodic inspectio
6.2.3.1 Design and construction
6.2.3.1.1 Pressure receptacles and their closures not designed, constructed, ins
6.2.3.1.2 Whenever possible the wall thickness shall be determined by calculatio
6.2.3.2 (Reserved)
6.2.3.3 Service equipment
6.2.3.4 Initial inspection and test
6.2.3.1.3 For welded pressure receptacles, only metals of weldable quality whose
6.2.3.1.4 For closed cryogenic receptacles, the impact strength to be establishe
6.2.3.1.5 Acetylene cylinders shall not be fitted with fusible plugs or any othe
6.2.3.3.1 Service equipment shall comply with 6.2.1.3.
6.2.3.3.2 Pressure drums may be provided with openings for filling and discharge
6.2.3.3.3 If cylinders are fitted with a device to prevent rolling, this device
6.2.3.3.4 Pressure drums which are capable of being rolled shall be equipped wit
6.2.3.3.5 Bundles of cylinders shall be fitted with appropriate devices ensuring
6.2.3.3.6 If level gauges, pressure gauges or relief devices are installed, they
6.2.3.4.1 New pressure receptacles shall be subjected to testing and inspection
6.2.3.4.2 Specific provisions applying to aluminium alloy pressure receptacle sh
6.2.3.5 Periodic inspection and test
6.2.3.5.1 Periodic inspection and test shall be in accordance with 6.2.1.6.
6.2.3.5.2 Closed cryogenic receptacles shall be subject to periodic inspections
6.2.3.5.3 General provisions for the substitution of dedicated check(s) for peri
6.2.3.5.3.1 This paragraph only applies to types of pressure receptacles designed
6.2.3.5.3.2 Non-destructive testing as an alternative method
6.2.3.6 Approval of pressure receptacles
6.2.3.5.4 Over-moulded cylinders subject to 6.2.3.5.3.1 shall be subject to peri
6.2.3.6.1 The procedures for conformity assessment and periodic inspection of se
6.2.3.5.3.3 Destructive testing as an alternative method
6.2.3.7 Requirements for manufacturers
6.2.3.8 Requirements for inspection bodies
6.2.3.9 Marking of refillable pressure receptacles
6.2.3.6.2 If the country of approval is not a Contracting Party to ADR, the comp
6.2.3.7.1 The relevant requirements of 1.8.7 shall be met.
6.2.3.9.1 Marking shall be in accordance with sub-section 6.2.2.7 with the follo
6.2.3.9.2 The United Nations packaging symbol specified in 6.2.2.7.2 (a) and the
6.2.3.9.3 The requirements of 6.2.2.7.3 (j) shall be replaced by the following:
6.2.3.9.4 The marks specified in 6.2.2.7.3 (g) and (h) and 6.2.2.7.4 (m) are not
6.2.3.9.5 When marking the date required by 6.2.2.7.7 (c), the month need not be
6.2.3.9.6 The marks in accordance with 6.2.2.7.7 may be engraved on a ring of an
6.2.3.9.7 Marking of bundles of cylinders
6.2.3.9.7.1 Individual cylinders in a bundle of cylinders shall be marked in accor
6.2.3.9.7.2 Marking of bundles of cylinders shall be in accordance with 6.2.2.10.2
6.2.3.9.7.3 In addition to the preceding marks, each bundle of cylinders that meet
6.2.4 Requirements for non-UN pressure receptacles designed, constructed and
6.2.3.10 Marking of non-refillable cylinders
6.2.3.11 Salvage pressure receptacles
6.2.4.1 Design, construction and initial inspection and test
6.2.3.9.8 Marking of closures for refillable pressure receptacles
6.2.3.10.1 Marking shall be in accordance with 6.2.2.8, except that the United Na
6.2.3.11.1 To permit the safe handling and disposal of the pressure receptacles c
6.2.3.11.2 Instructions on the safe handling and use of the salvage pressure rece
6.2.3.11.3 A copy of the approval certificate shall be delivered by the manufactu
6.2.3.11.4 The marking of salvage pressure receptacles according to 6.2.3 shall b
6.2.3.9.8.1 Marking shall be in accordance with 6.2.2.11.
6.2.4.2 Periodic inspection and test
6.2.5 Requirements for non-UN pressure receptacles not designed, constructed
6.2.5.1 Materials
6.2.5.2 Service equipment
6.2.5.3 Metal cylinders, tubes, pressure drums and bundles of cylinders
6.2.5.4 Additional provisions relating to aluminium-alloy pressure receptacles
6.2.5.4.1 The materials of aluminium-alloy pressure receptacle shells which are
6.2.6 General requirements for aerosol dispensers, small receptacles contain
6.2.5.5 Pressure receptacles in composite materials
6.2.5.6 Closed cryogenic receptacles
6.2.6.1 Design and construction
6.2.5.4.2 A lower minimum elongation value is acceptable on condition that an ad
6.2.5.4.3 The wall thickness of the pressure receptacles at the thinnest point s
6.2.5.4.4 The ends of the pressure receptacles shall have a semicircular, ellipt
6.2.5.6.1 If non-metallic materials are used, they shall resist brittle fracture
6.2.5.6.2 The pressure relief devices shall be so constructed as to work perfect
6.2.5.6.3 The vents and pressure relief devices of pressure receptacles shall be
6.2.6.1.1 Aerosol dispensers (UN No.1950 aerosols) containing only a gas or a mi
6.2.6.1.2 The capacity of receptacles made of metal shall not exceed 1 000 ml; t
6.2.6.1.3 Each model of receptacles (aerosol dispensers or cartridges) shall, be
6.2.6.1.4 The release valves and dispersal devices of aerosol dispensers (UN No.
6.2.6.1.5 The internal pressure of aerosol dispensers at 50 °C shall not exceed
6.2.6.2 Hydraulic pressure test
6.2.6.3 Tightness (leakproofness) test
6.2.6.2.1 The internal pressure to be applied (test pressure) shall be 1.5 times
6.2.6.2.2 The hydraulic pressure tests shall be carried out on at least five emp
6.2.6.3.1 Hot water bath test
6.2.6.3.2 Alternative methods
6.2.6.3.1.1 The temperature of the water bath and the duration of the test shall b
6.2.6.3.1.2 No leakage or permanent deformation of an aerosol dispenser, gas cartr
6.2.6.3.2.1 Quality system
6.2.6.3.2.3 are met.
6.2.6.3.3 With the approval of the competent authority, aerosols and receptacles
6.2.6.3.2.2 Aerosol dispensers
6.2.6.4 Reference to standards
6.3 Requirements For The Construction And Testing Of Packagings
6.3.1 General
6.3.2 Requirements for packagings
6.3.3 Code for designating types of packagings
6.3.4 Marking
6.3.1.1 The requirements of this Chapter apply to packagings intended for the
6.3.2.1 The requirements for packagings in this section are based on packaging
6.3.2.2 Packagings shall be manufactured and tested under a quality assurance
6.3.2.3 Manufacturers and subsequent distributors of packagings shall provide
6.3.3.1 The codes for designating types of packagings are set out in 6.1.2.7.
6.3.3.2 The letters "U" or "W" may follow the packaging code. The letter "U" s
6.3.4.1 Each packaging intended for use according to ADR shall bear marks whic
6.3.5 Test requirements for packagings
6.3.4.2 A packaging that meets the requirements of this section and of 6.3.5 s
6.3.4.3 Marks shall be applied in the sequence shown in 6.3.4.2 (a) to (g); ea
6.3.4.4 Example of marking
6.3.5.1 Performance and frequency of tests
6.3.5.1.1 The design type of each packaging shall be tested as provided in this
6.3.5.1.2 Each packaging design type shall successfully pass the tests prescribe
6.3.5.1.3 Tests shall be repeated on production samples at intervals established
6.3.5.1.4 Tests shall also be repeated after each modification which alters the
6.3.5.1.5 The competent authority may permit the selective testing of packagings
6.3.5.2 Preparation of packagings for testing
6.3.5.1.6 Primary receptacles of any type may be assembled within a secondary pa
6.3.5.1.7 The competent authority may at any time require proof, by tests in acc
6.3.5.1.8 Provided the validity of the test results is not affected and with the
6.3.5.2.1 Samples of each packaging shall be prepared as for carriage, except th
6.3.5.3 Additional
6.3.5.4 Stack 6.1.5.6
6.3.5.2.2 Tests and number of samples required
6.3.5.3.1 Drop height and target
6.3.5.3.2 Number of test samples and drop orientation
6.3.5.3.2.1 Where the samples are in the shape of a box, five shall be dropped one
6.3.5.3.5.1 Cold
6.3.5.3.5.2 Drop
6.3.5.3.5.3 Puncture
6.3.5.3.3 While the sample shall be released in the required orientation, it is
6.3.5.3.4 Following the appropriate drop sequence, there shall be no leakage fro
6.3.5.3.5 Special preparation of test sample for the drop test
6.3.5.4.1 Packagings with a gross mass of 7 kg or less
6.3.5.4.2 Packagings with a gross mass exceeding 7 kg
6.3.5.3.2.2 Where the samples are in the shape of a drum or a jerrican, three shal
6.3.5.5 Test report
6.3.5.5.1 A written test report containing at least the following particulars sh
6.3.5.5.2 The test report shall contain statements that the packaging prepared a
6.4 Requirements For The Construction, Testing And Approval
6.4.1 (Reserved)
6.4.2 General requirements
6.4.2.1 The package shall be so designed in relation to its mass, volume and s
6.4.2.2 The design shall be such that any lifting attachments on the package w
6.4.2.3 Attachments and any other features on the outer surface of the package
6.4.2.4 As far as practicable, the packaging shall be so designed that the ext
6.4.2.5 As far as practicable, the outer layer of the package shall be so desi
6.4.2.6 Any features added to the package at the time of carriage which are no
6.4.2.7 The package shall be capable of withstanding the effects of any accele
6.4.2.8 The design of the package shall take into account ageing mechanisms.
6.4.2.9 The materials of the packaging and any components or structures shall
6.4.2.10 All valves through which the radioactive contents could escape shall b
6.4.2.11 The design of the package shall take into account ambient temperatures
6.4.2.12 A package shall be so designed that it provides sufficient shielding t
6.4.2.13 For radioactive material having other dangerous properties the package
6.4.2.14 Manufacturers and subsequent distributors of packagings shall provide
6.4.3 (Reserved)
6.4.4 Requirements for excepted packages
6.4.5 Requirements for Industrial packages
6.4.5.1 Types IP-1, IP-2, and IP-3 packages shall meet the requirements specif
6.4.5.2 A Type IP-2 package shall, if it were subjected to the tests specified
6.4.5.3 A Type IP-3 package shall meet all the requirements specified in 6.4.7
6.4.5.4 Alternative requirements for Types IP-2 and IP-3 packages
6.4.5.4.1 Packages may be used as Type IP-2 package provided that:
6.4.5.4.2 Portable tanks may also be used as Types IP-2 or IP-3 packages, provid
6.4.5.4.3 Tanks, other than portable tanks, may also be used as Types IP-2 or IP
6.4.5.4.4 Containers with the characteristics of a permanent enclosure may also
6.4.6 Requirements for packages containing uranium hexafluoride
6.4.7 Requirements for Type A packages
6.4.6.1 Packages designed to contain uranium hexafluoride shall meet the requi
6.4.6.2 Each package designed to contain 0.1 kg or more of uranium hexafluorid
6.4.6.3 Packages designed to contain 0.1 kg or more of uranium hexafluoride sh
6.4.6.4 Subject to multilateral approval, packages designed to contain 0.1 kg
6.4.7.1 Type A packages shall be designed to meet the general requirements of
6.4.5.4.5 Metal intermediate bulk containers may also be used as Types IP-2 or I
6.4.7.2 The smallest overall external dimension of the package shall not be le
6.4.7.3 The outside of the package shall incorporate a feature such as a seal,
6.4.7.4 Any tie-down attachments on the package shall be so designed that, und
6.4.7.5 The design of the package shall take into account temperatures ranging
6.4.7.6 The design and manufacturing techniques shall be in accordance with na
6.4.7.7 The design shall include a containment system securely closed by a pos
6.4.7.8 Special form radioactive material may be considered as a component of
6.4.7.9 If the containment system forms a separate unit of the package, the co
6.4.7.10 The design of any component of the containment system shall take into
6.4.7.11 The containment system shall retain its radioactive contents under a r
6.4.7.12 All valves, other than pressure relief valves, shall be provided with
6.4.7.13 A radiation shield which encloses a component of the package specified
6.4.7.14 A package shall be so designed that if it were subjected to the tests
6.4.7.15 The design of a package intended for liquid radioactive material shall
6.4.7.16 A Type A package designed to contain liquid radioactive material shall
6.4.8 Requirements for Type B(U) packages
6.4.7.17 A Type A package designed for gases shall prevent loss or dispersal of
6.4.8.1 Type B(U) packages shall be designed to meet the requirements specifie
6.4.8.2 A package shall be so designed that, under the ambient conditions spec
6.4.8.3 A package shall be so designed that, under the ambient condition speci
6.4.8.4 The maximum temperature of any surface readily accessible during carri
6.4.8.5 The ambient temperature shall be assumed to be 38 C.
6.4.8.6 The solar insolation conditions shall be assumed to be as specified in
6.4.8.7 A package which includes thermal protection for the purpose of satisfy
6.4.8.8 A package shall be so designed that, if it were subjected to:
6.4.9 Requirements for Type B(M) packages
6.4.8.9 A package for radioactive contents with activity greater than 105 A2 s
6.4.8.10 Compliance with the permitted activity release limits shall depend nei
6.4.8.11 A package shall not include a pressure relief system from the containm
6.4.8.12 A package shall be so designed that if it were at the maximum normal o
6.4.8.13 A package shall not have a maximum normal operating pressure in excess
6.4.8.14 A package containing low dispersible radioactive material shall be so
6.4.8.15 A package shall be designed for an ambient temperature range from -40
6.4.9.1 Type B(M) packages shall meet the requirements for Type B(U) packages
6.4.9.2 Intermittent venting of Type B(M) packages may be permitted during car
6.4.17.2 (c), when the package has a mass not greater than 500 kg, an overall d
6.4.10 Requirements for Type C packages
6.4.11 Requirements for packages containing fissile material
6.4.10.1 Type C packages shall be designed to meet the requirements specified i
6.4.10.2 A package shall be capable of meeting the assessment criteria prescrib
6.4.10.3 A package shall be so designed that, if it were at the maximum normal
6.4.10.4 A package shall be so designed that there will be no rupture of the co
6.4.11.1 Fissile material shall be carried so as to:
6.4.11.2 Packages containing fissile material that meet the provisions of subpa
6.4.11.3 Packages containing not more than 1 000 g of plutonium are excepted fr
6.4.11.4 Where the chemical or physical form, isotopic composition, mass or con
6.4.11.5 For irradiated nuclear fuel the assessments of 6.4.11.8 to 6.4.11.13 s
6.4.11.6 The package, after being subjected to the tests specified in 6.4.15, s
6.4.11.7 The package shall be designed for an ambient temperature range of -40
6.4.11.8 For a package in isolation, it shall be assumed that water can leak in
6.4.11.9 It shall be assumed that the confinement system is closely reflected b
6.4.11.10 The package shall be subcritical under the conditions of 6.4.11.8 and
6.4.11.11 (Reserved)
6.4.11.12 For normal conditions of carriage a number "N" shall be derived, such
6.4.11.13 For accident conditions of carriage a number "N" shall be derived, suc
6.4.12 Test procedures and demonstration of compliance
6.4.13 Testing the integrity of the containment system and shielding and eval
6.4.11.14 The criticality safety index (CSI) for packages containing fissile mat
6.4.12.1 Demonstration of compliance with the performance standards required in
6.4.12.2 After the specimen, prototype or sample has been subjected to the test
6.4.12.3 All specimens shall be inspected before testing in order to identify a
6.4.14 Target for drop tests
6.4.15 Tests for demonstrating ability to withstand normal conditions of carr
6.4.15.1 The tests are: the water spray test, the free drop test, the stacking
6.4.15.2 The time interval between the conclusion of the water spray test and t
6.4.15.3 Water spray test: The specimen shall be subjected to a water spray tes
6.4.15.4 Free drop test: The specimen shall drop onto the target so as to suffe
6.4.15.5 Stacking test: Unless the shape of the packaging effectively prevents
6.4.15.6 Penetration test: The specimen shall be placed on a rigid, flat, horiz
6.4.16 Additional tests for Type A packages designed for liquids and gases
6.4.17 Tests for demonstrating ability to withstand accident conditions in ca
6.4.17.1 The specimen shall be subjected to the cumulative effects of the tests
6.4.17.3 Thermal test: The specimen shall be in thermal equilibrium under condi
6.4.18 Enhanced water immersion test for Type B(U) and Type B(M) packages con
6.4.19 Water leakage test for packages containing fissile material
6.4.20 Tests for Type C packages
6.4.17.4 Water immersion test: The specimen shall be immersed under a head of w
6.4.19.1 Packages for which water in-leakage or out-leakage to the extent which
6.4.19.2 Before the specimen is subjected to the water leakage test specified b
6.4.19.3 The specimen shall be immersed under a head of water of at least 0.9 m
6.4.20.1 Specimens shall be subjected to the effects of each of the following t
6.4.20.2 Puncture/tearing test: The specimen shall be subjected to the damaging
6.4.20.3 Enhanced thermal test: The conditions for this test shall be as specif
6.4.21 Inspections for packagings designed to contain 0.1 kg or more of urani
6.4.22 Approvals of package designs and materials
6.4.20.4 Impact test: The specimen shall be subject to an impact on a target at
6.4.21.1 Every manufactured packaging and its service and structural equipment
6.4.21.2 The initial inspection shall consist of a check of the design characte
6.4.21.3 The periodic inspections shall consist of a visual examination, a stru
6.4.21.4 The check of design characteristics shall demonstrate compliance with
6.4.21.5 For the initial structural test, packagings designed to contain 0.1 kg
6.4.21.6 The leakproofness test shall be performed in accordance with a procedu
6.4.21.7 The water capacity of the packagings shall be established with an accu
6.4.21.8 A plate made of non-corroding metal shall be durably attached to every
6.4.22.1 The approval of designs for packages containing 0.1 kg or more of uran
6.4.22.2 Each Type B(U) and Type C package design shall require unilateral appr
6.4.23 Applications and approvals for radioactive material carriage
6.4.22.3 Each Type B(M) package design, including those for fissile material wh
6.4.22.4 Each package design for fissile material which is not excepted by any
6.4.22.5 The design for special form radioactive material shall require unilate
6.4.22.6 The design for a fissile material excepted from "FISSILE" classificati
6.4.22.7 Alternative activity limits for an exempt consignment of instruments o
6.4.22.8 Any design that requires unilateral approval originating in a country
6.4.22.9 For designs approved under the transitional measures see 1.6.6.
6.4.23.1 (Reserved)
6.4.23.2 Applications for approval of shipment
6.4.23.2.1 An application for approval of shipment shall include:
6.4.23.2.2 An application for approval of SCO-III shipments shall include:
6.4.23.3 An application for approval of shipments under special arrangement sha
6.4.23.4 An application for approval of Type B(U) or Type C package design shal
6.4.23.5 An application for approval of a Type B(M) package design shall includ
6.4.23.6 The application for approval of designs for packages containing 0.1 kg
6.4.23.7 An application for a fissile package approval shall include all inform
6.4.23.8 An application for approval of design for special form radioactive mat
6.4.23.9 An application for approval of design for fissile material excepted fr
6.4.23.10 An application for approval of alternative activity limits for an exem
6.4.23.11 Each certificate of approval issued by a competent authority shall be
6.4.23.12 These identification marks shall be applied as follows:
6.4.23.13 Each certificate of approval issued by a competent authority for speci
6.4.23.14 Each certificate of approval issued by a competent authority for mater
6.4.23.15 Each certificate of approval issued by a competent authority for a spe
6.4.23.16 Each certificate of approval for a shipment issued by a competent auth
6.4.23.17 Each certificate of approval of the design of a package issued by a co
6.4.23.18 Each certificate issued by a competent authority for alternative activ
6.4.23.19 The competent authority shall be informed of the serial number of each
6.4.23.20 Multilateral approval may be by validation of the original certificate
6.5 Requirements For The Construction And Testing
6.5.1 General requirements
6.5.1.1 Scope
6.5.1.2 (Reserved)
6.5.1.3 (Reserved)
6.5.1.4 Designatory code system for IBCs
6.5.1.1.1 The requirements of this Chapter apply to intermediate bulk containers
6.5.1.1.2 The requirements for IBCs in 6.5.3 are based on IBCs currently in use.
6.5.1.1.3 The construction, equipment, testing, marking and operation of IBCs sh
6.5.1.1.4 Manufacturers and subsequent distributors of IBCs shall provide inform
6.5.1.4.1 The code shall consist of two Arabic numerals as specified in (a), fol
6.5.5.1 for solids, filled or discharged under pressure
6.5.5.2 woven plastics, coated
6.5.5.3 for solids, filled or discharged by gravity, freestanding
6.5.1.4.2 For composite IBCs, two capital letters in Latin characters shall be u
6.5.1.4.3 The following types and codes of IBC are assigned:
6.5.2 Marking
6.5.2.1 Primary marking
6.5.5.4 for solids, filled or discharged by gravity, with flexible
6.5.5.5 Wooden
6.5.5.6 D. Plywood
6.5.1.4.4 The letter "W" may follow the IBC code. The letter "W" signifies that
6.5.2.1.1 Each IBC manufactured and intended for use according to ADR shall bear
6.5.2.1.2 IBCs manufactured from recycled plastics material as defined in 1.2.1
6.5.2.1.3 Examples of marking for various types of IBC in accordance with 6.5.2.
6.5.2.1.4 Where an IBC conforms to one or more than one tested IBC design type,
6.5.2.2 Additional marking
6.5.2.2.1 Each IBC shall bear the marks required in 6.5.2.1 and, in addition, th
6.5.2.2.2 The maximum permitted stacking load applicable shall be displayed on a
6.5.2.2.3 In addition to the marks required in 6.5.2.1, flexible IBCs may bear a
6.5.2.2.2.1 or Figure 6.5.2.2.2.2. The symbol shall be durable and clearly visible
6.5.3 Construction requirements
6.5.2.3 Conformity to design type
6.5.2.4 Marking of remanufactured composite IBCs (31HZ1)
6.5.3.1 General requirements
6.5.2.2.4 Inner receptacles that are of composite IBC design type shall be ident
6.5.2.2.5 Where a composite IBCs is designed in such a manner that the outer cas
6.5.3.1.1 IBCs shall be resistant to or adequately protected from deterioration
6.5.3.1.2 IBCs shall be so constructed and closed that none of the contents can
6.5.3.1.3 IBCs and their closures shall be constructed of materials compatible w
6.5.3.1.4 Gaskets, where used, shall be made of materials not subject to attack
6.5.4 Testing, certification and inspection
6.5.4.1 Quality assurance: the IBCs shall be manufactured, remanufactured, rep
6.5.4.2 Test requirements: IBCs shall be subject to design type tests and, if
6.5.4.3 Certification: in respect of each design type of IBC a certificate and
6.5.4.4 Inspection and testing
6.5.3.1.5 All service equipment shall be so positioned or protected as to minimi
6.5.3.1.6 IBCs, their attachments and their service and structural equipment sha
6.5.3.1.7 Where an IBC consists of a body within a framework it shall be so cons
6.5.3.1.8 Where a bottom discharge valve is fitted, it shall be capable of being
6.5.4.4.1 Every metal, rigid plastics and composite IBC shall be inspected to th
6.5.5 Specific requirements for IBCs
6.5.4.5 Repaired IBCs
6.5.4.4.2 Every metal, rigid plastics and composite IBC for liquids, or for soli
6.5.4.4.3 A report of each inspection and test shall be kept by the owner of the
6.5.4.4.4 The competent authority may at any time require proof, by tests in acc
6.5.4.5.1 When an IBC is impaired as a result of impact (e.g. accident) or any o
6.5.4.5.2 In addition to any other testing and inspection requirements in ADR, a
6.5.4.5.3 The Party performing the tests and inspections after the repair shall
6.5.4.5.4 Test and inspections performed in accordance with 6.5.4.5.2 may be con
6.5.5.1.1 These requirements apply to metal IBCs intended for the carriage of so
6.5.5.1.2 Bodies shall be made of suitable ductile metal in which the weldabilit
6.5.5.1.3 Care shall be taken to avoid damage by galvanic action due to the juxt
6.5.5.1.4 Aluminium IBCs intended for the carriage of flammable liquids shall ha
6.5.5.1.5 Metal IBCs shall be made of metals which meet the following requiremen
6.5.5.1.6 Minimum wall thickness:
6.5.5.1.7 Pressure-relief requirements: IBCs for liquids shall be capable of rel
6.5.5.2.1 These requirements apply to flexible IBCs of the following types:
6.5.5.2.2 Bodies shall be manufactured from suitable materials. The strength of
6.5.5.2.3 All materials used in the construction of flexible IBCs of types 13M1
6.5.5.2.4 Seams shall be formed by stitching, heat sealing, gluing or any equiva
6.5.5.2.5 Flexible IBCs shall provide adequate resistance to ageing and to degra
6.5.5.2.6 For flexible plastics IBCs where protection against ultraviolet radiat
6.5.5.2.7 Additives may be incorporated into the material of the body to improve
6.5.5.2.8 No material recovered from used receptacles shall be used in the manuf
6.5.5.2.9 When filled, the ratio of height to width shall be not more than 2:1.
6.5.5.2.10 The liner shall be made of a suitable material. The strength of the ma
6.5.5.3.1 These requirements apply to rigid plastics IBCs for the carriage of so
6.5.5.3.2 The body shall be manufactured from suitable plastics material of know
6.5.5.3.3 Where protection against ultraviolet radiation is required, it shall b
6.5.5.3.4 Additives may be incorporated in the material of the body to improve t
6.5.5.4.1 These requirements apply to composite IBCs for the carriage of solids
6.5.5.4.2 The inner receptacle is not intended to perform a containment function
6.5.5.4.3 The outer casing normally consists of rigid material formed so as to p
6.5.5.4.4 A composite IBC with a fully enclosing outer casing shall be so design
6.5.5.4.5 IBCs of type 31HZ2 shall be limited to a capacity of not more than 1 2
6.5.5.4.6 The inner receptacle shall be manufactured from suitable plastics mate
6.5.5.4.7 Where protection against ultraviolet radiation is required, it shall b
6.5.5.4.8 Additives may be incorporated in the material of the inner receptacle
6.5.5.4.9 The inner receptacle of IBCs type 31HZ2 shall consist of at least thre
6.5.5.4.10 The strength of the material and the construction of the outer casing
6.5.5.4.11 The outer casing shall be free of any projection that might damage the
6.5.5.4.12 Metal outer casings shall be constructed of a suitable metal of adequa
6.5.5.4.13 Outer casings of natural wood shall be of well seasoned wood, commerci
6.5.5.4.14 Outer casings of plywood shall be made of well seasoned rotary cut, sl
6.5.5.4.15 The walls of outer casings of reconstituted wood shall be made of wate
6.5.5.4.16 For fibreboard outer casings, strong and good quality solid or double-
6.5.5.4.17 The ends of fibreboard outer casings may have a wooden frame or be ent
6.5.5.4.18 Manufacturing joins in the fibreboard outer casing shall be taped, lap
6.5.5.4.19 Where the outer casing is of plastics material, the relevant requireme
6.5.5.4.20 The outer casing of an IBC type 31HZ2 shall enclose the inner receptac
6.5.5.4.21 Any integral pallet base forming part of an IBC or any detachable pall
6.5.5.4.22 The pallet or integral base shall be designed so as to avoid any protr
6.5.5.4.23 The outer casing shall be secured to any detachable pallet to ensure s
6.5.5.4.24 Strengthening devices such as timber supports to increase stacking per
6.5.5.4.25 Where IBCs are intended for stacking, the bearing surface shall be suc
6.5.5.5.1 These requirements apply to fibreboard IBCs for the carriage of solids
6.5.5.5.2 Fibreboard IBCs shall not incorporate top lifting devices.
6.5.5.5.3 The body shall be made of strong and good quality solid or double-face
6.5.5.5.4 The walls, including top and bottom, shall have a minimum puncture res
6.5.5.5.5 Manufacturing joins in the body of IBCs shall be made with an appropri
6.5.5.5.6 The liner shall be made of a suitable material. The strength of the ma
6.5.5.5.7 Any integral pallet base forming part of an IBC or any detachable pall
6.5.5.5.8 The pallet or integral base shall be designed so as to avoid any protr
6.5.5.5.9 The body shall be secured to any detachable pallet to ensure stability
6.5.5.5.10 Strengthening devices such as timber supports to increase stacking per
6.5.5.5.11 Where IBCs are intended for stacking, the bearing surface shall be suc
6.5.6 Test requirements for IBCs
6.5.6.1 Performance and frequency of tests
6.5.5.6.1 These requirements apply to wooden IBCs for the carriage of solids whi
6.5.5.6.2 Wooden IBCs shall not incorporate top lifting devices.
6.5.5.6.3 The strength of the materials used and the method of construction of t
6.5.5.6.4 Natural wood shall be well seasoned, commercially dry and free from de
6.5.5.6.5 Bodies of plywood shall be at least 3-ply. They shall be made of well
6.5.5.6.6 Bodies of reconstituted wood shall be made of water-resistant reconsti
6.5.5.6.7 IBCs shall be firmly nailed or secured to corner posts or ends or be a
6.5.5.6.8 The liner shall be made of a suitable material. The strength of the ma
6.5.5.6.9 Any integral pallet base forming part of an IBC or any detachable pall
6.5.5.6.10 The pallet or integral base shall be designed so as to avoid any protr
6.5.5.6.11 The body shall be secured to any detachable pallet to ensure stability
6.5.5.6.12 Strengthening devices such as timber supports to increase stacking per
6.5.5.6.13 Where IBCs are intended for stacking, the bearing surface shall be suc
6.5.6.1.1 Each IBC design type shall successfully pass the tests prescribed in t
6.5.6.1.2 Tests shall be carried out on IBCs prepared for carriage. IBCs shall b
6.5.6.2 Design type tests
6.5.6.3 Preparation of IBCs for testing
6.5.6.2.1 One IBC of each design type, size, wall thickness and manner of constr
6.5.6.2.2 To prove sufficient chemical compatibility with the contained goods or
6.5.6.2.3 The competent authority may permit the selective testing of IBCs which
6.5.6.2.4 If detachable pallets are used in the tests, the test report issued in
6.5.6.3.1 Paper and fibreboard IBCs and composite IBCs with fibreboard outer cas
6.5.6.3.2 Additional steps shall be taken to ascertain that the plastics materia
6.5.6.3.3 To prove there is sufficient chemical compatibility with the contained
6.5.6.3.4 Where the satisfactory behaviour of the plastics material has been est
6.5.6.3.5 For polyethylene rigid plastics IBCs (types 31H1 and 31H2) in accordan
6.5.6.4 Bottom lift test
6.5.6.3.6 For IBC design types, made of polyethylene, as specified in 6.5.6.3.5,
6.5.6.3.7 Design type tests required and sequential order
6.5.6.4.1 Applicability
6.5.6.4.2 Preparation of the IBC for test
6.5.6.4.3 Method of testing
6.5.6.4.4 Criteria for passing the test
6.5.6.5 Top lift test
6.5.6.6 Stacking test
6.5.6.5.1 Applicability
6.5.6.5.2 Preparation of the IBC for test
6.5.6.5.3 Methods of testing
6.5.6.5.4 Other methods of top lift testing and preparation at least equally eff
6.5.6.5.5 Criteria for passing the test
6.5.6.6.1 Applicability
6.5.6.6.2 Preparation of the IBC for test
6.5.6.6.3 Method of testing
6.5.6.7 Leakproofness test
6.5.6.8 Internal pressure (hydraulic) test
6.5.6.6.4 Calculation of superimposed test load
6.5.6.6.5 Criteria for passing the test
6.5.6.7.1 Applicability
6.5.6.7.2 Preparation of the IBC for test
6.5.6.7.3 Method of testing and pressure to be applied
6.5.6.7.4 Criterion for passing the test
6.5.6.8.1 Applicability
6.5.6.8.2 Preparation of the IBC for test
6.5.6.9 Drop test
6.5.6.8.3 Method of testing
6.5.6.8.4 Pressures to be applied
6.5.6.8.5 Criteria for passing the test(s):
6.5.6.9.1 Applicability
6.5.6.9.2 Preparation of the IBC for test
6.5.6.8.4.1 Metal IBCs:
6.5.6.8.4.2 Rigid plastics and composite IBCs:
6.5.6.9.3 Method of testing
6.5.6.9.4 Drop height
6.5.6.9.5 Criteria for passing the test(s):
6.5.6.10 Tear test
6.5.6.11 Topple test
6.5.6.10.1 Applicability
6.5.6.10.2 Preparation of the IBC for test
6.5.6.10.3 Method of testing
6.5.6.10.4 Criteria for passing the test
6.5.6.11.1 Applicability
6.5.6.11.2 Preparation of the IBC for test
6.5.6.11.3 Method of testing
6.5.6.11.4 Topple height
6.5.6.11.5 Criteria for passing the test
6.5.6.12 Righting test
6.5.6.13 Vibration test
6.5.6.12.1 Applicability
6.5.6.12.2 Preparation of the IBC for test
6.5.6.12.3 Method of testing
6.5.6.12.4 Criteria for passing the test
6.5.6.13.1 Applicability
6.5.6.13.2 Preparation of the IBC for test
6.5.6.13.3 Test method and duration
6.5.6.13.4 Criteria for passing the test
6.5.6.13.3.1 The IBC shall be placed in the centre of the test machine platform wit
6.5.6.13.3.2 The test shall be conducted for one hour at a frequency that causes pa
6.5.6.14 Test report
6.5.6.14.1 A test report containing at least the following particulars shall be d
6.5.6.14.2 The test report shall contain statements that the IBC prepared as for
6.6 Requirements For The Construction And Testing
6.6.1 General
6.6.2 Code for designating types of large packagings
6.6.1.1 The requirements of this Chapter do not apply to:
6.6.1.2 Large packagings shall be manufactured, tested and remanufactured unde
6.6.1.3 The specific requirements for large packagings in 6.6.4 are based on l
6.6.1.4 Manufacturers and subsequent distributors of packagings shall provide
6.6.2.1 The code used for large packagings consist of:
6.6.2.2 The letters "T" or "W" may follow the Large Packaging code. The letter
6.6.3 Marking
6.6.3.1 Primary marking
6.6.4 Specific requirements for large packagings
6.6.3.2 Examples of marking
6.6.3.3 The maximum permitted stacking load applicable shall be displayed on a
6.6.3.4 Where a large packaging conforms to one or more than one tested large
6.6.4.1 Specific requirements for metal large packagings
6.6.3.3.1 or Figure 6.6.3.3.2. The symbol shall be durable and clearly visible.
6.6.4.1.1 The large packaging shall be made of suitable ductile metal in which t
6.6.4.1.2 Care shall be taken to avoid damage by galvanic action due to the juxt
6.6.4.2 Specific requirements for flexible material large packagings
6.6.4.3 Specific requirements for plastics large packagings
6.6.4.4 Specific requirements for fibreboard large packagings
6.6.4.2.1 The large packaging shall be manufactured from suitable materials. The
6.6.4.2.2 All materials used in the construction of flexible large packagings of
6.6.4.2.3 Seams shall be formed by stitching, heat sealing, glueing or any equiv
6.6.4.2.4 Flexible large packagings shall provide adequate resistance to ageing
6.6.4.2.5 For plastics flexible large packagings where protection against ultrav
6.6.4.2.6 Additives may be incorporated into the material of the large packaging
6.6.4.2.7 When filled, the ratio of height to width shall be not more than 2:1.
6.6.4.3.1 The large packaging shall be manufactured from suitable plastics mater
6.6.4.3.2 Where protection against ultraviolet radiation is required, it shall b
6.6.4.3.3 Additives may be incorporated in the material of the large packaging t
6.6.4.4.1 Strong and good quality solid or double-faced corrugated fibreboard (s
6.6.4.5 Specific requirements for wooden large packagings
6.6.4.4.2 The walls, including top and bottom, shall have a minimum puncture res
6.6.4.4.3 Manufacturing joins in the outer packaging of large packagings shall b
6.6.4.4.4 Any integral pallet base forming part of a large packaging or any deta
6.6.4.4.5 The pallet or integral base shall be designed so as to avoid any protr
6.6.4.4.6 The body shall be secured to any detachable pallet to ensure stability
6.6.4.4.7 Strengthening devices such as timber supports to increase stacking per
6.6.4.4.8 Where large packagings are intended for stacking, the bearing surface
6.6.4.5.1 The strength of the materials used and the method of construction shal
6.6.4.5.2 Natural wood shall be well seasoned, commercially dry and free from de
6.6.4.5.3 Large packagings of plywood shall be at least 3-ply. They shall be mad
6.6.4.5.4 Large packagings of reconstituted wood shall be made of water-resistan
6.6.4.5.5 Large packagings shall be firmly nailed or secured to corner posts or
6.6.4.5.6 Any integral pallet base forming part of a large packaging or any deta
6.6.4.5.7 The pallet or integral base shall be designed so as to avoid any protr
6.6.4.5.8 The body shall be secured to any detachable pallet to ensure stability
6.6.4.5.9 Strengthening devices such as timber supports to increase stacking per
6.6.5 Test requirements for large packagings
6.6.5.1 Performance and frequency of test
6.6.5.2 Preparation for testing
6.6.4.5.10 Where large packagings are intended for stacking, the bearing surface
6.6.5.1.1 The design type of each large packaging shall be tested as provided in
6.6.5.1.2 Each large packaging design type shall successfully pass the tests pre
6.6.5.1.3 Tests shall be repeated on production samples at intervals established
6.6.5.1.4 Tests shall also be repeated after each modification which alters the
6.6.5.1.5 The competent authority may permit the selective testing of large pack
6.6.5.1.6 (Reserved)
6.6.5.1.7 The competent authority may at any time require proof, by tests in acc
6.6.5.1.8 Provided the validity of the test results is not affected and with the
6.6.5.1.9 Large salvage packagings
6.6.5.2.1 Tests shall be carried out on large packagings prepared as for carriag
6.6.5.3 Test requirements
6.6.5.2.2 In the drop tests for liquids, when another substance is used, it shal
6.6.5.2.3 Large packagings made of plastics materials and large packagings conta
6.6.5.2.4 Large packagings of fibreboard shall be conditioned for at least 24 ho
6.6.5.3.1 Bottom lift test
6.6.5.3.2 Top lift test
6.6.5.3.1.1 Applicability
6.6.5.3.1.2 Preparation of large packaging for test
6.6.5.3.1.3 Method of testing
6.6.5.3.1.4 Criteria for passing the test
6.6.5.3.2.1 Applicability
6.6.5.3.2.2 Preparation of large packaging for test
6.6.5.3.2.3 Method of testing
6.6.5.3.3 Stacking test
6.6.5.3.4 Drop test
6.6.5.3.2.4 Criteria for passing the test
6.6.5.3.3.1 Applicability
6.6.5.3.3.2 Preparation of large packaging for test
6.6.5.3.3.3 Method of testing
6.6.5.3.3.4 Calculation of superimposed test load
6.6.5.3.3.5 Criteria for passing the test
6.6.5.3.4.1 Applicability
6.6.5.3.4.2 Preparation of large packaging for testing
6.6.5.3.4.3 Method of testing
6.6.5.3.4.4 Drop height
6.6.5.4 Certification and test report
6.6.5.4.1 In respect of each design type of large packaging a certificate and ma
6.6.5.4.2 A test report containing at least the following particulars shall be d
6.6.5.3.4.5 Criteria for passing the test
6.6.5.4.3 The test report shall contain statements that the large packaging prep
6.7 Requirements For The Design, Construction,
6.7.1 Application and general requirements
6.7.2 Requirements for the design, construction, inspection and testing of p
6.7.1.1 The requirements of this Chapter apply to portable tanks intended for
6.7.1.2 In recognition of scientific and technological advances, the technical
6.7.1.3 When a substance is not assigned a portable tank instruction (T1 to T2
6.7.2.1 Definitions
6.7.2.2 General design and construction requirements
6.7.2.2.1 Shells shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the requir
6.7.2.2.2 Portable tank shells, fittings, and pipework shall be constructed from
6.7.2.2.3 Gaskets shall be made of materials not subject to attack by the substa
6.7.2.2.4 When shells are lined, the lining shall be substantially immune to att
6.7.2.2.5 Joints and seams in the lining shall be made by fusing the material to
6.7.2.2.6 Contact between dissimilar metals which could result in damage by galv
6.7.2.2.7 The materials of the portable tank, including any devices, gaskets, li
6.7.2.2.8 Portable tanks shall be designed and constructed with supports to prov
6.7.2.2.9 Portable tanks shall be designed to withstand, without loss of content
6.7.2.2.10 A shell which is to be equipped with a vacuum-relief device shall be d
6.7.2.2.9.1 For portable tanks that are intended for use offshore, the dynamic str
6.7.2.3 Design criteria
6.7.2.2.11 Vacuum-relief devices used on portable tanks intended for the carriage
6.7.2.2.12 Portable tanks and their fastenings shall, under the maximum permissib
6.7.2.2.13 Under each of the forces in 6.7.2.2.12, the safety factor to be observ
6.7.2.2.14 The values of yield strength or proof strength shall be the values acc
6.7.2.2.15 Portable tanks shall be capable of being electrically earthed when int
6.7.2.2.16 When required for certain substances by the applicable portable tank i
6.7.2.2.17 Thermal insulation directly in contact with the shell intended for sub
6.7.2.3.1 Shells shall be of a design capable of being stress-analysed mathemati
6.7.2.4 Minimum shell thickness
6.7.2.3.2 Shells shall be designed and constructed to withstand a hydraulic test
6.7.2.3.3 For metals exhibiting a clearly defined yield point or characterized b
6.7.2.4.1 The minimum shell thickness shall be the greater thickness based on:
6.7.2.4.2 The cylindrical portions, ends (heads) and manhole covers of shells no
6.7.2.4.3 When additional protection against shell damage is provided, portable
6.7.2.3.3.1 The values of Re and Rm to be used shall be the specified minimum valu
6.7.2.3.3.2 Steels which have a Re/Rm ratio of more than 0.85 are not allowed for
6.7.2.3.3.3 Steels used in the construction of shells shall have an elongation at
6.7.2.3.3.4 For the purpose of determining actual values for materials, it shall b
6.7.2.4.4 The cylindrical portions, ends (heads) and manhole covers of all shell
6.7.2.4.5 The additional protection referred to in 6.7.2.4.3 may be provided by
6.7.2.4.6 The equivalent thickness of a metal other than the thickness prescribe
6.7.2.4.7 When in the applicable portable tank instruction in 4.2.5.2.6, a minim
6.7.2.4.8 In no case shall the wall thickness be less than that prescribed in 6.
6.7.2.4.9 When mild steel is used (see 6.7.2.1), calculation using the formula i
6.7.2.4.10 There shall be no sudden change of plate thickness at the attachment o
6.7.2.5 Service equipment
6.7.2.5.1 Service equipment shall be so arranged as to be protected against the
6.7.2.5.2 All openings in the shell, intended for filling or discharging the por
6.7.2.5.3 All portable tanks shall be fitted with a manhole or other inspection
6.7.2.5.4 As far as reasonably practicable, external fittings shall be grouped t
6.7.2.5.5 Each connection to a portable tank shall be clearly marked to indicate
6.7.2.5.6 Each stop-valve or other means of closure shall be designed and constr
6.7.2.5.7 No moving parts, such as covers, components of closures, etc., shall b
6.7.2.5.8 Piping shall be designed, constructed and installed so as to avoid the
6.7.2.5.9 Joints in copper tubing shall be brazed or have an equally strong meta
6.7.2.5.10 The burst pressure of all piping and pipe fittings shall be not less t
6.7.2.5.11 Ductile metals shall be used in the construction of valves and accesso
6.7.2.5.12 The heating system shall be designed or controlled so that a substance
6.7.2.5.13 The heating system shall be designed or controlled so that power for i
6.7.2.5.14 If an electrical heating system is installed inside the tank, it shall
6.7.2.5.15 Electrical switch cabinets mounted to tanks shall not have a direct co
6.7.2.6 Bottom openings
6.7.2.7 Safety-relief devices
6.7.2.6.1 Certain substances shall not be carried in portable tanks with bottom
6.7.2.6.2 Bottom discharge outlets for portable tanks carrying certain solid, cr
6.7.2.6.3 Every bottom discharge outlet, except as provided in 6.7.2.6.2, shall
6.7.2.6.4 For a lined shell, the internal stop-valve required by 6.7.2.6.3 (a) m
6.7.2.7.1 All portable tanks shall be fitted with at least one pressure-relief d
6.7.2.8 Pressure-relief devices
6.7.2.9 Setting of pressure-relief devices
6.7.2.10 Fusible elements
6.7.2.11 Frangible discs
6.7.2.8.1 Every portable tank with a capacity not less than 1 900 litres and eve
6.7.2.8.2 Pressure-relief devices shall be designed to prevent the entry of fore
6.7.2.8.3 When required for certain substances by the applicable portable tank i
6.7.2.8.4 Every portable tank with a capacity less than 1 900 litres shall be fi
6.7.2.8.5 When the shell is fitted for pressure discharge, the inlet line shall
6.7.2.9.1 It shall be noted that the pressure-relief devices shall operate only
6.7.2.9.2 The required pressure-relief device shall be set to start-to-discharge
6.7.2.10.1 Fusible elements shall operate at a temperature between 100 °C and 149
6.7.2.11.1 Except as specified in 6.7.2.8.3, frangible discs shall be set to rupt
6.7.2.12 Capacity of pressure-relief devices
6.7.2.11.2 Frangible discs shall be appropriate for the vacuum pressures which ma
6.7.2.12.1 The spring-loaded pressure-relief device required by 6.7.2.8.1 shall h
6.7.2.12.2 The combined delivery capacity of the pressure relief system (taking i
6.7.2.12.2.1 To determine the total required capacity of the relief devices, which
6.7.2.12.2.2 As an alternative to the formula above, shells designed for the carria
6.7.2.12.2.3 Minimum required rate of discharge, Q, in cubic metres per air per sec
6.7.2.13 Marking of pressure-relief devices
6.7.2.14 Connections to pressure-relief devices
6.7.2.13.1 Every pressure-relief device shall be clearly and permanently marked w
6.7.2.13.2 The rated flow capacity marked on the spring-loaded pressure-relief de
6.7.2.14.1 Connections to pressure-relief devices shall be of sufficient size to
6.7.2.12.2.4 Insulation systems, used for the purpose of reducing venting capacity,
6.7.2.15 Siting of pressure-relief devices
6.7.2.16 Gauging devices
6.7.2.17 Portable tank supports, frameworks, lifting and tie-down attachments
6.7.2.18 Design approval
6.7.2.15.1 Each pressure-relief device inlet shall be situated on top of the shel
6.7.2.15.2 Arrangements shall be made to prevent access to the pressure-relief de
6.7.2.16.1 Glass level-gauges and gauges made of other fragile material, which ar
6.7.2.17.1 Portable tanks shall be designed and constructed with a support struct
6.7.2.17.2 The combined stresses caused by portable tank mountings (e.g. cradles,
6.7.2.17.3 In the design of supports and frameworks the effects of environmental
6.7.2.17.4 Forklift pockets shall be capable of being closed off. The means of cl
6.7.2.17.5 When portable tanks are not protected during carriage, according to 4.
6.7.2.18.1 The competent authority or its authorized body shall issue a design ap
6.7.2.19 Inspection and testing
6.7.2.18.2 The prototype test report for the design approval shall include at lea
6.7.2.19.1 Portable tanks meeting the definition of container in the Internationa
6.7.2.19.2 The shell and items of equipment of each portable tank shall be inspec
6.7.2.19.3 The initial inspection and test of a portable tank shall include a che
6.7.2.19.4 The 5-year periodic inspection and test shall include an internal and
6.7.2.19.5 The intermediate 2.5 year periodic inspection and test shall at least
6.7.2.19.6 Inspection and test of portable tanks and filling after the date of ex
6.7.2.19.7 The exceptional inspection and test is necessary when the portable tan
6.7.2.19.8 The internal and external examinations shall ensure that:
6.7.2.19.9 The inspections and tests in 6.7.2.19.1, 6.7.2.19.3, 6.7.2.19.4, 6.7.2
6.7.2.19.10 In all cases when cutting, burning or welding operations on the shell
6.7.2.19.6.1 A portable tank may not be filled and offered for carriage after the d
6.7.2.19.6.2 Except as provided for in 6.7.2.19.6.1, portable tanks which have miss
6.7.2.20 Marking
6.7.2.19.11 When evidence of any unsafe condition is discovered, the portable tank
6.7.2.20.1 Every portable tank shall be fitted with a corrosion-resistant metal p
6.7.2.20.2 The following particulars shall be durably marked either on the portab
6.7.2.20.3 If a portable tank is designed and approved for handling in open seas,
6.7.3 Requirements for the design, construction, inspection and testing of p
6.7.3.1 Definitions
6.7.3.2 General design and construction requirements
6.7.3.2.1 Shells shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the requir
6.7.3.2.2 Portable tank shells, fittings and pipework shall be constructed of ma
6.7.3.2.3 Gaskets shall be made of materials compatible with the non-refrigerate
6.7.3.2.4 Contact between dissimilar metals which could result in damage by galv
6.7.3.2.5 The materials of the portable tank, including any devices, gaskets, an
6.7.3.2.6 Portable tanks shall be designed and constructed with supports to prov
6.7.3.2.7 Portable tanks shall be designed to withstand, without loss of content
6.7.3.2.8 Shells shall be designed to withstand an external pressure of at least
6.7.3.2.9 Portable tanks and their fastenings shall, under the maximum permissib
6.7.3.2.10 Under each of the forces in 6.7.3.2.9, the safety factor to be observe
6.7.3.2.11 The values of yield strength or proof strength shall be the values acc
6.7.3.2.12 When the shells intended for the carriage of non-refrigerated liquefie
6.7.3.3 Design criteria
6.7.3.4 Minimum shell thickness
6.7.3.2.13 Portable tanks intended for the carriage of flammable non-refrigerated
6.7.3.3.1 Shells shall be of a circular cross-section.
6.7.3.3.2 Shells shall be designed and constructed to withstand a test pressure
6.7.3.3.3 For steels exhibiting a clearly defined yield point or characterized b
6.7.3.4.1 The minimum shell thickness shall be the greater thickness based on:
6.7.3.4.2 The cylindrical portions, ends (heads) and manhole covers of shells of
6.7.3.4.3 The cylindrical portions, ends (heads) and manhole covers of all shell
6.7.3.4.4 The equivalent thickness of a steel other than the thickness prescribe
6.7.3.3.3.1 The values of Re and Rm to be used shall be the specified minimum valu
6.7.3.3.3.2 Steels which have a Re/Rm ratio of more than 0.85 are not allowed for
6.7.3.3.3.3 Steels used in the construction of shells shall have an elongation at
6.7.3.3.3.4 For the purpose of determining actual values for materials, it shall b
6.7.3.5 Service equipment
6.7.3.4.5 In no case shall the wall thickness be less than that prescribed in 6.
6.7.3.4.6 When mild steel is used (see 6.7.3.1), calculation using the formula i
6.7.3.4.7 There shall be no sudden change of plate thickness at the attachment o
6.7.3.5.1 Service equipment shall be so arranged as to be protected against the
6.7.3.5.2 All openings with a diameter of more than 1.5 mm in shells of portable
6.7.3.5.3 For filling and discharge openings, the first shut-off device shall be
6.7.3.5.4 For filling and discharge bottom openings of portable tanks intended f
6.7.3.5.5 In addition to filling, discharge and gas pressure equalizing orifices
6.7.3.5.6 All portable tanks shall be fitted with manholes or other inspection o
6.7.3.5.2.1 When a portable tank is fitted with an excess flow valve, the excess f
6.7.3.6 Bottom openings
6.7.3.7 Pressure-relief devices
6.7.3.8 Capacity of relief devices
6.7.3.5.7 External fittings shall be grouped together so far as reasonably pract
6.7.3.5.8 Each connection on a portable tank shall be clearly marked to indicate
6.7.3.5.9 Each stop-valve or other means of closure shall be designed and constr
6.7.3.5.10 Piping shall be designed, constructed and installed so as to avoid the
6.7.3.5.11 Joints in copper tubing shall be brazed or have an equally strong meta
6.7.3.5.12 The burst pressure of all piping and pipe fittings shall be not less t
6.7.3.5.13 Ductile metals shall be used in the construction of valves and accesso
6.7.3.6.1 Certain non-refrigerated liquefied gases shall not be carried in porta
6.7.3.7.1 Portable tanks shall be provided with one or more spring-loaded pressu
6.7.3.7.2 Pressure-relief devices shall be designed to prevent the entry of fore
6.7.3.7.3 Portable tanks intended for the carriage of certain non-refrigerated l
6.7.3.7.4 In the case of multi-purpose portable tanks, the pressure-relief devic
6.7.3.8.1 The combined delivery capacity of the relief devices shall be sufficie
6.7.3.8.1.1 To determine the total required capacity of the relief devices, which
6.7.3.9 Marking of pressure-relief devices
6.7.3.9.1 Every pressure-relief device shall be plainly and permanently marked w
6.7.3.9.2 The rated flow capacity marked on the pressure-relief devices shall be
6.7.3.8.1.2 Insulation systems, used for the purpose of reducing the venting capac
6.7.3.10 Connections to pressure-relief devices
6.7.3.11 Siting of pressure-relief devices
6.7.3.12 Gauging devices
6.7.3.13 Portable tank supports, frameworks, lifting and tie-down attachments
6.7.3.10.1 Connections to pressure-relief devices shall be of sufficient size to
6.7.3.11.1 Each pressure-relief device inlet shall be situated on top of the shel
6.7.3.11.2 Arrangements shall be made to prevent access to the pressure-relief de
6.7.3.12.1 Unless a portable tank is intended to be filled by weight it shall be
6.7.3.13.1 Portable tanks shall be designed and constructed with a support struct
6.7.3.13.2 The combined stresses caused by portable tank mountings (e.g. cradles,
6.7.3.13.3 In the design of supports and frameworks the effects of environmental
6.7.3.13.4 Forklift pockets shall be capable of being closed off. The means of cl
6.7.3.13.5 When portable tanks are not protected during carriage, according to 4.
6.7.3.14 Design approval
6.7.3.15 Inspection and testing
6.7.3.14.1 The competent authority or its authorized body shall issue a design ap
6.7.3.14.2 The prototype test report for the design approval shall include at lea
6.7.3.15.1 Portable tanks meeting the definition of container in the Internationa
6.7.3.15.2 The shell and items of equipment of each portable tank shall be inspec
6.7.3.15.3 The initial inspection and test of a portable tank shall include a che
6.7.3.15.4 The 5 year periodic inspection and test shall include an internal and
6.7.3.15.5 The intermediate 2.5 year periodic inspection and test shall at least
6.7.3.15.6 Inspection and test of portable tanks and filling after the date of ex
6.7.3.15.7 The exceptional inspection and test is necessary when the portable tan
6.7.3.15.8 The internal and external examinations shall ensure that:
6.7.3.15.6.1 A portable tank may not be filled and offered for carriage after the d
6.7.3.15.6.2 Except as provided for in 6.7.3.15.6.1, portable tanks which have miss
6.7.3.16 Marking
6.7.3.15.9 The inspections and tests in 6.7.3.15.1, 6.7.3.15.3, 6.7.3.15.4, 6.7.3
6.7.3.15.10 In all cases when cutting, burning or welding operations on the shell
6.7.3.15.11 When evidence of any unsafe condition is discovered, the portable tank
6.7.3.16.1 Every portable tank shall be fitted with a corrosion-resistant metal p
6.7.3.16.2 The following information shall be durably marked either on the portab
6.7.3.16.3 If a portable tank is designed and approved for handling in open seas,
6.7.4 Requirements for the design, construction, inspection and testing of p
6.7.4.1 Definitions
6.7.4.2 General design and construction requirements
6.7.4.2.1 Shells shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the requir
6.7.4.2.2 Any part of a portable tank, including fittings, gaskets and pipe-work
6.7.4.2.3 Contact between dissimilar metals which could result in damage by galv
6.7.4.2.4 The thermal insulation system shall include a complete covering of the
6.7.4.2.5 When a jacket is so closed as to be gas-tight, a device shall be provi
6.7.4.2.6 Portable tanks intended for the carriage of refrigerated liquefied gas
6.7.4.2.7 Insulating materials shall not deteriorate unduly in service.
6.7.4.2.8 A reference holding time shall be determined for each refrigerated liq
6.7.4.2.8.1 The reference holding time shall be determined by a method recognized
6.7.4.2.8.2 The effectiveness of the insulation system (heat influx in watts) shal
6.7.4.3 Design criteria
6.7.4.2.9 The jacket of a vacuum-insulated double-wall tank shall have either an
6.7.4.2.10 Portable tanks shall be designed and constructed with supports to prov
6.7.4.2.11 Portable tanks shall be designed to withstand, without loss of content
6.7.4.2.12 Portable tanks and their fastenings under the maximum permissible load
6.7.4.2.13 Under each of the forces in 6.7.4.2.12, the safety factor to be observ
6.7.4.2.14 The values of yield strength or proof strength shall be the values acc
6.7.4.2.15 Portable tanks intended for the carriage of flammable refrigerated liq
6.7.4.3.1 Shells shall be of a circular cross section.
6.7.4.3.2 Shells shall be designed and constructed to withstand a test pressure
6.7.4.3.3 For metals exhibiting a clearly defined yield point or characterized b
6.7.4.4 Minimum shell thickness
6.7.4.4.1 The minimum shell thickness shall be the greater thickness based on:
6.7.4.4.2 Shells of not more than 1.80 m in diameter shall be not less than 5 mm
6.7.4.4.3 Shells of vacuum-insulated tanks of not more than 1.80 m in diameter s
6.7.4.4.4 For vacuum-insulated tanks, the aggregate thickness of the jacket and
6.7.4.4.5 Shells shall be not less than 3 mm thick regardless of the material of
6.7.4.4.6 The equivalent thickness of a metal other than the thickness prescribe
6.7.4.3.3.1 The values of Re and Rm to be used shall be the specified minimum valu
6.7.4.3.3.2 Steels which have a Re/Rm ratio of more than 0.85 are not allowed for
6.7.4.3.3.3 Steels used in the construction of shells shall have an elongation at
6.7.4.3.3.4 For the purpose of determining actual values for materials, it shall b
6.7.4.5 Service equipment
6.7.4.4.7 In no case shall the wall thickness be less than that prescribed in 6.
6.7.4.4.8 There shall be no sudden change of plate thickness at the attachment o
6.7.4.5.1 Service equipment shall be so arranged as to be protected against the
6.7.4.5.2 Each filling and discharge opening in portable tanks used for the carr
6.7.4.5.3 Each filling and discharge opening in portable tanks used for the carr
6.7.4.5.4 For sections of piping which can be closed at both ends and where liqu
6.7.4.5.5 Vacuum insulated tanks need not have an opening for inspection.
6.7.4.5.6 External fittings shall be grouped together so far as reasonably pract
6.7.4.5.7 Each connection on a portable tank shall be clearly marked to indicate
6.7.4.5.8 Each stop-valve or other means of closure shall be designed and constr
6.7.4.5.9 When pressure-building units are used, the liquid and vapour connectio
6.7.4.5.10 Piping shall be designed, constructed and installed so as to avoid the
6.7.4.6 Pressure-relief devices
6.7.4.7 Capacity and setting of pressure-relief devices
6.7.4.8 Marking of pressure-relief devices
6.7.4.5.11 Joints in copper tubing shall be brazed or have an equally strong meta
6.7.4.5.12 The materials of construction of valves and accessories shall have sat
6.7.4.5.13 The burst pressure of all piping and pipe fittings shall be not less t
6.7.4.6.1 Every shell shall be provided with not less than two independent sprin
6.7.4.6.2 Shells for non-flammable refrigerated liquefied gases and hydrogen may
6.7.4.6.3 Pressure-relief devices shall be designed to prevent the entry of fore
6.7.4.6.4 Pressure-relief devices shall be approved by the competent authority o
6.7.4.7.1 In the case of the loss of vacuum in a vacuum-insulated tank or of los
6.7.4.7.2 For non-flammable refrigerated liquefied gases (except oxygen) and hyd
6.7.4.7.3 Under the circumstances described in 6.7.4.7.1 and 6.7.4.7.2 together
6.7.4.7.4 The required capacity of the relief devices shall be calculated in acc
6.7.4.8.1 Every pressure-relief device shall be plainly and permanently marked w
6.7.4.9 Connections to pressure-relief devices
6.7.4.10 Siting of pressure-relief devices
6.7.4.11 Gauging devices
6.7.4.12 Portable tank supports, frameworks, lifting and tie-down attachments
6.7.4.8.2 The rated flow capacity marked on the pressure-relief devices shall be
6.7.4.9.1 Connections to pressure-relief devices shall be of sufficient size to
6.7.4.10.1 Each pressure-relief device inlet shall be situated on top of the shel
6.7.4.10.2 Arrangements shall be made to prevent access to the devices by unautho
6.7.4.11.1 Unless a portable tank is intended to be filled by weight, it shall be
6.7.4.11.2 A connection for a vacuum gauge shall be provided in the jacket of a v
6.7.4.12.1 Portable tanks shall be designed and constructed with a support struct
6.7.4.12.2 The combined stresses caused by portable tank mountings (e.g. cradles,
6.7.4.12.3 In the design of supports and frameworks the effects of environmental
6.7.4.12.4 Forklift pockets shall be capable of being closed off. The means of cl
6.7.4.12.5 When portable tanks are not protected during carriage, according to 4.
6.7.4.13 Design approval
6.7.4.14 Inspection and testing
6.7.4.13.1 The competent authority or its authorized body shall issue a design ap
6.7.4.13.2 The prototype test report for the design approval shall include at lea
6.7.4.14.1 Portable tanks meeting the definition of container in the Internationa
6.7.4.14.2 The tank and items of equipment of each portable tank shall be inspect
6.7.4.14.3 The initial inspection and test of a portable tank shall include a che
6.7.4.14.4 The 5 and 2.5 year periodic inspections and tests shall include an ext
6.7.4.14.5 (Deleted)
6.7.4.14.6 Inspection and test of portable tanks and filling after the date of ex
6.7.4.14.7 The exceptional inspection and test is necessary when the portable tan
6.7.4.14.8 The internal examination during the initial inspection and test shall
6.7.4.14.9 The external examination shall ensure that:
6.7.4.14.6.1 A portable tank may not be filled and offered for carriage after the d
6.7.4.14.6.2 Except as provided for in 6.7.4.14.6.1, portable tanks which have miss
6.7.4.15 Marking
6.7.4.14.10 The inspections and tests in 6.7.4.14.1, 6.7.4.14.3, 6.7.4.14.4 and 6.
6.7.4.14.11 In all cases when cutting, burning or welding operations on the shell
6.7.4.14.12 When evidence of any unsafe condition is discovered, the portable tank
6.7.4.15.1 Every portable tank shall be fitted with a corrosion-resistant metal p
6.7.4.15.2 The following particulars shall be durably marked either on the portab
6.7.4.15.3 If a portable tank is designed and approved for handling in open seas,
6.7.5 Requirements for the design, construction, inspection and testing of U
6.7.5.1 Definitions
6.7.5.2 General design and construction requirements
6.7.5.2.1 The MEGC shall be capable of being filled and discharged without the r
6.7.5.2.2 MEGCs shall be designed, manufactured and equipped in such a way as to
6.7.5.2.3 Elements of an MEGC shall be made of seamless steel or composite const
6.7.5.2.4 Elements of MEGCs, fittings and pipework shall be:
6.7.5.2.5 Contact between dissimilar metals which could result in damage by galv
6.7.5.2.6 The materials of the MEGC, including any devices, gaskets, and accesso
6.7.5.2.7 MEGCs shall be designed to withstand, without loss of contents, at lea
6.7.5.3 Service equipment
6.7.5.2.8 MEGCs and their fastenings shall, under the maximum permissible load,
6.7.5.2.9 Under the forces defined in 6.7.5.2.8, the stress at the most severely
6.7.5.2.10 Under each of the forces in 6.7.5.2.8, the safety factor for the frame
6.7.5.2.11 MEGCs intended for the carriage of flammable gases shall be capable of
6.7.5.2.12 The elements shall be secured in a manner that prevents undesired move
6.7.5.3.1 Service equipment shall be configured or designed to prevent damage th
6.7.5.3.2 Each element intended for the carriage of toxic gases (gases of groups
6.7.5.3.3 For filling and discharge openings of the MEGC, two valves in series s
6.7.5.4 Pressure-relief devices
6.7.5.5 Capacity of pressure relief devices
6.7.5.6 Marking of pressure-relief devices
6.7.5.3.4 Piping shall be designed, constructed and installed so as to avoid dam
6.7.5.4.1 The elements of MEGCs used for the carriage of UN No. 1013 carbon diox
6.7.5.4.2 When pressure relief devices are fitted, every element or group of ele
6.7.5.4.3 MEGCs used for the carriage of certain non-refrigerated gases identifi
6.7.5.4.4 In the case of multi-purpose MEGCs used for the carriage of low-pressu
6.7.5.5.1 The combined delivery capacity of the pressure relief devices when fit
6.7.5.5.2 To determine the total required capacity of the pressure relief device
6.7.5.6.1 Pressure relief devices shall be clearly and permanently marked with t
6.7.5.7 Connections to pressure-relief devices
6.7.5.8 Siting of pressure-relief devices
6.7.5.9 Gauging devices
6.7.5.10 MEGC supports, frameworks, lifting and tie-down attachments
6.7.5.6.2 The rated flow capacity marked on spring loaded pressure relief device
6.7.5.7.1 Connections to pressure-relief devices shall be of sufficient size to
6.7.5.8.1 Each pressure relief device shall, under maximum filling conditions, b
6.7.5.8.2 Arrangements shall be made to prevent access to the pressure-relief de
6.7.5.9.1 When an MEGC is intended to be filled by mass, it shall be equipped wi
6.7.5.10.1 MEGCs shall be designed and constructed with a support structure to pr
6.7.5.10.2 The combined stresses caused by element mountings (e.g. cradles, frame
6.7.5.10.3 In the design of supports and frameworks, the effects of environmental
6.7.5.10.4 When MEGCs are not protected during carriage, according to 4.2.4.3, th
6.7.5.11 Design approval
6.7.5.12 Inspection and testing
6.7.5.11.1 The competent authority or its authorized body shall issue a design ap
6.7.5.11.2 The prototype test report for the design approval shall include at lea
6.7.5.12.1 MEGCs meeting the definition of container in the International Convent
6.7.5.12.2 The elements and items of equipment of each MEGC shall be inspected an
6.7.5.12.3 The initial inspection and test of an MEGC shall include a check of th
6.7.5.12.4 The 5-year periodic inspection and test shall include an external exam
6.7.5.12.5 An exceptional inspection and test is necessary when the MEGC shows ev
6.7.5.13 Marking
6.7.5.12.6 The examinations shall ensure that:
6.7.5.12.7 The inspections and tests in 6.7.5.12.1, 6.7.5.12.3, 6.7.5.12.4 and 6.
6.7.5.12.8 When evidence of any unsafe condition is discovered, the MEGC shall no
6.7.5.13.1 Every MEGC shall be fitted with a corrosion-resistant metal plate perm
6.7.5.13.2 The following information shall be durably marked on a metal plate fir
6.8 Requirements For The Construction, Equipment,
6.8.1 Scope and general provisions
6.8.1.1 The requirements across the whole width of the page apply both to fixe
6.8.1.2 These requirements shall apply to
6.8.1.3 Section 6.8.2 sets out the requirements applicable to fixed tanks (tan
6.8.1.4 For provisions concerning use of these tanks, see Chapter 4.3.
6.8.1.5 Conformity assessment, type approval and inspections procedures
6.8.1.5.1 Type examination according to 1.8.7.2.1
6.8.1.5.2 Type approval certificate issue according to 1.8.7.2.2
6.8.1.5.3 Supervision of manufacture according to 1.8.7.3
6.8.1.5.4 Initial inspection and tests according to 1.8.7.4
6.8.1.5.5 Entry into service verification according to 1.8.7.5
6.8.2 Requirements applicable to all classes
6.8.2.1 Construction
6.8.1.5.6 Intermediate, periodic or exceptional inspection according to 1.8.7.6
6.8.2.1.1 Shells, their attachments and their service and structural equipment s
6.8.2.6 or of a technical code recognized by the competent authority, in accor
6.8.2.1.2 The tanks and their fastenings shall be capable of
6.8.2.1.3 The walls of the shells shall have at least the thickness specified in
6.8.2.1.4 Shells shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the requir
6.8.2.1.5 Tanks intended to contain certain dangerous substances shall be provid
6.8.2.1.6 Welds shall be skilfully made and shall afford the fullest safety. The
6.8.2.1.7 Measures shall be taken to protect shells against the risk of deformat
6.8.2.1.8 Shells shall be made of suitable metallic materials which, unless othe
6.8.2.1.9 The materials of shells or of their protective linings which are in co
6.8.2.1.17 to 6.8.2.1.21
6.8.2.1.26 shall be met.
6.8.2.1.10 For welded shells only materials of faultless weldability whose adequa
6.8.2.1.11 Ratios of Re/Rm exceeding 0.85 are not allowed for steels used in the
6.8.2.1.12 For steel, the elongation at fracture, in % shall be not less than
6.8.2.1.13 The pressure on which the shell thickness is based shall not be less t
6.8.2.1.14 The calculation pressure is in the second part of the code (see 4.3.4.
6.8.2.1.15 At the test pressure, the stress  at the most severely stressed point
6.8.2.1.16 For all metals and alloys, the stress  at the test pressure shall be
6.8.2.1.18 to 6.8.2.1.21.
6.8.2.1.19 Where protection of the tank against damage
6.8.2.1.20 For tanks built after 1 January 1990, there is
6.8.2.1.21 The thickness of shells designed in accordance
6.8.2.1.22 Surge-plates and partitions shall be dished, with a
6.8.2.1.23 The inspection body performing inspections in accordance with 6.8.2.4.
6.8.2.1.24 The protective lining shall be so designed that its leakproofness rema
6.8.2.1.25 The thermal insulation shall be so designed as not to hinder access to
6.8.2.2 Items of equipment
6.8.2.1.27 Shells intended for the carriage of liquids having
6.8.2.1.28 Protection of fittings mounted on the upper part
6.8.2.1.29 (Reserved)
6.8.2.2.1 Suitable non-metallic materials may be used to manufacture service and
6.8.2.2.2 Each bottom-filling or bottom-discharge opening in tanks which are ref
6.8.2.2.3 Tanks that are not hermetically closed may be fitted with vacuum valve
6.8.2.2.4 The shell or each of its compartments shall be provided with an openin
6.8.2.2.5 (Reserved)
6.8.2.2.6 Tanks intended for the carriage of liquids having a vapour pressure of
6.8.2.2.7 Tanks intended for the carriage of liquids having a vapour pressure of
6.8.2.3 Type examination and type approval
6.8.2.2.8 Tanks intended for the carriage of liquids having a boiling point of n
6.8.2.2.9 Movable parts such as covers, closures, etc., which are liable to come
6.8.2.2.10 If tanks required to be hermetically closed are equipped with safety v
6.8.2.2.11 Level-gauges shall neither be part of, nor fitted to shells, if they i
6.8.2.3.1 Type examination
6.8.2.3.2 Type approval
6.8.2.4 Inspections and tests
6.8.2.3.3 If the tanks, battery-vehicles or MECGs are manufactured in series wit
6.8.2.3.4 In accordance with 1.8.7.2.2.3, the competent authority shall issue a
6.8.2.4.1 Shells and their equipment shall either together or separately undergo
6.8.2.4.2 Shells and their equipment shall undergo periodic inspections no later
6.8.2.5 Marking
6.8.2.4.3 Shells and their equipment shall undergo intermediate inspections no l
6.8.2.4.4 When the safety of the tank or of its equipment may have been impaired
6.8.2.4.5 Certificates shall be issued by the inspection body referred to in 6.8
6.8.2.5.1 Every tank shall be fitted with a corrosion-resistant metal plate perm
6.8.2.5.2 The following particulars shall be inscribed on the
6.8.2.6.1 Design and construction
6.8.3.1 and 6.8.3.5.1
6.8.5.1 to 6.8.5.3
6.8.3.2 (with the
6.8.3.4 Between
6.8.3.4.9 Between 1
6.8.2.6.2 Type examination, inspection and test
6.8.3 Special requirements applicable to Class 2
6.8.2.7 Requirements for tanks which are not designed, constructed, inspected
6.8.3.1.1 Shells intended for the carriage of compressed or liquefied gases or d
6.8.3.1.2 The requirements of 6.8.5 apply to the materials and construction of w
6.8.3.1.3 (Reserved)
6.8.3.1.4 Cylinders, tubes, pressure drums and bundles of cylinders, as elements
6.8.3.1.5 Elements and their fastenings
6.8.3.2.1 The discharge pipes of tanks shall be capable of being closed by blank
6.8.3.2.2 Shells intended for the carriage of liquefied gases may be provided wi
6.8.3.2.3 The internal stop-valve of all filling and all discharge openings of t
6.8.3.2.4 All openings, other than those accommodating safety valves and closed
6.8.3.2.5 Notwithstanding the requirements of 6.8.2.2.2, 6.8.3.2.3 and 6.8.3.2.4
6.8.3.2.6 If there are thermometers, they shall not project directly into the ga
6.8.3.2.7 Filling and discharge openings situated in the upper part of tanks sha
6.8.3.2.8 Safety valves shall meet the requirements of 6.8.3.2.9 to 6.8.3.2.12 b
6.8.3.2.9 Tanks intended for the carriage of flammable liquefied gases shall be
6.8.3.2.9.1 Safety valves shall be capable of opening automatically under a pressu
6.8.3.2.9.2 If tanks required to be hermetically closed are equipped with safety v
6.8.3.2.9.3 Safety valves shall be directly connected to the shell or directly con
6.8.3.2.9.4 Each safety valve inlet shall be situated on top of the shell as close
6.8.3.2.9.5 Arrangements shall be made to protect the safety valves from damage ca
6.8.3.2.9.6 Safety valve mark
6.8.3.2.10 Where tanks are intended for carriage by sea, the requirements of 6.8.
6.8.3.2.11 Tanks intended for the carriage of refrigerated liquefied gases shall
6.8.3.2.12 These pressure relief devices of tanks intended for the carriage of re
6.8.3.2.13 The valves of demountable tanks that can be rolled
6.8.3.2.14 If tanks intended for the carriage of liquefied gases are equipped wit
6.8.3.2.15 Tanks intended for the carriage of refrigerated liquefied gases shall
6.8.3.2.16 Tanks intended for the carriage of liquefied gases having a boiling po
6.8.3.2.17 By derogation from the requirements of 6.8.2.2.4 shells intended for t
6.8.3.2.18 Service and structural equipment shall be configured or designed to pr
6.8.3.2.19 In order to avoid any loss of content in the event of damage, the mani
6.8.3.2.20 The manifold shall be designed for service in a temperature range of -
6.8.3.2.21 Except for UN No.1001 acetylene, dissolved, the permissible maximum st
6.8.3.3 Type examination and type approval
6.8.3.2.22 By derogation from the requirements of 6.8.3.2.3, 6.8.3.2.4 and 6.8.3.
6.8.3.2.23 If one of the elements is equipped with a safety valve and shut-off de
6.8.3.2.24 The filling and discharge devices may be affixed to a manifold.
6.8.3.2.25 Each element, including each individual cylinder of a bundle, intended
6.8.3.2.26 Battery-vehicles or MEGCs intended for the carriage of toxic gases sha
6.8.3.2.27 When battery-vehicles or MEGCs are intended for carriage by sea, the r
6.8.3.2.28 Receptacles which are elements of a battery-vehicle or MEGC intended f
6.8.3.4.1 The materials of every welded shell with the exception of cylinders, t
6.8.3.4.2 The basic requirements for the test pressure are given in 4.3.3.2.1 to
6.8.3.4.3 The first hydraulic pressure test shall be carried out before thermal
6.8.3.4.4 The capacity of each shell intended for the carriage of compressed gas
6.8.3.4.5 Checking of the welds shall be carried out in accordance with the =1
6.8.3.4.6 For tanks intended for the carriage of refrigerated liquefied gases:
6.8.3.4.7 In the case of vacuum-insulated tanks, the hydraulic-pressure test and
6.8.3.4.8 If, at the time of periodic inspections, openings have been made in sh
6.8.3.4.10 The reference holding time for tank-containers carrying
6.8.3.4.11 The effectiveness of the insulation system (heat influx
6.8.3.4.12 The elements and items of equipment of each battery-vehicle or MEGC sh
6.8.3.4.13 The initial inspection shall include:
6.8.3.4.14 Cylinders, tubes and pressure drums and cylinders as part of bundles o
6.8.3.4.15 The periodic inspection shall include a leakproofness test at the maxi
6.8.3.4.16 An exceptional inspection and test is necessary when the battery-vehic
6.8.3.4.17 The examinations shall ensure that:
6.8.3.5 Marking
6.8.3.4.18 The tests, inspections and checks in accordance with 6.8.3.4.12 to 6.8
6.8.3.5.1 The following additional particulars shall be marked by stamping or by
6.8.3.5.2 On tanks intended for the carriage of only one substance:
6.8.3.5.3 On multipurpose tanks:
6.8.3.5.4 On tanks intended for the carriage of refrigerated liquefied gases:
6.8.3.5.5 On tanks equipped with thermal insulation:
6.8.3.5.6 In addition to the particulars prescribed in
6.8.3.5.7 (Reserved)
6.8.3.5.8 These particulars shall not be required in the case of
6.8.3.5.9 (Reserved)
6.8.3.5.10 Every battery-vehicle and every MEGC shall be fitted with a corrosion-
6.8.3.5.11 The following particulars shall be inscribed on the
6.8.3.6 Requirements for battery-vehicles and MEGCs which are designed, constr
6.8.3.5.12 The frame of a battery-vehicle or MEGC shall bear near the filling poi
6.8.3.5.13 Cylinders, tubes and pressure drums, and cylinders as part of bundles
6.8.4 Special provisions
6.8.3.7 Requirements for battery-vehicles and MEGCs which are not designed, co
6.8.5 Requirements concerning the materials and construction of fixed welded
6.8.5.1.1 (a)
6.8.5.1.2 The following materials shall be allowed for the manufacture of shells
6.8.5.1.3 (a)
6.8.5.1.4 The fittings and accessories may either be screwed to the shells or be
6.8.5.2 Test requirements
6.8.5.3 Impact-strength tests
6.8.5.1.5 The construction of shells and their attachment to the vehicle, to the
6.8.5.2.1 Steel shells
6.8.5.2.2 Shells made of aluminium or aluminium alloy
6.8.5.2.3 Shells made of copper or copper alloy
6.8.5.3.1 For sheets less than 10 mm but not less than 5 mm thick, test-pieces h
6.8.5.3.2 (a)
6.8.5.4 Reference to standards
6.8.5.3.3 (a)
6.8.5.3.4 If the requirements prescribed in 6.8.5.3.3 are not met, one retest on
6.8.5.3.5 In a repeated impact test on sheets or welds, none of the individual v
6.9 Requirements For The Design, Construction, Inspection And Te
6.9.1 Application and general requirements
6.9.2 Requirements for the design, construction, inspection and testing of F
6.9.1.1 The requirements of section 6.9.2 apply to portable tanks with an FRP
6.9.1.2 The requirements of this Chapter do not apply to offshore portable tan
6.9.1.3 The requirements of Chapter 4.2 and section 6.7.2 apply to FRP portabl
6.9.1.4 In recognition of scientific and technological advances, the technical
6.9.2.1 Definitions
6.9.2.2 General design and construction requirements
6.9.2.2.1 The requirements of 6.7.1 and 6.7.2.2 apply to FRP portable tanks. For
6.9.2.2.2 Manufacturer’s quality system
6.9.2.2.2.1 The quality system shall contain all the elements, requirements, and p
6.9.2.2.2.2 The contents shall in particular include adequate descriptions of:
6.9.2.2.2.3 Under the quality system, the following minimum requirements shall be
6.9.2.2.3 FRP Shells
6.9.2.2.2.4 Audit of the quality system
6.9.2.2.2.5 Maintenance of the quality system
6.9.2.2.3.1 FRP shells shall have a secure connection with structural elements of
6.9.2.2.3.2 Shells shall be made of suitable materials, capable of operating withi
6.9.2.2.3.3 If a heating system is installed, it shall comply with 6.7.2.5.12 to 6
6.9.2.2.3.4 Shells shall consist of the following elements:
6.9.2.2.3.5 The liner is the inner element of the shell designed as the primary ba
6.9.2.2.3.6 FRP liners shall consist of the following two components:
6.9.2.2.3.7 If the liner consists of thermoplastic sheets, they shall be welded to
6.9.2.2.3.8 The structural layer shall be designed to withstand the design loads a
6.9.2.2.3.9 The external layer of resin or paint shall provide adequate protection
6.9.2.2.3.10 Resins
6.9.2.2.3.11 Reinforcement material
6.9.2.3 Design criteria
6.9.2.3.1 FRP shells shall be of a design capable of being stress-analysed mathe
6.9.2.3.2 FRP shells shall be designed and constructed to withstand the test pre
6.9.2.2.3.12 Additives
6.9.2.2.3.13 FRP shells, their attachments and their service and structural equipme
6.9.2.2.3.14 Special requirements for the carriage of substances with a flash-point
6.9.2.2.3.15 The tank shall be designed to withstand, without significant leakage,
6.9.2.2.3.16 Construction process for FRP shells
6.9.2.3.3 At the specified test pressure the maximum tensile relative deformatio
6.9.2.3.4 For internal test pressure, external design pressure specified in 6.7.
6.9.2.7.1.2 (c).
6.9.2.3.5 At any of the stresses as defined in 6.7.2.2.12 and 6.9.2.3.4, the res
6.9.2.3.6 For the external design pressure the minimum safety factor for linear
6.9.2.3.7 The adhesive bondlines and/or overlay laminates used in the joints, in
6.9.2.3.8 Metallic flanges and their closures are permitted to be used in FRP sh
6.9.2.4 Minimum wall thickness of the shell
6.9.2.5 Equipment components for portable tanks with FRP shell
6.9.2.6 Design approval
6.9.2.3.9 Check calculations of the strength of the shell shall be performed by
6.9.2.4.1 Minimum thickness of the FRP shell shall be confirmed by check calcula
6.9.2.4.2 Minimum thickness of the FRP shell structural layers shall be determin
6.9.2.6.1 Design approval of FRP portable tanks shall be as per 6.7.2.18 require
6.9.2.6.2 The prototype test report for the purpose of the design approval shall
6.9.2.6.3 A service life inspection programme shall be established, which shall
6.9.2.6.4 A representative prototype tank shall be subjected to tests as specifi
6.9.2.6.4.1 The prototype shall be inspected for compliance with the design type s
6.9.2.6.4.2 The prototype, equipped with strain gauges at all locations of high st
6.9.2.7 Additional provisions applicable to FRP portable tanks
6.9.2.7.1 Material testing
6.9.2.7.1.1 Resins
6.9.2.7.1.3 The chemical compatibility of the liner and chemical contact surfaces
6.9.2.8 Inspection and testing
6.9.2.9 Retention of samples
6.9.2.10 Marking
6.9.2.8.1 Inspection and testing of portable FRP tanks shall be carried out as p
6.9.2.8.2 In addition, the initial and periodic inspections shall follow the ser
6.9.2.8.3 The initial inspection and test shall verify that construction of the
6.9.2.8.4 Additionally, during inspection of the shell the position of the areas
6.9.2.10.1 The requirements of 6.7.2.20.1 apply to portable tanks with an FRP she
6.9.2.10.2 The information required in 6.7.2.20.1 (f) (i) shall be "Shell structu
6.9.2.10.3 Requirements of provision 6.7.2.20.2 apply to portable tank with an FR
6.9.2.7.1.4 Ball drop test as per EN 976-1:1997
6.9.2.7.1.5 Fire resistance test
6.10 Requirements For The Construction, Equipment,
6.10.1 General
6.10.2 Construction
6.10.3 Items of equipment
6.10.1.1 Definition
6.10.1.2 Scope
6.10.2.1 Tanks shall be designed for a calculation pressure equal to 1.3 times
6.10.2.2 Tanks shall be designed to withstand a negative internal pressure of 1
6.10.3.1 The items of equipment shall be so arranged as to be protected against
6.10.3.2 The bottom discharge of shells may be constituted by external piping w
6.10.3.3 The position and closing direction of the stop-valve(s) connected to t
6.10.1.1.1 The term "protected area" means the areas located as follows:
6.10.1.2.1 The special requirements of 6.10.2 to 6.10.4 complete or modify Chapte
6.10.3.4 In order to avoid any loss of contents in the event of damage to the e
6.10.3.5 The tanks may be equipped with openable ends. Openable ends shall comp
6.10.3.6 Vacuum-operated waste tanks which are fitted with an internal piston t
6.10.3.7 The tanks may be equipped with suction booms if:
6.10.3.8 The tanks shall be fitted with the following additional service equipm
6.10.4 Inspection
6.10.3.9 The shells of vacuum-operated waste tanks shall be fitted with a safet
6.11 Requirements For The Design, Construction,
6.11.1 (Reserved)
6.11.2 Application and general requirements
6.11.3 Requirements for the design, construction, inspection and testing of c
6.11.2.1 Bulk containers and their service and structural equipment shall be de
6.11.2.2 Where a discharge valve is fitted, it shall be capable of being made s
6.11.2.3 Code for designating types of bulk container
6.11.2.4 In order to take account of progress in science and technology, the us
6.11.3.1 Design and construction requirements
6.11.3.2 Service equipment
6.11.3.1.1 The general design and construction requirements of this sub-section a
6.11.3.1.2 Containers designed and tested in accordance with ISO 1496-1:1990 "Ser
6.11.3.1.3 Bulk containers shall be siftproof. Where a liner is used to make the
6.11.3.1.4 The operational equipment of bulk containers designed to be emptied by
6.11.3.1.5 Any movable roof or side or end wall or roof section shall be fitted w
6.11.3.2.1 Filling and discharge devices shall be so constructed and arranged as
6.11.4 Requirements for the design, construction and approval of BK1 or BK2 b
6.11.5 Requirements for the design, construction, inspection and testing of B
6.11.3.3 Inspection and testing
6.11.3.4 Marking
6.11.4.1 Bulk containers covered in this section include skips, offshore bulk c
6.11.4.2 These bulk containers shall be designed and constructed so as to be st
6.11.4.3 (Reserved)
6.11.4.4 These bulk containers shall be approved by the competent authority and
6.11.4.5 Where it is necessary to use a liner in order to retain the dangerous
6.11.5.1 Design and construction requirements
6.11.3.2.2 Seals of openings shall be so arranged as to avoid any damage by the o
6.11.3.2.3 Where ventilation is required bulk containers shall be equipped with m
6.11.3.3.1 Containers used, maintained and qualified as bulk containers in accord
6.11.3.3.2 Containers used and qualified as bulk containers shall be inspected pe
6.11.3.4.1 Containers used as bulk containers shall be marked with a Safety Appro
6.11.5.1.1 Flexible bulk containers shall be sift-proof.
6.11.5.1.2 Flexible bulk containers shall be completely closed to prevent the rel
6.11.5.1.3 Flexible bulk containers shall be waterproof.
6.11.5.1.4 Parts of the flexible bulk container which are in direct contact with
6.11.5.2 Service equipment and handling devices
6.11.5.3 Inspection and testing
6.11.5.2.1 Filling and discharge devices shall be so constructed as to be protect
6.11.5.2.2 Slings of the flexible bulk container, if fitted, shall withstand pres
6.11.5.2.3 The handling devices shall be strong enough to withstand repeated use.
6.11.5.3.1 The design type of each flexible bulk container shall be tested as pro
6.11.5.3.2 Tests shall also be repeated after each modification of the design typ
6.11.5.3.3 Tests shall be carried out on flexible bulk containers prepared as for
6.11.5.3.4 Flexible bulk containers shall be manufactured and tested under a qual
6.11.5.3.5 Drop test
6.11.5.3.5.1 Applicability
6.11.5.3.5.2 Preparation for testing
6.11.5.3.5.3 Method of testing
6.11.5.3.6 Top lift test
6.11.5.3.7 Topple test
6.11.5.3.5.4 Drop height shall be:
6.11.5.3.5.5 Criteria for passing the test
6.11.5.3.6.1 Applicability
6.11.5.3.6.2 Preparation for testing
6.11.5.3.6.3 Method of testing
6.11.5.3.6.4 Criteria for passing the test
6.11.5.3.7.1 Applicability
6.11.5.3.7.2 Preparation for testing
6.11.5.3.7.3 Method of testing
6.11.5.3.7.4 For all flexible bulk containers, the topple height is specified as fo
6.11.5.3.8 Righting test
6.11.5.3.9 Tear test
6.11.5.3.10 Stacking test
6.11.5.3.7.5 Criterion for passing the test
6.11.5.3.8.1 Applicability
6.11.5.3.8.2 Preparation for testing
6.11.5.3.8.3 Method of testing
6.11.5.3.8.4 Criterion for passing the test
6.11.5.3.9.1 Applicability
6.11.5.3.9.2 Preparation for testing
6.11.5.3.9.3 Method of testing
6.11.5.3.9.4 Criterion for passing the test
6.11.5.3.10.1 Applicability
6.11.5.3.10.2 Preparation for testing
6.11.5.4 Test report
6.11.5.5 Marking
6.11.5.4.1 A test report containing at least the following particulars shall be d
6.11.5.4.2 The test report shall contain statements that the flexible bulk contai
6.11.5.5.1 Each flexible bulk container manufactured and intended for use accordi
6.11.5.3.10.3 Method of testing
6.11.5.3.10.4 Criterion for passing the test
6.11.5.5.2 Example of marking
6.12 Requirements For The Construction, Equipment, Type Approval,
6.12.1 Scope
6.12.2 General provisions
6.12.3 Tanks
6.12.2.1 Tanks shall meet the requirements of Chapter 6.8, notwithstanding the
6.12.2.2 Bulk containers intended for the carriage of dangerous goods on MEMUs
6.12.2.3 Where a single tank or bulk container contains more than one substance
6.12.3.1 Tanks with a capacity of 1 000 litres or more
6.12.3.1.1 These tanks shall meet the requirements of section 6.8.2.
6.12.3.1.2 For UN Nos. 1942 and 3375, the tank shall meet the requirements of Cha
6.12.3.1.3 For shells not of a circular cross-section, for example box-shaped or
6.12.4 Items of equipment
6.12.3.2 Tanks with a capacity of less than 1 000 litres
6.12.4.1 Tanks with bottom discharge for UN Nos. 1942 and 3375 shall have at le
6.12.4.2 Any piping after the first closure shall be of a fusible material (i.e
6.12.4.3 In order to avoid any loss of contents in the event of damage to the e
6.12.4.4 Breather devices in accordance with 6.8.2.2.6 on tanks for UN No. 3375
6.12.3.1.4 By derogation from the requirements of 6.8.2.5.2 tanks do not need to
6.12.3.2.1 The construction of these tanks shall meet the requirements of sub-sec
6.12.3.2.2 The equipment of these tanks shall meet the requirements of 6.8.2.2.1.
6.12.3.2.3 The thickness of these shells shall not be less than the values given
6.12.3.2.4 Tanks may have constructional parts that are without a radius of conve
6.12.3.2.5 Welds shall be skilfully made and shall afford the fullest safety. Wel
6.12.3.2.6 The requirements of 6.8.2.4 do not apply. However, the initial and per
6.12.3.2.7 The requirements for type approval of 6.8.2.3 and for marking of 6.8.2
6.12.5 Special compartments for explosives
6.13 Requirements For The Design, Construction, Equipment,
6.13.1 General
6.13.2 Construction
6.13.1.1 FRP tanks shall be designed, manufactured and tested in accordance wit
6.13.1.2 For the design and testing of FRP tanks, the provisions of 6.8.2.1.1,
6.13.1.3 For the stability of tank-vehicles, the requirements of 9.7.5.1 shall
6.13.2.1 FRP shells shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the re
6.13.2.2 The structural layer of the shell is the zone specially designed accor
6.13.2.3 Raw materials
6.13.2.4 Shells, their attachments and their service and structural equipment s
6.13.2.2.1 The external layer of resin or paint is the part of the shell which is
6.13.2.3.1 All materials used for the manufacture of FRP tanks shall be of known
6.13.2.3.2 Resins
6.13.2.3.3 Reinforcement fibres
6.13.2.3.4 Thermoplastic liner material
6.13.2.3.5 Additives
6.13.2.5 At the pressures as indicated in 6.8.2.1.14 (a) and (b), and under the
6.13.2.6 At any of the stresses as defined in 6.8.2.1.2 and 6.13.2.5, the resul
6.13.2.7 At the specified test pressure, which shall not be less than the relev
6.13.2.8 The shell shall be capable of withstanding the ball drop test accordin
6.13.2.9 The adhesive bondlines and/or overlay laminates used in the joints, in
6.13.2.10 Metallic flanges and their closures are permitted to be used in FRP sh
6.13.4.2.2 (g). Buckling is to be considered in accordance with 6.9.2.3.6. Design
6.13.3 Items of equipment
6.13.4 Type testing and approval
6.13.2.11 For the design of flanges and pipework attached to the shell, handling
6.13.2.12 Check calculations of the strength of the shell shall be performed by
6.13.2.13 The tank shall be designed to withstand, without significant leakage,
6.13.2.14 Special requirements for the carriage of substances with a flash-point
6.13.3.1 The requirements of 6.8.2.2.1, 6.8.2.2.2, 6.8.2.2.4 and 6.8.2.2.6 to 6
6.13.3.2 In addition, when they are shown under an entry in Column (13) of Tabl
6.13.4.1 For any design of a FRP tank type, its materials and a representative
6.13.4.2 Material testing
6.13.2.14.1 FRP tanks used for the carriage of substances with a flash-point of no
6.13.2.14.2 The electrical surface-resistance and discharge resistance shall be me
6.13.2.14.3 The discharge resistance to earth of each tank shall be measured as pa
6.13.4.2.1 The elongation at fracture according to EN ISO 527-2:2012 and the heat
6.13.5 Inspections
6.13.4.3 Type testing
6.13.4.4 Type approval
6.13.5.1 For every tank, manufactured in conformity with the approved design, m
6.13.4.2.3 The requirements of 6.9.2.7.1.3 on the chemical compatibility shall ap
6.13.4.3.1 The prototype shall be inspected for compliance with the design type s
6.13.4.3.2 The prototype, equipped with strain gauges at all locations where a co
6.13.4.3.3 The requirements of 6.9.2.7.1.4 on the ball drop test shall apply.
6.13.4.3.4 The requirements of 6.9.2.7.1.5 on the fire resistance test shall appl
6.13.4.4.1 The competent authority shall issue in respect of each new type of tan
6.13.4.4.2 The approval shall be based on the calculation and the test report, in
6.13.4.4.3 The approval shall include the substances or group of substances for w
6.13.4.4.4 In addition, it shall include design and threshold values (such as lif
6.13.4.4.5 A service life inspection programme shall be established, which shall
6.13.5.1.1 The material tests according to 6.13.4.2.2, except for the tensile tes
6.13.6 Marking
6.13.5.2 For the periodic inspection of tanks the requirements of 6.8.2.4.2 to
6.13.5.3 In addition, the initial and periodic inspections shall follow the ser
6.13.5.4 The inspections and tests in accordance with 6.13.5.1 and 6.13.5.2 sha
6.13.6.1 The requirements of 6.8.2.5 shall apply to the marking of FRP tanks, w
6.13.6.2 The information required on materials shall be "Shell structural mater
6.13.6.3 In addition, when they are shown under an entry in Column (13) of Tabl
6.13.5.1.2 The initial inspection and test shall verify that construction of the
▶ Part 7 - Provisions concerning the conditions of carriage, loading, unloading and handling
7.1 General Provisions
7.1.1 The carriage of dangerous goods is subject to the mandatory use of a p
7.1.2 In addition to the provisions of this Part, vehicles used for the carr
7.1.3 Large containers, portable tanks, MEGCs and tank-containers which meet
7.1.4 (Deleted)
7.1.5 Large containers shall meet the requirements concerning the body of th
7.1.6 Subject to the provisions of the last part of the first sentence of 7.
7.1.7 Special provisions applicable to the carriage of self-reactive substan
7.1.7.1 All self-reactive substances, organic peroxides and polymerizing subst
7.1.7.2 Where a number of packages are assembled in a container or closed vehi
7.1.7.3 Temperature control provisions
7.1.7.3.1 These provisions apply to certain self-reactive substances when requir
7.1.7.3.2 These provisions also apply to the carriage of substances for which:
7.1.7.3.3 In addition, if a self-reactive substance or organic peroxide or a sub
7.1.7.3.4 The "control temperature" is the maximum temperature at which the subs
7.1.7.3.5 Derivation of control and emergency temperatures
7.1.7.3.6 The control and emergency temperatures are derived using the table in
7.1.7.4 Carriage under temperature control
7.1.7.3.7 Control and emergency temperatures, where appropriate, are provided fo
7.1.7.3.8 The actual carriage temperature may be lower than the control temperat
7.1.7.4.1 Maintenance of the prescribed temperature is an essential feature of t
7.1.7.4.2 Any control and temperature sensing devices in the refrigeration syste
7.1.7.4.3 If during carriage the control temperature is exceeded, an alert proce
7.1.7.4.4 The suitability of a particular means of temperature control for carri
7.1.7.4.5 Suitable methods for preventing the control temperature being exceeded
7.1.7.4.6 The methods described in 7.1.7.4.5 (d) and (e) may be used for all org
7.1.7.4.7 Insulated, refrigerated and mechanically refrigerated containers inten
7.1.7.4.8 If substances are contained in protective packagings filled with a coo
7.2 Provisions Concerning Carriage In Packages
7.2.1 Unless otherwise provided in 7.2.2 to 7.2.4, packages may be loaded:
7.2.2 Packages comprising packagings made of materials sensitive to moisture
7.2.3 (Reserved)
7.2.4 When they are shown under an entry in Column (16) of Table A of Chapte
7.3 Provisions Concerning Carriage In Bulk
7.3.1 General provisions
7.3.1.1 Goods may not be carried in bulk in bulk containers, containers or veh
7.3.1.2 Substances which may become liquid at temperatures likely to be encoun
7.3.1.3 Bulk containers, containers or bodies of vehicles shall be siftproof a
7.3.1.4 Substances shall be loaded and evenly distributed in a manner that min
7.3.1.5 Where venting devices are fitted they shall be kept clear and operable
7.3.1.6 Substances shall not react dangerously with the material of the bulk c
7.3.1.7 Before being filled and handed over for carriage, each bulk container,
7.3.1.8 During carriage, no dangerous residues shall adhere to the outer surfa
7.3.1.9 If several closure systems are fitted in series, the system which is l
7.3.1.10 Empty bulk containers, containers or vehicles which have carried a dan
7.3.1.11 If bulk containers, containers or vehicles are used for the carriage i
7.3.2 Provisions for the carriage in bulk when the provisions of 7.3.1.1 (a)
7.3.1.12 Substances, for example wastes, which may react dangerously with one a
7.3.1.13 Before a bulk container, container or vehicle is filled it shall be vi
7.3.2.1 In addition to the general provisions of section 7.3.1, the provisions
7.3.2.2 The bulk container used shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 6
7.3.2.3 Goods of Class 4.2
7.3.2.4 Goods of Class 4.3
7.3.2.5 Goods of Class 5.1
7.3.2.6 Goods of Class 6.2
7.3.2.6.1 Animal material containing infectious substances (UN Nos. 2814, 2900 a
7.3.2.6.2 Wastes of Class 6.2 (UN No. 3291)
7.3.3 Provisions for carriage in bulk when the provisions of 7.3.1.1 (b) are
7.3.2.7 Material of Class 7
7.3.2.8 Goods of Class 8
7.3.2.9 Goods of Class 9
7.3.2.10 Use of flexible bulk containers
7.3.3.1 In addition to the general provisions of section 7.3.1, the provisions
7.3.3.2 When the VC bulk codes are used, the following additional provisions s
7.3.2.9.1 For UN No. 3509, only closed bulk containers (code BK2) may be used. B
7.3.2.10.1 Before a flexible bulk container is filled it shall be visually examin
7.3.2.10.2 For flexible bulk containers, the period of use permitted for the carr
7.3.2.10.3 A venting device shall be fitted if a dangerous accumulation of gases
7.3.2.10.4 Flexible bulk containers shall be filled in such a way that when loade
7.3.3.2.1 Goods of Class 4.1
7.3.3.2.2 Goods of Class 4.2
7.3.3.2.3 Goods of Class 4.3
7.3.3.2.4 Goods of Class 5.1
7.3.3.2.5 Goods of Class 6.1
7.3.3.2.6 Goods of Class 8
7.3.3.2.7 Goods of Class 9
7.4 Provisions Concerning Carriage In Tanks
7.4.1 Dangerous goods may only be carried in tanks when a portable tank inst
7.4.2 The vehicles designated by the codes EX/III, FL or AT in 9.1.1.2 shall
7.5 Provisions Concerning Loading, Unloading And Handling
7.5.1 General provisions concerning loading, unloading and handling
7.5.1.1 The vehicle and the vehicle crew, as well as the container(s), bulk-co
7.5.1.2 Unless otherwise specified in ADR, the loading shall not be carried ou
7.5.1.3 Unless otherwise specified in ADR, the unloading shall not be carried
7.5.1.4 In accordance with the special provisions of 7.3.3 or 7.5.11, in confo
7.5.1.5 When orientation arrows are required packages and overpacks shall be o
7.5.1.6 All means of containment shall be loaded and unloaded in conformity wi
7.5.2 Mixed loading prohibition
7.5.2.1 Packages bearing different danger labels shall not be loaded together
7.5.2.2 Packages containing substances or articles of Class 1, bearing a label
7.5.2.3 For the purpose of the application of the prohibitions of mixed loadin
7.5.3 (Reserved)
7.5.4 Precautions with respect to foodstuffs, other articles of consumption
7.5.5 Limitation of the quantities carried
7.5.2.4 Mixed loading of dangerous goods packed in limited quantities with any
7.5.5.1 If the provisions below, or the additional provisions of 7.5.11 to be
7.5.5.2 Limitations with respect to explosive substances and articles
7.5.5.2.1 Substances and quantities carried
7.5.6 (Reserved)
7.5.7 Handling and stowage
7.5.5.3 Limitations with respect to organic peroxides, self-reactive substance
7.5.7.1 Where appropriate the vehicle or container shall be fitted with device
7.5.7.2 Packages shall not be stacked unless designed for that purpose. Where
7.5.5.2.2 Where substances and articles of different divisions of Class 1 are lo
7.5.5.2.3 Carriage of explosives on MEMUs
7.5.8 Cleaning after unloading
7.5.9 Prohibition of smoking
7.5.10 Precautions against electrostatic charges
7.5.7.3 During loading and unloading, packages containing dangerous goods shal
7.5.7.4 The provisions of 7.5.7.1 shall also apply to the loading, stowage and
7.5.7.5 Members of the vehicle crew may not open a package containing dangerou
7.5.7.6 Loading of flexible bulk containers
7.5.8.1 If, when a vehicle or container which has contained packaged dangerous
7.5.8.2 Vehicles or containers which have been loaded with dangerous goods in
7.5.7.6.1 Flexible bulk containers shall be carried within a vehicle or containe
7.5.7.6.2 Flexible bulk containers shall be secured by suitable means capable of
7.5.7.6.3 Flexible bulk containers shall not be stacked.
7.5.11 Additional provisions applicable to certain classes or specific goods
▶ Part 8 - Requirements for vehicle crews, equipment, operation and documentation
8.1 General Requirements Concerning Transport Units
8.1.1 Transport units
8.1.2 Documents to be carried on the transport unit
8.1.3 Placarding and marking
8.1.2.1 In addition to the documents required under other regulations, the fol
8.1.2.2 Where the provisions of ADR require the following documents to be draw
8.1.2.3 The instructions in writing prescribed in 5.4.3 shall be kept readily
8.1.2.4 (Deleted)
8.1.4 Fire-fighting equipment
8.1.5 Miscellaneous equipment and equipment for personal protection
8.1.4.1 The following table shows the minimum provisions for portable fire ext
8.1.4.2 Transport units carrying dangerous goods in accordance with 1.1.3.6 sh
8.1.4.3 The portable fire extinguishers shall be suitable for use on a vehicle
8.1.4.4 The portable fire extinguishers conforming to the provisions of 8.1.4.
8.1.4.5 The fire extinguishers shall be installed on the transport units in a
8.1.5.1 Each transport unit carrying dangerous goods shall be provided with it
8.1.5.2 The following equipment shall be carried on board the transport unit:
8.1.5.3 Additional equipment required for certain classes:
8.2 Requirements Concerning The Training Of The Vehicle Crew
8.2.1 Scope and general requirements concerning the training of drivers
8.2.2 Special requirements concerning the training of drivers
8.2.1.1 Drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods shall hold a certificate
8.2.1.2 Drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods shall attend a basic trai
8.2.1.3 Drivers of vehicles or MEMUs carrying dangerous goods in fixed tanks o
8.2.1.4 Drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods of Class 1, other than su
8.2.1.5 All training courses, practical exercises, examinations and the role o
8.2.1.6 All training certificates conforming to the requirements of this secti
8.2.2.1 The necessary knowledge and skills shall be imparted by training cover
8.2.2.2 The training body shall ensure that the training instructors have a go
8.2.2.3 Structure of training
8.2.2.8 by the competent authority of a Contracting Party shall be accepted du
8.2.2.3.1 Training shall be given in the form of a basic training course and, wh
8.2.2.3.2 Subjects to be covered by the basic training course shall be, at least
8.2.2.3.3 Subjects to be covered by the specialization training course for carri
8.2.2.3.4 Subjects to be covered by the specialization training course for the c
8.2.2.3.5 Subjects to be covered by the specialization training course for the c
8.2.2.3.6 Teaching units are intended to last 45 minutes.
8.2.2.3.7 Normally, not more than eight teaching units are permitted on each tra
8.2.2.4 Initial training programme
8.2.2.5 Refresher training programme
8.2.2.6 Approval of training
8.2.2.3.8 The individual practical exercises shall take place in connection with
8.2.2.4.1 The minimum duration of the theoretical element of each initial traini
8.2.2.4.2 The total duration of the comprehensive training course may be determi
8.2.2.5.1 Refresher training undertaken at regular intervals serves the purpose
8.2.2.5.2 The duration of the refresher training including individual practical
8.2.2.5.3 A driver may replace a refresher training course and examination with
8.2.2.6.1 The training courses shall be subject to approval by the competent aut
8.2.2.6.2 Approval shall only be given with regard to applications submitted in
8.2.2.6.3 The following documents shall be attached to the application for appro
8.2.2.6.4 The competent authority shall organize the supervision of training and
8.2.2.6.5 Approval shall be granted in writing by the competent authority subjec
8.2.2.7 Examinations
8.2.2.6.6 The approval document shall indicate whether the courses concerned are
8.2.2.6.7 If the training body, after a training course has been given approval,
8.2.2.7.1 Examinations for the basic training course
8.2.2.7.1.1 After completion of the basic training, including the practical exerci
8.2.2.7.1.2 In the examination, the candidate has to prove that he has the knowled
8.2.2.7.1.3 For this purpose the competent authority shall prepare a catalogue of
8.2.2.7.1.4 A single examination for comprehensive training courses may be held.
8.2.2.7.1.5 Each competent authority shall supervise the modalities of the examina
8.2.2.7.1.6 The examination shall take the form of a written examination or a comb
8.2.2.7.1.7 Every examination shall be invigilated. Any manipulation and deception
8.2.2.7.1.8 Written examinations may be performed, in whole or in part, as electro
8.2.2.7.2 Examinations for specialization training courses for carriage in tanks
8.2.2.8.1 The certificate referred to in 8.2.1.1 shall be issued:
8.2.2.8.2 The date of validity of a driver training certificate shall be five ye
8.2.2.8.3 The certificate shall have the layout of the model shown in 8.2.2.8.5.
8.2.2.8.4 The certificate shall be prepared in the language(s) or one of the lan
8.2.2.7.2.1 After having sat the examination on the basic training course and afte
8.2.2.7.2.2 This examination shall be held and supervised on the same basis as in
8.2.2.7.2.3 With respect to each specialization training examination, at least 15
8.2.2.7.2.4 If an examination is based on a restricted basic training course, this
8.2.3 Training of persons other than the drivers holding a certificate in ac
8.2.2.8.5 Model for the training certificate for drivers of vehicles carrying da
8.2.2.8.6 Contracting Parties shall provide the UNECE secretariat with an exampl
8.3 Miscellaneous Requirements To Be Complied
8.3.1 Passengers
8.3.2 Use of fire-fighting appliances
8.3.3 Prohibition on opening packages
8.3.4 Portable lighting apparatus
8.3.5 Prohibition on smoking
8.3.6 Running the engine during loading or unloading
8.3.7 Use of the parking brakes and wheel chocks
8.3.8 Use of cables
8.4 Requirements Concerning The Supervision Of Vehicles
8.4.1 Vehicles carrying dangerous goods in the quantities shown in special p
8.4.2 Loaded MEMUs shall be supervised or alternatively may be parked, unsup
8.5 Additional Requirements Relating To Particular
8.6 Road Tunnel Restrictions For The Passage Of Vehicles
8.6.1 General provisions
8.6.2 Road signs or signals governing the passage of vehicles carrying dange
8.6.3 Tunnel restriction codes
8.6.4 Restrictions for the passage of transport units carrying dangerous goo
8.6.3.1 The restrictions for the transport of specific dangerous goods through
8.6.3.2 When a transport unit contains dangerous goods to which different tunn
8.6.3.3 Dangerous goods carried in accordance with 1.1.3 are not subject to th
▶ Part 9 - Requirements concerning the construction and approval of vehicles
9.1 Scope, Definitions And Requirements
9.1.1 Scope and definitions
9.1.1.1 Scope
9.1.1.2 Definitions
9.1.2 Approval of EX/II, EX/III, FL and AT vehicles and MEMUs
9.1.2.1 General
9.1.2.2 Requirements for type-approved vehicles
9.1.3 Certificate of approval
9.1.2.3 Annual technical inspection
9.1.3.1 Conformity of EX/II, EX/III, FL and AT vehicles and MEMUs with the req
9.1.3.2 A certificate of approval issued by the competent authority of one Con
9.1.3.3 The certificate of approval shall have the same layout as the model sh
9.1.3.4 The validity of a certificate of approval shall expire not later than
9.1.3.5 Model for certificate of approval for vehicles carrying certain danger
9.2 Requirements Concerning The Construction
9.2.1 Compliance with the requirements of this Chapter
9.2.1.1 EX/II, EX/III, FL and AT vehicles shall comply with the requirements o
9.2.2 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
9.2.2.1 General provisions
9.2.2.3 Fuses and circuit breakers
9.2.2.4 Batteries
9.2.2.5 Lighting
9.2.2.6 Electrical connections between motor
9.2.2.7 Voltage
9.2.2.8 De-energizing electrical circuits
9.2.2.9 Permanently energized circuits
9.2.2.2.1 Cables
9.2.2.2.2 Additional protection
9.2.2.9.1 X
9.2.2.9.2 X
9.2.3 BRAKING EQUIPMENT
9.2.4 VEHICLE PROPULSION SYSTEM
9.2.3.1 General provisions
9.2.4.2 Fuel tanks and cylinders
9.2.4.3 Internal combustion engine
9.2.4.4 Electric power train
9.2.4.5 Hydrogen fuel cell
9.2.4.3.1 Engine
9.2.4.3.2 Exhaust system
9.2.4.4.1 General provisions
9.2.4.4.2 Rechargeable electrical energy system
9.2.4.4.3 Measures against thermal propagation
9.2.4.4.4 Vehicle charging inlet
9.2.5 COMBUSTION HEATERS
9.2.6 SPEED LIMITATION DEVICE
9.2.7 COUPLING DEVICES OF
9.2.8 PREVENTION OF OTHER RISKS
9.2.5.4 Xj
9.2.5.5 Xj
9.2.5.6 X
9.2.1.2 MEMUs shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter applicable to
9.2.2.2 Wiring
9.2.2.6.1 Electrical connections shall be designed to prevent:
9.2.2.6.2 Requirements of 9.2.2.6.1 are deemed to be met:
9.2.2.6.3 Electrical connections for other purposes concerning the proper functi
9.2.2.8.1 Features to enable the de-energization of the electrical circuits for
9.2.2.8.2 A control device to facilitate the de-energizing shall be installed in
9.2.2.8.3 Features to enable the de-energization of the electrical circuits shal
9.2.3.2 (Deleted)
9.2.2.8.4 The feature shall be installed in such a way that protection IP65 in a
9.2.2.8.5 Cable connections on the feature
9.2.3.1.1 Motor vehicles and trailers intended for use as transport units for da
9.2.3.1.2 EX/II, EX/III, FL and AT vehicles shall fulfil the requirements of UN
9.2.3.3 Vehicle endurance braking
9.2.4.1 General provisions
9.2.5.1 Combustion heaters shall comply with the relevant technical requiremen
9.2.5.2 The combustion heaters and their exhaust gas routing shall be designed
9.2.5.3 The combustion heaters shall be put out of operation by at least the f
9.2.4.5.1 Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles shall comply with the requirements for the
9.2.4.5.2 Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles shall comply with UN Regulation No. 1349,
9.2.4.5.3 Shut-off devices of hydrogen containers shall close automatically:
9.2.8.1 Fuel systems for engines fuelled by LNG and liquid hydrogen shall be s
9.3 Additional Requirements Concerning Complete Or
9.3.1 Materials to be used in the construction of vehicle bodies
9.3.2 Combustion heaters
9.3.3 EX/II vehicles
9.3.4 EX/III vehicles
9.3.2.1 Combustion heaters may only be installed on EX/II and EX/III vehicles
9.3.2.2 Combustion heaters shall meet the requirements of 9.2.5.1, 9.2.5.2, 9.
9.3.2.3 The switch of the combustion heater may be installed outside the drive
9.3.2.4 No combustion heaters or fuel tanks, power sources, combustion air or
9.3.4.1 The vehicles shall be designed, constructed and equipped so that the e
9.3.4.2 The body shall be made from heat- and flame-resistant materials with a
9.3.5 Engine and load compartment
9.3.6 External heat sources and load compartment
9.3.7 Electrical equipment
9.3.7.1 The electrical installation shall meet the relevant requirements of 9.
9.3.7.2 The electrical installation in the load compartment shall be dust-prot
9.3.7.3 No wiring shall be positioned inside the load compartment. Electrical
9.4 Additional Requirements Concerning The Construction Of The
9.4.1 Combustion heaters shall meet the following requirements:
9.4.2 If the vehicle is intended for the carriage of dangerous goods for whi
9.4.3 Additional requirements concerning the construction of the bodies of v
9.5 Additional Requirements Concerning The Construction Of
9.5.1 Combustion heaters shall meet the following requirements:
9.5.2 If the vehicle is intended for the carriage of dangerous goods for whi
9.5.3 The bodies of vehicles intended for the carriage of dangerous solids i
9.6 Additional Requirements Concerning Complete Or
9.6.1 Insulated, refrigerated and mechanically-refrigerated vehicles intende
9.6.2 Suitable methods to prevent the control temperature from being exceede
9.7 Additional Requirements Concerning Fixed Tanks (Tank-Vehicle
9.7.1 General provisions
9.7.2 Requirements concerning tanks
9.7.3 Fastening
9.7.1.1 In addition to the vehicle proper, or the units of running gear used i
9.7.1.2 Once the demountable tank has been attached to the carrier vehicle, th
9.7.2.1 Fixed tanks or demountable tanks made of metal shall meet the relevant
9.7.2.2 Elements of battery-vehicles and of MEGCs shall meet the relevant requ
9.7.2.3 Tank-containers made of metal shall meet the requirements of Chapter 6
9.7.2.4 Tanks made of fibre-reinforced plastics material shall meet the requir
9.7.2.5 Vacuum-operated waste tanks shall meet the requirements of Chapter 6.1
9.7.3.1 Fastenings shall be designed to withstand static and dynamic stresses
9.7.3.2 Fastenings in the case of tank-vehicles, battery-vehicles and vehicles
9.7.3.3 For tank-vehicles, battery-vehicles and vehicles carrying demountable
9.7.4 Electrical bonding of FL vehicles
9.7.5 Stability of tank-vehicles
9.7.6 Rear protection of vehicles
9.7.7 Combustion heaters
9.7.5.1 The overall width of the ground-level bearing surface (distance betwee
9.7.5.2 In addition, tank-vehicles with fixed tanks with a capacity of more th
9.7.7.1 Combustion heaters shall meet the requirements of 9.2.5.1, 9.2.5.2, 9.
9.7.7.2 If the vehicle is intended for the carriage of dangerous goods for whi
9.7.8 Electrical equipment
9.7.9 Additional safety requirements concerning FL and EX/III vehicles
9.7.8.1 Additions to or modifications of the electrical installation on vehicl
9.7.8.2 Electrical equipment on FL vehicles, situated in areas where an explos
9.7.8.3 Permanently energized electrical equipment on FL vehicles, including t
9.7.9.1 The following vehicles shall be equipped with an automatic fire suppre
9.7.9.2 The following vehicles shall be fitted with thermal protection capable
9.8 Additional Requirements Concerning Complete And Completed
9.8.1 General provisions
9.8.2 Requirements concerning tanks and bulk containers
9.8.3 Electrical bonding of MEMUs
9.8.4 Stability of MEMUs
9.8.5 Rear protection of MEMUs
9.8.6 Combustion heaters
9.8.6.1 Combustion heaters shall meet the requirements of 9.2.5.1, 9.2.5.2, 9.
9.8.6.2 No fuel tanks, power sources, combustion air or heating air intakes as
9.8.7 Additional safety requirements
9.8.8 Additional security requirements
9.8.7.1 MEMUs shall be equipped with automatic fire extinguisher systems for t
9.8.7.2 Protection of the load by metal thermal shields against tyre fire shal

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