Special provision 378

Radiation detectors containing this gas in nonrefillable pressure receptacles not meeting the requirements of Chapter 6.2 and packing instruction P200 of 4.1.4.1 may be carried under this entry provided: (a) The working pressure in each receptacle does not exceed 50 bar; (b) The receptacle capacity does not exceed 12 litres; (c) Each receptacle has a minimum burst pressure of at least 3 times the working pressure when a relief device is fitted and at least 4 times the working pressure when no relief device is fitted; (d) Each receptacle is manufactured from material which will not fragment upon rupture; (e) Each detector is manufactured under a registered quality assurance programme; NOTE: ISO 9001 may be used for this purpose. (f) Detectors are carried in strong outer packagings. The complete package shall be capable of withstanding a 1.2 metre drop test without breakage of the detector or rupture of the outer packaging. Equipment that includes a detector shall be packed in strong outer packaging unless the detector is afforded equivalent protection by the equipment in which it is contained; and (g) The transport document includes the following statement "Transport in accordance with special provision 378". Radiation detectors, including detectors in radiation detection systems, are not subject to any other requirements of ADR if the detectors meet the requirements in (a) to (f) above and the capacity of detector receptacles does not exceed 50 ml.