THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE
AMENDMENT 38-16
(adopted on 13 May 2016 by MSC.406(96))
enter into force on 1 January 2018
PART
2
CLASSIFICATION
Chapter 2.0. Introduction
Note: For
the purposes of this Code, it has been necessary to classify dangerous goods in
different classes, to subdivide a number of these classes and to define and
describe characteristics and properties of the substances, materials and
articles which would fall within each class or division. Moreover, in
accordance with the criteria for the selection of marine pollutants for the
purposes of Annex III of the International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto
(MARPOL), a number of dangerous substances in the various classes have also
been identified as substances harmful to the marine environment (MARINE
POLLUTANTS).
2.0.0
Responsibilities
2.0.0.1 The
classification shall be made by the shipper/consignor or by the appropriate
competent authority where specified in this Code.
2.0.0.2 A
consignor who has identified, on the basis of test data, that a substance
listed by name in column 2 of the Dangerous Goods List in chapter 3.2 meets
classification criteria for a hazard class or division that is not identified
in the list, may, with the approval of the competent authority, consign the
substance:
– under the most
appropriate "generic" or "not otherwise specified" (N.O.S.)
entry reflecting all hazards; or
– under the same UN
number and name but with additional hazard communication information as
appropriate to reflect the additional subsidiary risk(s) (documentation, label,
placard) provided that the primary hazard class remains unchanged and that any
other transport conditions (e.g. limited quantity, packaging and tank
provisions) that would normally apply to substances possessing such a
combination of hazards are the same as those applicable to the substance
listed.
Note: When a competent authority grants such approvals, it should
inform the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods* accordingly and submit a relevant proposal of amendment to the
Dangerous Goods List. Should the proposed amendment be rejected, the competent
authority should withdraw its approval.
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* UNECE United Nations
Economic Commission for Europe, Dangerous Goods and Special Cargoes Section,
Transport Division. Palais des Nations, Bureau 418, CH-1211 Geneva 10,
Switzerland. Tel: +41 22 917 24 56, Fax: +41 22 917 00 39. www.unece.org/trans/
danger/danger.html.
2.0.1
Classes, divisions, packing groups
2.0.1.1
Definitions
Substances
(including mixtures and solutions) and articles subject to the provisions of
this Code are assigned to one of the classes 1–9 according to the hazard or the
most predominant of the hazards they present. Some of these classes are
subdivided into divisions. These classes or divisions are as listed below:
Class 1: Explosives
Division
1.1: substances and articles which have a mass explosion hazard
Division
1.2: substances and articles which have a projection hazard but not a mass
explosion hazard
Division 1.3:
substances and articles which have a fire hazard and either a minor blast
hazard or a minor projection hazard or both, but not a mass explosion hazard
Division
1.4: substances and articles which present no significant hazard
Division
1.5: very insensitive substances which have a mass explosion hazard
Division
1.6: extremely insensitive articles which do not have a mass explosion hazard
Class 2: Gases
Class
2.1: flammable gases
Class
2.2: non-flammable, non-toxic gases
Class
2.3: toxic gases
Class 3: Flammable liquids
Class
4: Flammable solids; substances liable to spontaneous combustion; substances
which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases
Class 4.1: flammable
solids, self-reactive substances, solid desensitized explosives and
polymerizing substances
Class
4.2: substances liable to spontaneous combustion
Class
4.3: substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases
Class 5: Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides
Class
5.1: oxidizing substances
Class
5.2: organic peroxides
Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances
Class
6.1: toxic substances
Class
6.2: infectious substances
Class 7: Radioactive material
Class 8: Corrosive substances
Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
The numerical order of the classes and divisions is not that of
the degree of danger.
2.0.1.2 Marine pollutants
2.0.1.2.1
Many of the substances assigned to classes 1 to 6.2, 8 and 9 are deemed as
being marine pollutants (see chapter 2.10).
2.0.1.2.2
Known marine pollutants are noted in the Dangerous Goods List and are indicated
in the Index.
2.0.1.3 For
packing purposes, substances other than those of classes 1, 2, 5.2, 6.2 and 7,
and other than self-reactive substances of class 4.1, are assigned to three
packing groups in accordance with the degree of danger they present:
Packing group I: substances presenting high danger;
Packing group II: substances presenting medium danger; and
Packing group III: substances presenting low danger.
The
packing group to which a substance is assigned is indicated in the Dangerous
Goods List in chapter 3.2.
Articles
are not assigned to packing groups. For packing purposes, any requirement for a
specific packaging performance level is set out in the applicable packing
instruction.
2.0.1.4
Dangerous goods are determined to present one or more of the dangers
represented by classes 1 to 9, marine pollutants and, if applicable, the degree
of danger (packing group) on the basis of the provisions in chapters 2.1 to
2.10.
2.0.1.5
Dangerous goods presenting a danger of a single class or division are assigned
to that class or division and the packing group, if applicable, determined. When
an article or substance is specifically listed by name in the Dangerous Goods
List in chapter 3.2, its class or division, its subsidiary risk(s) and, when
applicable, its packing group are taken from this list.
2.0.1.6
Dangerous goods meeting the defining criteria of more than one hazard class or
division and which are not listed by name in the Dangerous Goods List are
assigned to a class or division and subsidiary risk(s) on the basis of the
precedence of hazard provisions prescribed in 2.0.3.
2.0.2
UN numbers and proper shipping names
2.0.2.1
Dangerous goods are assigned to UN numbers and proper shipping names according
to their hazard classification and their composition.
2.0.2.2
Dangerous goods commonly transported are listed in the Dangerous Goods List in
chapter 3.2. Where an article or substance is specifically listed by name, it
shall be identified in transport by the proper shipping name in the Dangerous
Goods List. Such substances may contain technical impurities (for example those
deriving from the production process) or additives for stability or other
purposes that do not affect their classification. However, a substance listed
by name containing technical impurities or additives for stability or other
purposes affecting its classification shall be considered a mixture or solution
(see 2.0.2.5). For dangerous goods not specifically listed by name, “generic”
or “not otherwise specified” entries are provided (see 2.0.2.7) to identify the
article or substance in transport. The substances listed by name in column (2)
of the Dangerous Goods List of chapter 3.2 shall be transported according to
their classification in the list or under the conditions specified in 2.0.0.2.
Each
entry in the Dangerous Goods List is assigned a UN number. This list also contains
relevant information for each entry, such as hazard class, subsidiary risk(s)
(if any), packing group (where assigned), packing and tank transport
provisions, EmS, segregation and stowage, properties and observations, etc.
Entries
in the Dangerous Goods List are of the following four types:
.1 single entries for
well-defined substances or articles:
e.g. UN 1090 acetone
UN 1194 ethyl nitrite solution
.2 generic entries for
well-defined groups of substances or articles:
e.g. UN 1133 adhesives
UN 1266 perfumery product
UN 2757 carbamate pesticide, solid, toxic
UN 3101 organic peroxide type B, liquid
.3 specific N.O.S.
entries covering a group of substances or articles of a particular chemical or
technical nature:
e.g. UN 1477 nitrates, inorganic, N.O.S.
UN 1987 alcohols, N.O.S.
.4 general N.O.S. entries
covering a group of substances or articles meeting the criteria of one or more
classes:
e.g. UN 1325 flammable solid, organic, N.O.S.
UN 1993 flammable liquid, N.O.S.
2.0.2.3 All
self-reactive substances of class 4.1 are assigned to one of 20 generic entries
in accordance with the classification principles described in 2.4.2.3.3.
2.0.2.4 All
organic peroxides of class 5.2 are assigned to one of 20 generic entries in
accordance with the classification principles described in 2.5.3.3.
2.0.2.5 A
mixture or solution meeting the classification criteria of this Code composed
of a single predominant substance identified by name in the Dangerous Goods
List and one or more substances not subject to the provisions of this Code
and/or traces of one or more substances identified by name in the Dangerous
Goods List, shall be assigned the UN number and proper shipping name of the
predominant substance named in the Dangerous Goods List unless:
.1 the mixture or solution
is identified by name in the Dangerous Goods List;
.2 the name and
description of the substance named in the Dangerous Goods List specifically
indicate that they apply only to the pure substance;
.3 the hazard class or
division, subsidiary risk(s), packing group, or physical state of the mixture
or solution is different from that of the substance named in the Dangerous
Goods List; or
.4 the hazard
characteristics and properties of the mixture or solution necessitate emergency
response measures that are different from those required for the substance
identified by name in the Dangerous Goods List.
In
those other cases, except the one described in .1, the mixture or solution
shall be treated as a dangerous substance not specifically listed by name in the
Dangerous Goods List.
2.0.2.6
When the class, physical state or packing group has changed in comparison with
the pure substance, the solution or mixture shall be shipped in accordance with
the provisions for the changed hazard under an appropriate N.O.S. entry.
2.0.2.7 Substances or articles which are not specifically listed by name
in the Dangerous Goods List shall be classified under a “generic” or “not
otherwise specified” (N.O.S.) proper shipping name. The substance or article
shall be classified according to the class definitions and test criteria in
this part, and the article or substance classified under the generic or
“N.O.S.” proper shipping name in the Dangerous Goods List which most
appropriately describes the article or substance. This means that a substance
is only to be assigned to an entry of type .3, as defined in 2.0.2.2, if it
cannot be assigned to an entry of type .2, and to an entry of type .4 if it
cannot be assigned to an entry of type .2 or .3.*
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* See also the generic or
N.O.S. proper shipping name in appendix A.
2.0.2.8
When considering a solution or mixture in accordance with 2.0.2.5, due account
shall be given to whether the dangerous constituent comprising the solution or
mixture has been identified as a marine pollutant. If this is the case, the
provisions of chapter 2.10 are also applicable.
2.0.2.9 A
mixture or solution, containing one or more substances identified by name in
this Code or classified under an N.O.S. or generic entry and one or more substances
not subject to the provisions of this Code, is not subject to the provisions of
this Code if the hazard characteristics of the mixture or solution are such
that they do not meet the criteria (including human experience criteria) for
any class.
2.0.2.10 A
mixture or solution meeting the classification criteria of this Code that is
not identified by name in the Dangerous Goods List and that is composed of two
or more dangerous goods shall be assigned to an entry that has the proper
shipping name, description, hazard class or division, subsidiary risk(s) and
packing group that most precisely describe the mixture or solution.
2.0.3
Classification of substances, mixtures and solutions with multiple hazards
(precedence of hazard characteristics)
2.0.3.1 The
table of precedence of hazard characteristics in 2.0.3.6 shall be used to
determine the class of a substance, mixture or solution having more than one
hazard when it is not specifically listed by name in this Code. For substances,
mixtures or solutions having multiple hazards which are not specifically listed
by name, the most stringent packing group of those assigned to the respective
hazards of the goods takes precedence over other packing groups, irrespective
of the precedence of hazard table in 2.0.3.6.
2.0.3.2 The
precedence of hazard table indicates which of the hazards shall be regarded as
the primary hazard. The class which appears at the intersection of the
horizontal line and the vertical column is the primary hazard and the remaining
class is the subsidiary hazard. The packing groups for each of the hazards
associated with the substance, mixture or solution shall be determined by
reference to the appropriate criteria. The most stringent of the groups so
indicated shall then become the packing group of the substance, mixture or
solution.
2.0.3.3 The
proper shipping name (see 3.1.2) of a substance, mixture or solution when
classified in accordance with 2.0.3.1 and 2.0.3.2 shall be the most appropriate
N.O.S. (“not otherwise specified”) entry in this Code for the class shown as
the primary hazard.
2.0.3.4 The
precedence of hazard characteristics of the following substances, materials and
articles have not been dealt with in the precedence of hazard table, as these
primary hazards always take precedence:
.1 substances and
articles of class 1;
.2 gases of class 2;
.3 liquid desensitized
explosives of class 3;
.4 self-reactive
substances and solid desensitized explosives of class 4.1;
.5 pyrophoric substances
of class 4.2;
.6 substances of class
5.2;
.7 substances of class
6.1 with a packing group I vapour inhalation toxicity;
.8 substances of class
6.2; and
.9 materials of class 7.
2.0.3.5
Apart from excepted radioactive material (where the other hazardous properties
take precedence), radioactive material having other hazardous properties shall
always be classified in class 7, with the greatest of the additional hazards
being identified. For radioactive material in excepted packages, except for UN
3507, URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE, RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, EXCEPTED PACKAGE, special
provision 290 of chapter 3.3 applies.
2.0.3.6 Precedence of
hazards
|
Class
and Packing Group |
4.2 |
4.3 |
5.1 I |
5.1 II |
5.1 III |
6.1,
I Dermal |
6.1,
I Oral |
6.1 II |
6.1 III |
8,
I Liquid |
8,
I Solid |
8,
II Liquid |
8,
II Solid |
8,
III Liquid |
8, III Solid |
|
|
3 |
I* |
|
4.3 |
|
|
|
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
– |
3 |
– |
3 |
– |
|
3 |
II* |
|
4.3 |
|
|
|
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
8 |
– |
3 |
– |
3 |
– |
|
3 |
III* |
|
4.3 |
|
|
|
6.1 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
3† |
8 |
– |
8 |
– |
3 |
– |
|
4.1 |
II* |
4.2 |
4.3 |
5.1 |
4.1 |
4.1 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
4.1 |
4.1 |
– |
8 |
– |
4.1 |
– |
4.1 |
|
4.1 |
III* |
4.2 |
4.3 |
5.1 |
4.1 |
4.1 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
4.1 |
– |
8 |
– |
8 |
– |
4.1 |
|
4.2 |
II |
|
4.3 |
5.1 |
4.2 |
4.2 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
4.2 |
4.2 |
8 |
8 |
4.2 |
4.2 |
4.2 |
4.2 |
|
4.2 |
III |
|
4.3 |
5.1 |
5.1 |
4.2 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
4.2 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
4.2 |
4.2 |
|
4.3 |
I |
|
|
5.1 |
4.3 |
4.3 |
6.1 |
4.3 |
4.3 |
4.3 |
4.3 |
4.3 |
4.3 |
4.3 |
4.3 |
4.3 |
|
4.3 |
II |
|
|
5.1 |
4.3 |
4.3 |
6.1 |
4.3 |
4.3 |
4.3 |
8 |
8 |
4.3 |
4.3 |
4.3 |
4.3 |
|
4.3 |
III |
|
|
5.1 |
5.1 |
4.3 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
4.3 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
4.3 |
4.3 |
|
5.1 |
I |
|
|
|
|
|
5.1 |
5.1 |
5.1 |
5.1 |
5.1 |
5.1 |
5.1 |
5.1 |
5.1 |
5.1 |
|
5.1 |
II |
|
|
|
|
|
6.1 |
5.1 |
5.1 |
5.1 |
8 |
8 |
5.1 |
5.1 |
5.1 |
5.1 |
|
5.1 |
III |
|
|
|
|
|
6.1 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
5.1 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
5.1 |
5.1 |
|
6.1 |
I, Dermal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
|
6.1 |
I, Oral |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
|
6.1 |
II, Inhalation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
|
6.1 |
II, Dermal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8 |
6.1 |
8 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
|
6.1 |
II, Oral |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8 |
8 |
8 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
6.1 |
|
6.1 |
III |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
* Substances of class 4.1 other than
self-reactive substances and solid desensitized explosives and substances of
class 3 other than liquid desensitized explosives.
† 6.1 for pesticides.
– Denotes an impossible combination.
For
hazards not shown in this table, see 2.0.3.4 and 2.0.3.5.
2.0.4
Transport of samples
2.0.4.1
When the hazard class of a substance is uncertain and it is being transported
for further testing, a tentative hazard class, proper shipping name and
identification number shall be assigned on the basis of the consignor’s
knowledge of the substances and application of:
.1 the classification
criteria of this Code; and
.2 the precedence of
hazards given in 2.0.3.
The
most severe packing group possible for the proper shipping name chosen shall be
used.
Where
this provision is used, the proper shipping name shall be supplemented with the
word “SAMPLE” (such as FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S., SAMPLE). In certain instances,
where a specific proper shipping name is provided for a sample of a substance
considered to meet certain classification criteria (such as UN 3167, GAS
SAMPLE, NON-PRESSURIZED, FLAMMABLE), that proper shipping name shall be used.
When an N.O.S. entry is used to transport the sample, the proper shipping name
need not be supplemented with the technical name as required by special
provision 274.
2.0.4.2
Samples of the substance shall be transported in accordance with the provisions
applicable to the tentative assigned proper shipping name provided:
.1 the substance is not
considered to be a substance prohibited for transport by 1.1.3;
.2 the substance is not
considered to meet the criteria for class 1 or considered to be an infectious
substance or a radioactive material;
.3 the substance is in
compliance with 2.4.2.3.2.4.2 or 2.5.3.2.5.1 if it is a self-reactive substance
or an organic peroxide, respectively;
.4 the sample is
transported in a combination packaging with a net mass per package not
exceeding 2.5 kg; and
.5 the sample is not
packed together with other goods.
2.0.5
Transport of wastes
2.0.5.1
Preamble
Wastes,
which are dangerous goods, shall be transported in accordance with the relevant
international recommendations and conventions and, in particular, where it
concerns transport by sea, with the provisions of this Code.
2.0.5.2
Applicability
2.0.5.2.1 The
provisions of this chapter are applicable to the transport of wastes by ships
and shall be considered in conjunction with all other provisions of this Code.
2.0.5.2.2
Substances, solutions, mixtures or articles containing or contaminated with
radioactive material are subject to the applicable provisions for radioactive
material in class 7, and are not to be considered as wastes for the purposes of
this chapter.
2.0.5.3 Transboundary movements under the Basel Convention*
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* Basel Convention
on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their
Disposal (1989).
2.0.5.3.1
Transboundary movement of wastes is permitted to commence only when:
.1 notification has been
sent by the competent authority of the country of origin, or by the generator
or exporter through the channel of the competent authority of the country of
origin, to the country of final destination; and
.2 the competent
authority of the country of origin, having received the written consent of the
country of final destination stating that the wastes will be safely incinerated
or treated by other methods of disposal, has given authorization to the
movement.
2.0.5.3.2 In
addition to the transport document required in chapter 5.4, all transboundary
movements of wastes shall be accompanied by a waste movement document from the
point at which a transboundary movement commences to the point of disposal.
This document shall be available at all times to the competent authorities and
to all persons involved in the management of waste transport operations.
2.0.5.3.3 The
transport of solid wastes in bulk in cargo transport units and road vehicles is
only permitted with the approval of the competent authority of the country of
origin.
2.0.5.3.4 In
the event that packages and cargo transport units containing wastes are
suffering from leakage or spillage, the competent authorities of the countries
of origin and destination shall be immediately informed and advice on the
action to be taken obtained from them.
2.0.5.4
Classification of wastes
2.0.5.4.1 A
waste containing only one constituent which is a dangerous substance subject to
the provisions of this Code shall be regarded as being that particular
substance. If the concentration of the constituent is such that the waste
continues to present a hazard inherent in the constituent itself, it shall be
classified according to the criteria of the applicable classes.
2.0.5.4.2 A
waste containing two or more constituents which are dangerous substances
subject to the provisions of this Code shall be classified under the applicable
class in accordance with their dangerous characteristics and properties as
described in 2.0.5.4.3 and 2.0.5.4.4.
2.0.5.4.3 The
classification according to the dangerous characteristics and properties shall
be carried out as follows:
.1 determination of the
physical and chemical characteristics and physiological properties by
measurement or calculation followed by classification according to the criteria
of the applicable class(es); or
.2 if the determination
is not practicable, the waste shall be classified according to the constituent
presenting the predominant hazard.
2.0.5.4.4 In
determining the predominant hazard, the following criteria shall be taken into
account:
.1 if one or more
constituents fall within a certain class and the waste presents a hazard
inherent in these constituents, the waste shall be included in that class; or
.2 if there are
constituents falling under two or more classes, the classification of the waste
shall take into account the order of precedence applicable to dangerous
substances with multiple hazards set out in 2.0.3.
2.0.5.4.5
Wastes harmful to the marine environment only shall be transported under the
class 9 entries for ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S., UN
3082, or ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S., UN 3077, with the
addition of the word “WASTE”. However, this is not applicable to substances
which are covered by individual entries in this Code.
2.0.5.4.6
Wastes not otherwise subject to the provisions of this Code but covered under
the Basel Convention may be transported under the class 9 entries for
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S., UN 3082 or ENVIRONMENTALLY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S., UN 3077 with the addition of the word
WASTE.
Chapter 2.1. Class 1 –
Explosives
2.1.0 Introductory notes (these notes are not
mandatory)
Note
1: Class 1 is a restricted
class, that is, only those explosive substances and articles that are listed in
the Dangerous Goods List in chapter 3.2 may be accepted for transport. However,
the competent authorities retain the right by mutual agreement to approve
transport of explosive substances and articles for special purposes under
special conditions. Therefore entries have been included in the Dangerous Goods
List for “Substances, explosive, not otherwise specified” and “Articles,
explosive, not otherwise specified”. It is intended that these entries should
only be used when no other method of operation is possible.
Note
2: General entries such as
“Explosive, blasting, type A” are used to allow for the transport of new
substances. In preparing these provisions, military ammunition and explosives
have been taken into consideration to the extent that they are likely to be
transported by commercial carriers.
Note
3: A number of substances
and articles in class 1 are described in appendix B. These descriptions are
given because a term may not be well-known or may be at variance with its usage
for regulatory purposes.
Note
4: Class 1 is unique in
that the type of packaging frequently has a decisive effect on the hazard and
therefore on the assignment to a particular division. The correct division is
determined by use of the procedures provided in this chapter.
2.1.1
Definitions and general provisions
2.1.1.1 Class 1 comprises:
.1 explosive substances
(a substance which is not itself an explosive but which can form an explosive
atmosphere of gas, vapour or dust is not included in class 1), except those
which are too dangerous to transport or those where the predominant hazard is
one appropriate to another class;
.2 explosive articles,
except devices containing explosive substances in such quantity or of such a
character that their inadvertent or accidental ignition or initiation during
transport shall not cause any effect external to the device either by
projection, fire, smoke, heat or loud noise (see 2.1.3.4); and
.3 substances and
articles not mentioned under .1 and .2 which are manufactured with a view to
producing a practical, explosive or pyrotechnic effect.
2.1.1.2 Transport
of explosive substances which are unduly sensitive, or so reactive as to be
subject to spontaneous reaction, is prohibited.
2.1.1.3
Definitions
For
the purposes of this Code, the following definitions apply:
.1 Explosive substance
means a solid or liquid substance (or a mixture of substances) which is in
itself capable by chemical reaction of producing gas at such a temperature and
pressure and at such a speed as to cause damage to the surroundings.
Pyrotechnic substances are included even when they do not evolve gases.
.2 Pyrotechnic
substance means a substance or a mixture of substances designed to produce
an effect by heat, light, sound, gas or smoke or a combination of these as the
result of non-detonative self-sustaining exothermic chemical reactions.
.3 Explosive article
means an article containing one or more explosive substances.
.4 Mass explosion
means one which affects almost the entire load virtually instantaneously.
.5 Phlegmatized
means that a substance (or “phlegmatizer”) has been added to an explosive to
enhance its safety in handling and transport. The phlegmatizer renders the
explosive insensitive, or less sensitive, to the following actions: heat,
shock, impact, percussion or friction. Typical phlegmatizing agents include, but
are not limited to: wax, paper, water, polymers (such as chlorofluoropolymers),
alcohol and oils (such as petroleum jelly and paraffin).
2.1.1.4 Hazard divisions
The
six hazard divisions of class 1 are:
Division
1.1 Substances and articles which
have a mass explosion hazard
Division
1.2 Substances and articles which
have a projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard
Division
1.3 Substances and articles which
have a fire hazard and either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard
or both, but not a mass explosion hazard
This
division comprises substances and articles:
.1 which give rise to considerable radiant
heat; or
.2 which burn one after another, producing
minor blast or projection effects or both.
Division
1.4 Substances and articles which
present no significant hazard
This division comprises
substances and articles which present only a small hazard in the event of
ignition or initiation during transport. The effects are largely confined to
the package and no projection of fragments of appreciable size or range is to
be expected. An external fire must not cause virtually instantaneous explosion
of almost the entire contents of the package.
Note:
Substances and articles in this division are in compatibility group S if they
are so packaged or designed that any hazardous effects arising from the
accidental functioning are confined within the package unless the package has
been degraded by fire, in which case all blast or projection effects are
limited to the extent that they do not significantly hinder fire fighting or
other emergency response efforts in the immediate vicinity of the package.
Division
1.5 Very insensitive substances
which have a mass explosion hazard
This division comprises
substances which have a mass explosion hazard but are so insensitive that there
is very little probability of initiation or of transition from burning to
detonation under normal conditions of transport.
Note:
The probability of transition from burning to detonation is greater when large
quantities are transported in a ship. As a consequence, the stowage provisions
for explosive substances in division 1.1 and for those in division 1.5 are
identical.
Division
1.6 Extremely insensitive
articles which do not have a mass explosion hazard
This division comprises
articles which predominantly contain extremely insensitive substances and which
demonstrate a negligible probability of accidental initiation or propagation.
Note:
The risk from articles of division 1.6 is limited to the explosion of a single
article.
2.1.1.5 Any
substance or article having or suspected of having explosive characteristics
shall first be considered for classification in class 1 in accordance with the
procedures in 2.1.3. Goods are not classified in class 1 when:
.1 unless specially authorized,
the transport of an explosive substance is prohibited because sensitivity of
the substance is excessive;
.2 the substance or
article comes within the scope of those explosive substances and articles which
are specifically excluded from class 1 by the definition of this class; or
.3 the substance or
article has no explosive properties.
2.1.2
Compatibility groups and classification codes
2.1.2.1
Goods of class 1 are considered to be “compatible” if they can be safely stowed
or transported together without significantly increasing either the probability
of an accident or, for a given quantity, the magnitude of the effects of such
an accident. By this criterion, goods listed in this class have been divided
into a number of compatibility groups, each denoted by a letter from A to L
(excluding I), N and S. These are described in 2.1.2.2 and 2.1.2.3.
2.1.2.2
Compatibility groups and classification codes
|
Description
of substance or articles to be classified |
Compatibility group |
Classification code |
|
Primary explosive
substance |
A |
1.1A |
|
Article containing a primary explosive substance and not
containing two or more effective protective features. Some articles, such as
detonators for blasting, detonator assemblies for blasting and primers,
cap-type, are included even though they do not contain primary explosives |
B |
1.1B 1.2B 1.4B |
|
Propellant
explosive substance or other deflagrating explosive substance or article
containing such explosive substance |
C |
1.1C 1.2C
1.3C 1.4C |
|
Secondary
detonating explosive substance or black powder or article containing a
secondary detonating explosive substance, in each case without means of
initiation and without a propelling charge, or article containing a primary
explosive substance and containing two or more effective protective features |
D |
1.1D 1.2D 1.4D 1.5D |
|
Article containing
a secondary detonating explosive substance, without means of initiation, with
a propelling charge (other than one containing a flammable liquid or gel or
hypergolic liquids) |
E |
1.1E 1.2E 1.4E |
|
Article containing
a secondary detonating explosive substance with its own means of initiation,
with a propelling charge (other than one containing a flammable liquid or gel
or hypergolic liquids) or without a propelling charge |
F |
1.1F 1.2F 1.3F 1.4F |
|
Pyrotechnic substance,
or article containing a pyrotechnic substance, or article containing both an
explosive substance and an illuminating, incendiary, tear- or smoke-producing
substance (other than a water-activated article or one containing white
phosphorus, phosphides, a pyrophoric substance, a flammable liquid or gel, or
hypergolic liquids) |
G |
1.1G 1.2G 1.3G 1.4G |
|
Article containing
both an explosive substance and white phosphorus |
H |
1.2H 1.3H |
|
Article containing
both an explosive substance and a flammable liquid or gel |
J |
1.1J 1.2J 1.3J |
|
Article containing
both an explosive substance and a toxic chemical agent |
K |
1.2K 1.3K |
|
Explosive substance or article containing an explosive substance
and presenting a special risk (such as due to water-activation or presence of
hypergolic liquids, phosphides or a pyrophoric substance) and needing
isolation of each type (see 7.2.7.1.4, note 2) |
L |
1.1L 1.2L 1.3L |
|
Articles
predominantly containing extremely insensitive substances |
N |
1.6N |
|
Substance or article so packaged or designed that any hazardous
effects arising from accidental functioning are confined within the package
unless the package has been degraded by fire, in which case all blast or
projection effects are limited to the extent that they do not significantly
hinder or prohibit fire fighting or other emergency response efforts in the
immediate vicinity of the package |
S |
1.4S |
Note 1: Articles of compatibility groups D and E may be fitted or packed
together with their own means of initiation provided that such means have at
least two effective protective features designed to prevent an explosion in the
event of accidental functioning of the means of initiation. Such articles and
packages shall be assigned to compatibility groups D or E.
Note 2: Articles of compatibility groups D and E may be packed together
with their own means of initiation, which do not have two effective protective
features when, in the opinion of the competent authority of the country of
origin, the accidental functioning of the means of initiation does not cause the
explosion of an article under normal conditions of transport. Such packages
shall be assigned to compatibility groups D or E.
2.1.2.3 Scheme of
classification of explosives, combination of hazard division with compatibility
group
|
Hazard division |
Compatibility group |
∑ A–S |
||||||||||||
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
J |
K |
L |
N |
S |
|
|
|
1.1 |
1.1A |
1.1B |
1.1C |
1.1D |
1.1E |
1.1F |
1.1G |
|
1.1J |
|
1.1L |
|
|
9 |
|
1.2 |
|
1.2B |
1.2C |
1.2D |
1.2E |
1.2F |
1.2G |
1.2H |
1.2J |
1.2K |
1.2L |
|
|
10 |
|
1.3 |
|
|
1.3C |
|
|
1.3F |
1.3G |
1.3H |
1.3J |
1.3K |
1.3L |
|
|
7 |
|
1.4 |
|
1.4B |
1.4C |
1.4D |
1.4E |
1.4F |
1.4G |
|
|
|
|
|
1.4S |
7 |
|
1.5 |
|
|
|
1.5D |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
1.6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.6N |
|
1 |
|
∑ 1.1–1.6 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
35 |
2.1.2.4 The
definitions of compatibility groups in 2.1.2.2 are intended to be mutually
exclusive, except for a substance or article which qualifies for compatibility
group S. Since the criterion of compatibility group S is an empirical one,
assignment to this group is necessarily linked to the tests for assignment to
division 1.4.
2.1.3
Classification procedure
2.1.3.1 Any
substance or article having or suspected of having explosive characteristics
shall be considered for classification in class 1. Substances and articles
classified in class 1 shall be assigned to the appropriate division and
compatibility group. Goods of class 1 shall be classified in accordance with
the latest version of the Manual of Tests and Criteria.
2.1.3.2
Prior to transport, the classification of all explosive substances and
articles, together with the compatibility group assignment and the proper
shipping name under which the substance or article is to be transported, shall
have been approved by the competent authority of the country of manufacture. A
new approval would be required for:
.1 a new explosive
substance; or
.2 a new combination or
mixture of explosive substances which is significantly different from other
combinations or mixtures previously manufactured and approved; or
.3 a new design of an
explosive article, an article containing a new explosive substance, or an
article containing a new combination or mixture of explosive substances; or
.4 an explosive substance
or article with a new design or type of packaging, including a new type of
inner packaging.
2.1.3.3
Assessment of the hazard division is usually made on the basis of test results.
A substance or article shall be assigned to the hazard division which
corresponds to the results of the tests to which the substance or article, as
offered for transport, has been subjected. Other test results, and data
assembled from accidents which have occurred, may also be taken into account.
2.1.3.4
Exclusion from class 1
2.1.3.4.1 The
competent authority may exclude an article or substance from class 1 by virtue
of test results and the class 1 definition.
2.1.3.4.2 An
article may be excluded from class 1 by the competent authority when three
unpackaged articles, each individually activated by its own means of initiation
or ignition or external means to function in the designed mode, meet the
following test criteria:
.1 no external surface
shall have a temperature of more than 65°C. A momentary spike in temperature up
to 200°C is acceptable;
.2 no rupture or
fragmentation of the external casing or movement of the article or detached
parts thereof of more than one metre in any direction;
Note: Where the integrity of the article may be affected in the event
of an external fire these criteria shall be examined by a fire test, such as
described in ISO 12097-3.
.3 no audible report
exceeding 135 dB(C) peak at a distance of one metre;
.4 no flash or flame
capable of igniting a material such as a sheet of 80 ± 10 g/m² paper in contact with the article; and
.5 no production of
smoke, fumes or dust in such quantities that the visibility in a one cubic
metre chamber equipped with appropriately sized blow out panels is reduced more
than 50% as measured by a calibrated light (lux) meter or radiometer located
one metre from a constant light source located at the midpoint on opposite
walls. The general guidance on Optical Density Testing in ISO 5659-1 and the
general guidance on the Photometric System described in Section 7.5 in ISO
5659-2 may be used or similar optical density measurement methods designed to
accomplish the same purpose may also be employed. A suitable hood cover
surrounding the back and sides of the light meter shall be used to minimize
effects of scattered or leaking light not emitted directly from the source.
Note 1: If during the tests addressing criteria .1, .2, .3 and .4 no or
very little smoke is observed the test described in .5 may be waived.
Note 2: The competent authority may require testing in packaged form if
it is determined that, as packaged for transport, the article may pose a
greater risk.
2.1.3.5
Assignment of fireworks to hazard divisions
2.1.3.5.1
Fireworks shall normally be assigned to hazard divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4
on the basis of test data derived from Test Series 6 of the Manual of Tests and
Criteria. However:
.1 waterfalls giving a
positive result when tested in the HSL Flash composition test in appendix 7 of
the Manual of Tests and Criteria shall be classified as 1.1G regardless of the
results of Test Series 6;
.2 since the range of
fireworks is very extensive and the availability of test facilities may be
limited, assignment to hazard divisions may also be made in accordance with the
procedure in 2.1.3.5.2.
2.1.3.5.2
Assignment of fireworks to UN Nos. 0333, 0334, 0335 or 0336 may be made on the
basis of analogy, without the need for Test Series 6 testing, in accordance
with the default fireworks classification table in 2.1.3.5.5. Such assignment
shall be made with the agreement of the competent authority. Items not
specified in the table shall be classified on the basis of test data derived
from Test Series 6 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria.
Note: The
addition of other types of fireworks to column 1 of the table in 2.1.3.5.5
shall only be made on the basis of full test data submitted to the UN
Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods for consideration.
2.1.3.5.3
Where fireworks of more than one hazard division are packed in the same package
they shall be classified on the basis of the highest hazard division unless
test data derived from Test Series 6 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria
indicate otherwise.
2.1.3.5.4 The
classification shown in the table in 2.1.3.5.5 applies only for articles packed
in fibreboard boxes (4G).
2.1.3.5.5 Default fireworks classification table*
________________________
* This table contains a list of firework classifications that may be
used in the absence of Test Series 6, of the Manual of Tests and Criteria, data
(see 2.1.3.5.2).
Note
1: References to percentages in the table, unless otherwise stated,
are to the mass of all pyrotechnic substances (e.g. rocket motors, lifting
charge, bursting charge and effect charge).
Note
2: “Flash composition” in this table refers to pyrotechnic
substances in powder form or as pyrotechnic units as presented in the fireworks
that are used to
produce
an aural effect or used as a bursting charge, or propellant charge unless the
time taken for the pressure rise is demonstrated to be more than 6 ms for 0.5 g
of pyrotechnic substance in the HSL Flash Composition Test in appendix 7 of the
Manual of Tests and Criteria.
Note
3: Dimensions in mm refers to:
– for spherical and peanut shells, the diameter of the sphere of
the shell;
– for cylinder shells, the length of the shell;
– for a shell in mortar, Roman candle, shot tube firework or mine,
the inside diameter of the tube comprising or containing the firework;
– for a bag mine or cylinder mine, the inside diameter of the mortar
intended to contain the mine.
|
Type |
Includes: / Synonym: |
Definition |
Specification |
Classification |
|
Shell, spherical or
cylindrical |
Spherical display
shell: aerial shell, colour shell, dye shell, multi-break shell, multi-effect
shell, nautical shell, parachute shell, smoke shell, star shell; report
shell: maroon, salute, sound shell, thunderclap, aerial shell kit |
Device with or
without propellant charge, with delay fuse and bursting charge, pyrotechnic
unit(s) or loose pyrotechnic substance and designed to be projected from a
mortar |
All report shells |
1.1G |
|
Colour shell: ≥
180 mm |
1.1G |
|||
|
Colour shell: <
180 mm with > 25% flash composition, as loose powder
and/or report effects |
1.1G |
|||
|
Colour shell: <
180 mm with ≤ 25% flash composition, as loose powder
and/or report effects |
1.3G |
|||
|
Colour shell: ≤
50 mm, or ≤ 60 g pyrotechnic substance, with ≤
2% flash composition as loose powder and/or report effects |
1.4G |
|||
|
Peanut shell |
Device with two or
more spherical aerial shells in a common wrapper propelled by the same
propellant charge with separate external delay fuses |
The most hazardous
spherical aerial shell determines the classification |
|
|
|
Preloaded mortar,
shell in mortar |
Assembly comprising
a spherical or cylindrical shell inside a mortar from which the shell is
designed to be projected |
All report shells |
|
|
|
Colour shell: ≥
180 mm |
1.1G |
|||
|
Colour shell: >
25% flash composition as loose powder and/or report effects |
1.1G |
|||
|
Colour shell: >
50 mm and < 180 mm |
1.2G |
|||
|
Colour shell: ≤
50 mm, or < 60 g pyrotechnic substance, with ≤
25% flash composition as loose powder and/or report effects |
1.3G |
|||
|
Shell of shells
(spherical) (Reference to
percentages for shell of shells are to the gross mass of the fireworks
article) |
Device without
propellant charge, with delay fuse and bursting charge, containing report
shells and inert materials and designed to be projected from a mortar |
> 120 mm |
1.1G |
|
|
Device without
propellant charge, with delay fuse and bursting charge, containing report
shells ≤ 25 g flash composition per report unit,
with ≤ 33% flash composition and ≥
60% inert materials and designed to be projected from a mortar |
≤ 120 mm |
1.3G |
||
|
Device without
propellant charge, with delay fuse and bursting charge, containing colour
shells and/or pyrotechnic units and designed to be projected from a mortar |
> 300 mm |
1.1G |
||
|
Device without
propellant charge, with delay fuse and bursting charge, containing colour
shells ≤ 70 mm and/or pyrotechnic units, with ≤
25% flash composition and ≤ 60% pyrotechnic substance and designed to
be projected from a mortar |
> 200 mm
and ≤ 300 mm |
1.3G |
||
|
Device with
propellant charge, with delay fuse and bursting charge, containing colour
shells ≤ 70 mm and/or pyrotechnic units, with ≤
25% flash composition and
≤ 60% pyrotechnic
substance and designed to be projected from a mortar |
≤ 200 mm |
1.3G |
||
|
Battery/ combination |
Barrage, bombardos,
cakes, finale box, flowerbed, hybrid, multiple tubes, shell cakes, banger
batteries, flash banger batteries |
Assembly including
several elements either containing the same type or several types each
corresponding to one of the types of fireworks listed in this table, with one
or two points of ignition |
The most hazardous
firework type determines the classification |
|
|
Roman candle |
Exhibition candle,
candle, bombettes |
Tube containing a
series of pyrotechnic units consisting of alternate pyrotechnic substance,
propellant charge, and transmitting fuse |
≥ 50 mm inner diameter, containing flash
composition, or < 50 mm with
> 25% flash composition |
1.1G |
|
≥ 50 mm inner diameter, containing no flash
composition |
1.2G |
|||
|
< 50 mm inner diameter and ≤
25% flash composition |
1.3G |
|||
|
≤ 30 mm inner diameter, each pyrotechnic
unit ≤ 25 g and
≤ 5% flash composition |
1.4G |
|||
|
Shot tube |
Single shot Roman
candle, small preloaded mortar |
Tube containing a
pyrotechnic unit consisting of pyrotechnic substance, propellant charge with
or without transmitting fuse |
≤ 30 mm inner diameter and pyrotechnic
unit > 25 g, or
> 5% and ≤
25% flash composition |
1.3G |
|
≤ 30 mm inner diameter, pyrotechnic unit ≤ 25 g and
≤ 5% flash composition |
1.4G |
|||
|
Rocket |
Avalanche rocket,
signal rocket, whistling rocket, bottle rocket, sky rocket, missile type
rocket, table rocket |
Tube containing
pyrotechnic substance and/or pyrotechnic units, equipped with stick(s) or
other means for stabilization of flight, and designed to be propelled into
the air |
Flash composition
effects only |
1.1G |
|
Flash
composition > 25% of the pyrotechnic substance |
1.1G |
|||
|
> 20 g
pyrotechnic substance and flash composition
≤ 25 % |
1.3G |
|||
|
≤ 20 g pyrotechnic substance, black powder
bursting charge and ≤ 0.13 g flash composition per report and ≤
1 g in total |
1.4G |
|||
|
Mine |
Pot-a-feu, ground
mine, bag mine, cylinder mine |
Tube containing
propellant charge and pyrotechnic units and designed to be placed on the
ground or to be fixed in the ground. The principal
effect is ejection of all the pyrotechnic units in a single burst producing a
widely dispersed visual and/or aural effect in the air or: Cloth or paper bag
or cloth or paper cylinder containing propellant charge and pyrotechnic
units, designed to be placed in a mortar and to function as a mine |
> 25% flash
composition, as loose powder and/or report effects |
1.1G |
|
≥ 180 mm and
≤ 25% flash composition,
as loose powder and/or report effects |
1.1G |
|||
|
< 180 mm and
≤ 25% flash composition,
as loose powder and/or report effects |
1.3G |
|||
|
≤ 150 g pyrotechnic substance, containing ≤ 5% flash composition as loose powder and/or
report effects. Each pyrotechnic
unit ≤ 25 g, each report effect <
2 g; each whistle, if any,
≤ 3 g |
1.4G |
|||
|
Fountain |
Volcanos, gerbs,
lances, Bengal fire, flitter sparkle, cylindrical fountains, cone fountains,
illuminating torch |
Non-metallic case
containing pressed or consolidated pyrotechnic substance producing sparks and
flame Note: Fountains
intended to produce a vertical cascade or curtain of sparks are considered to
be waterfalls (see row below). |
≥ 1 kg pyrotechnic substance |
1.3G |
|
< 1 kg pyrotechnic substance |
1.4G |
|||
|
Waterfall |
Cascades, showers |
Pyrotechnic
fountain intended to produce a vertical cascade or curtain of sparks |
Containing a
pyrotechnic substance which gives a positive result when tested in the HSL
Flash composition test in appendix 7 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria
regardless of the results of Test Series 6 (see 2.1.3.5.1.1) |
1.1G |
|
Containing a
pyrotechnic substance which gives a negative result when tested in the HSL
Flash composition test in appendix 7 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria |
1.3G |
|||
|
Sparkler |
Handheld sparklers,
non-handheld sparklers, wire sparklers |
Rigid wire
partially coated (along one end) with slow-burning pyrotechnic substance with
or without an ignition tip |
Perchlorate based
sparklers: > 5 g per item or >
10 items per pack |
1.4G |
|
Perchlorate based
sparklers: ≤ 5 g per item and ≤
10 items per pack Nitrate based
sparklers: ≤ 30 g per item |
1.3G |
|||
|
Bengal stick |
Dipped stick |
Non-metallic stick
partially coated (along one end) with slow-burning pyrotechnic substance and
designed to be held in the hand |
Perchlorate based
items: > 5 g per item or >
10 items per pack |
1.3G |
|
Perchlorate based
items: ≤ 5 g per item and ≤
10 items per pack; nitrate based items: ≤
30 g per item |
1.4G |
|||
|
Low hazard
fireworks and novelties |
Table bombs,
throwdowns, crackling granules, smokes, fog, snakes, glow worm, serpents,
snaps, party poppers |
Device designed to
produce very limited visible and/or audible effect which contains small
amounts of pyrotechnic and/or explosive substance |
Throwdowns and
snaps may contain up to 1.6 mg of silver fulminate; snaps and party poppers
may contain up to 16 mg of potassium chlorate/red phosphorus mixture; other
articles may contain up to 5 g of pyrotechnic substance, but no flash
composition |
1.4G |
|
Spinner |
Aerial spinner,
helicopter, chaser, ground spinner |
Non-metallic tube
or tubes containing gas- or spark-producing pyrotechnic substance, with or
without noise-producing substance, with or without aerofoils attached |
Pyrotechnic
substance per item > 20 g, containing ≤
3% flash composition as report effects, or whistle composition ≤ 5 g |
1.3G |
|
Pyrotechnic
substance per item ≤ 20 g, containing ≤
3% flash composition as report effects, or whistle composition ≤ 5 g |
1.4G |
|||
|
Wheels |
Catherine wheels,
Saxon |
Assembly including
drivers containing pyrotechnic substance and provided with a means of
attaching it to a support so that it can rotate |
≥ 1 kg total pyrotechnic substance, no report
effect, each whistle (if any)
≤ 25 g and ≤
50 g whistle composition per wheel |
1.3G |
|
< 1 kg total pyrotechnic substance, no report
effect, each whistle (if any)
≤ 5 g and ≤
10 g whistle composition per wheel |
1.4G |
|||
|
Aerial wheel |
Flying Saxon, UFOs,
rising crown |
Tubes containing
propellant charges and sparks-, flame- and/or noise-producing pyrotechnic
substances, the tubes being fixed to a supporting ring |
> 200 g total
pyrotechnic substance or > 60 g pyrotechnic substance per driver, ≤ 3% flash composition as report effects,
each whistle (if any) ≤ 25 g and
≤ 50 g whistle
composition per wheel |
1.3G |
|
≤ 200 g total pyrotechnic substance and ≤ 60 g pyrotechnic substance per driver, ≤ 3% flash composition as report effects,
each whistle (if any) ≤ 5 g and
≤ 10 g whistle
composition per wheel |
1.4G |
|||
|
Selection pack |
Display selection
box, display selection pack, garden selection box, indoor selection box;
assortment |
A pack of more than
one type each corresponding to one of the types of fireworks listed in this
table |
The most hazardous
firework type determines the classification |
|
|
Firecracker |
Celebration cracker,
celebration roll, string cracker |
Assembly of tubes
(paper or cardboard) linked by a pyrotechnic fuse, each tube intended to
produce an aural effect |
Each tube ≤
140 mg of flash composition or
≤ 1 g black powder |
1.4G |
|
Banger |
Salute, flash
banger, lady cracker |
Non-metallic tube
containing report composition intended to produce an aural effect |
> 2 g flash
composition per item |
1.1G |
|
≤ 2 g flash composition per item and ≤ 10 g per inner packaging |
1.3G |
|||
|
≤ 1 g flash composition per item and ≤ 10 g per inner packaging or ≤
10 g black powder per item |
1.4G |
2.1.3.6 Classification
documentation
2.1.3.6.1 A
competent authority assigning an article or substance into class 1 should
confirm with the applicant that classification in writing.
2.1.3.6.2 A
competent authority classification document may be in any form and may consist
of more than one page, provided pages are numbered consecutively. The document
should have a unique reference.
2.1.3.6.3 The
information provided shall be easy to identify, legible and durable.
2.1.3.6.4
Examples of the information that may be provided in the classification
documents are as follows:
.1 the name of the
competent authority and the provisions in national legislation under which it
is granted its authority;
.2 the modal or national
regulations for which the classification document is applicable;
.3 confirmation that the
classification has been approved, made or agreed in accordance with the United
Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods or the relevant
modal regulations;
.4 the name and address
of the person in law to which the classification has been assigned and any
company registration which uniquely identifies a company or other body
corporate under national legislation;
.5 the name under which
the explosives will be placed on the market or otherwise supplied for
transport;
.6 the Proper Shipping
Name, UN number, Class, Hazard Division and corresponding compatibility group
of the explosives;
.7 where appropriate, the
maximum net explosive mass of the package or article;
.8 the name, signature,
stamp, seal or other identification of the person authorized by the competent
authority to issue the classification document is clearly visible;
.9 where safety in
transport or the hazard division is assessed as being dependent upon the
packaging, the packaging mark or a description of the permitted:
– inner packagings
– intermediate
packagings
– outer packagings
.10 the classification
document states the part number, stock number or other identifying reference
under which the explosives will be placed onto the market or otherwise supplied
for transport;
.11 the name and address of
the person in law who manufactured the explosives and any company registration
which uniquely identifies a company or other body corporate under national
legislation;
.12 any additional
information regarding the applicable packing instruction and special packing
provisions where appropriate;
.13 the basis for assigning
the classification, i.e. whether on the basis of test results, default for
fireworks, analogy with classified explosive, by definition from the Dangerous
Goods List etc.;
.14 any special conditions
or limitations that the competent authority has identified as relevant to the
safety for transport of the explosives, the communication of the hazard and
international transport; and
.15 the expiry date of the
classification document is given where the competent authority considers one to
be appropriate.
Chapter 2.2. Class 2 –
Gases
2.2.0 Introductory note
“Toxic” has the same meaning
as “poisonous”.