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UN1454CALCIUM NITRATE

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Class5.1
Packing groupIII
EmSF-A, S-Q

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Entry 1 · Packing group III

CALCIUM NITRATE

Class
5.1
Subsidiary risk / reference
Not listed
Packing group
III
Marine pollutant entry
Not listed; check the cargo classification
Limited quantities
5 kg
Excepted quantities
E1
Packing instruction
P002 LP02
Special provisions
208 967
Special packing provision
Not listed
IBC instruction
IBC08
IBC special provisions
B3
Portable tank / bulk container codes
T1 BK2 BK3
Tank special provisions
TP33
EmS
F-A, S-Q
Stowage and handling
Category A SW23 Category A SW23
Segregation
Not listed in this DGL field
Properties and observations · source text
White deliquescent solid, soluble in water. Mixtures with combustible material are readily ignited and may burn fiercely. Harmful if swallowed.

Packing and large packaging instructions

P002

Source pages and references
Referenced provisions:4.1.1 ↗4.1.3 ↗4.1.3.3 ↗4.1.3.4 ↗4.1.3.6 ↗

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The following packagings are authorized provided the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 are met.

Use the instruction and packing group assigned to the selected DGL entry. Inner-packaging limits and outer-packaging limits apply together; also check the assigned special packing provisions.

Inner packagings

  • Glass10 kg
  • Plastics130 kg
  • Metal40 kg
  • Paper12350 kg
  • Fibre12350 kg
Combination packagings · outer packagingsMaximum net mass (see 4.1.3.3)
Packaging type / codePacking group IPacking group IIPacking group III
Drums
steel1A1 / 1A2 125 kg400 kg400 kg
aluminium1B1 / 1B2 125 kg400 kg400 kg
other metal1N1 / 1N2 125 kg400 kg400 kg
plastics1H1 / 1H2 125 kg400 kg400 kg
plywood1D 125 kg400 kg400 kg
fibre1G 125 kg400 kg400 kg
Boxes
steel4A 125 kg400 kg400 kg
aluminium4B 125 kg400 kg400 kg
other metal4N 125 kg400 kg400 kg
natural wood4C1 125 kg400 kg400 kg
natural wood with sift-proof walls4C2 250 kg400 kg400 kg
plywood4D 125 kg400 kg400 kg
reconstituted wood4F 125 kg400 kg400 kg
fibreboard4G 75 kg400 kg400 kg
expanded plastics4H1 40 kg60 kg60 kg
solid plastics4H2 125 kg400 kg400 kg
Jerricans
steel3A1 / 3A2 75 kg120 kg120 kg
aluminium3B1 / 3B2 75 kg120 kg120 kg
plastics3H1 / 3H2 75 kg120 kg120 kg
Single packagingsMaximum net mass (see 4.1.3.3)
Packaging type / codePacking group IPacking group IIPacking group III
Drums
steel1A1 / 1A24 400 kg400 kg400 kg
aluminium1B1 / 1B24 400 kg400 kg400 kg
metal, other than steel or aluminium1N1 / 1N24 400 kg400 kg400 kg
plastics1H1 / 1H24 400 kg400 kg400 kg
fibre1G5 400 kg400 kg400 kg
plywood1D5 400 kg400 kg400 kg
Jerricans
steel3A1 / 3A24 120 kg120 kg120 kg
aluminium3B1 / 3B24 120 kg120 kg120 kg
plastics3H1 / 3H24 120 kg120 kg120 kg
Boxes
steel4A5 Not allowed400 kg400 kg
aluminium4B5 Not allowed400 kg400 kg
other metal4N5 Not allowed400 kg400 kg
natural wood4C15 Not allowed400 kg400 kg
natural wood with sift-proof walls4C25 Not allowed400 kg400 kg
plywood4D5 Not allowed400 kg400 kg
reconstituted wood4F5 Not allowed400 kg400 kg
fibreboard4G5 Not allowed400 kg400 kg
solid plastics4H25 Not allowed400 kg400 kg
Bags
bags55H3 / 5H4 / 5L3 / 5M2 Not allowed50 kg50 kg
Composite packagings
Plastics receptacle in steel, aluminium, plywood, fibre or plastics drum6HA1 / 6HB1 / 6HG15 / 6HD15 / 6HH1 400 kg400 kg400 kg
Plastics receptacle in steel or aluminium crate or box, wooden box, plywood box, fibreboard box or solid plastics box6HA2 / 6HB2 / 6HC / 6HD25 / 6HG25 / 6HH2 75 kg75 kg75 kg
Glass receptacle in steel, aluminium, plywood or fibre drum or in steel, aluminium, wood, or fibreboard box or in wickerwork hamper or in expanded or solid plastics packaging6PA1 / 6PB1 / 6PD15 / 6PG15 / 6PA2 / 6PB2 / 6PC / 6PG25 / 6PD25 / 6PH2 / 6PH15 75 kg75 kg75 kg

Footnotes · conditions and restrictions

1
These inner packagings shall be sift-proof.
2
These inner packagings shall not be used when the substances being transported may become liquid during transport (see 4.1.3.4).
3
Paper and fibre inner packagings shall not be used for substances of packing group I.
4
These packagings shall not be used for substances of packing group I that may become liquid during transport (see 4.1.3.4).
5
These packagings shall not be used when the substances being transported may become liquid during transport (see 4.1.3.4).

Pressure receptacles, provided that the general provisions of 4.1.3.6 are met.

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Only the provisions assigned to the selected DGL entry apply.

PP7 For UN 2000, celluloid may be transported unpacked on pallets, wrapped in plastic film and secured by appropriate means, such as steel bands, as a single commodity in closed cargo transport units. Each pallet shall not exceed 1,000 kg.

PP8 For UN 2002, packagings shall be so constructed that explosion is not possible by reason of increased internal pressure. Gas cylinders and gas receptacles shall not be used for these substances.

PP9 For UN Nos. 3175, 3243 and 3244, packagings shall conform to a design type that has passed a leakproofness test at the packing group II performance level. For UN 3175 the leakproofness test is not required when the liquids are fully absorbed in solid material contained in sealed bags.

PP11 For UN 1309, packing group III, and UN 1362, 5H1, 5L1 and 5M1 bags are allowed if they are overpacked in plastic bags and are wrapped in shrink or stretch wrap on pallets.

PP12 For UN Nos. 2213 and 3077, 5H1, 5L1 and 5M1 bags are allowed when transported in closed cargo transport units.

PP13 For articles classified under UN 2870, only combination packagings meeting the packing group I performance level are authorized.

PP14 For UN Nos. 2211, 2698 and 3314, packagings are not required to meet the performance tests in chapter 6.1.

PP15 For UN Nos. 1324 and 2623, packagings shall meet the packing group III performance level.

PP20 For UN 2217, any sift-proof, tearproof receptacle may be used.

PP30 For UN 2471, paper or fibre inner packagings are not permitted.

PP31 For UN Nos. 1362, 1463, 1565, 1575, 1626, 1680, 1689, 1698, 1868, 1889, 1932, 2471, 2545, 2546, 2881, 3048, 3088, 3170, 3174, 3181, 3182, 3189, 3190, 3205, 3206, 3341, 3342, 3448, 3449 and 3450, packagings shall be hermetically sealed.

PP34 For UN 2969 (as whole beans), 5H1, 5L1 and 5M1 bags are permitted.

PP37 For UN Nos. 2590 and 2212, 5M1 bags are permitted. All bags of any type shall be transported in closed cargo transport units or be placed in closed rigid overpacks.

PP38 For UN 1309, bags are permitted only in closed cargo transport units or as unit loads.

PP84 For UN 1057, rigid outer packagings meeting the packing group II performance level shall be used. The packagings shall be designed and constructed and arranged to prevent movement, inadvertent ignition of the devices or inadvertent release of flammable gas or liquid.

PP85 For UN Nos. 1748, 2208, 2880, 3485, 3486 and 3487, bags are not allowed.

PP92 For UN Nos. 3531 and 3533, packagings shall be designed and constructed to permit the release of gas or vapour to prevent a build-up of pressure that could rupture the packagings in the event of loss of stabilization.

PP100 For UN numbers 1309, 1323, 1333, 1376, 1435, 1449, 1457, 1472, 1476, 1483, 1509, 1516, 1567, 1869, 2210, 2858, 2878, 2968, 3089, 3096 and 3125, flexible, fibreboard or wooden packagings shall be sift-proof and water-resistant or shall be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner.

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(SOLIDS) P002 The following packagings are authorized provided the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 are met. Combination packagings Maximum net mass (see 4.1.3.3) Glass 10 kg Drums Plastics1 30 kg steel (1A1, 1A2) 125 kg 400 kg 400 kg Metal 40 kg aluminium (1B1, 1B2) 125 kg 400 kg 400 kg Paper 1, 2, 3 50 kg other metal (1N1, 1N2) 125 kg 400 kg 400 kg Fibre1, 2, 3 50 kg plastics (1H1, 1H2) 125 kg 400 kg 400 kg plywood (1D) 125 kg 400 kg 400 kg fibre (1G) 125 kg 400 kg 400 kg Boxes steel (4A) 125 kg 400 kg 400 kg aluminium (4B) 125 kg 400 kg 400 kg other metal (4N) 125 kg 400 kg 400 kg natural wood (4C1) 125 kg 400 kg 400 kg natural wood with 250 kg 400 kg 400 kg sift-proof walls (4C2) plywood (4D) 125 kg 400 kg 400 kg These inner packagings shall reconstituted wood (4F) 125 kg 400 kg 400 kg be sift-proof. fibreboard (4G) 75 kg 400 kg 400 kg These inner packagings expanded plastics (4H1) 40 kg 60 kg 60 kg shall not be used when the substances being transported solid plastics (4H2) 125 kg 400 kg 400 kg may become liquid during Jerricans transport (see 4.1.3.4). Paper and fibre inner steel (3A1, 3A2) 75 kg 120 kg 120 kg packagings shall not be used aluminium (3B1, 3B2) 75 kg 120 kg 120 kg for substances of packing group I. plastics (3H1, 3H2) 75 kg 120 kg 120 kg Single packagings Drums steel (1A1 or 1A24) 400 kg 400 kg 400 kg aluminium (1B1 or 1B24) 400 kg 400 kg 400 kg metal, other than steel or aluminium (1N1 or 1N24) 400 kg 400 kg 400 kg plastics (1H1 or 1H24) 400 kg 400 kg 400 kg fibre (1G5) 400 kg 400 kg 400 kg plywood (1D5) 400 kg 400 kg 400 kg These packagings shall not be used for substances of packing group I that may become liquid during transport (see 4.1.3.4). These packagings shall not be used when the substances being transported may become liquid during transport (see 4.1.3.4). (SOLIDS) (continued) P002 The following packagings are authorized provided the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 are met. Maximum net mass (see 4.1.3.3) Single packagings (continued) Packing group I Packing group II Packing group III Jerricans steel (3A1 or 3A24) 120 kg 120 kg 120 kg aluminium (3B1 or 3B24) 120 kg 120 kg 120 kg plastics (3H1 or 3H24) 120 kg 120 kg 120 kg Boxes steel (4A)5 Not allowed 400 kg 400 kg aluminium (4B)5 Not allowed 400 kg 400 kg other metal (4N)5 Not allowed 400 kg 400 kg natural wood (4C1)5 Not allowed 400 kg 400 kg natural wood with sift-proof walls (4C2)5 Not allowed 400 kg 400 kg plywood (4D)5 Not allowed 400 kg 400 kg reconstituted wood (4F)5 Not allowed 400 kg 400 kg fibreboard (4G)5 Not allowed 400 kg 400 kg solid plastics (4H2)5 Not allowed 400 kg 400 kg Bags bags (5H3, 5H4, 5L3, 5M2)5 Not allowed 50 kg 50 kg Composite packagings Plastics receptacle in steel, aluminium, plywood, fibre or 400 kg 400 kg 400 kg plastics drum (6HA1, 6HB1, 6HG15, 6HD15, or 6HH1) Plastics receptacle in steel or aluminium crate or box, 75 kg 75 kg 75 kg wooden box, plywood box, fibreboard box or solid plastics box (6HA2, 6HB2, 6HC, 6HD25, 6HG25 or 6HH2) Glass receptacle in steel, aluminium, plywood or fibre 75 kg 75 kg 75 kg drum (6PA1, 6PB1, 6PD15 or 6PG15) or in steel, aluminium, wood, or fibreboard box or in wickerwork hamper (6PA2, 6PB2, 6PC, 6PG25 or 6PD25) or in expanded or solid plastics packaging (6PH2 or 6PH15) 4 These packagings shall not be used for substances of packing group I that may become liquid during transport (see 4.1.3.4). These packagings shall not be used when the substances being transported may become liquid during transport (see 4.1.3.4). Pressure receptacles, provided that the general provisions of 4.1.3.6 are met. Special packing provisions: PP7 For UN 2000, celluloid may be transported unpacked on pallets, wrapped in plastic film and secured by appropriate means, such as steel bands, as a single commodity in closed cargo transport units. Each pallet shall not exceed 1,000 kg. PP8 For UN 2002, packagings shall be so constructed that explosion is not possible by reason of increased internal pressure. Gas cylinders and gas receptacles shall not be used for these substances. PP9 For UN Nos. 3175, 3243 and 3244, packagings shall conform to a design type that has passed a leakproofness test at the packing group II performance level. For UN 3175 the leakproofness test is not required when the liquids are fully absorbed in solid material contained in sealed bags. PP11 For UN 1309, packing group III, and UN 1362, 5H1, 5L1 and 5M1 bags are allowed if they are overpacked in plastic bags and are wrapped in shrink or stretch wrap on pallets. PP12 For UN Nos. 2213 and 3077, 5H1, 5L1 and 5M1 bags are allowed when transported in closed cargo transport units. PP13 For articles classified under UN 2870, only combination packagings meeting the packing group I performance level are authorized. PP14 For UN Nos. 2211, 2698 and 3314, packagings are not required to meet the performance tests in chapter 6.1. PP15 For UN Nos. 1324 and 2623, packagings shall meet the packing group III performance level. PP20 For UN 2217, any sift-proof, tearproof receptacle may be used. PP30 For UN 2471, paper or fibre inner packagings are not permitted. PP31 For UN Nos. 1362, 1463, 1565, 1575, 1626, 1680, 1689, 1698, 1868, 1889, 1932, 2471, 2545, 2546, 2881, 3048, 3088, 3170, 3174, 3181, 3182, 3189, 3190, 3205, 3206, 3341, 3342, 3448, 3449 and 3450, packagings shall be hermetically sealed. PP34 For UN 2969 (as whole beans), 5H1, 5L1 and 5M1 bags are permitted. PP37 For UN Nos. 2590 and 2212, 5M1 bags are permitted. All bags of any type shall be transported in closed cargo transport units or be placed in closed rigid overpacks. PP38 For UN 1309, bags are permitted only in closed cargo transport units or as unit loads. PP84 For UN 1057, rigid outer packagings meeting the packing group II performance level shall be used. The packagings shall be designed and constructed and arranged to prevent movement, inadvertent ignition of the devices or inadvertent release of flammable gas or liquid. PP85 For UN Nos. 1748, 2208, 2880, 3485, 3486 and 3487, bags are not allowed. PP92 For UN Nos. 3531 and 3533, packagings shall be designed and constructed to permit the release of gas or vapour to prevent a build-up of pressure that could rupture the packagings in the event of loss of stabilization. PP100 For UN numbers 1309, 1323, 1333, 1376, 1435, 1449, 1457, 1472, 1476, 1483, 1509, 1516, 1567, 1869, 2210, 2858, 2878, 2968, 3089, 3096 and 3125, flexible, fibreboard or wooden packagings shall be sift-proof and water-resistant or shall be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner.

IMDG Code 42-24 · English source text

LP02

Source pages and references
Referenced provisions:4.1.1 ↗4.1.3 ↗

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The following large packagings are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 are met.

Use the instruction and packing group assigned to the selected DGL entry. Inner-packaging limits and outer-packaging limits apply together; also check the assigned special packing provisions.

Inner packagings

  • Glass10 kg
  • Plasticsb50 kg
  • Metal50 kg
  • Paperab50 kg
  • Fibreab50 kg
Large outer packagingsPacking group limits · shared cells in the original table
Packaging type / codePacking group IPacking group IIPacking group III
Steel50A Not allowedNot allowed3 m³
Aluminium50B Not allowedNot allowed3 m³
Metal other than steel or aluminium50N Not allowedNot allowed3 m³
Rigid plastics50H Not allowedNot allowed3 m³
Natural wood50C Not allowedNot allowed3 m³
Plywood50D Not allowedNot allowed3 m³
Reconstituted wood50F Not allowedNot allowed3 m³
Rigid fibreboard50G Not allowedNot allowed3 m³
Flexible plasticsc51H Not allowedNot allowed3 m³

Footnotes · conditions and restrictions

a
These packagings shall not be used when the substances being transported may become liquid during transport.
b
Packagings shall be sift-proof.
c
To be used with flexible inner packagings only.
Special packing provisions in this instruction · 3

Only the provisions assigned to the selected DGL entry apply.

L2 Deleted

L3 For UN Nos.1309, 1376, 1483, 1869, 2793, 2858 and 2878, flexible or fibre inner packagings shall be sift-proof and water-resistant or shall be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner.

L4 For UN Nos.1932, 2008, 2009, 2545, 2546, 2881 and 3189 flexible or fibre inner packagings shall be hermetically sealed.

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(SOLIDS) LP02 The following large packagings are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 are met. Inner packagings Large outer packagings Packing group I Packing group II Packing group III 4 Glass 10 kg Steel (50A) Plasticsb 50 kg Aluminium (50B) Not allowed Not allowed 3 m3 Metal 50 kg Metal other than steel or Papera, b 50 kg aluminium (50N) Fibrea, b 50 kg Rigid plastics (50H) Natural wood (50C) Plywood (50D) Reconstituted wood (50F) Rigid fibreboard (50G) Flexible plastics (51H)c a These packagings shall not be used when the substances being transported may become liquid during transport. b Packagings shall be sift-proof. c To be used with flexible inner packagings only. Special packing provision: L2 Deleted L3 For UN Nos.1309, 1376, 1483, 1869, 2793, 2858 and 2878, flexible or fibre inner packagings shall be sift-proof and water-resistant or shall be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner. L4 For UN Nos.1932, 2008, 2009, 2545, 2546, 2881 and 3189 flexible or fibre inner packagings shall be hermetically sealed.

IMDG Code 42-24 · English source text

IBC instructions

IBC08

Source pages and references
Referenced provisions:4.1.1 ↗4.1.2 ↗4.1.3 ↗4.1.3.4 ↗

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IBC08 The following IBCs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 are met: Metal (11A, 11B, 11N, 21A, 21B, 21N, 31A, 31B and 31N); Rigid plastics (11H1, 11H2, 21H1, 21H2, 31H1 and 31H2); Composite (11HZ1, 11HZ2, 21HZ1, 21HZ2 and 31HZ1); Fibreboard (11G); Wooden (11C, 11D and 11F); Flexible (13H1, 13H2, 13H3, 13H4, 13H5, 13L1, 13L2, 13L3, 13L4, 13M1 or 13M2). Additional provisions: Where the solid may become liquid during transport see 4.1.3.4. Special packing provisions: B3 Flexible IBCs shall be sift-proof and water-resistant or shall be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner. B4 Flexible, fibreboard or wooden IBCs shall be sift-proof and water-resistant or shall be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner. B6 For UN Nos. 1327, 1363, 1364, 1365, 1386, 1408, 1841, 2211, 2217, 2793 and 3314, IBCs are not required to meet the IBC testing provisions of chapter 6.5. B21 For solid substances in IBCs other than metal or rigid plastics IBCs, the IBCs shall be carried in closed cargo transport units or in freight containers/vehicles, which shall have rigid sides or fences at least to the height of the IBC.

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IBC special provisions

B3

Applies under IBC08

Source pages and references

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Flexible IBCs shall be sift-proof and water-resistant or shall be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner.

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Portable tank instructions

T1

Source pages and references
Referenced provisions:4.2.1 ↗6.7.2 ↗6.7.2.8 ↗6.7.2.6 ↗6.7.2.4 ↗6.7.2.4.2 ↗6.7.2.6.2 ↗

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These portable tank instructions apply to liquid and solid substances of class 1 and classes 3 to 9. The general provisions of section 4.2.1 and the requirements of section 6.7.2 shall be met. The instructions for portable tanks with FRP shells apply to substances of classes or divisions 1, 3, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2, 8 and 9. Additionally, the provisions of chapter 6.10 apply to the portable tanks with FRP shells.

T1 · Selected instruction · IMDG 42-24
Portable tank instructionMinimum test pressure (bar)Minimum shell thickness (in mm – reference steel) (see 6.7.2.4)Pressure relief provisionsa (see 6.7.2.8)Bottom opening provisionsb (see 6.7.2.6)
T11.5See 6.7.2.4.2NormalSee 6.7.2.6.2

a When the word “Normal” is indicated, all the provisions of 6.7.2.8 apply except for 6.7.2.8.3. b When this column indicates “not allowed”, bottom openings are not permitted when the substance to be transported is a liquid (see 6.7.2.6.1). When the substance to be transported is a solid at all temperatures encountered under normal conditions of transport, bottom openings conforming to the provisions of 6.7.2.6.2 are authorized.

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S T1 – T22 These portable tank instructions apply to liquid and solid substances of class 1 and classes 3 to 9. The general provisions of section 4.2.1 and the requirements of section 6.7.2 shall be met. The instructions for portable tanks with FRP shells apply to substances of classes or divisions 1, 3, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2, 8 and 9. Additionally, the provisions of chapter 6.10 apply to the portable tanks with FRP shells. Minimum shell thickness Pressure relief Bottom opening (in mm – reference provisionsa provisionsb instruction pressure (bar) steel) (see 6.7.2.8) (see 6.7.2.6) (see 6.7.2.4) 1.5 See 6.7.2.4.2 Normal See 6.7.2.6.2

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Tank special provisions

TP33

Source pages and references
Referenced provisions:4.2.1.19 ↗

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The portable tank instruction assigned for this substance applies for granular and powdered solids and for solids which are filled and discharged at temperatures above their melting point and which are cooled and transported as a solid mass. For solids which are transported above their melting point, see 4.2.1.19.

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Special provisions

SP 208

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The commercial grade of calcium nitrate fertilizer, when consisting mainly of a double salt (calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate) containing not more than 10% ammonium nitrate and at least 12% water of crystallization, is not subject to the provisions of this Code.

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Stowage and handling codes

Bulk containers · BK codes

BK codes describe bulk containers, separately from portable-tank T instructions. A listed code alone does not establish acceptance for sea transport. Check the applicable DGL entry, chapter 4.3 and container requirements in chapter 6.9.

4.3.2.3 · Applicable additional provision

4.3.2.3 Bulk goods of class 5.1 Bulk containers shall be so constructed or adapted that the goods cannot come into contact with wood or any other incompatible material.

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4.3.4.1 · Applicable additional provision

4.3.4.1 Flexible bulk containers are only allowed in the holds of general cargo ships. They are not allowed to be transported in cargo transport units.

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General bulk-container provisions · 4.3.1 (full source text)

Note: Sheeted bulk containers (BK1) shall not be used for sea transport, except as indicated in 4.3.3.

4.3.1.1 This section provides general requirements applicable to the use of containers for the transport of solid substances in bulk. Substances shall be transported in bulk containers conforming to the applicable bulk container instruction identified by the letters BK in column 13 of the Dangerous Goods List, with the following meaning: BK1: the transport in sheeted bulk containers is permitted; BK2: the transport in closed bulk containers is permitted; BK3: the transport in flexible bulk containers is permitted. The bulk container used shall conform to the provisions of chapter 6.9.

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4.3.1.2 Except as provided in 4.3.1.3, bulk containers shall only be used when a substance is assigned a bulk container code in column 13 of the Dangerous Goods List.

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4.3.1.3 When a substance is not assigned BK2 or BK3 in column 13 of the Dangerous Goods List, interim approval for transport may be issued by the competent authority of the country of origin. The approval shall be included in the documentation of the consignment and contain, as a minimum, the information normally provided in the bulk container instruction and the conditions under which the substance shall be transported. Appropriate measures should be initiated by the competent authority to have the assignment included in the Dangerous Goods List. When a substance is not permitted in a BK1 bulk container, an exemption may be issued in accordance with 7.9.1.

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4.3.1.4 Substances which may become liquid at temperatures likely to be encountered during transport are not permitted in bulk containers.

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4.3.1.5 Bulk containers shall be siftproof and shall be so closed that none of the contents can escape under normal conditions of transport, including the effect of vibration, or by changes of temperature, humidity or pressure.

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4.3.1.6 Bulk solids shall be loaded into bulk containers and evenly distributed in a manner that minimizes movement that could result in damage to the container or leakage of the dangerous goods.

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4.3.1.7 Where venting devices are fitted, they shall be kept clear and operable.

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4.3.1.8 Bulk solids shall not react dangerously with the material of the bulk container, gaskets, equipment including lids and tarpaulins, or with protective coatings which are in contact with the contents, or significantly weaken them. Bulk containers shall be so constructed or adapted that the goods cannot penetrate between wooden floor coverings or come into contact with those parts of the bulk containers that may be affected by the dangerous goods or residues thereof.

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4.3.1.9 Before being filled and offered for transport, each bulk container shall be inspected and cleaned to ensure that it does not contain any residue on the interior or exterior that could: – cause a dangerous reaction with the substance intended for transport; – detrimentally affect the structural integrity of the bulk container; or – affect the dangerous goods retention capabilities of the bulk container.

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4.3.1.10 During transport, no dangerous residues shall adhere to the outer surfaces of a bulk container.

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4.3.1.11 If several closure systems are fitted in series, the system which is located nearest to the dangerous goods to be transported shall be closed first before filling.

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4.3.1.12 Empty bulk containers that have contained dangerous goods shall be treated in the same manner as is prescribed in this Code for a filled bulk container, unless adequate measures have been taken to nullify any hazard.

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4.3.1.13 If bulk containers are used for the carriage of bulk goods liable to cause a dust explosion, or evolve flammable vapours (e.g. for certain wastes), measures shall be taken to exclude sources of ignition and to prevent dangerous electrostatic discharge during transport, loading or unloading of the goods.

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4.3.1.14 Substances, for example wastes, which may react dangerously with one another and substances of different classes and goods not subject to this Code, which are liable to react dangerously with one another, shall not be mixed together in the same bulk container. Dangerous reactions are: .1 combustion and/or evolution of considerable heat; .2 emission of flammable and/or toxic gases; .3 formation of corrosive liquids; or .4 formation of unstable substances.

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4.3.1.15 Before a bulk container is filled, it shall be visually examined to ensure it is structurally serviceable, its interior walls, ceiling and floors are free from protrusions or damage and that any inner liners or substance retaining equipment are free from rips, tears or any damage that would compromise its cargo retention capabilities. “Structurally serviceable” means the bulk container does not have major defects in its structural components, such as top and bottom side rails, top and bottom end rails, door sill and header, floor cross members, corner posts, and corner fittings in a freight container. Major defects include: .1 bends, cracks or breaks in the structural or supporting members that affect the integrity of the container; .2 more than one splice or an improper splice (such as a lapped splice) in top or bottom end rails or door headers; .3 more than two splices in any one top or bottom side rail; .4 any splice in a door sill or corner post; .5 door hinges and hardware that are seized, twisted, broken, missing, or otherwise inoperative; .6 gaskets and seals that do not seal; .7 any distortion of the overall configuration great enough to prevent proper alignment of handling equipment, mounting and securing chassis or vehicle, or insertion into ships’ cargo spaces; .8 any damage to lifting attachments or handling equipment interface features; or .9 any damage to service or operational equipment.

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4.3.1.16 Before a flexible bulk container is filled it shall be visually examined to ensure it is structurally serviceable, its textile slings, load-bearing structure straps, body fabric, lock device parts including metal and textile parts are free from protrusions or damage and that inner liners are free from rips, tears or any damage.

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4.3.1.16.1 For flexible bulk containers, the period of use permitted for the transport of dangerous goods shall be two years from the date of manufacture of the flexible bulk container.

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4.3.1.16.2 A venting device shall be fitted if a dangerous accumulation of gases may develop within the flexible bulk container. The vent shall be so designed that the penetration of foreign substances or the ingress of water is prevented under normal conditions of transport.

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Labels and marks

Reference preview for Entry 1 · Packing group III. Confirm the cargo classification and any conditions in the special provisions.

Oxidizer 5.1
Oxidizer 5.1

This UN may be carried as a limited quantity (Code allocation 5 kg); if this consignment is shipped as LQ, the LQ mark must be applied and chapter 3.4 complied with

This UN may be carried as an excepted quantity (code E1); if this consignment is shipped as EQ, the EQ mark must be applied and chapter 3.5 complied with

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