IMDG Code 42-24 · Dangerous Goods List

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UN1491POTASSIUM PEROXIDE

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Class5.1
Packing groupI
EmSF-G, S-Q

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Entry 1 · Packing group I

POTASSIUM PEROXIDE

Class
5.1
Subsidiary risk / reference
Not listed
Packing group
I
Marine pollutant entry
Not listed; check the cargo classification
Limited quantities
0
Excepted quantities
E0
Packing instruction
P503
Special provisions
Not listed
Special packing provision
Not listed
IBC instruction
IBC06
IBC special provisions
B1
Portable tank / bulk container codes
Not listed
Tank special provisions
Not listed
EmS
F-G, S-Q
Stowage and handling
Category C H1 Category C H1
Segregation
SGG16 SG16 SG26 SG35 SG59
Properties and observations · source text
Yellow powder. Particularly if wetted with small quantities of water, a mixture with combustible material may ignite, following impact or friction. When involved in a fire, or in contact with water or acids, decomposes, evolving oxygen. Highly irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes.

Packing and large packaging instructions

P503

Source pages and references

Check original English pages and footnotes ↗ · official PDF 210–210

P503 The following packagings are authorized, provided that the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 are met. Combination packagings Maximum net mass Glass 5 kg Drums Metal 5 kg steel (1A1, 1A2) 125 kg Plastic 5 kg aluminium (1B1, 1B2) 125 kg other metal (1N1, 1N2) 125 kg fibre (1G) 125 kg plywood (1D) 125 kg plastics (1H1, 1H2) 125 kg Boxes steel (4A) 125 kg aluminium (4B) 125 kg other metal (4N) 125 kg natural wood (4C1) 125 kg natural wood with sift-proof walls (4C2) 125 kg plywood (4D) 125 kg reconstituted wood (4F) 125 kg fibreboard (4G) 40 kg expanded plastics (4H1) 60 kg solid plastics (4H2) 125 kg Single packagings Maximum net mass Metal drums (1A1, 1A2, 1B1, 1B2, 1N1 or 1N2) 250 kg Fibreboard (1G) or plywood drums (1D) fitted with inner liners 200 kg

IMDG Code 42-24 · English source text

IBC instructions

IBC06

Source pages and references

Check original English pages and footnotes ↗ · official PDF 232–232

IBC06 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). Additional provision: Where the solid may become liquid during transport see 4.1.3.4. Special packing provisions: B1 For packing group I substances, 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. B12 For UN 2907, IBCs shall meet the packing group II performance level. IBCs meeting the test criteria of packing group I shall not be used. 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.

IMDG Code 42-24 · English source text

IBC special provisions

B1

Applies under IBC06

Source pages and references

Check original English pages and footnotes ↗ · official PDF 232–232

For packing group I substances, 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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Handling provisions

Segregation groups

Segregation codes

SG26

Source pages and references

Check original English pages and footnotes ↗ · official PDF 493–493

In addition: from goods of classes 2.1 and 3 when stowed on deck of a containership a minimum distance of two container spaces athwartship shall be maintained, when stowed on ro-ro ships a distance of 6 m athwartship shall be maintained.

IMDG Code 42-24 · English source text

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

Oxidizer 5.1
Oxidizer 5.1

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