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UN2426AMMONIUM NITRATE, LIQUID (hot concentrated solution)

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Class5.1
Packing groupNot assigned in this entry
EmSF-H, S-Q

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AMMONIUM NITRATE, LIQUID (hot concentrated solution)

Class
5.1
Subsidiary risk / reference
Not listed
Packing group
Not assigned in this entry
Marine pollutant entry
Not listed; check the cargo classification
Limited quantities
0
Excepted quantities
E0
Packing instruction
Not listed
Special provisions
252 942
Special packing provision
Not listed
IBC instruction
Not listed
IBC special provisions
Not listed
Portable tank / bulk container codes
T7
Tank special provisions
TP1 TP16 TP17
EmS
F-H, S-Q
Stowage and handling
Category D Category D
Segregation
SGG2 SG42 SG45 SG47 SG48 SG51 SG56 SG58 SG59 SG61
Properties and observations · source text
Hot aqueous solution of not more than 93% ammonium nitrate with not more than 0.2% combustible material (including organic material calculated as carbon) and free from any other added matter, containing at least 7% water, while the maximum content of chloride ions should not exceed 0.02%. May cause fire and explosion in contact with combustible material (e.g. wood, straw, cotton, oil, sugar, etc.), acids, and other class 5.1 substances and burn fiercely. Maximum allowable transport temperature of the solution 140 C. ° This temperature should be indicated on the transport unit. The acidity (pH) of the cargo when diluted with ten parts of water to one part of cargo, by mass, should be between 5.0 and 7.0. The concentration and temperature of the solution at the time of loading, its percentage of combustible materials and of chlorides, and the contents of free acid should be certified.

Portable tank instructions

T7

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 ↗6.7.2.6.3 ↗

Check original English pages and footnotes ↗ · official PDF 260–267

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.

T7 · 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)
T74See 6.7.2.4.2NormalSee 6.7.2.6.3

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.

Source PDF pages：264 · 42-24

Extracted source text
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) 4 See 6.7.2.4.2 Normal See 6.7.2.6.3

IMDG Code 42-24 · English source text

Tank special provisions

TP16

Source pages and references
Referenced provisions:6.7.2.8.3 ↗

Check original English pages and footnotes ↗ · official PDF 268–268

The tank shall be fitted with a special device to prevent under-pressure and excess pressure during normal transport conditions. This device shall be approved by the competent authority. Pressure- relief provisions are as indicated in 6.7.2.8.3 to prevent crystallization of the product in the pressure- relief valve.

IMDG Code 42-24 · English source text

TP17

Source pages and references

Check original English pages and footnotes ↗ · official PDF 268–268

Only inorganic non-combustible materials shall be used for thermal insulation of the tank.

IMDG Code 42-24 · English source text

Special provisions

SP 252

Source pages and references

Check original English pages and footnotes ↗ · official PDF 760–760

.1 Ammonium nitrate hot concentrated solutions can be transported under this entry provided:.1 The solution contains not more than 93% ammonium nitrate..2 The solution contains at least 7% water..3 The solution contains not more than 0.2% combustible material..4 The solution contains no chlorine compounds in quantities such that the chloride ion level exceeds 0.02%..5 The pH of an aqueous solution of 10% of the substance is between 5 and 7, measured at 25°C..6 The maximum allowable transport temperature of the solution is 140°C..2 Additionally, ammonium nitrate hot concentrate solutions are not subject to this Code provided:.1 The solution contains not more than 80% ammonium nitrate..2 The solution contains not more than 0.2% combustible material..3 The ammonium nitrate remains in solution under all conditions of transport..4 The solution does not meet the criteria of any other class or division.

IMDG Code 42-24 · English source text

SP 942

Source pages and references

Check original English pages and footnotes ↗ · official PDF 781–781

The concentration and temperature of the solution at the time of loading, its percentage of combustible material and of chlorides as well as the contents of free acid shall be certified.

IMDG Code 42-24 · English source text

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