IMDG Code 42-24 · Dangerous Goods List

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UN2870ALUMINIUM BOROHYDRIDE

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Class4.2
Packing groupI
EmSF-G, S-M

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Entry 1 · Packing group I

ALUMINIUM BOROHYDRIDE

Class
4.2
Subsidiary risk / reference
4.3
Packing group
I
Marine pollutant entry
Not listed; check the cargo classification
Limited quantities
0
Excepted quantities
E0
Packing instruction
P400
Special provisions
Not listed
Special packing provision
Not listed
IBC instruction
Not listed
IBC special provisions
Not listed
Portable tank / bulk container codes
T21
Tank special provisions
TP7 TP33
EmS
F-G, S-M
Stowage and handling
Category D H1 Category D H1
Segregation
SG26
Properties and observations · source text
Liquid. Ignites spontaneously in air. Reacts with water or steam to produce heat or hydrogen, which may form explosive mixtures with air.

Entry 2

ALUMINIUM BOROHYDRIDE IN DEVICES

Class
4.2
Subsidiary risk / reference
4.3
Packing group
Not assigned in this entry
Marine pollutant entry
Not listed; check the cargo classification
Limited quantities
0
Excepted quantities
E0
Packing instruction
P002
Special provisions
Not listed
Special packing provision
PP13
IBC instruction
Not listed
IBC special provisions
Not listed
Portable tank / bulk container codes
Not listed
Tank special provisions
Not listed
EmS
F-G, S-M
Stowage and handling
Category D H1 Category D H1
Segregation
SG26

Packing and large packaging instructions

P400

Source pages and references

Check original English pages and footnotes ↗ · official PDF 200–200

P400 The following packagings are authorized, provided that the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 are met: (1) Pressure receptacles, provided that the general provisions of 4.1.3.6 are met. They shall be made of steel and shall be subjected to an initial test and periodic tests every 10 years at a pressure of not less than 1 MPa (10 bar, gauge pressure). During carriage, the liquid shall be under a layer of inert gas with a gauge pressure of not less than kPa (0.2 bar). (2) Boxes (4A, 4B, 4N, 4C1, 4C2, 4D, 4F or 4G), drums (1A1, 1A2, 1B1, 1B2, 1N1, 1N2, 1D or 1G) or jerricans (3A1, 3A2, 3B1 or 3B2) enclosing hermetically sealed metal cans with inner packagings of glass or metal, with a capacity of not more than 1 L each, having closures with gaskets. Inner packagings shall have threaded closures or closures physically held in place by any means capable of preventing back-off or loosening of the closure by impact or vibration during transport. Inner packagings shall be cushioned on all sides with dry, absorbent, non-combustible material in a quantity sufficient to absorb the entire contents. Inner packagings shall not be filled to more than 90% of their capacity. Outer packagings shall have a maximum net mass of 125 kg. (3) Steel, aluminium or metal drums (1A1, 1A2, 1B1, 1B2, 1N1 or 1N2), jerricans (3A1, 3A2, 3B1 or 3B2) or boxes (4A, 4B or 4N) with a maximum net mass of 150 kg each with hermetically sealed inner metal cans of not more than L capacity each, with closures fitted with gaskets. Inner packagings shall have threaded closures or closures physically held in place by any means capable of preventing back-off or loosening of the closure by impact or vibration during transport. Inner packagings shall be cushioned on all sides with dry, absorbent, non-combustible material in a quantity sufficient to absorb the entire contents. Each layer of inner packagings shall be separated by a dividing partition in addition to cushioning material. Inner packagings shall not be filled to more than 90% of their capacity. Special packing provision: PP86 For UN Nos. 3392 and 3394, air shall be eliminated from the vapour space by nitrogen or other means.

IMDG Code 42-24 · English source text

Portable tank instructions

T21

Source pages and references

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.

T21 · 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)
T211010 mmNormalNot allowed

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) 10 10 mm Normal Not allowed

IMDG Code 42-24 · English source text

Tank special provisions

TP33

Source pages and references

Check original English pages and footnotes ↗ · official PDF 267–269

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.

IMDG Code 42-24 · English source text

Handling provisions

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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Spontaneously combustible 4.2
Spontaneously combustible 4.2
Dangerous when wet 4.3
Dangerous when wet 4.3

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