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Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 1.48
1.48 These Regulations, except for Part 8 (Reporting Requirements), do not apply to dangerous goods required for patient care on an aircraft if (a) the aircraft is configured as an air ambulance and is used only as an air ambulance; (b) the transport of the dangerous goods is not forbidden in Schedule 1, Schedule 3 or the ICAO Technical Instructions; (c) the dangerous goods are under the control of a health care professional or a person who is trained in accordance with Part 6 (Training); (d) in the case of (i) dangerous goods included in Class 2, Gases, they are in one or more small means of containment in compliance with the requirements for transporting gases in Part 5 (Means of Containment), or (ii) dangerous goods not included in Class 2, Gases, they are in one or more small means of containment designed, constructed, filled, closed, secured and maintained so that under normal conditions of transport, including handling, there will be no accidental release of the dangerous goods that could endanger public safety; and (e) the means of containment are secured to prevent unintended movement during transport. SOR/2008-34, s. 25; SOR/2016-95, s. 41
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 1.49
1.49 (1) Subsection 5.1(1) and Section 5.10 of Part 5 (Means of Containment) do not apply to the handling, offering for transport or transporting of dangerous goods in a cylinder on a road vehicle or an aircraft if (a) the cylinder is from or for a vessel or an aircraft; (b) the cylinder is transported solely for the purpose of refilling, exchanging or requalification; (c) the cylinder is accompanied by a shipping document that includes the words “Cylinder in transport for purpose of refilling, exchanging or requalification in compliance with section 1.49 of the TDGR” or “ Bouteille à gaz en transport aux fins de remplissage, d’échange ou de requalification en conformité avec l’article 1.49 du RTMD ”; (d) the cylinder is closed and secured so that under normal conditions of transport, including handling, there will be no release of the dangerous goods that could endanger public safety; (e) in the case of a cylinder from or for a vessel that is a Canadian vessel as defined in section 2 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 , the cylinder conforms, as applicable, to (i) the Fire Detection and Extinguishing Equipment Regulations , as they read immediately before being repealed, (ii) the Life Saving Equipment Regulations , (iii) the Large Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations , (iv) the Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations , (v) the Small Vessel Regulations , and (vi) the Vessel Fire Safety Regulations ; (f) in the case of a cylinder from or for a vessel that is a foreign vessel as defined in section 2 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and that is a Safety Convention vessel as defined in that section, the cylinder is used for a purpose related to the operation or navigation of the vessel, including a life-saving or emergency purpose; and (g) in the case of a cylinder from or for an aircraft, a flight authority, as defined in subsection 101.01(1) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations , has been issued in respect of the aircraft and the cylinder serves an aeronautical purpose, including a life-saving or emergency purpose. (2) When the cylinder has been requalified or filled, the exemption set out in subsection (1) applies only if the cylinder was requalified in accordance with clause 6.5.1(b) of CSA B340 and filled in compliance with clause 6.5.1(c) of CSA B340. SOR/2014-306, s. 14; SOR/2017-137, s. 16; SOR/2017-253, s. 52 SOR/2023-155, s. 25
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 1.50
1.50 (1) Sections 5.1, 5.2 and 5.5 and subsection 5.10(1) do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transport of UN1978, PROPANE, in a cylinder on a road vehicle, a railway vehicle or a ship on a domestic voyage if (a) the cylinder is for use in a hot air balloon and is marked clearly and visibly, in letters at least 5 mm high, with the words “FOR USE IN HOT AIR BALLOONS ONLY” or “ POUR UTILISATION DANS LES BALLONS SEULEMENT ”; (b) a flight authority, as defined in subsection 101.01(1) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations , has been issued in respect of the hot air balloon; (c) the cylinder is designed, constructed, filled, closed, secured and maintained so that under normal conditions of transport, including handling, there will be no release of dangerous goods that could endanger public safety; (d) subject to paragraph (e), the cylinder (i) is manufactured, selected and used in accordance with CSA B340, except clause 5.3.1.4 of that standard, (ii) is manufactured, selected and used in accordance with CSA B342, (iii) is manufactured, selected and used in accordance with 49 CFR and, in the case of a requalified cylinder, is marked with the requalification markings required by CSA B339 or 49 CFR, (iv) is manufactured and selected in accordance with the ADR, is marked with the symbol π (Pi) in accordance with the TPED and is used in accordance with clauses 4.1.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.2, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.7, 4.3.8, 4.3.9, 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.3(b) to (e), 5.1.8 and 5.3.1.1 of CSA B340, or (v) was manufactured before January 1, 2017, and is used in accordance with clauses 4.1.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.2, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.7, 4.3.8, 4.3.9, 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.3(b) to (e), 5.1.8 and 5.3.1.1 of CSA B340; and (e) the liquid phase of the propane is less than or equal to 85% of the capacity of the cylinder at 15°C. (2) For the purposes of subparagraph (1)(d)(iv), ADR means the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road , published by the United Nations, as amended from time to time and TPED means the Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive , Directive 2010/35/EU, June 16, 2010, published by the Council of the European Union. (3) Subject to subsection (4), a cylinder referred to in subparagraph (1)(d)(iv) or (v) must be requalified within (a) 10 years after its date of manufacture; or (b) 10 years after its most recent requalification date as marked on the cylinder. (4) A cylinder that must be requalified on or before January 1, 2018 may be requalified within a 12-month grace period that starts on the day on which this section comes into force. (5) When it is requalified, a cylinder referred to in subparagraph (1)(d)(iv) or (v) must (a) be requalified with a proof pressure retest and an internal and external visual inspection in accordance with clause 24 of CSA B339 by a facility that holds a valid certificate of registration referred to in clause 25.3 of CSA B339; or (b) be subjected to a periodic inspection and test in accordance with clause 19 of CSA B341. SOR/2017-137, s. 17 SOR/2023-155, s. 26
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.1
2.1 A substance is dangerous goods when (a) it is listed by name in Schedule 1 and is in any form, state or concentration that meets the criteria in this Part for inclusion in at least one of the nine classes of dangerous goods; or (b) it is not listed by name in Schedule 1 but meets the criteria in this Part for inclusion in at least one of the nine classes of dangerous goods. SOR/2023-155, s. 175
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.2
2.2 (1) Before allowing a carrier to take possession of dangerous goods for transport, the consignor must determine the classification of the dangerous goods in accordance with this Part. (2) When importing dangerous goods into Canada, the consignor must ensure that they have the correct classification before they are transported in Canada. (3) A consignor must use the following classifications: (a) for substances included in Class 1, Explosives, the classification determined in accordance with the Explosives Act ; and (b) for radioactive materials, the classification determined in accordance with the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations . (c) [Repealed, SOR/2014-152] (d) [Repealed, SOR/2014-152] (3.1) For substances included in Class 6.2, Infectious Substances, a consignor may use a classification determined by the Public Health Agency of Canada or the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. (4) A consignor may use the appropriate classification in the ICAO Technical Instructions, the IMDG Code or the UN Recommendations to transport dangerous goods within Canada by a road vehicle, a railway vehicle or a vessel on a domestic voyage if these Regulations or the document from which the classification is taken does not forbid their transport. (5) If an error in classification is noticed or if there are reasonable grounds to suspect an error in classification, the consignor must not allow a carrier to take possession of the dangerous goods for transport until the classification has been verified or corrected. (6) A carrier who notices an error in classification or has reasonable grounds to suspect an error in classification while the dangerous goods are in transport must advise the consignor and must stop transporting the dangerous goods until the consignor verifies or corrects the classification. The consignor must immediately verify or correct the classification and ensure that the carrier is provided with the verified or corrected classification. SOR/2008-34, s. 28; SOR/2014-152, s. 11; SOR/2014-306, s. 17; SOR/2017-253, s. 52
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.2.1
2.2.1 (1) A consignor who allows a carrier to take possession of dangerous goods for transport or who imports dangerous goods into Canada must, during a five-year period that begins on the date that appears on the shipping document, make a proof of classification available to the Minister on reasonable notice given by the Minister. (2) For the purposes of this section, a proof of classification is (a) a test report; (b) a lab report; or (c) a document that explains how the dangerous goods were classified. (3) A proof of classification must include the following information: (a) the date on which the dangerous goods were classified; (b) if applicable, the technical name of the dangerous goods; (c) the classification of the dangerous goods; and (d) if applicable, the classification method used under this Part or under Chapter 2 of the UN Recommendations. SOR/2014-152, s. 12
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.3
2.3 If a name of dangerous goods is shown as a shipping name in column 2 of Schedule 1, that name must be used as the shipping name. That shipping name and the corresponding data for that shipping name in columns 1, 3 and 4 of Schedule 1 must be used as the classification of the dangerous goods.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.4
2.4 If, in accordance with the criteria and tests in this Part, a substance is included in only one class and one packing group, the substance is dangerous goods and the shipping name in column 2 of Schedule 1 that most precisely describes the dangerous goods and that is most consistent with the class and the packing group determined by the criteria and tests must be selected as the shipping name. That shipping name and the corresponding data for that shipping name in columns 1, 3 and 4 of Schedule 1 must be used as the classification of the dangerous goods.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.5
2.5 If, in accordance with the criteria and tests in this Part, a substance meets the criteria for inclusion in more than one class or packing group, the substance is dangerous goods and its classification is determined in the following manner: (a) the classes in which the dangerous goods are included are ranked in order of precedence in accordance with section 2.8 to determine the primary class and the potential subsidiary class or classes; (b) the potential packing group is the one with the lowest roman numeral; (c) the shipping name in column 2 of Schedule 1 that most precisely describes the dangerous goods and for which the corresponding data in columns 1, 3 and 4 are the most consistent with the primary class, the potential subsidiary class or classes and the potential packing group is selected; and (d) the shipping name and the corresponding data in columns 1, 3 and 4 of Schedule 1 are used as the classification of the dangerous goods. SOR/2008-34, s. 29(E)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.5.1
2.5.1 When applying section 2.4 or 2.5, the descriptive text written in lower case letters following a shipping name must be used in determining the shipping name that most precisely describes the dangerous goods. SOR/2008-34, s. 30
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.6
2.6 A mixture or solution of substances that are not dangerous goods and one substance that is dangerous goods and that is listed by name in Schedule 1 has the classification shown for the dangerous goods in that Schedule if the mixture or solution is still dangerous goods in accordance with paragraph 2.1(a) and the mixture or solution is not identified by a shipping name in Schedule 1. However, if the classification for the dangerous goods does not precisely describe the mixture or solution but the mixture or solution meets the criteria in this Part for inclusion in at least one of the nine classes of dangerous goods, then sections 2.4 and 2.5 must be used to determine its classification. SOR/2023-155, s. 175
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.7
2.7 (1) A substance is a marine pollutant if (a) the letter “P” (marine pollutant) is set out in column 4 of Schedule 3 for the substance; or (b) the substance meets the criteria for classification as a marine pollutant in accordance with section 2.9.3 or chapter 2.10 of the IMDG Code. (c) [Repealed, SOR/2014-306, s. 18] (2) [Repealed, SOR/2014-306, s. 18] (3) [Repealed, SOR/2014-306, s. 18] SOR/2014-306, s. 18
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.8
2.8 (1) When dangerous goods meet the criteria for inclusion in more than one class but meet the criteria for inclusion in only one of the following classes, that one class is the primary class. The classes are (a) Class 1, Explosives, except for the following dangerous goods for which Class 1 is a subsidiary class: (i) UN3101, ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE B, LIQUID, (ii) UN3102, ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE B, SOLID, (iii) UN3111, ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE B, LIQUID, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED, (iv) UN3112, ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE B, SOLID, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED, (v) UN3221, SELF-REACTIVE LIQUID TYPE B, (vi) UN3222, SELF-REACTIVE SOLID TYPE B, (vii) UN3231, SELF-REACTIVE LIQUID TYPE B, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED, and (viii) UN3232, SELF-REACTIVE SOLID TYPE B, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED; (b) Class 2, Gases, and within this class, Class 2.3, Toxic Gases, takes precedence over Class 2.1, Flammable Gases, and Class 2.1, Flammable Gases, takes precedence over Class 2.2, Non-flammable and Non-toxic Gases; (c) Class 4.1, Flammable Solids, desensitized explosives included in Packing Group I or self-reactive substances; (d) Class 4.2, Substances Liable to Spontaneous Combustion, pyrophoric solids or liquids included in Packing Group I; (e) Class 5.2, Organic Peroxides; (f) Class 6.1, Toxic Substances, that are included in Packing Group I, due to inhalation toxicity; (g) Class 6.2, Infectious Substances; and (h) Class 7, Radioactive Materials. (2) Despite paragraph (1)(f), Class 8 is the primary class when a substance meets the criteria for inclusion in (a) Class 8, Corrosives; (b) Packing Group I due to inhalation toxicity of dusts or mists; and (c) Packing Group III due to oral or dermal toxicity. (3) A consignor must determine the order of precedence among classes that are not listed in subsection (1) in accordance with the following table, except that Class 6.1 takes precedence if a substance is a pesticide under the Pesticide Act and is included in Class 6.1, Packing Group III, and in Class 3, Packing Group III. TABLE Precedence of Classes — Class and Packing Group Class 4.2 4.3 5.1 5.1 5.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 8 8 8 8 8 8 Packing Group All All I II III I I II III I I II II III III Code D O X X L S L S L S 3 I 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 II 3 3 3 3 8 3 3 3 III 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 D 8 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 I O 8 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 II i 8 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 II D 8 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 II O 8 8 8 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 III X 8 8 8 8 8 8 Code: D = dermal O = oral i = by inhalation X = any route of exposure - D, O or i State: S = solid L = liquid
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Code: D = dermal O = oral i = by inhalation X = any route of exposure - D, O or i
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.9
2.9 Substances are included in Class 1, Explosives, if they are (a) capable, by chemical reaction, of producing gas at a temperature, pressure and speed that would damage the surroundings; or (b) designed to produce an explosive or pyrotechnic effect by heat, light, sound, gas or smoke or a combination of those means as a result of non-detonative, self-sustaining exothermic chemical reactions.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.10
2.10 Class 1, Explosives, has six divisions: (a) Class 1.1, mass explosion hazard; (b) Class 1.2, projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard; (c) Class 1.3, fire hazard and either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard or both but not a mass explosion hazard; (d) Class 1.4, no significant hazard beyond the package in the event of ignition or initiation during transport; (e) Class 1.5, very insensitive substances with a mass explosion hazard; and (f) Class 1.6, extremely insensitive articles with no mass explosion hazard.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.11
2.11 Explosives are divided into 13 compatibility groups as described in Appendix 2, Description of Compatibility Groups, Class 1, Explosives, to this Part.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.12
2.12 Explosives are included in Packing Group II.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.13
2.13 A substance is included in Class 2, Gases, if it is (a) a gas included in one of the three divisions set out in section 2.14; (b) a mixture of gases; (c) a mixture of one or more gases with one or more vapours of substances included in other classes; (d) an article charged with a gas; (e) tellurium hexafluoride; or (f) an aerosol. SOR/2008-34, s. 31
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.14
2.14 Class 2, Gases, has three divisions: (a) Class 2.1, Flammable Gases, which consists of gases that, at 20°C and an absolute pressure of 101.3 kPa, (i) are ignitable when in a mixture of 13% or less by volume with air, or (ii) have a flammability range with air of at least 12 percentage points determined in accordance with tests or calculations in ISO 10156; (b) Class 2.2, Non-flammable and Non-toxic Gases, which consists of gases that are transported at an absolute pressure greater than or equal to 280 kPa at 20°C, or as refrigerated liquids, and that are not included in Class 2.1, Flammable Gases, or Class 2.3, Toxic Gases; and (c) Class 2.3, Toxic Gases, which consists of gases that (i) are known to be toxic or corrosive to humans according to CGA P-20, ISO Standard 10298 or other documentary evidence published in technical journals or government publications, or (ii) have an LC 50 value less than or equal to 5 000 mL/m 3 .
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.14.1
2.14.1 (1) Dangerous goods contained in an aerosol container must be transported under UN1950, AEROSOLS. (2) The dangerous goods are included (a) in Class 2.1, Flammable Gases, if the dangerous goods contain at least 85% by mass of flammable components and the chemical heat of combustion is greater than or equal to 30 kJ/g; or (b) in Class 2.2, Non-flammable and Non-toxic Gases, if the dangerous goods contain not more than 1% by mass of flammable components and the heat of combustion is less than 20 kJ/g. (3) The dangerous goods must be classified in accordance with section 31 of Part III of the Manual of Tests and Criteria. (4) The dangerous goods must not contain gases included in Class 2.3, Toxic Gases. (5) The dangerous goods must have a subsidiary class of 6.1, Toxic Substances, or Class 8, Corrosive Substances, if the dangerous goods – other than the propellant to be ejected from the aerosol container – are included in Class 6.1, Toxic Substances, Packing Groups II or III, or Class 8, Corrosive Substances, Packing Groups II or III. (6) The dangerous goods are forbidden for transport when they are included in Packing Group I for toxicity or corrosiveness. SOR/2014-306, s. 19
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.14.2
2.14.2 (1) These Regulations, except for Part 1 (Coming into Force, Repeal, Interpretation, General Provisions and Special Cases) and Part 2 (Classification) do not apply to gases included in Class 2.2, Non-flammable and Non-toxic Gases that are contained (a) in foodstuffs, including carbonated beverages other than UN1950; (b) in balls intended for use in sports; (c) in tires; or (d) in light bulbs. (2) The exemption set out in paragraph (1)(d) applies only if the light bulbs are packaged so that any pieces of a ruptured bulb are contained by the packaging. SOR/2014-306, s. 19
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.15
2.15 There are no packing groups for Class 2, Gases.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.16
2.16 LC 50 values for a single or pure gas or for a mixture of gases must be determined (a) by using LC 50 values published in CGA P-20, ISO Standard 10298, technical journals or government publications; (b) in accordance with paragraphs 2.2.3(b) and (c) of Chapter 2.2 of the UN Recommendations; or (c) for a mixture of gases, in accordance with section 2.17.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — 2.17
2.17 To determine the LC 50 of a mixture of gases when the LC 50 of each of the gases is known, use 5 000 mL/m 3 as the toxic limit and, (a) if the mixture contains only one gas with an LC 50 less than or equal to the toxic limit (called “Gas A”), use the following calculation: LC 50 of the mixture = LC 50 of Gas A fraction by volume of Gas A in the mixture or (b) if the mixture contains more than one gas with an LC 50 less than or equal to the toxic limit (called “Gas A”, “Gas B”, etc.), (i) determine the contributing number (CN) of each of the gases with an LC 50 less than or equal to the toxic limit using the formula CN Gas A = LC 50 of Gas A fraction by volume of Gas A in the mixture (ii) combine the contributing numbers (CN) of each gas with an LC 50 less than or equal to the toxic limit using the formula T = 1 CN Gas A + 1 CN Gas B + (as needed) and (iii) obtain the LC 50 of the mixture by dividing 1 by the number T (LC 50 of the mixture = 1 / T).
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
LC 50 of the mixture = LC 50 of Gas A fraction by volume of Gas A in the mixture