DEAS 952 -4 :2019  
ICS 13.300  
 
© EAC 2019                                                                                                                             First Editio n 2019 
 DRAFT EAST AFRICAN STANDARD  
Transport of dangerous goods — Emergency information systems Part 
4: Transport emergency card  
EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY  CD/K/005  :2018  
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 DEAS 952 -4:2019  
© EAC 2019 – All rights reserved  iii 
 Foreword  
Development of the East African Standards has been necessitated by the need for harmonizing requirements 
governing quality of products and services in the East African Community. It is envisaged that through 
harmonized standardization, trade barrier s that are encountered when goods and services are exchanged 
within the Community will be removed.  
The Community has established an East African Standards Committee  (EASC)  mandated to develop and 
issue East African Standards  (EAS) . The Committee is compos ed of representatives of the National 
Standards Bodies in Partner States, together with the representatives from the public and private sector 
organizations  in the community .  
East African Standards are developed through  Technical Committees that are repre sentative of key 
stakeholders including government, academia, consumer groups, private sector and other interested parties. 
Draft East African Standards are circulated to stakeholders through the National Standards Bodies in the 
Partner States. The comment s received are discussed and incorporated before finalization of standards, in 
accordance with the Principles and procedures for development of East African Standards.  
East African Standards are subject to review, to keep pace with technological advances.  Users of the East 
African Standards are therefore expected to ensure that they always have the latest versions of the standards 
they are implementing .  
The committee responsible for this document is Technical Committee EASC /TC ……………………………..  
Attention is d rawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be subject of patent 
rights. EAC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.  
During the preparation of this Standard, reference was made to the followin g document:  
SANS 10232 -4 Transport of dangerous goods  -Emergency information systems Part 4: Transport emergency 
card . 
Acknowledgement is hereby made for the assistance derived from this source . 
 
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 Transport of dangerous goods — Emergency information syst ems Part 4: Transport 
emergency card . 
1Scope   
This draft East African standard  specifies the requirements for a transport emergency card (TREC) to enable the driver of a 
vehicle transporting dangerous goods by road and the first responders aware of the dan gers associated with the load, and to 
indicate its use as a concise and quick reference in an emergency situation.  
2 Normative references   
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes 
requi rements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, 
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.  
ANSI Z400.1, Hazardous workplace chemicals – Hazard evaluation and saf ety data sheets and precaution ary 
labeling preparation  
ISO 3864 , Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Part 1: Design principles for safety signs 
and safety markings s 
DEAS 949:2019  The identification and classification of dangerous goods f or road and rail transport  
DEAS 952 -1:2019,  Transport of dangerous goods – Emergency information systems – Part 1: Emergency 
information system for road transport  
SANS 10232 -3, Transport of dangerous goods – Emergency information systems – Part 3: Emergenc y 
response guides  
ISO 11014, Safety data sheet for chemical products -- Content and order of sections  4  
  
3 Definitions and abbreviations  
For the purposes of document , the following definitions and abbreviations apply.  
 
3.1 Definitions  
3.1.1  
dangerous goods  
substa nces or articles that pose hazard to people, health, property or the environment, due to 
their chemical or physical properties  
 
 
3.1.2  
dangerous goods placard  
single placard with separate, delineated zones for goods identification, telephonic advice number s 
and the appropriate hazard class  
 
3.1.3  
transport emergency card (TREC)  
card that lists the hazards and emergency information for a dangerous substance being 
transported, and that is intended for use by the driver during an incident, or by the emergency 
services, if required. The transport emergency card can either be generated from the European 
Council of Chemical Manufacturers’ Federation (CEFIC) system, called a TREMCARD, or in 
accordance with, Transport of dangerous goods – Emergency information syste ms – Part 4: 
Transport emergency card called a TREC  
 
3.2 Abbreviations  
3.2.1  AFFF : aqueous film forming  foam  
 
3.2.2  ERG : emergency response guide  
 
3.2.3  TREC : transport emergency card  
 
3.2.4  UN No. :   United Nations  number  
 
3.2.5  SDS: safety data  sheet  
3.2.6  GHS  Globally Harmonised systems of c lassification and labelling of chemicals  
  
NOTE  In the industry the SDS is sometimes referred to as MSDS (material safety data sheet).  
 
3.3 Requirements for the format  
3.4 General  
The TREC document shall be prepared in a standardized format in conjunction with an  SDS that 
complies with ISO 11014  or the globalised harmonised system of classification of 
chemicals( GHS ) 
 
3.5 Size and  borders  3  
 The TREC document shall consist of a single A4 size sheet of white paper with information 
printed on one side only.  
 
The information  shall be entered in Arial font, in the following minimum font sizes: headings 14 pt 
bold, subheadings 10 pt bold and contents 10 pt regular.  
 
The sheet shall have a left and a right border, of which the length shall at least frame the text. The 
length of  the red lines shall be the length of the printable page and extend to within 20 mm or less 
from the top and bottom edges of the  A4 page.   
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 3.6 Layout  
The layout of the TREC shall conform to the format shown in annex A.  
 
The main headings and lines, from top to bottom, shall be as follows (see annex A):  
a) proper shipping  name;  
b) appearance;  
c) danger;  
d) personal protective  equipment;  
e) emergency response  equipment;  
f) a solid black  line; 
g) driver first  actions;  
h) driver special/additional  actions;  
i) driver actions in case of  fire; 
j) a solid black  line; 
k) first aid; 
l) a solid black  line; 
m) special information for emergency  services;  
n) a solid black  line; 
o) additional  information;  
p) emergency telephone numbers;  and 
q) prepared  by. 
 
The title: “TRANSPORT EMERGENCY CARD – Road transport” shall appear in the top left hand 
corner, with the words “In accordance with” directly underneath. The dangerous goods references 
consisting of the UN No., the class, the subsidiary risk, the packing group and the ERG number 
shall appear in the top right -hand corner. T he date (month and year) that the TREC was prepared, 
and the issuer’s own reference or serial number (if any), shall appear in the bottom right -hand 
corner.  
 
4 Requirements for information  provided  
NOTE  The information under the relevant section of the SDS m ay be used to select the appropriate phrases  
4.1 General  
4.1.1  The information for the TREC that is provided under the headings (see 4.3) shall comply with 
the requirements of 5.2 to 5.13,  inclusive.  
 
NOTE  Emergency information for the first responders and the emer gency services is provided for in ERG 2016  . Where no 
other information is available the emergency services may also make use of the TREC in an emergency  situation.  
 
 
 
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4.1.2  The TREC is intended for the use of the driver, and every effort shall be made to p resent the 
information in a clear and concise  manner.  
 
NOTE  The driver should be made aware of the danger associated with the load before the start of the journey by means of 
the information on the TREC.  
 
4.1.3  In order to ensure that the potential risk of the load and the emergency provisions to be taken 
in the event of an accident or leakage are adequately communicated, the TREC shall be available 
to all other persons who might come into contact with the dangerous goods in the course of 
transport.  
  
4.1.4  The TREC shall, at the time of transportation of the goods, be based on the current 
properties,  classification,  and MSDS  information  of the goods  that are being  transported. The proper 
shipping  name  
Only the proper shipping name in accordance with DEAS 949:2019 shall appear under this heading 
(see note). Wording shall be printed in capital letters.  
 
NOTE  Any trade name, or technical name for the product may be entered under ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 
(see 5.11 and annex A) if this information is deemed  necessary.  
 
4.2 Appearance  
One or two phrases shall be inserted under this heading to assist in the identification of the 
dangerous goods in the case of a spill. Examples of appropriate phrases are  
a) clear colourless liquid with ammonia  Cal odour,  or 
b) white granular  powder.  
 
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               4.3 Danger  
Only the H phrases in table B.1 (see annex B) associated with the class of the goods covered by 
the TREC shall be used under DANGER (see annex A). The person preparing the TREC shall 
select the most appropriate H phrases applic able to the dangerous  goods.  
 
There shall be at least one phrase. Several phrases may be necessary to adequately describe the 
nature of the danger but too many phrases might affect the ease of assimilation of the information.  
NOTE  In most cases a maximum of five phrases might be adequate.  
               4.4 Protective  equipment                  
                4.4.1  Personal protective  equipment  
Only the PP phrases in table C.1 (see annex C) associated with the class of dangerous goods 
covered by the TREC s hall be used under PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (see annex A).  
The equipment might not necessarily be on board. Where it is deemed necessary to carry the 
protective equipment in the vehicle, the appropriate phrase shall be followed by the words “on 
board” . 
 
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                  4.4.2  Emergency response  equipment  
 
Only the ER phrases in table C.2 (see annex C) associated with the class of dangerous goods 
covered by the TREC shall be used under EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT (see annex A). 
The equipment migh t not necessarily be on board. Where it is deemed necessary to carry the 
emergency equipment in the vehicle, the appropriate phrase shall be followed by the words "on 
board".  
 
               4.5 Driver first  actions  
Only the D phrases in table D.1 (see ann ex D) shall be used under DRIVER FIRST ACTIONS (see 
annex A). Phrases D1, D5 and D8 shall always be a requirement, and any others that are 
applicable.  
 
               4.6 Driver special/additional  actions  
Only the S phrases in table D.2 (see annex D) shall  be used under DRIVER SPECIAL/ 
ADDITIONAL ACTIONS (see annex A).  
 
              4.7 Driver actions in case of  fire 
Only the F phrases in table D.3 (see annex D) shall be used under DRIVER ACTIONS IN CASE OF 
FIRE (see annex A). If a fire extinguisher is use d (see F2 in table D.3), only drivers trained in fire - 
fighting using the appropriate equipment shall be employed.  
 
              4.8 First  aid 
Only the A phrases in table E.1 (see annex E) shall be used under FIRST AID (see annex A).  
 
NOTE  The emergency services would normally have much more detailed first -aid information and facilities. The intention 
here is not to provide a large amount of information but to draw attention to any special procedures or precautions that migh t 
be necessary.  
              4.9 Special information for emergency  services  
Only the E phrases in table F.1 (see annex F) shall be used under SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR 
EMERGENCY SERVICES (see annex A).  
 
NOTE  The emergency services would normally have much more detailed information and f acilities. The intention here is not 
to provide a large amount of information but to draw attention to any special procedures or precautions that might be 
necessary.  
 
              4.10 Additional information  
Typical information included under ADDITIONAL I NFORMATION (see annex A) would be ; 
 
a) supplier’s/organization’s  name,  
 
b) the trade and technical names of the  product,  
 
c) any special information not adequately covered by the available phrases under the various 
headings,  and 
 
d) pictograms in accordance with DEAS 952-1:2019  if deemed  necessary.  
 
 
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The date shall not exceed a period of three years prior to the date of transport. If preferred, this 
period could even be shortened to one year without  much  inconvenience.   
 
                 4.11 Emergency telephone  numbers  
The placard DEAS 952 -1:2019  makes  provision for telephone numbers for the operator and 
emergency information. If a number is used under EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS (see 
annex A) it shall be that of designated national authority in the partner States  where more detailed 
technical information on the specific dangerous goods could be obtained.  
 
                4.12 Prepared  by 
 
Either the name of the person, or the organization, or both, responsible for the preparation and 
accuracy of the TREC’s content s shall be entered under PREPARED BY (see annex A) in the 
appropriate space.  
The person preparing the card shall be trained and knowledgeable  on transportation of dangerous 
goods.  
 
5 Requirements for  revision  
The TREC shall be revised every three years fro m the preparation date, which is on the bottom right 
hand corner of  the card.   
 
 
 
  
  
Annex A  
                                                                         (normative)  
  
Transport emergency card layout  
A.1 The layout of the transport emergency ca rd may be  presented 
either by using the format given in A.3  (two column format)  
A.2 TRANSPORT  EMERGENCY CARD – In accordance with DEAS 
952-4:2019  
 
 
PROPER SHIPPING NAME  
.......................................................................  
 
APPEARANCE  
.......................................................................  
POTENTIAL HAZARD ( DANGER ) 
.......................................................................  
 
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT  
......................................................... .............. (PP phrases)  
- 
EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT  
....................................................................... (ER phrases)  
 
 
DRIVER FIRST ACTIONS – Only if it can be carried out without personal risk  
.................................. ..................................... (D phrases)  
.......................................................................  
DRIVER SPECIAL/ADDITIONAL ACTIONS – Only if it can be carried out without personal risk  
.............................................. ......................... (S phrases)  
.......................................................................  
DRIVER ACTIONS IN CASE OF FIRE – Only if it can be carried out without personal risk  
............................................................ ...........  
 
FIRST AID  
.......................................................................  
.......................................................................  
.......................................................................  UN No.   
Class   
Subsidiary risk   
Packing group   
ERG No.   
 1
0  
                       
SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES  
.......................................................................  
.......................................................................  
............................................................. ..........  
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
 
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS ……………………………………........................................  
 
PREPARED BY :M/Y  ……………… EXPIRY DATE …………………… Reference … from the best 
knowledge currently available; no guarantee is provided that the info rmation is sufficient or correct 
under all circumstances.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
A.3 TRANSPORT  EMERGENCY CARD  
– In accordance with DEAS 952 -4:2019  
 
 
PROPER SHIPPING NAME  
.......................................................................  
                                                                                                                              POTENTIAL HAZARD  
                                                                                                                ………… ……………………………………………………..  
APPEARANCE  
(DANGER)  
.......................................................................                            
 
 
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT                                 DRIVER INTERVENTION  
EQUIPMENT  
...................... .................................................              ......................................................................  
(PP phrases)                                                                (ER phrases)  
 
 
DRIVER FIRST ACTIONS  
– Only if  it can be carried out without personal risk DRIVER  SPECIAL/ADDITIONAL ACTIONS  – Only if it can be carried 
out without personal risk  
....................................................................... (D phrases)  ....................................... ........... .....................  
DRIVER ACTIONS IN CASE OF FIRE –  
Only if it can be carried out without personal risk  
.......................................................................  
 
FIRST AID                                                     SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES  
....................................................................... ...............................................................................................................  
.............................. ......................................... ...............................................................................................................  
....................................................................... ................................ ...............................................................................  
                      
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
 
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS ……………………………………........................................  
 
PREPARED BY : ……………… from the best knowledge c urrently available; no guarantee is 
provided that the information is sufficient or correct under all circumstances.  UN No.   
Class   
Subsidiary risk   
Packing group   
ERG No.   
 1
2  
 Preparation date: M/Y………………………………Expiry date………………..Reference…………  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 B5  
 C2  
  
Annex C  
(normative)  
 
Protective equipment phrases (PP and ER phrases)  
C.1 General  
Table C.1 lists the phrases in column 2 that are allowed under PERSONAL PROTECTIVE 
EQUIPMENT and table C.2 lists the phrases in column 2 that are allowed under EMERGENCY 
RESPONSE EQUIPMENT in the transport emer gency card.  The reference num ber in column 1 may 
be used in systems where a TREC is generated by computer systems. The PP (see table C.1) in 
the reference indicates that it applies to the PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT section and 
the ER (see table C.2) indicates that it applies to the  EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT 
section of the  transport emergency card  and the third digit indicates the sequence  number.  
 
C.2 Personal protective equipment  phrases  
Table C.1 — Personal protective equipment phrases (all 
classes)  
 
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Ref. Personal protective e quipment phrase  
PP1 Protective goggles or face shield  
PP2 Protective gloves  
PP3 Protective shoes  
PP4 Eyewash bottle with clean water  
PP5 Respiratory safety device that will allow driver to escape  
PP6 Light protective clothing  
 
C.3 Emergency response equ ipment  phrases  
Table C.2 — Emergency response equipment phrases (all 
classes)  
 
1 2 
Ref. Emergency response equipment phrase  
ER1 Broom  
ER2 Chemical protective clothing that is specially recommended by the manufacturer  
ER3 Dry chemical or CO 2 
ER4 Dry ch emical or CO 2, or water spray  
ER5 Dry chemical, CO 2, sand, earth, water spray or regular foam  
ER6 Dry chemical, CO 2, dry sand, or alcohol -resistant foam  
ER7 Dry chemical, CO 2, or water spray or alcohol -resistant foam  
ER8 Dry chemical, CO 2, or water spr ay or regular foam  
ER9 Dry chemical, dry sand or alcohol -resistant foam  
ER10  Dry chemical, soda ash or lime  
ER11  Dry chemical, soda ash, lime or DRY sand  
ER12  Dry chemical, soda ash, lime or sand  
ER13  Positive pressure self -contained breathing apparat us (SCBA) and structural fire -
fighters protective clothing  
ER14  Positive pressure self -contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)  
ER15  Sand or other absorbent  C1  
 ER16  Shovel  
ER17  Thermal protective clothing when handling refrigerated/cryogenic liquids or solids  
ER18  Use extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding fire  E1
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Annex D  
(normative)  
Phrases for driver actions (D, S and F phrases)  
D.1 Phrases for driver first  actions  
Table D.1 lists the phrases in column 2 that are allowed under DRIVER FIRST ACTIONS i n the 
Transport emergency card . The  reference number in column 1 may be used in systems where a     
transport emergency card  is generated by computer systems. The D in the reference indicates that 
it applies to the DRIVER FIRST ACTIONS section of the ransp ort emergency card  and the second 
digit indicates the sequence number.  
 
Table D.1 — Phrases for driver first actions (all classes)  
 
1 2 
Ref. Phrase for driver first 
actions  
D1 Contact the emergency services  
D2 Keep upwind  
D3 No smoking allowed  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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