Annex to Council Directive 96/49/EC of 23 July 1996, () as announced in Commission Directive 96/87/EC of 13 December 1996, () adapting to technical progress Council Directive 96/49/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by rail (Text with EEA relevance)

CONTENTS

Part I. General Requirements

Marginals Page

General Requirements 1 et seq. 4

Part II. Special Requirements for the various Classes

Class 1 Explosive substances and articles 100 et seq. 17

Class 2 Gases 200 et seq. 62

Class 3 Flammable liquids 300 et seq. 102

Class 4.1 Flammable solids 400 et seq. 126

Class 4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion 430 et seq. 147

Class 4.3 Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases 470 et seq. 161

Class 5.1 Oxidizing substances 500 et seq. 175

Class 5.2 Organic peroxides 550 et seq. 190

Class 6.1 Toxic substances 600 et seq. 205

Class 6.2 Infectious substances 650 et seq. 241

Class 7 Radioactive material 700 et seq. 251

Class 8 Corrosive substances 800 et seq. 298

Class 9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles 900 et seq. 323

Part III. Appendices

Appendix I A. Stability and safety conditions relating to explosive substances and articles and for nitrocellulose mixtures 1100 et seq. 338

B. Glossary of names in marg. 101 1170 et seq. 341

Appendix II A. Requirements relating to the nature of aluminium alloy receptacles for certain gases of Class 2 1200 et seq. 356

B. Requirements concerning the materials and construction of receptacles in accordance with marg. 206 intended for the carriage of deeply-refrigerated liquefied gases of Class 2 1250 et seq. 358

C. Requirements concerning the materials and construction of shells of tank wagons and shells of tank-containers for which a test pressure of at least 1 MPa (10 bar) is prescribed, as well as shells of tank wagons and sheels of tank-containers intended for the carriage of deeply-refrigerated liquefied gases of Class 2 1270 et seq. 363

D. Requirements relating to tests on aerosol dispensers and receptacles, small, containing gas (cartridges) of item 5 of Class 2 1291 et seq. 367

Appendix III A. Tests relating to flammable liquids of Classes 3, 6.1 and 8 1300 et seq. 368

B. Test for determining fluidity 1310 et seq. 372

C. Tests to determine the ecotoxicity, persistence and bio-accumulation of substances in the aquatic environment for assignment to Class 9 1320 et seq. 374

Appendix IV (Reserved) 376

Appendix V General packing conditions, types of packaging, requirements applicable to packagings, test requirements for packagings 1500 et seq. 377

Appendix VI General requirements for the use of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), types of IBCs, requirements relating to the construction of IBCs and requirements relating to IBC testing 1600 et seq. 417

Appendix VII Requirements relating to radioactive material of Class 7 1700 et seq. 443

Appendix VIII Requirements relating to marking and list of dangerous goods (RID) 1800 et seq. 471

Appendix IX 1. Requirements relating to danger labels 1900 et seq. 694

2. Explanation of the diagrams 1902 695

3. Marking for elevated temperature substances 1910 697

Appendix X Requirements concerning the use, construction and testing of tank-containers P. et seq. 700

Appendix XI Requirements concerning the use, construction and testing of tank wagons P. 1 et seq. 737

PART I GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1 (1) This Annex constitutes the regulations concerning the carriage of dangerous goods by rail, in accordance with Council Directive 96/49/EC. It has been taken from the 'Regulations concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by rail`.

(2) The substances and articles of this Directive are arranged in the following classes:

Class 1 Explosive substances and articles.

Class 2 Gases.

Class 3 Flammable liquids.

Class 4.1 Flammable solids.

Class 4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion.

Class 4.3 Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases.

Class 5.1 Oxidizing substances.

Class 5.2 Organic peroxides.

Class 6.1 Toxic substances.

Class 6.2 Infectious substances.

Class 7 Radioactive material.

Class 8 Corrosive substances.

Class 9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.

(3) Substances and articles covered by the titles of Classes 1 and 7 (restrictive classes) are not to be accepted for carriage, subject to the following exceptions. Substances and articles listed under marginal numbers (marg.) 101 and 701 are to be accepted for carriage provided that they comply with the conditions laid down in the various classes.

(4) Substances and articles of Classes 2, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 8 and 9 (non-restrictive classes), which are mentioned in marginals 201, 301, 401, 431, 471, 501, 551, 601, 651, 801 and 901 or are covered by one of the collective headings in these marginals, are only to be accepted for carriage under the conditions laid down in the various classes. Other substances and articles covered by the titles of these classes are to be accepted for carriage without special conditions.

(5) Substances and articles which are expressly excluded from carriage under the terms of the notes set out in the various classes cannot be accepted for carriage.

(6) Normal conditions of carriage are applicable to the substances and articles of this Directive, unless otherwise provided by this Directive.

2 (1) The conditions of carriage applicable to each class, with the exception of Class 7, are subdivided into the following sections:

A. Packages:

1. General conditions of packing;

2. Special conditions of packing;

3. Mixed packing;

4. Marking and danger labels on packages.

B. Method of despatch and restrictions on forwarding.

C. Particulars in the consignment note.

D. Transport equipment:

1. Conditions relating to wagons and loading;

2. Marking and danger labels on wagons, tank wagons, tank-containers and small containers.

E. Prohibitions on mixed loading.

F. Empty packagings.

G. Other requirements.

The conditions of carriage applicable to Class 7 are contained in schedules comprising the following headings.

1. Materials.

2. Packaging/Package.

3. Maximum radiation level.

4. Contamination on packages, wagons, containers, tank wagons, tank-containers and overpacks.

5. Decontamination and use of wagons, equipment or parts thereof.

6. Mixed packing.

7. Mixed loading.

8. Marking and danger labels on packages, containers, tank wagons, tank-containers and overpacks.

9. Marking and danger labels on wagons other than tank wagons.

10. Transport documents.

11. Storage and despatch.

12. Carriage of packages, containers, tank wagons, tank-containers and overpacks.

13. Other provisions.

The appendices contain:

Appendix I: Stability and safety conditions relating to explosive substances and articles, and for nitrocellulose mixtures, together with the glossary of names in marg. 101;

Appendix II: Requirements relating to the nature of aluminium alloy receptacles for certain gases of Class 2; requirements concerning the materials and construction of receptacles in accordance with marg. 206 intended for the carriage of deeply refrigerated liquefied gases of Class 2; requirements concerning the materials and construction of shells of tank wagons and shells of tank-containers for which a test pressure of at least 1 MPa (10 bar) is prescribed, as well as shells of tank wagons and shells of tank-containers intended for the carriage of deeply refrigerated liquefied gases of Class 2; requirements relating to tests on aerosol dispensers and receptacles, small, containing gas (gas cartridges) of item 5 of Class 2;

Appendix III: Tests relating to flammable liquids of Classes 3, 6.1 and 8; test for determining fluidity; tests for determining the ecotoxicity, persistence and bioaccumulation of substances in the aquatic environment for classification in Class 9;

Appendix IV: (reserved);

Appendix V: General packing conditions, types of packaging, requirements applicable to packagings, test requirements for packagings;

Appendix VI: General requirements for the use of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), types of IBC, requirements relating to the construction of IBCs and requirements relating to IBC testing;

Appendix VII: Requirements relating to radioactive material of Class 7;

Appendix VIII: Requirements relating to requirements and the list of Dangerous Goods;

Appendix IX: Requirements relating to danger labels, explanation of illustrations and markings for elevated temperature substances;

Appendix X: Requirements relating to the use of tank-containers, their construction and the tests which they must undergo;

Appendix XI: Requirements relating to the use of tank wagons, their construction and the tests which they must undergo.

(2) The regulations for the completion of formalities required by the Customs or other administrative authorities should also be observed (see Art. 25, para. 1 of the CIM Uniform Rules).

In addition to the particulars and attestations required by this Directive, it is particularly necessary that the attestations called for by the administrative authorities should also be entered in the consignment note, to which any accompanying documents required by these authorities should be attached.

(3) In conformity with para. 2 of the RIEx (Annex IV to the CIM Uniform Rules), substances and articles of this Directive, with the exception of those of Class 7, are only to be accepted for carriage as express parcels (colis express) in so far as this means of carriage is specifically laid down under Section B of the various classes. For the carriage of substances of Class 7 as express parcels, see marg. 701 (4).

(4) In conformity with Article 18 (e) of the Uniform Rules concerning the Contract for International Carriage of Passengers and Luggage by Rail (CIV), substances and articles of this Directive are excluded from carriage as luggage unless tariffs provide for exceptions.

(5) For traffic in terms of Article 3, para. 3 of the Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail (COTIF), besides the provisions of this Directive any special national or international rules for the carriage of dangerous goods by road or waterway are equally applicable in so far as they do not conflict with the requirements of this Directive.

3 (1) A non-radioactive substance [see the definition of radioactive material in marg. 700 (1)] falling under a collective heading of any class is not to be accepted for carriage if in addition it is covered by the title of a restrictive class where it is not listed.

(2) A non-radioactive subtance [see the definition of radioactive material in marg. 700 (1)] not specifically listed in a class, but falling under two or more collective headings of various classes, is subject to the conditions of carriage laid down:

(a) in the restrictive class, if one of the relevant classes is restrictive;

(b) in the class corresponding to the principal danger which the substance is likely to manifest during carriage, if none of the relevant classes is restrictive.

(3) The following provisions shall apply to substances, solutions and mixtures (such as preparations and wastes) not mentioned by name in the lists of substances of the various classes.

Note: 1. Solutions and mixtures comprise two or more components. These components may be either substances of this Directive or substances which are not subject to the requirements of this Directive.

2. Solutions and mixtures containing one or more components of a restrictive Class are not to be accepted for carriage unless those components are listed by name in the list of substances of the restrictive Class.

3. Solutions and mixtures having a specific activity exceeding 70kBq/kg (2 nCi/g) are substances of Class 7 [see marg. 700 (1)].

(a) A solution or mixture containing a dangerous substance listed by name in together with one or more non-dangerous substances, shall be regarded as the dangerous substance listed by name, unless:

1. The solution or mixture is specifically listed by name elsewhere in this Directive; or

2. It is quite clear from the item for a dangerous substance that it is applicable only to the pure or technically pure substance; or

3. The Class, physical state or packing group of the solution or mixture is different from that of the dangerous substance.

For such solutions and mixtures, the word solution or mixture shall then be added as part of the name in the consignment note for the purposes of clarity in the description, e.g. acetone solution.

If the Class, physical state or packing group are different from that for the pure substance, the solution or mixture shall be classified under an appropriate n.o.s. entry, depending on the degree of danger.

(b) Substances having more than one danger characteristic, as well as solutions and mixtures containing two or more components subject to this Directive shall be placed under an item and letter of the appropriate Class in accordance with their danger characteristics. Such classification according to the danger characteristics shall be carried out as follows:

1.1 Determination of the physical and chemical characteristics and physiological properties by measurement or calculation and classification shall be made according to the criteria of the various classes.

1.2 If this determination is not possible without disproportionate cost or effort (as for some kinds of wastes), the solutions or mixtures shall be placed in the Class of the component presenting the predominant danger.

2. If a substance presents more than one danger characteristic, or if the mixture or solution contains more than one component of the classes or groups of substances listed below, it shall be classified in the class or the group of substances presenting the predominant danger.

2.1 If there is no predominant danger, classification shall be based on the following order of precedence:

- substances and articles of Class 1

- substances and articles of Class 2

- self-reactive and related substances and explosive substances in non-explosive state (wetted or phlegmatized explisive substances) of Class 4.1

- pyrophoric substances of Class 4.2

- substances of Class 5.2

- substances of Class 6.1 which are highly toxic on inhalation according to the criteria of marginal 600 (3), excluding substances, solutions and mixtures (such as preparations and wastes) meeting the classification criteria of Class 8 and having an inhalation toxicity of dusts and mists (LC50) in the range of group (a), but toxicity through oral ingestion or dermal contact only in the range of group (c) or which present a lower degree of toxicity. These substances, solutions and mixtures (such as preparations and wastes) shall be assigned to Class 8.

- infectious substances of Class 6.2

2.2 If the danger characteristics fall within more than one Class or group of substances not listed in 2.1, the substances, mixtures or solutions shall be classified in the Class or group of substances presenting the predominant danger.

2.3 If there is no predominant danger, the substance, solution or mixture shall be classified as follows:

2.3.1 Assignment to a Class shall be on the basis of the various danger characteristics or components in accordance with the table. For Classes 3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2, 8 and 9, account shall be taken of the degree of danger indicated by letters (a), (b) or (c) of the various items (see marg. 300 (3), 400 (3), 430 (3), 470 (3), 500 (3), 600 (3), 650 (3), 800 (3) and 900 (2)].

Note: Example to explain the use of the table:

Mixture consisting of a flammable liquid classified under Class 3, letter (c), a toxic substance classified under Class 6.1, letter (b), and a corrosive substance classified under Class 8, letter (a).

Procedure:

The intersection of line 3(c) with column 6.1(b) gives 6.1(b); The intersection of line 6.1(b) with column 8(a) gives 8(a). This mixture is therefore to be classified under Class 8, letter (a).

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a)

SOL

6.1 b)

LIQ

8 b)

6.1

b)

6.1

b)

6.1 c) ()

8 a)

8 b)

8 c)

6.1 c) ()

8 a) ()

8 a)

8 b) ()

8 b)

8 c) ()

8 c) ()

to () above. If they do contain such substances, they shall be classified accordingly.

2.3.2. Classification under an n.o.s. entry or an item of a Class determined in accordance with 2.3.1 on the basis of the danger characteristics of the various components of the solution or mixture. Classification under a general n.o.s. entry is permissible only where classification under a specific n.o.s. entry is not possible.

Note: Examples for the classification of the mixtures and solutions in classes and items:

A solution of phenol of Class 6.1, item 14(b), in benzene of Class 3, item 3(b), is to be classified in Class 3, item 3(b); this solution is to be classified under the entry 1992 flammable liquid, toxic, n.o.s., Class 3, item 19(b) by virtue of the toxicity of the phenol.

A solid mixture of sodium arsenate of Class 6.1, item 51(b), and sodium hydroxide of Class 8, item 41(b), is to be classified under the entry 3290 toxic solid, corrosive, inorganic, n.o.s. in Class 6.1, item 67(b).

A solution of naphthalene (crude or refined) of Class 4.1, item 6(c), in petrol of Class 3, item 3(b), is to be classified under the entry 3295 hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s. in Class 3, item 3(b).

A mixture of hydrocarbons of Class 3, item 31(c) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) of Class 9, item 2(b) is to be classified under the entry 2315 polychlorinated biphenyls in Class 9, item 2(b).

A mixture of propyleneimine of Class 3, item 12 and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) of Class 9, item 2(b) is to be classified under the entry 1921 propyleneimine, inhibited in Class 3, item 12.

(4) Wastes are substances, solutions, mixtures or articles for which no direct use is envisaged but which are carried for reprocessing, dumping, elimination by incineration or other methods of disposal.

(5) Radioactive material whose specific activity exceeds 70 kBq/kg (2 nCi/g) and which

(a) meets the criteria for carriage under Schedule 1 of Class 7 and

(b) has dangerous properties covered by the title of any other class or classes

shall be excluded from carriage if it is covered by the title of a restrictive class in which it is not listed.

(6) Radioactive material whose specific activity exceeds 70 kBq/kg (2 nCi/g) and which

(a) meets the criteria for carriage under Schedule 1 of Class 7; and

(b) has dangerous properties covered by the title of any other class or classes

shall, in addition to meeting the requirements of Schedule 1 of Class 7, be subject to the conditions of carriage laid down:

- in the restrictive class, if one of the classes concerned is a restrictive class and the substance is listed in it, or

- in the class corresponding to the predominant danger exhibited by the substance during carriage, if none of the classes concerned is a restrictive class.

(7) For the purposes of this Directive, substances, solutions and mixtures (such as preparations and wastes) which cannot be assigned to Classes 1 to 8 or 9, items 1 to 8, 13 and 14 and items 20, 21, 31 to 36, but which may be assigned to Class 9, item 11 or 12 on the basis of the test methods and criteria according to Appendix III, Section C, marg. 1320 to 1326, shall be considered to be pollutant to the aquatic environment. Solutons and mixtures (such as preparations and wastes) for which classification values conforming to the classification criteria are not available shall be considered to be pollutant to the aquatic environment if the LC50 () evaluated according to the following formula:

LC50 = >NUM>LC50 of the pollutant × 100

>DEN>percentage by mass of the pollutant

is equal to or lower than:

(a) 1 mg/l,

(b) 10 mg/l if the pollutant is not readily degradable or, being degradable, has a log Pow ≥ 3.0.

Note: For substances of Classes 1 to 8 and Class 9, items 1 to 8, 13 and 14 and items 20, 21, 31 to 36 which are pollutant to the aquatic environment according to the criteria of Appendix III, Section C, marg. 1320 to 1326, no additional condition of carriage is applicable.

4 (1) The following units of measurement () are applicable in this Directive:

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The decimal multiples and sub-multiples of a unit may be formed by prefixes, having the following meanings, placed before the name of the units.

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(2) When the mass of packages is mentioned in this Directive, the gross mass is meant unless otherwise stated.

(3) Unless expressly stated otherwise, the sign '%` in this Directive represents:

(a) in the case of mixtures of solids or of liquids, and also in the case of solutions and of solids wetted by a liquid: a percentage mass based on the total mass of the mixture, solution or wetted solid;

(b) in the case of mixtures of compressed gases filled by volume, the proportion of the volume indicated as a percentage of the total volume of the gaseous mixture or, if they are filled under pressure, the proportion of the mass indicated as a percentage of the total mass of the mixture. In the case of mixtures of liquefied gases and gases dissolved under pressure, the proportion of the mass indicated as a percentage of the total mass of the mixture.

(4) For the pruposes of the Directive, an 'n.o.s.` (not otherwise specified) entry means a collective entry to which substances, mixtures, solutions or articles may be assigned if they

(a) are not specifically named in the items of the list of substances, and

(b) exhibit chemical, physical and/or dangerous properties corresponding to the class, item and group and the name of the n.o.s. entry.

(5) Pressures of all kinds relating to receptacles (such as test pressure, internal pressure, safety-valve opening pressure) are always indicated as gauge pressure (pressure in excess of atmospheric pressure); on the other hand, vapour pressure is always expressed as absolute pressure.

(6) Where this Directive specifies a degree of filling for receptacles, this is always related to a reference temperature of the substances of 15 °C, unless some other temperature is indicated.

(7) For the classification of substances, dangerous goods with a melting point or initial melting point of 20 °C or lower at a pressure of 101,3 kPa shall be considered to be liquids. A viscous substance for which a specific melting point cannot be determined shall be subjected to the ASTM D 4359-90 test or to the test for determining fluidity (penetrometer test) prescribed in Appendix III, marg. 1310.

(8) - 'Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods` means the ninth revised edition of the Recommendations on Transport of Dangerous Goods published by the United Nations (ST/SG/AC.I0/I/Rev.9).

- 'Manual of Tests and Criteria` means the second revised edition of the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria, published by the United Nations (ST/SG/AC.10/11/ Rev.2).

5 If receptacles made of plastics material are accepted as packaging, the railway of the country of despatch can demand proof that the plastics material is suitable for its intended use.

6 A substance or article of this Directive may only be carried in bulk, in tank wagons, in tank-containers or in small containers if these means of carriage are expressly authorized for that substance or article in the appropriate class.

7 (1) Containers which satisfy the requirements of these Regulations, as well as the requirements of RICo (Annex III to the CIM Uniform Rules) if they have a capacity of 1 m3 or more, are to be regarded as containers for the purpose of this Directive.

Note: 1. Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) (see Appendix VI) are not to be regarded as containers for the purpose of this Directive.

2. For the purposes of this Directive swap bodies are considered to be large containers.

(2) Large containers and tank-containers which meet the definition of 'container` given in the Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) () as amended oor in UIC leaflets 590 () (1.1.1989) and 592-1 to 592-4 () (1.7.1994) may not be used to carry dangerous goods unless the large container or the frame of the tank-container satisfies the provisions of the Convention or of UIC leaflets 590 and 592-1 to 592-4.

A large container may be presented for carriage only if it is structurally serviceable.

(a) The term 'structurally serviceable` means that the container is free from major defects in its structural components, e.g. top and bottom side rails, top and bottom end rails, door sill and header, floor cross members, corner posts and corner fittings. 'Major defects` are dents or bends in structural members greater than 19 mm in depth, regardless of length; cracks or breaks in structural members; more than one splice or an improper splice (e.g. a lapped splice) in top or bottom end rails or door headers or more than two splices in any top or bottom side rail or any splice in a door sill or corner post; door hinges and hardware that are seized, twisted, broken, missing or otherwise inoperative; non-closing gaskets and seals; any distortion of the overall configuration sufficient to prevent proper alignment of handling equipment, mounting and securing on a chassis or wagon.

(b) In addition, deterioration in any component of the container, such as rusted metal in sidewails or disintegrated fibreglass is unacceptable, regardless of the material of construction. Normal wear, including oxidization (rust), slight dents and scratches and other damage that does not affect serviceability or weather-tightness are, however, acceptable.

(c) Before being loaded, the container shall be checked to ensure that it is free from any residue of a previous load and that the interior floor and walls are free from protrusions.

(3) All requirements of this Directive relating to carriage in wagons apply similarly to carriage in large containers, apart from tank-containers.

(4) The requirements of Appendix X shall apply to the carriage of liquid, powdery and granular substances in tank-containers with a capacity of more than 0,45 m3. Tank-containers for substances of Class 2 shall have a capacity exceeding 1 000 litres.

(5) The requirements relating to receptacles sent as packages shall apply to small containers - excluding the tank-containers referred to in (4) - intended for the carriage of goods in bulk, unless the special requirements of the various classes state otherwise. Tank-containers for substances of Class 2 shall have a capacity exceeding 1 000 litres.

8 (1) If mixed packing of several substances with each other or with other goods is authorized by virtue of the provisions of Section A.3 of the various classes, or those of Class 7, inner packagings containing different substances and articles shall be carefully and effectively separated from each other within the outer packagings if dangerous reactions, such as production of dangerous heat, combustion, formation of mixtures sensitive to friction or shock, emission of flammable or toxic gases, are likely to occur as a result of damage to or destruction of the inner packagings. Unless otherwise provided in this paragraph or in the special conditions for the packing of certain substances, liquids of classes 3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1, 8 or 9 classified under (a) or (b) of the various items, in glass or earthenware packagings shall be packed using material capable of absorbing the liquid. Absorbent material shall not react dangerously with the liquid. Absorbent material is not required if the inner packagings are so protected that breakage of them and leakage of their contents from the outer packaging will not occur during normal conditions of carriage. Where absorbent material is required and an outer packaging is not leakproof, a means of containing the liquid in the event of a leakage shall be provided in the form of leakproof liner, plastics bag or other equally effective means of containment [see also marg. 1500 (5)]. For mixed packing of substances of Class 7, see marg. 1711 (1) of Appendix VII.

(2) In the case of mixed packing, the requirements of this Directive relating to the particulars in the consignment note apply for each of the dangerous goods of different denominations contained in the outer package and this outer package shall bear all the markings and all the danger labels required by this Directive for the dangerous goods which it contains.

9 (1) For the carriage of packages containing dangerous goods, overpacks may be used if they meet the following conditions:

'Overpack` shall mean an enclosure used by a single consignor to contain one or more packages, consolidated into a single unit easier to handle and stow during carriage. Examples of overpacks:

(a) a loading tray such as a pallet, on which several packages are placed or stacked and secured by a plastics strip, shrink or stretch-wrapping or other appropriate means; or

(b) an outer protective packaging such as a box or a crate.

Note: This definition does not apply to the overpacks defined in class 7 (see marg. 700, definition 13).

An overpack shall bear the identification number of the goods, preceded by the letter 'UN`, and the labels of all the packages contained in the overpack, unless the identification numbers and the labels representing all the dangerous goods contained in the overpack are visible.

Each package of dangerous goods contained in an overpack shall comply with all the provisions in force. The function of each packaging shall not be affected by the overpack. The prohibitions on mixed loading in Section E of the various classes also apply to these overpacks.

(2) Damaged, defective or leaking dangerous goods packages, or dangerous goods that have spilled or leaked may be carried in special salvage packagings described in marg. 1559. This does not prevent the use of a larger size packaging of appropriate type and performance level under the conditions of marg. 1500 (14).

When damaged packages are carried in salvage packagings, the salvage packagings shall bear the identification number preceded by the letters 'UN` and all the danger labels of the damaged package it contains, as well as the word 'SALVAGE`.

In addition to the particulars required in the various classes for the goods carried, the consignor shall enter the words 'Salvage packaging` in the consignment note.

10 Observance of the mixed loading prohibitions prescribed under Section E of each class, with the exception of Class 7 where they are prescribed in marg. 703, heading 7, is based on the danger labels of Appendix IX. These labels shall be affixed to the packages in conformity with the requirements under Section A.4 of the various classes with the exception of Class 7. For the labelling of packages containing material of Class 7, see marg. 706.

11 (1) Unless requirements to the contrary appear in the various classes, packages may be loaded:

(a) in covered wagons, or

(b) in sheeted open wagons, or

(c) in open wagons (unsheeted).

(2) Packages whose packagings are made of materials sensitive to moisture shall be loaded in covered or sheeted open wagons.

(3) Packages, including intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), as well as uncleaned empty packagings, including uncleaned empty intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), bearing labels conforming to models Nos. 6.1 - except those containing substances of Class 2 -, 6.2 or 9, the latter containing substances of items 1, 2, 3 or 13 of Class 9, shall not be stacked on or loaded in immediate proximity to packages known to contain foodstuffs, other articles of consumption and animal feedstuffs in wagons and at places of loading, unloading or transhipment.

Where they are loaded in immediate proximity of packages known to contain foodstuffs, other articles of consumption or animal feedstuffs, they shall be kept from the latter,

(a) by complete partitions which shall be as high as the packages bearing labels conforming to models Nos 6.1, 6.2 or 9 containing substances of items 1, 2, 3 or 13 of Class 9, or

(b) by packages not bearing labels conforming to models Nos 6.1, 6.2 or 9, or bearing labels conforming to model No 9 but not containing substances of items 1, 2, 3 or 13 of Class 9, or

(c) by a space of at least 0,8 m,

unless the packages bearing labels conforming to models Nos 6.1, 6.2 or containing substances of items 1, 2, 3 or 13 oof Class 9 are provided with an additional packaging or are completely covered (e.g. by a sheeting, a fibreboard cover or other measures).

(4) The requirements in force at the dispatching station shall be complied with for the loading of goods, unless any special requirements are prescribed in the individual classes.

12 Substances and articles of this Directive, except those which are handed over for carriage as colis express, may only be forwarded in goods trains.

13 The following shall bear a marking in accordance with the requirements of Appendix VIII when carrying substances listed in Appendix VIII, marg. 1802:

- tank wagons,

- battery wagons,

- wagons with demountable tanks,

- tank-containers,

- bulk wagons,

- large and small bulk containers.

Full wagon loads made up of packages containing one and the same dangerous substance mentioned in marg. 1802 of Appendix VIII may bear the marking in accordance with the requirements of that Appendix.

14 Packages, including intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), large and small containers and tank-containers, and full wagon loads made up of packages containing one and the same substance which do not meet the requirements of this Directive with regard to packaging, labelling, marking on packages, mixed packing or marking, but are in conformity with the requirements for maritime or air transport of dangerous goods () shall be accepted for carriage prior to or following maritime or air carriage subject to the following conditions:

(a) packages or intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) shall bear the markings and danger labels in accordance with the requirements for maritime or air transport () if the markings and labels are not in accordance with the requirements of this Directive:

(b) the requirements for maritime or air transport () shall apply to mixed packing in a package;

(c) for carriage prior to or following carriage by sea, large and small containers, tank-containers and full wagon loads made up of packages containing one and the same substance, if they are not marked and labelled in accordance with this Directive, shall be marked and labelled ('placarded`) in accordance with the requirements for maritime transport ();

(d) in addition to the information prescribed in this Directive, the consignment note shall include the following: 'Carriage in accordance with RID marg. 14`.

This derogation shall not apply in the case of goods classified as dangerous in classes 1 to 8 of this Directive and considered as non-dangerous in accordance with the requirements for maritime or air transport ().

15 (1) Dangerous goods may also be carried by piggyback transport in accordance with the following provisions.

Note: 1. For the purposes of this Directive, 'piggyback transport` means the carriage on rail wagons of road vehicles.

2. For the purposes of this Directive:

- swap bodies are considered to be large containers [see marg. 7 (2)], and

- tank swap bodies are considered to be tank-containers (see Appendix X)

(2) Road vehicles handed over for carriage by piggyback transport, as well as their contents, shall comply with the provisions of Council Directive 94/55/EC.

However the following are not to be accepted:

- explosive substances of compatibility group A (ADR Class 1 marg. 2101, item 01 classification code 1.1A);

- self-reactive substances requiring temperature control (ADR Class 4.1, marg. 2401, items 41 to 50, identification numbers 3231 to 3240);

- organic peroxides requiring temperature control (ADR Class 5.2, marg. 2551, items 11 to 20, identification numbers 3111 to 3120);

- 1829 sulphur trioxide, at least 99,95 % pure, without inhibitor, carried in tanks [ADR Class 8, marg. 801, item 1(a)].

(3) The carrying wagons used in piggyback transport shall bear on both sides the danger labels prescribed by this Directive for the goods carried.

The danger labelling of wagons is not necessary

(a) where use is made of the 'rolling road` system (loading of lorries with or without trailer and of semi-trailers with tractor on wagons used for this system of transport), unless the railways concerned on a particular route decide to the contrary, and

(b) for other carriage of road tank verhicles.

(4) The written instructions prescribed in marginal 10 385 of ADR shall be attached to the consignment note.

(5) Besides the particulars prescribed in the various classes of this Directive for the goods carried, the consignor shall include in the box on the consignment note reserved foor the description of the goods the entry: 'Carriage in accordance with marg. 15 RID`. For the carriage of tanks, which, in accordance with marginal 10 500, paragraphs (2) to (5) of ADR must bear a plate, the hazard and substance identification numbers shall also be included in front of the description in the goods in the consignment note.

16 If the carriage of dangerous goods in a large container precedes a voyage by sea, a container packing certificate conforming to paragraph 12.3.7 of the general introduction to the IMDG Code () shall be provided with the consignment note.

The functions of the consignment note and the container packing certificate prescribed above may be incorporated into a single document; if not, these documents shall be attached one to the other. If these functions are incorporated into a single document, the inclusion in the consignment note of a statement that the loading of the container has been carried out in accordance with the applicable modal regulations together with the identification of the person responsible for the person responsible for the container packing certificate shall be sufficient. The use of electronic data processing (EDP) or electronic data interchange (EDI) techniques as an aid to or instead of paper documentation is not precluded.

Note: A container packing certificate shall not be required for tank-containers.

17 The requirements laid down in this Directive do not apply:

(a) to the carriage of dangerous goods by private individuals where the goods in question are packaged for retail sale and are intended for their personel or domestic use or for leisure or sporting activities;

(b) to the carriage of machinery or equipment not specified in this Directive and which happen to contain dangerous goods in their internal or operational equipment;

(c) to carriage undertaken by, or under the supervision of, the emergency services;

(d) to emergency transport intended to save human lives or protect the environment provided that all measures are taken to ensure that such transport is carried out in complete safety.

18 Unless otherwise prescribed in the various classes, the substances and articles of this Directive may be carried until 30 June 1997 in accordance with the requirements of RID applicable until 31 December 1996. The consignment note shall in such cases, bear the inscription 'Carriage in accordance with RID in force before 1 January 1997`.

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PART II SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE VARIOUS CLASSES

CLASS 1 EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES AND ARTICLES

1. List of substances and articles

100 (1) Among the substances and articles covered by the title of Class 1, only those listed in marg. 101 or assigned to an n.o.s. entry or to the entry '0190 Samples, explosive` in marg. 101 are to be accepted for carriage. These substances and articles are only to be accepted for carriage subject to the conditions set out in margs. 100(2) to 143 and Appendix I and are then considered as substances and articles of this Directive.

(2) Class 1 comprises:

a) Explosive substances: solid or liquid substances (or mixtures of substances) capable by chemical reaction of producing gases at such a temperature and pressure and at such a speed as to cause damage to the surroundings.

Pyrotechnic substances: substances or mixtures of substances designed to produce an effect by heat, light, sound, gas or smoke or a combination of these as the result of non-detonating, self-sustaining, exothermic, chemical reactions.

Note: 1. Explosive substances which are unduly sensitive or are liable to spontaneous reaction are not to be accepted for carriage.

2. Substances which are not themselves explosive but which may form an explosive mixture of gas, vapour or dust are not substances of Class 1.

3. Also excluded from Class 1 are: water- or alcohol-wetted explosives of which the water or alcohol content exceeds the limits indicated in marg. 101 and those containing plasticizers - these explosives are assigned to Class 4.1 (marg. 401, items 21, 22 and 34) - and those explosives which, on the basis of their predominant danger, are assigned to Class 5.2.

b) Explosive articles: articles containing one or more explosive substances and/or pyrotechnic substances.

Note: Devices containing explosive and/or pyrotechnic substances in such small quantity or of such a character that their unadvertent or accidental ignition or initiation during carriage would not cause any manifestation external to the device by projection, fire, smoke, heat or loud noise are not subject to the requirements of Class 1.

c) Substances and articles not mentioned under (a) or (b) above which are manufactured with a view to producing a practical effect by explosion or a pyrotechnic effect.

(3) Explosive substances and articles shall be assigned to a name in marg. 101 in accordance with the test methods for the determination of explosive properties and the classification procedures set out in Appendix I and they shall meet the conditions appropriate to that name or shall be assigned to an n.o.s. entry in marg. 101 in accordance with these test methods and classification procedures.

Samples of new or existing explosive substances or articles carried for purposes including: testing, classification, research and development, quality control, or as a commercial sample, other than initiating explosives, may be assigned to the entry '0190 Samples, explosive`, item 51 of marg. 101.

Assignment of substances and articles not mentioned by name to an n.o.s. entry or to the entry '0190 Samples, explosive` shall be made by the competent authority of the country of origin.

Substances and articles which are assigned to an n.o.s. entry or to the entry '0190 Samples, explosive` as well as certain substances the carriage of which is subject to a specific authorization by the competent authority according to the notes inserted in the list of substances and articles of marg. 101 may be carried only with the approval of the competent authority of the country of origin and under the conditions laid down by that authority.

If the country of origin is not a Member State, the conditions laid down shall be recognized by the competent authority of the first COTIF Contracting State reached by the consignment.

The approval shall be issued in writing.

(4) Substances and articles of Class 1, other than empty packagings, uncleaned, of item 91, shall have been assigned to a division in accordance with paragraph (6) and to a compatibility group in accordance with paragraph (7). The division shall be based on the results of the tests described in Appendix I, applying the definitions in paragraph (6). The compatibility group shall be determined in accordance with the definitions in paragraphe (7). The classification code shall consist of the division number and the compatibility group letter.

(5) Substances and articles of Class 1 are assigned to packing groupe II (see Appendix V).

(6) Definition of divisions:

1.1 Substances and articles which have a mass explosion hazard. (A mass explosion is an explosion which affects almost the entire load virtually instantaneously).

1.2 Substances and articles which have a projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard.

1.3 Substances and articles which have a fire hazard and either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard or both, but not a mass explosion hazard.

(a) combustion of which gives rise to considerable radiant heat; or

(b) which burn one after another, producing minor blast or projection effects or both.

1.4 Substances and articles which present only a slight risk in the event of ignition or initiation during carriage. The effects are largely confined to the package and no projection of fragments of appreciable size or range is to be expected. An external fire shall not cause virtually instantaneous explosion of almost the entire contents of the package.

1.5 Very insensitive substances having a mass explosion hazard which are so insensitive that there is very little probability of initiation or of transition from burning to detonation under normal conditions of carriage. As minimum requirement they shall not explode in the external fire test.

1.6 Extremely insensitive articles which do not have a mass explosion hazard. The articles contain only extremely insensitive detonating substances and demonstrate a negligible probability of accidental initiation or propagation.

Note: The risk from articles of Division 1.6 limited to the explosion of a single article.

(7) Definition of compatibility groups of substances and articles:

A Primary explosive substance.

B Article containing a primary explosive substance and not having two or more effective protective features. Some articles, such as detonators for blasting, detonator assemblies for blasting and primers, cap-type, are included, even though they do not contain primary explosives.

C Propellant explosive substance or toher deflagrating explosive substance or article containing such explosive substance.

D Secondary detonating explosive substance or black powder or article containing a secondary detonating explosive substance, in each case without means of initiation and without a propelling charge, or article containing a primary explosive substance and having two or more effective protective features.

E Article containing a secondary detonating explosive substance, without means of initiation, with a propelling charge (other than one containing a flammable liquid or gel or hypergolic liquids).

F Article containing a secondary detonating explosive substance with its own means of initiation, with a propelling charge (other than one containing a flammable liquid or gel or hypergolic liquids) or without a propelling charge.

G Pyrotechnic substance, or article containing a pyrotechnic substance, or article containing both an explosive substance and an illuminating, incendiary, tear- or smoke-producing substance (other than a water-activated article or one which contains white phosphorus, phosphides, a pyrophoric substance, a flammable liquid or gel or hypergolic liquids).

H Article containing both an explosive substance and white phosphorus.

J Article containing both an explosive substance and a flammable liquid or gel.

K Article containing both an explosive substance and a toxic chemical agent.

L Explosive substance or article containing an explosive substance and presenting a special risk (e.g. due to water activation or the presence of hypergolic liquids, phosphides or a pyrophoric substance) necessitating isolation of each type.

N Articles containing only extremely insensitive detonating substances.

S Substance or article so packed or designed that any hazardous effects arising from accidental functioning are confined within the package unless the package has been degraded by fire, in which case all blast or projection effects are limited to the extent that they do not significantly hinder or prevent fire-fighting or other emergency response efforts in the immediate vicinity of the package.

Note: 1. Each substance or article, packed in a specified packaging, may be assigned to one compatibility group only. Since the criterion of compatibility group S is empirical, assignment to this group is necessarily linked to the tests for assignment of a classification code.

2. Articles of compatibility groups D or E may be fitted or packed together with their own means of initiation provided that such means have at least two effective protective features designed to prevent an explosion in the event of accidental functioning of the means of initiation. Such packages shall be assigned to compatibility groups D or E.

3. Articles of compatibility groups D or E may be packed together with their own means of initiation, which do not have two effective protective features (i.e. means of initiation assigned to compatibility group B), provided that they comply with the requirements of marg. 104 (6). Such packages shall be assigned to compatibility groups D or E.

4. Articles may be fitted or packed together with their own means of ignition provided that the means of ignition cannot function during normal conditions of carriage.

5. Articles of compatibility groups C, D and E may be packed together. Such packages shall be assigned to compatibility group E.

(8) Substances of compatibility group A and articles of compatibility group K, in accordance with paragraph (7), shall not be accepted for carriage.

(9) For the purposes of the requirements of this Class and by derogation from marg. 1510 (3), the term 'package` shall also include an unpackaged article in so far as that article is accepted for carriage unpackaged.

101 (1) The substances and articles of Class 1 to be accepted for carriage are listed in Table 1 below. Explosive substances and articles listed in marg. 1170 can be assigned to the various names in marg. 101 only if their properties, composition, construction and anticipated use correspond to one of the descriptions contained in Appendix I.

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2. Conditions of Carriage

A. Packages

1. General conditions of packing

102 (1) All explosive substances and articles, as prepared for carriage, shall have been classified in accordance with the procedures detailed in marg. 100.

(2) All packagings for Class 1 goods shall be so designed and constructed that :

(a) they will protect the explosive substances and articles, prevent them escaping and cause no increase in the risk of unintended ignition or initiation when subjected to normal conditions of carriage including foreseeable changes in temperature, humidity and pressure;

(b) the complete package can be handled safely in normal conditions of carriage; and

(c) the packages will withstand any loading imposed on them by foreseeable stacking to which they will be subject during carriage so that they do not add to the risk presented by the explosive substances and articles, the containment function of the packagings is not harmed, and they are not distorted in a way or to an extent which will reduce their strength or cause instability of a stack.

(3) The packages shall conform to the requirements of Appendices V and VI, in particular to the requirements for the testing of packagings in Section IV of these appendices, subject to marg. 1500 (12) and 1512 (5).

(4) In accordance with the requirements of marg. 100 (5), 1511 (2) and 1611 (2), packagings or intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) of packing group II marked with the letter 'Y` shall be used for substances and articles of Class 1.

(5) The closure device of packagings containing liquid explosives shall ensure a double protection against leakage.

(6) The closure device of metal drums shall include a suitable gasket; if a closure device includes a screw-thread, the ingress of explosive substances into the screw-thread shall be prevented.

(7) Packagings for water soluble explosives shall be water resistant. Packagings for desensitized or phlegmatized substances shall be closed to prevent changes in concentration during carriage.

(8) Nails, staples and other closure devices made of metal without protective covering shall not penetrate to the inside of the outer packaging unless the inner packaging adequately protects the explosive substances and articles against contact with the metal.

(9) Inner packagings, fittings and cushioning materials and the placing of explosive substances or articles in packages shall be accomplished in a manner which prevents the explosive substance from becoming loose in the outer packaging under normal conditions of carriage. Metallic components of articles shall be prevented from making contact with metal packagings. Articles containing explosive substances not enclosed in an outer casing shall be separated from each other in order to prevent friction and impact. Padding, trays, partitioning in the inner or outer packaging, mouldings or receptacles may be used for this purpose.

(10) Packagings shall be made of materials compatible with, and impermeable to, the explosives contained in the package, so that neither interaction between the explosives and the packaging materials, nor leakage, causes the explosive substances and articles to become unsafe to carry, or the hazard division or compatibility group to change.

(11) The ingress of explosive substances into the recesses of seamed metal packagings assembled by stapling shall be prevented.

(12) Plastics packagings shall not be liable to generate or accumulate sufficient static electricity so that a discharge could cause the packaged explosive substances or articles to initiate, ignite or function.

(13) Large and robust explosives articles, normally intended for military use, without their means of initiation or with their means of initiation containing at least two effective protective features, may be carried unpackaged. When such articles have propelling charges or are self-propelled, their ignition systems shall be protected against stimuli encountered during normal conditions of carriage. A negative result in Test Series 4 on an unpackaged article indicates that the article can be considered for carriage unpackaged. Such unpackaged articles may be fixed to cradles or contained in crates or other suitable handling devices.

(14) Explosive substances shall not be packed in inner or outer packagings where the differences in internal and external pressures, due to thermal or other effects, could cause an explosion or rupture of the package.

(15) Whenever loose explosive substances or the explosive substance of an uncased or partly cased article may come into contact with the inner surface of metal packagings (1A2, 1B2, 4A, 4B and metal receptacles), the metal packaging shall be provided with an inner liner or coating [see marg. 1500 (2)].

2. Individual conditions of packing

103 (1) Substances and articles shall be packed as indicated in marg. 101, Table 1, columns 4 and 5, and as set out in detail in paragraphs (3), Table 2 and (4), Table 3.

(2) Nortwithstanding the packing methods for explosive substances and articles prescribed in marg. 101, Table 1, columns (4) and (5) and in paragraphe (3), Table 2 below, method EP 01 may be adopted for any explosive substance or article provided the product as packaged has been tested and approved by the competent authority of the country of origin or if the country of origin is not a Member State, by the competent authority of the first COTIF Contracting State reached by the consignment and proved to present no greater hazard than that presented when the product is packed in accordance with the method specified in Table 1, column 4.

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Packing methods

Note: 1. In Table 2, the following convention is used:

Packing method EP 01 - reserved for methods requiring competent authority approval;

Packing methods EP 11 to EP 29 - reserved for explosive substances; and

Packing methods EP 30 onwards - reserved for explosive articles.

2. Whenever 'Boxes, natural wood, ordinary (4C1)' are listed in this Table, a 'Box, natural wood, siftproof walls (4C2)` may be used instead.

3. Leakproof packagings shall correspond to a design type that has passed the leakproofness test for Packing Group II.

4. The term 'receptacle` used in the inner and intermediate packaging columns of this table includes boxes, bottles, cans, drums, jars and tubes, including any means of closure.

5. Reels are devices made of plastics, wood, fibreboard, metal or other suitable material comprising a central spindle with side walls at each end of the spindle. Articles and substances can be wound onto the spindle and may be retained by side walls.

6. Trays are sheets of metal, plastics, fibreboard or other suitable material which are placed in the inner, intermediate or outer packaging and achieve a close-fit in such packaging. The surface of the tray may be shaped so that packagings or articles can be inserted, held secure and separated from each other.

7. Som UN identification numbers cover substances which may be carried dry or wetted. Where appropriate, the heading of the packing method indicates whether it is suitable for the dry, powder or wetted substance.

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Special packing requirements

Note: 1. For the special packing requirements applicable to the various substances and articles, see marg. 101, Table 1, column 5.

2. Numbers assigned to special requirements are the same as those assigned to special provisions in Chapter 3 of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.

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3. Mixed packing

104 (1) Substances and articles covered by the same identification number () with the exception of substances and articles of compatibility group L and substances and articles assigned to an n.o.s. entry or the entry 0190 Samples, explosive of item 51, may be packed together. In this case, the most secure outer packaging shall be used.

(2) Except where otherwise specially provided below, substances and articles having different identification numbers may not be packed together.

(3) Substances and articles of Class 1 may not be packed together with substances of other classes or with goods which are not subject to the requirements of this Directive.

(4) Articles of compatibility groups C, D and E may be packed together.

(5) Articles of compatibility groups D or E may be packed together with their own means of initiation provided that such means have at least two effective protective features which prevent explosion of an article in the event of accidental functioning of the means of initiation.

(6) Articles of compatibility groups D or E may be packed together with their own means of initiation which do not have two effective protective features (i.e. means of initiation assigned to compatibility group B), provided that, in the opinion of the competent authority of the country of origin (), the accidental functioning of the means of initiation does not cause the explosion of an article under normal conditions of carriage.

(7) Substances and articles of compatibility group L may not be packed together with a different type of substance or article of that compatibility group.

(8) Articles may be packed together with their own means of ignition provided that the means of ignition will not function under normal conditions of carriage.

(9) Goods with the identification numbers shown in table 4 may be included in the same package under the conditions indicated.

(10) For mixed packing, account shall be taken of a possible amendment of the classification of packages in accordance with marg. 100.

(11) For the description of goods in the consignment note in the case of the mixed packing of substances and articles of Class 1, see marg. 115(4).

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4. Marking and danger labels on packages (see Appendix IX)

Marking

105 (1) Packages shall bear the identification number and one of the names of the substance or article printed in italics in marg. 101, Table 1, column 2. For substances and articles assigned to an n.o.s. entry or the entry 0190 Samples, explosive of item 51, as well as for other articles of item 25 and item 34, the technical name of the goods shall be given in addition to the name of the n.o.s. entry or the entry 0190 Samples, explosive of item 51. For substances of item 4, Nos 0081, 0082, 0083, 0084 and 0241, and substances of item 48, Nos 0331 and 332, the commercial name of the particular explosive shall be specified in addition to the type. For other substances and articles, the commercial of technical name may be added. The marking, which shall be clearly legible and indelible, shall be in an official language of the country of origin and also, if that language is not French, German, Italian or English, German, Italian or English, unless the international tariffs or agreements concluded between the railway administrations provide otherwise. In the case of military consignments within the meaning of marg. 143, carried as a full wagon load, the packages may bear the descriptions prescribed by the competent military authority in place of the descriptions conforming to marg. 101, Table 1, column 2.

Danger labels

(2) Packages containing substances or articles of items 1 to 34 shall bear a label conforming to model No 1. The classification code according to marg. 101, Table 1, column 3, shall be shown on the lower part of the label. Packages containing substances or articles of items 35 to 47 shall bear a label conforming to model No 1.4 and packages containing substances of item 48 shall bear a label conforming to model No 1.5 and those containing article of item 50 shall bear a label conforming to model No 1.6. The compatibility group according to marg. 101, Table 1, column 3, shall be shown on the lower part of the label.

(3) Packages containing substances and articles of

item 4, Nos 0076 and 0143 (only mixtures with less than 90 % (mass) phlegmatizer);

item 21, No 0018;

item 26, No 0077;

item 30, No 0019; and

item 43, No 0301

shall in addition bear a label conforming to model No 6.1.

Packages containing articles containing one or several corrosive substances according to criteria for Class 8, of

item 21, Nos 0015 () and 0018;

item 30, Nos 0016 () and 0019; and

item 43, Nos 0301 and 303 ()

shall in addition bear a label conforming to model No 8.

(4) For the carriage of military consignments within the meaning of marg. 143, as a full wagon load, it shall not be necessary for packages to bear the danger labels prescribed in marg. 105(2) and (3), provided that the mixed loading requirements prescribed in marg. 130(1) and (2) are observed on the basis of the information in the consignment note, in accordance with marg. 115(1).

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B. Method of despatch and restrictions on forwarding

110 (1) Substances and articles of compatibility group L may only be carried as a full wagon load.

(2) Substances and articles of item 43, Nos 0066, 0336 and 0431, and item 47 may also be forwarded as express parcels. A package shall not weigh more than 40 kg. [see also marg. 121(2)].

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C. Particulars in the consignment note

115 (1) The description of the goods in the consignment note shall conform to one of the identification numbers and one of the names in italics in marg. 101, table 1, column 2. For substances and articles assigned to an n.o.s. entry, or to then entry 0190 Samples, explosive, of item 51, as well as for other articles of items 25 and 34, the technical name of the goods shall be given in addition to the name of the n.o.s. entry or the entry 0190 Samples, explosive, of item 51. The description of the goods shall be followed by the classification code and item number of the substances (marg. 101, Table 1, columns 3 and 1), completed by the net mass in kg of the explosive substance and the initials 'RID` e.g. : '0160 Powder, smokeless, 1.1. C, item 2, 4 600 kg, RID`.

A cross shall be inserted in the appropriate box on the consignment note.

(2) For substances of item 4, Nos 0081, 0082, 0083, 0084 and 0241 and for substances of item 48, Nos 0331 and 0332, the commercial name of the explosive shall be specified as well as the type of explosive. For other substances and articles, the commercial name or technical name may be added.

(3) For full wagon loads, the consignment note shall indicate the number of packages, the mass of each package in kg and the total net mass of explosive substance in kg.

(4) For mixed packing of two different goods, the description of the goods in the consignment note shall include the identification numbers and names printed in italics in marg. 101, Table 1, column 2 of both substances of articles. If more than two different goods are contained in the same package in conformity with marg. 104, the consignment note shall indicate under the description of the goods the identification numbers of all substances and articles contained in the package, in the form, 'Goods of Nos '.

(5) For the carriage of substances and articles assigned to an n.o.s. entry or to the entry 0190 Samples, explosive, of item 51, or packed in accordance with method EP 01, a copy of the competent authority approval with the conditions of carriage shall be attached to the consignment note. It shall be in an official language of the country of origin and also, if that language is not French, German, Italian or English, in French, German, Italian or English, unless international tariffs or agreements concluded between the railway administrations provide otherwise.

(6) If packages containing substances and articles of compatiblity groups B and D are loaded together in the same wagon in accordance with the requirements of marg. 130(1), the approval certificate for the protective container or separate compartment in accordance with marg. 130(1), footnote 1, shall be attached to be consignment note.

(7) When explosive substances or articles are carried in packagings conforming to method EP 01, the consignment note shall specify 'Packaging approved by the competent authority of ' (see marg. 103, method EP 01).

(8) In the case of military consignments within the meaning of marg. 143, the descriptions prescribed by the competent military authority may be used in place of the descriptions in accordance with marg. 101, Table 1, column 2.

For the carriage of military consignments to which the derogations in accordance with marg. 105(1) and (4), 120(1) and 125(7) apply, the following shall be entered in the consignment note: 'Military consignment`.

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D. Transport equipment

1. Conditions relating to wagons and their loading

a. For packages

120 (1) Substances and articles of Class 1 shall be loaded in covered wagons. No metal objects in the interior of the wagon other than those forming part of the construction of the wagon shall be allowed to protrude. Before loading, the floor of the wagon shall be carefully cleaned by the consignor. The doors and ventilator shutters of the wagons shall be closed. Only wagons fitted with regulation sheet steel spark-guards shall be used for the carriage of substances and articles of divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, and 1.6, even when these substances and articles are loaded in large containers. For wagons fitted with a combustible floor, the sheet steel spark-guards shall not be fixed directly to the floor of the wagon.

Articles which, because of their dimensions or their mass, cannot be loaded in covered wagons may equally be carried on open wagons. They shall be covered by sheets.

For the carriage of substances of items 2, 4, 8, 26 and 29, and 9, 21 and 30, the floor of the wagon shall have a non-metallic surface or covering.

Whithin the meaning of marg. 143, military consignments of substances and articles of Class 1 which form part of military equipment and of the structure of military material, may also be loaded onto open wagons under the following conditions:

- consignments shall be accompanied by the competent military authority or, by order of this authority;

- means of initiation not having at least two effective protective devices shall be removed, unless the substances and articles are place in locked military vehicles.

(2) For the separation of packages bearing labels conforming to model No 6.1 from foodstuffs, other articles of consumption and animal feedstuffs, see marg. 11(3).

121 (1) Packages containing substances and articles of Class 1 shall be so loaded and stowed in the wagons that they cannot move or shift. They shall be protected against any chafing or bumping.

(2) Express parcels consignments may be loaded in railway vehicules which can simultaneously serve for the carriage of persons, but only up to a limit of 100 kg per vehicle.

b. For small containers

122 (1) Packages containing substances or articles of Class 1 may be carried in small containers.

(2) The loading requirements set out in marg. 121(1) shall apply by analogy to small containers.

(3) The mixed loading prohibitions laid down in marg. 130 shall be observed inside a small container, as well as in the wagon carrying one or more small containers.

(4) For carriage in small containers of substances of items 2, 4, 8, 26 and 29, and for fireworks of items 9, 21 and 30, the floor of the container shall have a non-metallic surface or covering.

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2. Marking and danger labels on wagons and on small containers (see Appendix IX)

125 (1) Wagons in which packages bearing labels conformings to models Nos 1, 1.4, 1.5 or 1.6 are loaded shall bear this same label on both their sides. Compatibility groups shall not be indicated on the labels if the wagon contains substances or articles belonging to two or more compatibility groups.

(2) Where packages of different divisions are loaded in a wagon, the wagon shall bear only labels conforming to the model of the most dangerous division, in the order 1.1 (the most dangerous), 1.5, 1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 1.4 (the least dangerous).

Where substances of item 48 are loaded in a wagon with substances or articles of division 1.2, the wagon shall be labelled as division 1.1.

(3) Wagons loaded with substances and articles of the following items and identification numbers shall in addition bear on both sides labels conforming to model No 6.1:

item 4, Nos 0076 and 0143;

item 21, No 0018;

item 26, No 0077;

item 30, No 0019; and

item 43, No 0301.

(4) Wagons loaded with articles of the following items and identification numbers shall in addition bear on both sides labels conforming to model No 8:

item 21, Nos 0015 () and 0018;

item 30, Nos 0016 () and 0019; and

item 43, Nos 0301 and 0303 ().

(5) Wagons carrying full loads containing substances and articles of items 1 to 13, 19, 22 to 26, 28, 31 to 34 shall in addition bear, in or alongside the label-holder, labels conforming to model No 13. Wagons carrying full loads containing substances of the following items and identification numbers shall, however, bear in or alongside the label-holder, labels conforming to model No 15 instead of No 13:

item 2 No 0160; and

item 4 Nos 0072, 0075, 0083, 0133, 0143, 0146, 0150, 0208, 0219, 0226, 0340, 0341, 0391, 0394 and 0411.

(6) Small containers shall be labelled in accordance with marg. 105(2) and (3).

(7) Wagons in which packages are loaded to be carried as military consignments, within the meaning of marg. 143, and which in conformity with marg. 105(4) do not bear danger labels, shall bear on both sides the following danger labels:

- labels conforming to mdoel No 1 for wagons contaning substances and articles of items 1 to 34

- labels conforming to model No 1.4 for wagons containing substances and articles of items 35 to 47

- labels conforming to model No 1.5 for wagons containing substances of item 48

- labels conforming to model No 1.6 for wagons containing articles of item 50.

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E. Prohibitions on mixed loading

130 (1) Packages bearing a label conforming to models Nos 1, 1.4, 1.5 or 1.6 but which are assigned to different compatibility groups shall not be loaded together in the same wagon, unless mixed loading for the corresponding compatibility groups is authorized in the following table 5:

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(2) Packages bearing a label conforming to models Nos 1, 1.4, 1.5 or 1.6 shall not be loaded together in the same wagon with packages bearing a label conforming to models Nos 2, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 7A, 7B, 7C, 8 or 9.

These requirements shall not apply to packages bearing a label conforming to model No 1.4, compatibility group S.

131 Separate consignment notes shall be made out for consignments which may not be loaded in the same wagon.

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F. Empty packagings

135 (1) Empty packagings, uncleaned, of item 91 shall be securely closed and be leakproof to the same degree as if they were full.

(2) Empty packagings, uncleaned, of item 91 shall bear the same danger labels as if they were full.

(3) For the separation of empty packagings, uncleaned, of item 91, bearing labels conforming to model No 6.1, from foodstuffs, other articles of consumption and animal feedstuffs, see marg. 11(3).

(4) The description in the consignment note shall be: 'Empty packagings, 1, item 91, RID`. A cross shall be entered in the appropriate box on the consignment note.

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G. Other requirements

140 For the separation of packages bearing labels conforming to model No 6.1 from foodstuffs, other articles of consumption and animal feedstuffs, see marg. 11(3).

H. Special provisions

141 Every wagon bearing a label conforming to models Nos 1, 1.5 or 1.6, as well as wagons loaded with large containers bearing these labels, shall be separated, by two 2-axle barrier wagons, or one barrier wagon with 4 or more axles, from wagons bearing labels conforming to models Nos 3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1 o 5.2. Empty or loaded wagons not bearing a label conforming to models Nos 3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1 or 5.2 are regarded as barrier wagons.

Large containers bearing labels conforming to models Nos 1, 1.5 or 1.6 shall not be loaded on a wagon with large containers or tank-containers bearing labels conforming to models Nos 3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1 or 5.2.

142 (1) Substances and articles of Classe 1 belonging to the armed forces of a Member State, that were packaged prior to 1 January 1990 in accordance with the requirements of RID in effect at that time may be carried after 31 December 1989 provided the packagings maintain their integrity and are declared in the consignment note as military goods packaged prior to 1 January 1990. The other requirements applicable as from 1 January 1990 for this Class shall be complied with.

(2) Substances and articles of Class 1 that were packaged between 1 January 1990 and 31 December 1996 in accordance with the requirements of RID in effect at that time may be carried after 31 December 1996 provided the packagings maintain their integrity and are declared in the consignment note as goods of Class 1 packaged between 1 January 1990 and 31 December 1996.

143 For military consignments of substances and articles of Class 1 belonging to the armed forces or under the orders of the armed forces, derogations are applicable (see marg. 105(1) und (4), 115(8), 120(1) and 125(7)].

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CLASS 2 GASES

1. List of substances and articles

200 (1) Among the substances and articles covered by the title of Class 2, those which are listed in marg. 201 or are covered by a collective entry of that marginal are subject to the requirements set out in marg. 200 to 250. These substances and articles to be accepted for carriage under certain requirements are to be considered as substances and articles of this Directive.

Note: For the quantities of substances and articles listed in marg. 201, which are not subject to the section 'Conditions of Carriage`, see marg. 201a.

(2) A gas is a substance which:

(a) at 50 °C has a vapour pressure greater than 300 kPa (3 bar); or

(b) is completely gaseous at 20 °C at the standard pressure of 101,3 kPa.

Note: 1052 Hydrogen fluoride shall nevertheless be classified in Class 8, (see marg. 801, item 6).

(3) The title of Class 2 covers pure gases, mixtures of gases, mixtures of one or more gases with one or more other substances and articles containing such substances.

Note: 1. A pure gas may contain other components deriving from its production process or added to preserve the stability of the product, provided that the concentration of these components does not change its classification or its conditions of carriage, such as filling ratio, filling pressure or test pressure.

2. n.o.s. entries in marg. 201 cover pure gases as well as mixtures.

3. For the classification of solutions and mixtures (such as preparations and wastes) see also marg. 3 (3) and paragraphs (6) and (7) of this marginal.

(4) Substances and articles of Class 2 are subdivided as follows:

Item 1 Compressed gases: gases having a critical temperature below 20 °C;

Item 2 Liquefied gases: gases having a critical temperature of 20 °C or above;

Item 3 Refrigerated liquefied gases: gases which when carried are partially liquid because of their low temperature;

Item 4 Gases dissolved under pressure: gases which when carried are dissolved in a solvent;

Item 5 Aerosol dispensers and receptacles, small, containing gas (gas cartridges);

Item 6 Other articles containing gas under pressure;

Item 7 Non-pressurized gases subject to special requirements (gas samples);

Item 8 Empty receptacles and empty tanks.

(5) Substances and articles classified under the various items of marg. 201 are assigned to one of the following groups according to their hazardous properties, as follows ():

A asphyxiant

O oxidizing

F flammable

T toxic

TF toxic, flammable

TC toxic, corrosive

TO toxic, oxidizing

TFC toxic, flammable, corrosive

TOC toxic, oxidizing, corrosive

Note: Corrosive gases are considered to be toxic, and are therefore assigned to group TC, TFC, or TOC [see paragraphe (7)].

For gases and gas mixtures presenting according to the criteria hazardous properties associated with more than one group, the groups designated by letter T take precedence over all other groups. The groups designated by letter F take precedence over the groups designated by letters A or O.

(6) If a mixture of Class 2, specifically named under an item number and group comes into a different item number and group on the basis of criteria mentioned in paragraphs (4) and (7) of this marginal, this mixture shall be classified according to the criteria and assigned to an appropriate n.o.s. entry.

(7) Substances and articles not specifically named in marg. 201 shall be classified in accordance with paragraphs (4) and (5).

According to their hazardous properties, the following criteria shall apply:

Asphyxiant gases

Gases which are non-oxidizing, non-flammable and non-toxic and which dilute or replace oxygen normally present in the atmosphere.

Flammable gases

Gases which at 20 °C and the standard pressure of 101,3 kPa:

(a) are flammable when in a mixture of 13 % or less (by volume) with air; or

(b) have a flammable range with air of at least 12 percentage points regardless of the lower flammable limit.

Flammability shall be determined by tests or by calculation in accordance with methods approved by ISO (see ISO standard 10156:1990).

Where insufficient data are available to use these methods, tests by a comparable method recognized by the competent authority of the country of origin may be used.

If the country of origin is not a Member State these methods shall be recognized by the competent authority of the first COTIF Contracting State reached by the consignment.

Oxidizing gases

Gases, which may, generally by providing oxygen, cause or contribute to the combustion of other substances more than air does. Oxidizing ability shall be determined either by tests or by calculation methods approved by ISO (see ISO standard 10156:1990).

Toxic gases

Note: Gases meeting the criteria for toxicity in part or completely owing to their corrosivity shall be classified as toxic. See also the criteria under the heading 'Corrosive gases` for a possible subsidiary corrosivity risk.

Gases which:

(a) are known to be so toxic or corrosive to humans as to pose a danger to health; or

(b) are presumed to be toxic or corrosive to humans because their LC50 value for acute toxicity is less than or equal to 5 000 ml/m3 (ppm) when tested in accordance with marg. 600 (3).

In the case of gas mixtures (including vapours of substances from other classes) the following formula may be used:

LC50 Toxic (mixture) = >NUM>1

>DEN>

>NUM>fi

>DEN>Ti

where fi = mole fraction of the ith component substance of the mixture;

Ti = toxicity index of the ith component substance of the mixture. The Ti equals the LC50 value as found in ISO standard DIS 10298 1995. When no LC50 value is listed in ISO standard DIS 10298 1995, a LC50 value available in scientific literature shall be used. When the LC50 value is unknown, the toxicity index shall be determined by using the lowest LC50 value of substances of similar physiological and chemical effects, or through testing if this is the only practical possibility.

Corrosive gases

Gases or gas mixtures meeting the criteria for toxicity completely owing to their corrosivity shall be classified as toxic with a subsidiary corrosive risk.

A gas mixture that is considered to be toxic due to the combined effects of corrosivity and toxicity has a subsidiary risk of corrosivity when the mixture is known by human experience to be destructive to the skin, eyes or mucous membranes or when the LC50 value of the corrosive components of the mixture is less than or equal to 5 000ml/m3 (ppm) when the LC50 is calculated by the formula:

LC50 Corrosive (mixture) = >NUM>1

>DEN>

>NUM>fci

>DEN>Tci

where fci = mole fraction of the ith corrosive component substance of the mixture;

Tci = toxicity index of the ith corrosive component substance of the mixture. The Tci equals the LC50 value as found in ISO standard DIS 10298 1995. When no LC50 value is listed in ISO standard DIS 10298 1995, a LC50 value available in scientific literature shall be used. When the LC50 value is unknown the toxicity index is determined by using the lowest LC50 value of substances of similar physiological and chemical effects, or through testing if this is the only practical possibility.

(8) Chemically unstable substances of Class 2 are not to be handed over for carriage, unless the necessary steps have been taken to prevent all possibility of a dangerous reaction e.g. decomposition, dismutation or polymerisation under normal conditions of carriage. To this end particular care shall be taken to ensure that receptacles do not contain any substances liable to promote these reactions.

201 1. Compressed gases. Gases having a critical temperature below 20 °C

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2. Liquefied gases: Gases having a critical temperature of 20 °C or above

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3. Refrigerated liquefied gases: Gases which when carried are partially liquid because of their low temperature

Note: Refrigerated gases, which cannot be classified under an identification number of this item are not to be accepted for carriage.

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4. Gases dissolved under pressure: Gases which when carried are dissolved in a solvent

Note: Gases dissolved under pressure, which cannot be classified under an identification number of this item are not to be accepted for carriage.

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5. Aerosols and receptacles, small, containing gas (gas cartridges)

(see also marg. 201a)

Note: 1. Aerosols, i.e. aerosol dispensers, are any non-refillable receptacles containing, under pressure, a gas or a mixture of gases listed in marg. 207 (3), with or without a liquid, paste or powder, and fitted with a release device allowing the contents to be ejected as solid or liquid particles in suspension in a gas, as a foam, paste or powder or in a liquid state or in a gaseous state.

2. Receptacles, samll, containing gas (gas cartridges) are any non-refillable receptacles containing, under pressure, a gas or a mixture of gases listed in marg. 207 (3) and (4). They may or may not be fitted with a valve.

3. Aerosols and receptacles, small, containing gas shall be assigned, according to the danger of the contents to groups A to TOC. The contents are considered to be flammable if the contents include more than 45 % by mass, or more than 250 g, of flammable components. Flammable components are gases which are flammable in air at normal pressure or substances or preparations in liquid form which have a flash-point less than or equal to 100 °C.

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6. Other articles containing gas under pressure

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7. Non-pressurized gases subject to special requirements (gas samples)

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8. Empty receptacles

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201a The following are not subject to the requirements of Section 2 'Conditions of Carriage`, except for the cases provided for in paragraph (3):

(1) Gases and articles handed over for carriage in conformity with the following requirements:

Note: Gases contained in the tanks of vehicles which are used for their propulsion or for the operation of their specialized equipment (e.g. refrigerating equipment) are not subject to the requirements of Section 2 'Conditions of Carriage`.

(a) Gases of items 1 A, 1 O, 2 A and 2 O the pressure of which in the receptacle or tank, referred to a temperature of 15 °C, does not exceed 200 kPa (52 bar) and which are completely in the gaseous state during carriage; this includes every kind of receptacle or tank, e.g. also parts of machinery and apparatus;

(b) 1013 carbon dioxide of items 2 A or 1070 nitrous oxide of item 2 O, in the gaseous state containing not more than 0,5 % air, in metal capsules (sodors, sparklets) of marg. 205, with not more than 25 g carbon dioxide or 25 g nitrous oxide and, per cm3 of capacity, not more than 0,75 g carbon dioxide or nitrous oxide;

(c) Gases contained in the fuel tanks of transported vehicles; the fuel cock between the fuel tank and the engine shall be closed and the electric contact open;

(d) Gases contained in the equipment used for the operation of the vehicles (e.g. fire extinguishers or inflated pneumatic tyres, even as spare parts or as a load);

(e) Gases contained in the special equipment of wagons and necessary for the operation of this special equipment during carriage (cooling systems, fish-tanks, heaters, etc.) as well as spare receptacles for such equipment or uncleaned empty exchange receptacles, carried in the same wagon;

(f) Uncleaned empty static pressure tanks which are carried on condition that they are hermetically closed;

(g) Articles of items 5 A, 5 O and 5 F of a capacity not exceeding 50 cm3;

(h) 2857 Refrigerating machines of item 6 A, containing less than 12 kg gas of item 2 A or 2073 ammonia solutions of item 4 A, and similar appliances containing less than 12 kg gas of item 2 F; these machines shall be so protected and stowed as to prevent damage to the refrigerating system;

(i) Gases of item 3 A, intended for the cooling of e.g. medical or biological specimens, if contained in special double walled receptacles, which fully comply with the requirements of marg. 206 (2)(a);

(j) The following articles of item 6 A, manufactured and filled according to the regulations of the manufacturing State, packaged in strong outer packaging:

1044 fire extinguishers provided with protection against inadvertent discharge;

3164 Articles, pressurized pneumatic or hydraulic, designed to withstand stresses greater than the internal gas pressure by virtue of transmission of force, intrinsic strength or construction;

(k) Gases contained in foodstuffs or beverages.

(2) Gases and articles, carried in accordance with the following requirements:

(a) Receptacles conforming to marg. 202 containing gases of items 1 A, 2 A, 3 A and 4 A, with a maximum capacity of 120 ml;

(b) Articles of items 5 T, 5 TF, 5 TC, 5 TO, 5 TFC and 5 TOC with a maximum capacity of 120 ml, conforming to marg. 202;

(c) Articles of items 5 A, 5 O and 5 F with a maximum capacity of 1 000 ml which meet the conditions of marg. 202, 207 and 208.

These shall be packed:

(i) in outer packagings which at least meet the conditions of marg. 1538. The total gross mass of the package shall not exceed 30 kg; or

(ii) in shrink wrapped or stretch wrapped trays. The total gross mass of the package shall not exceed 20 kg.

The 'General packing conditions` of marg. 1500 (1), (2) and (5) to (7) shall be observed.

(3) For carriage in accordance with paragraph (2), the description of the goods in the consignment note shall conform to the requirements of marg. 266 and include the words 'limited quantity`.

Each package shall be clearly and durably marked with the identification number of the goods shown on the consignment note, preceded by the letters 'UN`.

2. Conditions of carriage (The conditions of carriage for empty receptacles are set out under F.)

A. Packages

1. General conditions of packing

202 (1) The materials of which the receptacles and their closures are made and all materials that might come into contact with the contents shall not be liable to attack by the contents or form harmful or dangerous compounds therewith.

(2) Receptacles, including their closures shall be sufficiently rigid and strong in all their parts to prevent any loosening during carriage and to meet the normal requirements of carriage. When outer packagings are prescribed, the receptacles shall be firmly secured therein. Unless otherwise specified in section A.2 entitled 'Special conditions of packing`, inner packagings may be enclosed in outer packagings either singly or in groups.

(3) Receptacles shall contain only the gas or gases for which the receptaclle has been approved.

(4) Receptacles shall be constructed to withstand the potential pressure developed by the substance due to temperature changes to which it may be subject during normal conditions of carriage.

(5) Articles of items 5 and 6 and receptacles intended for the carriage of gases of items 1, 2, 4 and 7, shall be hermetically closed so as to prevent escape of the gases.

Note: 1. Specific conditions of packing for each gas are listed in marg. 250.

2. For the carriage of substances of Class 2 in tank wagons, battery wagons or wagons with demountable tanks, see Appendix XI, in tank-containers, see Appendix X.

2. Special conditions of packing

a. Nature of receptacles

203 (1) The following materials may be used:

(a) carbon steel for the gases of items 1, 2, 3, 4 and articles of 5;

(b) alloy steel (special steels), nickel, nickel alloy (such as monel) for the gases of items 1, 2, 3, 4 and articles of 5;

(c) copper for the:

(i) gases of items 1 A, 1 O, 1 F and 1 TF, whose filling pressure referred to a temperature of 15 °C does not exceed 2 MPa (20 bar);

(ii) gases of item 2 A; and also 1079 sulphur dioxide of item 2 TC, 1033 dimethyl ether of item 2 F; 1037 ethyl chloride of item 2 F; 1063 methyl chloride of item 2 F; 1086 vinyl chloride of item 2 F; 1085 vinyl bromide of item 2 F; and 3300 ethylene oxide and carbon dioxide mixture with more than 87 % ethylene oxide of item 2 TF;

(iii) gases of items 3 A, 3 O and 3 F;

(d) aluminium alloy: see table in marg. 250;

(e) composite material for gases of items 1, 2, 3, 4 and articles of 5;

(f) synthetic material for gases of item 3 and articles of item 5;

(g) glass for the gases of items 3 A other than 2187 carbon dioxide or mixtures thereof, and gases of item 3 O.

(2) The requirements of this marg. are deemed to be met if the following standards are complied with: (reserved).

204 (1) Receptacles for 1001 dissolved acetylene of item 4 F shall be completely filled with a porous mass, uniformly distributed, of a type approved by the competent authority and which:

(a) does not attack the receptacles or form harmful or dangerous compounds either with acetylene or with the solvent;

(b) is capable of preventing the spread of decomposition of the acetylene in the mass.

(2) The solvent shall not attack the receptacles.

(3) The requirements of this marg. are deemed to be met if the following standards are complied with: (reserved).

205 (1) Metal capsules may be used to contain the following gases, on condition that the mass of the liquid per litre of capacity does not exceed either the maximum mass of contents indicated in marg. 250 or 150 g per capsule:

(a) gases of item 2 A;

(b) gases of item 2 F other than methylsilane or mixtures thereof assigned to identification number 3161;

(c) gases of item 2 TF other than 2188 arsine, 2202 hydrogen selenide or mixtures thereof;

(d) gases of item 2 TC other than 1589 cyanogen chloride or mixtures thereof;

(e) gases of item 2 TFC other than 2189 dichlorosilane as well as dimethylsilane, trimethylsilane or mixtures thereof assigned to identification number 3309.

(2) The capsules shall be free from faults liable to impair their strength.

(3) The leakproofness of the closure shall be ensured by an additional device (cap, crown, seal, binding, etc.) capable of preventing any leakage of the closure system during carriage.

(4) The capsules shall be placed in an outer packaging of sufficient strength. A package shall not weigh more than 75 kg.

206 (1) Gases of item 3 shall be enclosed in closed receptacles of metal or synthetic or composite material which are equipped with insulation so that they cannot become coated with dew or hoar-frost. The receptacles shall be fitted with safety valves.

(2) Gases of item 3 A, other than 2187 carbon dioxide and mixtures thereof, and gases of item 3 O may also be enclosed in receptacles which are not closed but equipped with devices which prevent the liquid from splashing out and which are:

(a) double-walled vacuum-jacketed glass receptacles surounded by an absorbent insulating material; these receptacles shall be protected by iron-wire baskets and placed in metal cases; or

(b) receptacles of metal, synthetic or composite material protected against heat transmission in such a way that they cannot become coated with dew or hoar-frost.

(3) The metal cases referred to in subparagraph (2)(a) and the receptacles referred to in subparagraph (2)(b) shall be fitted with means of handling. The openings of the receptacles referred to in paragraph (2) shall be fitted with devices allowing gases to escape, preventing any splashing out of the liquid, and so fixed that they cannot fall out. In the case of 1073 oxygen, refrigerated liquid of item 3 O and mixtures thereof, the devices referred to above and the absorbent insulating material surrounding the receptacles referred to in subparagraph (2)(a) shall be made of non-combustible materials.

(4) In the case of receptacles intended for the carriage of gases of item 3 O, the materials used to ensure the leakproofness of the joints or for the maintenance of the closures shall be compatible with the contents.

207 (1) Aerosol dispenser (1950 aerosols) and 2037 receptacles, small, containing gas (gas cartridges) of item 5 shall satisfy the following requirements:

(a) aerosol dispensers (1590 aerosols) containing only a gas or a mixture of gases, and 2037 gas cartridges, shall be made of metal. This requirement shall not apply to receptacles of item 5 with a maximum capacity of 100 ml for 1011 butane of item 2 F. Other aerosol dispensers (1950 aerosols) shall be made of metal, synthetic material or glass. Receptacles made of metal and having an outside diameter of not less than 40 mm shall have a concave bottom;

(b) receptacles made of materials liable to shatter, such as glass or certain synthetic materials, shall be enclosed in a device (close-mesh metal wire netting, flexible cover made of synthetic material, etc.) affording protection against fragments and their dispersal. Receptacles whose capacity does not exceed 150 ml and whose internal pressure at 20 °C is below 150 kPa (1,5 bar) are exempted from this requirement;

(c) the capacity of receptacles made of metal shall not exceed 1 000 ml; that of receptacles made of synthetic material or of glass shall not exceed 500 ml;

(d) each model of receptacle shall, before being put into service, satisfy a hydraulic pressure test carried out in conformity with Appendix II, marg. 1291. The internal pressure to be applied (test pressure) shall be 1,5 times the internal pressure at 50 °C, with a minimum pressure of 1 MPa (10 bar);

(e) the release device and dispersal devices of aerosol dispensers (1950 aerosols) and the valves of 2037 gas cartridges shall ensure that the receptacles are so closed as to be leakproof and shall be protected against accidental opening. Valves and dispersal devices which close only by the action of the internal pressure are not to be accepted.

(2) The requirements of paragraph (1) are deemed to be met if the following standards are complied with:

- for aerosol dispensers (1950 aerosols) of item 5;

Annex to the Council Directive 75/324/EWG () as amended by Commission Directive 94/1/EC ();

- for 2037 gas cartridges of item 5 F containing 1965 hydrocarbon gas mixtures, liquefied: standard EN 417: 1992.

(3) The following gases shall be accepted as propellants, as constituents of propellants, or as filling gases, for aerosol dispensers (1950 aerosols): gases of items 1 A and 1 F other than 2203 silane; gases of items 2 A and 2 F, other than methylsilane assigned to identification number 3161; and 1070 nitrous oxide of item 2 O.

(4) All the gases listed under (3) and, in addition, the following gases shall be accepted as filling gases for 2037 gas cartridges;

- 1062 methyl bromide of item 2 T;

- 1040 ethylene oxide, 1064 methyl mercaptan, 3300 ethylene oxide and carbon dioxide mixture with more than 87 % ethylene oxide of item 2 TF.

208 (1) The internal pressure at 50 °C of articles of item 5 shall exceed neither two-thirds of the test pressure of the article nor 1,32 MPa (13,2 bar).

(2) Articles of item 5 shall be so filled that at 50 °C the liquid phase does not exceed 95 % of their capacity. The capacity of aerosol dispensers (1950 aerosols) is the available volume in a closed dispenser fitted with the valve support, the valve and the dip tube.

(3) Articles of item 5 shall satisfy a leakproofness test in conformity with Appendix II marg. 1292.

209 (1) Articles of item 5, shall be placed in wooden cases or strong fibreboard or metal boxes; aerosol dispensers (1950 aerosols) made of glass of synthetic material and liable to shatter shall be separated from one another by interposed sheets of fibreboard or of another suitable material.

(2) A package shall not weigh more than 50 kg if fibreboard boxes are used or more than 75 kg if other packagings are used.

(3) In the case of carriage by full wagon load, metal articles of item 5 may also be packed as follows: the articles shall be grouped together in units on trays and held in position with a suitable plastics cover; these units shall be stacked and suitably secured on pallets.

210 (1) The following requirements apply to articles of item 6 F:

(a) 1057 lighters and 1057 lighter refills shall comply with the requirements of the country in which they were filled. They shall bo provided with protection against inadvertent discharge. The liquid portion of the gas shall not exceed 85 % of the capacity of the receptacle at 15 °C. The receptacles, including the closures, shall be capable of withstanding the internal pressure of the liquefied petroleum gas at 55 °C. The valve mechanisms and ignition devices shall be securely sealed, taped or otherwise fastened or designed to prevent operation or leakage of the contents durin