COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 96/86/EC of 13 December 1996 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 94/55/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by road (Text with EEA relevance)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 94/55/EC of 21 November 1994 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by road (1), and in particular Article 8 thereof,

Whereas the Annexes A and B to the Europe Agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by road, usually known as the ADR, as amended, should be attached to Directive 94/55/EC as the Annexes A and B and be applicable not only to cross-frontier transport, but also to transport within the individual Member States;

Whereas the Annexes to Directive 94/55/EC contain the ADR as applicable from 1 January 1995, which has since been published in all languages (2);

Whereas the ADR is updated every two years and therefore an amended version will be in force with effect from 1 January 1997;

Whereas in accordance with Article 8, all the necessary modifications for adapting to technical and scientific progress in the field covered by the Directive and aiming at aligning it to the new rules have to be adopted in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 9;

Whereas it is necessary to adapt the sector to the new ADR rules and therefore to amend the Annexes to Directive 94/55/EC;

Whereas the measures provided for in the Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee provided by Article 9 of Directive 94/55/EC,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

Directive 94/55/EC is modified as follows:

1. Annex A:

'Annex A comprises the provisions of Marginals 2 000 to 3 999 of Annex A to the Europe Agreement on the international carriage of dangerous goods by road (ADR), as effective on 1 January 1997, "Member State" being substituted for "Contracting Party".

NB: Versions in all the official languages of the Community of the amending text of 1997 to the consolidated text of 1995 of Annex A to the ADR will be published as soon as a text is available in all languages.`

2. Annex B:

'Annex B comprises the provisions of Marginals 10 000 to 270 000 of Annex B to the Europe agreement on the international carriage of dangerous goods by road (ADR), as effective on 1 January 1997, "Member State" being substituted for "Contracting Party".

NB: Versions in all the official languages of the Community of the amending text of 1997 to the consolidated text of 1995 of Annex B to the ADR will be published as soon as a text is available in all languages.`

Article 2

1. The Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive before 1 January 1997. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.

When the Member States adopt these measures they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States.

2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive.

Article 3

This Directive shall enter into force on the day following of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Article 4

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 13 December 1996.

For the Commission

Neil KINNOCK

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 319, 12. 12. 1994, p. 7.

(2) OJ No L 275, 28. 10. 1996, p. 1.

Amendments to Annexes A and B of Council Directive 94/55/EC () as announced in Commission Directive 96/86/EC of 13 December 1996 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 94/55/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by road () (Text with EEA relevance)

() OJ L 319, 12. 12. 1994, p. 7 and OJ L 275, 28. 10. 1996, p. 1.

() OJ L 335, 24. 12. 1996, p. 43.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Amend entries in the table of contents as follows:

'Class 2 Gases 2200 and seq.` 52

Appendix A.1 'A. Stability and safety conditions relating to explosive substances and articles and nitrated mixtures of nitrocellulose 3100 and seq.` 137

Appendix A.2 'C. Provisions relating to tests on aerosol dispensers and receptacles, small, containing gas (gas cartridges) of Class 2, 5° 3291 and seq.` 138

'Appendix A.3 A. Tests relating to flammable liquids of Classes 3, 6.1 and 8 3300 and seq. 139B. Test for determining fluidity 3310 and seq. 140

C. Tests for determining the ecotoxicity, persistence and bioaccumulation of substances in the aquatic environment for assignment to Class 9 3320 and seq.` 140

'Appendix B.4 Provisions concerning the training for drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods 240 000 and seq.` 215

'Appendix B.7 Mark for elevated temperature substances 270 000 and seq.` 233

(VOLUME I) PROVISIONS CONCERNING DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES AND ARTICLES

PART I

DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

Definitions

2000 (1) Delete the definition of 'fragile package`.

Add the following definitions:

'- the term "Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods" means the ninth revised edition of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (ST/SG/AC.10/1/Rev.9)- the term "Manual of Tests and Criteria" means the second revised edition of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Test and Criteria (ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.2).`(2) Amend 'batteries of receptacles` to read 'elements of battery-vehicles`.

(6) Add a new paragraph (6) as follows:

'(6) For the purposes of classification, 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

A.3, marginal 3310.`2001 (4) (b) Amend to read:

'(b) in the case of mixtures of compressed gases: when filled by pressure, the proportion of the volume indicated as a percentage of the total volume of the gaseous mixture, or, when filled by mass, 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.`(7) Delete paragraph (7).

Renumber the present (8) as (7).

General Provisions

2002 (1) Delete the text ', 2` in the first text in round brackets.

Delete the text ', 2201` in the second text in round brackets.

In the third text in round brackets amend the beginning to read:

'(Classes 2, `.

In the fourth text in round brackets amend the beginning to read:

'(marginals 2201,`

(2) Amend the entry for Class 2 to read:

'Class 2 Gases Non-restrictive`

(3) (a) Add the following sentence after the first sentence of the second paragraph:

'In case of multiple consignees, the name and address of the consignees and the quantities delivered enabling the nature and quantities transported to be evaluated at any time, may be entered in other documents which are to be used or in any other documents made mandatory according to other specific regulations and which shall be on board the vehicle.`(5) Amend to read:

'(a) For the carriage of packagings 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:

(i) a loading tray such as a pallet, on which several packages are placed or stacked and secured by a plastic strip, shrink-or strech-wrapping or other appropriate means; or(ii) 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 marginal 2700, definition 13).

An overpack shall carry the identification number of the goods, preceded by the letters "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 the various classes also apply to these overpacks.

(b) Damaged, defective or leaking dangerous goods packages, or dangerous goods that have spilled or leaked may be carried in special salvage packagings described in marginal 3559. This does not prevent the use of a larger size packaging of appropriate type and performance level under the conditions of marginal 3500(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 transport document.`

(6) Replace the second sentence with the following text:

'Unless otherwise provided in this paragraph or 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 packagings 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 a leakproof liner, plastics bag or other equally effective means of containment [see also marginal 3500 (5)].`(8) (b) 2.1 Amend the beginning of the sixth subparagraph to read:

'substances of Class 6.1 which are highly toxic on inhalation according to the criteria of marginal 2600 (3) (excluding...`.

2.3.1 Replace '2600 (1), 2800 (1)` by '2600 (3), 2800 (3) and 2900 (2)`.

2.3.2 Amend the second example in the Note as follows:

'..., is to be classified under the entry 3290 toxic solid, corrosive, inorganic, n.o.s. in Class 6.1, 67° (b)`.

In footnote (5) to the table, for '(see Appendix A.3)` read '(see marginals 2400 and 2430)`.

(14) Insert in the marginal and in the note for:

'or 9, 1° to 8°, 13° and 14°` read 'or 9, 1° to 8°, 13°, 14°, 20°, 21° and 31° to 36°`;

The section C becomes section G;

Renumber marginals 3390 to 3396 as marginals 3320 to 3326.

In footnote (¹) for '3396` read '3326`.

2003 (4) Amend in the sub-paragraph for Appendix A.2 the last part to read:

'...; and provisions relating to tests on aerosol dispensers and receptacles, small, containing gas (gas cartridges) of Class 2, 5°`

Amend the sub-paragraph for A.3 to read:

'Appendix A.3: Tests relating to flammable liquids of Classes 3, 6.1 and 8; tests for determining fluidity; tests for determining the ecotoxicity, persistence and bioaccumulation of substances in the aquatic environment for assignment to Class 9;`

2007 Amend to read as follows:

'Packages, including intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), containers and tank-containers, which do not entirely meet the packing, mixed packing, package marking and labelling requirements of this annex and marking and labelling requirements of Annex B but are in conformity with the requirements for maritime or air transport of dangerous goods (¹) shall be accepted for carriage prior to or following maritime or air carriage subject to the following conditions:

(a) If the packages are not marked and labelled in accordance with this Directive, they shall be marked and labelled in accordance with the provisions for maritime or air transport (¹);

(b) The provisions for maritime or air transport (¹) shall be applicable to mixed packing within a package;

(c) For carriage prior to or following maritime carriage only, if the containers or tank-containers are not marked and labelled in accordance with this Directive, they shall be marked and labelled (placarded) in accordance with the provisions for maritime transport (¹);

(d) In addition to the particulars prescribed for this Directive, the words "Carriage under marginal 2007 of this Directive" shall be entered in the transport document.

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

Add the following footnote:

(¹) These requirements are set out in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), London and in the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air published by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Montreal.`

2008 Add the following new marginal:

'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 (²) shall be provided with the transport document.

The functions of the transport document required under marginal 2002(3)(a), of the declaration required under marginal 2002(9) and of the container packing certificate as provided 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 transport document 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 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: The container packing certificate is not required for tank-containers.`Add the following footnote:

'(²) Published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) - Guidelines for use in practice and in training for loading goods in large containers have also been drawn up by IMO and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and have been published by IMO - ("IMO/ILO Guidelines for Packing Cargo in Freight Containers or Vehicles").`

2009 Add a new marginal as follows:

'The provisions laid down in this Annex do not apply to:

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

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

(c) Carriage undertaken by enterprises which is ancillary to their main activity, such as deliveries to building or civil engineering sites, or in relation to surveying, repairs and maintenance, in quantities of not more than 450 litres per packaging and within the maximum quantities specified in marginal 10 011. However, carriage undertaken by such enterprises for their supply or external or internal distribution does not fall within the scope of this exemption;

(d) Carriage undertaken by, or under the supervision of, the intervention services, in particular by breakdown vehicles carrying vehicles which have been involved in accidents or have broken down and contain dangerous goods;

(e) 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.`2010 Add the following sentence after the second sentence of the existing text:

"Temporary derogations agreed before 1 January 1995 shall not be valid after 31 December 1998 unless renewed."

2011 Add a new marginal 2011 as follows:

'The substances and articles of this Directive may be carried until 30 June 1997 in accordance with the requirements of Annexes A and B of this Directive applicable until 31 December 1996. The transport document shall in such cases, bear the inscription "Carriage in accordance with ADR in force before 1 January 1997".`

PART II

LIST OF SUBSTANCES AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR THE VARIOUS CLASSES

CLASS 1 EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES AND ARTICLES

Replace marginals 2100 to 2199 by the following:

1. List of substances and articles

2100 (1) Among the substances and articles covered by the title of Class 1, only those listed in marginal 2101 or assigned to an n.o.s. entry or to the entry '0190 samples, explosive` in marginal 2101 are to be accepted for carriage. These substances and articles are only to be accepted for carriage subject to the conditions set out in marginals 2100 (2) to 2116, Appendix A.1 and Annex B. They 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 the water or alcohol content of which exceeds the limits indicated in marginal 2101 and those containing plasticizers - these explosives are assigned to Class 4.1 (marginal 2401, 21°, 22° and 24°) - 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 inadvertent 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 marginal 2101 in accordance with the test methods for the determination of explosive properties and the classification procedures set out in Appendix A.1 and they shall meet the conditions appropriate to that name or shall be assigned to an n.o.s. entry in marginal 2101 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 explosive, may be assigned to the entry '0190 Samples, explosive`, item 51° of marginal 2101.

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 marginal 2101 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.

The approval shall be issued in writing.

(4) Substances and articles of Class 1, other than empty packagings, uncleaned, of 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 A.1 applying the definitions in paragraph (6). The compatibility group shall be determined in accordance with the definitions in paragraph (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 group II (see Appendix A.5).

(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 a 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 is 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 other 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 marginal 2104 (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) 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 marginal 3510 (3), the term 'package` shall also include an unpackaged article in so far as that article is accepted for carriage unpackaged.

2101 (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 marginal 3170 can be assigned to the various names in this marginal only if their properties, composition, construction and anticipated use correspond to one of the descriptions contained in Appendix A.1.

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2. Conditions of carriage

A. Packages

1. General conditions of packing

2102 (1) All explosive substances and articles, as prepared for carriage, shall have been classified in accordance with the procedures detailed in marginal 2100.

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

(a) they will protect the explosives, 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 transport; and(c) the packages will withstand any loading imposed on them by foreseeable stacking to which they will be subject during transport so that they do not add to the risk presented by the explosives, 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 A.5 or A.6, in particular to the requirements for the testing of packagings in Section IV of these appendices, subject to marginals 3500 (12) and 3512 (5).

(4) In accordance with the provisions of marginals 2100 (5), 3511 (2) and 3611(2) packagings or 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) When the packaging includes a double envelope filled with water which may freeze during transport, a sufficient quantity of an anti-freeze agent shall be added to the water to prevent freezing. Anti-freeze that could create a fire hazard because of its inherent flammability shall not be used.

(9) 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 explosives against contact with the metal.

(10) 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.

(11) 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 to become unsafe to transport, or the hazard division or compatibility group to change.

(12) The ingress of explosive substances into the recesses of seamed metal packagings shall be prevented.

(13) 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.

(14) 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 transport unpackaged. Such unpackaged articles may be fixed to cradles or contained in crates or other suitable handling devices.

(15) 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.

(16) 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 marginal 3500 (2)].

2. Special conditions of packing2103 (1) Substances and articles shall be packed as indicated in marginal 2101, Table 1, columns 4 and 5, and as set out in detail in paragraphs (3), Table 2 and (4), Table 3.

(2) Notwithstanding the explosive packing methods required in marginal 2101, Table 1, columns (4) and (5) and in paragraph (3) below, Table 2, EP 01 may be adopted for any explosive substance or article provided the product as packaged has been tested by the competent authority of the country of origin and proved to present no greater hazard than that presented when the product is packed by the method specified in Table 1, column 4.

(3) Table 2: 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 10 to EP 29 - reserved for explosive substances; andPacking methods EP 30 onwards - reserved for explosive articles.

2. Whenever Boxes, natural wood, ordinary (4C1) are listed in this Table, a Box, natural wood, sift-proof 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, or without, 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, wood, 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. Some identification numbers cover substances which may be transported 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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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 A : 0074, 0113, 0114, 0129, 0130, 0135, 0224Special provisions: see marginal 2102 (8)Note: 1. The intermediate packagings should be filled with water saturated material such as an anti-freeze solution or wetted cushioning.

2. Outer packagings should be filled with water saturated material such as an anti-freeze solution or wetted cushioning. Outer packagings should be constructed and sealed to prevent evaporation of the wetting solution, except when 0224 is being carried dry.

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 A : 0074, 0113, 0114, 0129, 0130, 0135, 0224Special packing requirements according to marginal 2103(4):

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 C : 0433

1.3 C : 0159, 0343Special provisions: see marginal 2102 (7)Note: Inner packagings are not required for 0159 when metal (1A2 or 1B2) or plastics (1H2) drums are used as outer packagings.

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 D : 0004, 0072, 0076, 0078, 0118, 0133, 0146, 0150, 0151, 0154, 0209, 0214, 0215, 0219, 0220, 0226, 0266, 0282, 0340, 0391, 0394, 0401Special packing requirements according to marginal 2103(4):

253 for 0004, 0076, 0078, 0154, 0219, 0394Note: 1. Intermediate packagings are not required if leakproof drums are used as the outer packaging.

2. Intermediate packagings are not required for 0072 and 0226.

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 D : 0004, 0076, 0078, 0079, 0118, 0146, 0147, 0150, 0151, 0153, 0154, 0155, 0207, 0208, 0209, 0213, 0214, 0215, 0216, 0217, 0218, 0219, 0220, 0222, 0223, 0266, 0282, 0340, 0341, 0385, 0386, 0387, 0388, 0389, 0390, 0391, 0392, 0393, 0401, 0402, 0411, 0483, 0484, 0489, 0490, 0496Special packing requirements according to marginal 2103(4):

253 for 0004, 0076, 0078, 0154, 0216, 0219, 0386262 for 0209Note: Inner packagings are not required for 0222 and 0223 when the outer packaging is a bag.

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 D : 0004, 0076, 0078, 0079, 0118, 0146, 0151, 0153, 0154, 0155, 0207, 0208, 0209, 0213, 0214, 0215, 0216, 0217, 0218, 0219, 0220, 0222, 0223, 0266, 0282, 0385, 0386, 0387, 0388, 0389, 0390, 0392, 0401, 0402, 0411, 0483, 0484, 0489, 0490, 0496Special packing requirements according to marginal 2103(4):

253 for 0004, 0076, 0078, 0154, 0216, 0219, 0386262 for 0209Note: 1. Intermediate packagings are not required if drums are used as the outer packaging.

2. These packages should be sift-proof.

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 D : 0027, 0028

1.1 G : 0094

1.3 G : 0305

Special provision:

see marginal 2102(16) for 0027 when inner packagings are not usedSpecial packing requirements according to marginal 2103(4):

263 for 0094, 0305

Note: 1. Inner packagings are not necessary for 0027 when drums are used as the outer packaging.

2. Packages should be sift-proof.

3. Sheets may only be used for 0028.

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.3 C : 0077, 0234, 0235, 0236, 0342

Special packing requirements according to marginal 2103(4):

253 for 0077, 0234, 0235, 0236Note: 1. Inner packagings are not required for 0342 when metal (1A2 or 1B2) or plastics (1H2) drums are used as outer packagings.

2. Intermediate packagings are not required if leakproof removable head drums are used as the outer packaging.

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 C : 0160, 0498

1.3 C : 0077, 0132, 0161, 0234, 0235, 0236, 0406, 0499

1.4 C : 0407, 0448

Special provisions:

see marginal 2102(16) for 0160 and 0161, when metal drums (1A2 or 1B2) are used as the outer packaging.

Special packing requirements according to marginal 2103(4):

253 for 0077, 0132, 0234, 0235, 0236

256 for 0160 and 0161, when metal drums (1A2 or 1B2) are used as the outer packaging.

Note: Inner packagings are not required for 0160 and 0161 if drums are used as the outer packaging.

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 C : 0497

1.1 D : 0075, 0143, 0144

1.3 C : 0495

Special packing requirements according to marginal 2103(4):

254 for 0075, 0143, 0495 and 0497 when boxes are used as the outer packaging.

255 for 0075, 0143, 0495 and 0497 when drums are used as the outer packaging.

264 for 0144

Note: 1. metal receptacles as inner packagings may only be used for 0144.

2. bags are to be used as intermediate packagings for 0075, 0143, 0495 and 0497 when boxes are used as outer packagings.

3. drums are to be used as intermediate packagings for 0075, 0143, 0495 and 0497 when drums are used as outer packagings.

4. intermediate packagings are not necessary for 0144.

5. fibreboard boxes (4G) may only be used for 0144.

6. aluminium drums, removable head (1B2) are not allowed for 0144.

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 D : 0081, 0082, 0083, 0241

1.5 D : 0331, 0332

Special packing requirements according to marginal 2103(4):

267 for 0083

Note: 1. Inner packagings are not necessary for 0082, 0241, 0331 and 0332 if leakproof removable head drums are used as the outer packaging.

2. Inner packagings are not required for 0082, 0084, 0241, 0331 and 0332 when the explosive is contained in a material impervious to liquid.

3. Inner packagings are not required for 0081 when contained in rigid plastic which is impervious to nitric esters.

4. Inner packagings are not required for 0331when Bags (5H2), (5H3) or (5H4) are used as outer packagings.

5. Bags (5H2) and (5H3) should be used only for 0082, 0241, 0331 and 0332.

6. Bags should not be used as outer packagings for 0081.

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 D : 0082, 0241

1.5 D : 0331, 0332

Special packing requirements according to marginal 2103(4):

260 for 0082

261 for 0241

Note: 1. IBCs should only be used for free flowing substances.

2. metal IBCs should not be used for 0082 and 0241.

3. flexible IBCs should be used for solids only.

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 C : 0279, 0280, 0326

1.1 D : 0034, 0038, 0048, 0056, 0137, 0168, 0221, 0286, 0451, 0457

1.1 E : 0006, 0181, 0329

1.1 F : 0005, 0033, 0037, 0136, 0167, 0180, 0330, 0369

1.2 C : 0281, 0328, 0413, 0414, 0436

1.2 D : 0035, 0138, 0169, 0287, 0458

1.2 E : 0182, 0321

1.2 F : 0007, 0291, 0294, 0295, 0324, 0426

1.2 G : 0009, 0015, 0018, 0039, 0171, 0238, 0434

1.2 H : 0243, 0245

1.3 C : 0183, 0186, 0242, 0327, 0417, 0437

1.3 G : 0010, 0016, 0019, 0240, 0254, 0299, 0424, 0488

1.3 H : 0244, 0246

1.4 C : 0338, 0339, 0438

1.4 D : 0344, 0347, 0370, 0459

1.4 E : 0412

1.4 F : 0348, 0371, 0427

1.4 G : 0297, 0300, 0301, 0303, 0362, 0425, 0435, 0453

1.4 S : 0012, 0014, 0345, 0460Special provisions:

see marginal 2102(14) for all identification numbers, except for 0005, 0007, 0012, 0014, 0033, 0037, 0136, 0167, 0180, 0238, 0240, 0242, 0279, 0291, 0294, 0295, 0324, 0326, 0327, 0330, 0338, 0339, 0348, 0369, 0371, 0413, 0414, 0417, 0426, 0427, 0453, 0457, 0458, 0459, 0460.

see marginal 2102(16) for 0457, 0458, 0459, 0460.

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 B : 0029, 0030, 0360

1.4 B : 0255, 0267, 0361

1.4 S : 0455, 0456, 0500Note: 1. Bags should not be used as inner packagings for 0029, 0267 and 0455.

2. Reels should only be used as inner packagings for 0030, 0255, 0360, 0361, 0456 and 0500.

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 D : 0042, 0060

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 D : 0042, 0060

1.2 D : 0283Special provisions:

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 B : 0073, 0225, 0377

1.1 D : 0043

1.2 B : 0268, 0364

1.3 G : 0212, 0319

1.4 B : 0365, 0378

1.4 G : 0306, 0320

1.4 S : 0044, 0366, 0376Note: 1. Trays should only be used as inner packagings for 0044, 0073, 0319, 0320, 0364, 0365, 0366, 0376, 0377 and 0378.

2. Receptacles are only required as intermediate packagings when the inner packagings are trays.

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 D : 0099, 0374

1.1 F : 0296

1.2 C : 0381

1.2 D : 0375

1.2 F : 02041

1.3 C : 0275, 0277

1.4 C : 0276, 0287

1.4 S : 0070, 0173, 0174, 0323>TABLE>

Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 G : 0049, 0192, 0194, 0196, 0333, 0418, 0420, 0428

1.2 G : 0313, 0334, 0419, 0421, 0429

1.3 G : 0050, 0054, 0092, 0093, 0195, 0335, 0430, 0487, 0492

1.4 G : 0191, 0197, 0312, 0336, 0403, 0431, 0493

1.4 S : 0193, 0337, 0373, 0404, 0405, 0432>TABLE>

Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.3 C : 0447

1.4 C : 0379, 0446

1.4 S : 0055>TABLE>

Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 D : 0059, 0442

1.2 D : 0439, 0443

1.4 D : 0440, 0444

1.4 S : 0441, 0445Special packing requirements according to marginal 2103(4):

257: for 0059, 0439, 0440 and 0441>TABLE>

Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 D : 0288

1.4 D : 0237Special provisions:

see marginal 2102 (16) for 0237 and 0288Note: If the ends of the articles are sealed, inner packagings are not necessary.

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 D : 0065, 0290

1.2 D : 0102

1.4 D : 0104, 0289Special packing requirements according to marginal 2103(4):

258 for 0065, 0102, 0104, 0289 and 0290Note: Inner packagings are not required for 0065 and 0289 when they are in coils.

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.3 G : 0101

1.4 G : 0066, 0103

1.4 S : 0105Special provisions:

see marginal 2102 (16) for 0105Note: 1. If the ends of 0105 are sealed, no inner packagings are required.

2. For 0101, the packaging should be sift-proof except when the fuse is covered by a paper tube and both ends of the tube are covered with removable caps.

3. steel and aluminium (boxes and drums) may not be used for 0101.

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 B : 0106

1.1 D : 0284, 0408

1.1 F : 0292

1.2 B : 0107

1.2 D : 0285, 0409

1.2 F : 0293

1.2 G : 0372

1.3 G : 0316, 0318

1.4 B : 0257

1.4 D : 0410

1.4 G : 0317, 0452

1.4 S : 0110, 0367, 0368>TABLE>

Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 G : 0121

1.2 G : 0314

1.3 G : 0315

1.4 G : 0325

1.4 S : 0131, 0454>TABLE>

Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.1 C : 0271

1.2 C : 0415

1.3 C : 0272

1.4 C : 0491Special packing requirements according to marginal 2103(4):

256 for 0271, 0272, 0415 and 0491, when metal packagings are usedNote: Instead of the above inner and outer packagings, composite packagings (6HH2) (plastic receptacle with outer solid plastics box) may be used.

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Division, Compatibility group and identification number:

1.2 L : 0271

1.3 L : 0415Special packing requirements according to marginal 2103(4):

259 for 0248 and 0249.

(4) Tabel 3: Special packing requirementsNote: 1. For the special packing requirements applicable to the various substances and articles, see marginal 2101, Table 1, column 5.

2. Numbers assigned to special requirements are the same as those assigned to special provisions in Chapter 3 of the Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods.

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3. Mixed packing

2104 (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 51°, may be packed together.

(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 provisions 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.

Explanations of table 4:

A : Substances and articles with these identification numbers may be included in the same package without any special limitation of mass.

B : Substances and articles with these identification numbers may be included in the same package up to a total mass of 50 kg of explosive substances.

(10) For mixed packing, account shall be taken of a possible amendment of the classification of packages in accordance with marginal 2100.

(11) For the description of goods in the transport document in the case of the mixed packing of substances and articles of Class 1, see marginal 2110 (4).

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4. Marking and danger labels on packages (see Appendix A.9)Marking

2105 (1) Packages shall bear the identification number and one of the names of the substance or article printed in italics, in marginal 2101, Table 1, column 2. For substances and articles assigned to an n.o.s. entry or the entry 0190 Samples, explosive of 51°, as well as for other articles of 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 51°. For substances of 4°, Nos 0081, 0082, 0083, 0084 and 0241, and substances of 48°, Nos 0331 and 0332, the commercial name of the particular explosive shall be specified in addition to the type. For other substances and articles, the commercial or 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 English, French or German, in English, French or German, unless any agreements concluded between the countries concerned in the transport operation provide otherwise.

Danger labels

(2) Packages containing substances or articles of 01° to 34° shall bear a label conforming to model No 1. The classification code according to marginal 2101, Table 1, column 3, shall be shown on the lower part of the label. Packages containing substances or articles of 35° to 47° shall bear a label conforming to model No 1.4 and packages containing substances of 48° shall bear a label conforming to model No 1.5 and those containing articles of item 50° shall bear a label conforming to model No 1.6. The compatibility group according to marginal 2101, Table 1, column 3, shall be shown on the lower part of the label.

(3) Packages containing substances and articles of

01°, No 0224

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

21°, No 0018,

26°, No 0077,

30°, No 0019 and

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

21°, Nos 0015 and 0018 (),

30°, Nos 0016 and 0019 () and

43°, Nos 0301 and 0303 ()

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

2106-2109B. Particulars in the transport document

2110 (1) The description of the goods in the transport document shall conform to one of the identification numbers and one of the names printed in italics in marginal 2101, Table 1, column 2. For substances and articles assigned to an n.o.s. entry or the entry 0190 Samples, explosive of 51°, as well as for other articles of 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 51°. The description of the goods shall be followed by the classification code and Item No. (marginal 2101, Table 1, columns 3 and 1) and completed by the net mass in kg of the explosive substance and the initials 'ADR` or 'RID` (e.g.: 0160 Powder, smokeless,

1.1 C, 2°, 4 600 kg, ADR).

(2) For substances of 4°, Nos 0081, 0082, 0083, 0084 and 0241 and for substances of 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 loads, the transport document shall indicate the number of packages, the mass of each package in kg and the total net mass in kg of explosive substance.

(4) For mixed packing of two different goods, the description of the goods in the transport document shall include the identification numbers and names printed in italics in marginal 2101, Table 1, column 2 of both substances or articles. If more than two different goods are contained in the same package in conformity with marginal 2104, the transport document shall indicate under the description of the goods the identification numbers of all the 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 the entry 0190 Samples, Explosive or packed conforming to Packing Method EP 01, a copy of the competent authority approval with the conditions of carriage shall be attached to the transport document. It shall be in an official language of the forwarding country and also, if that language is not English, French or German, in English, French or German unless agreements, if any, concluded between the countries concerned in the transport operation provide otherwise.

(6) If packages containing substances and articles of compatibility groups B and D are loaded together in the same vehicle in accordance with the provisions of marginal 11 403 (1), the approval certificate of the protective container/separate compartment in accordance with marginal 11 403 (1), footnote (¹), shall be attached to the transport document.

(7) When explosive substances or articles are carried in packagings conforming to Packing Method EP 01, the transport document shall bear the inscription 'Packaging approved by the competent authority of ...` (see marginal 2103, packing method EP 01).

2111-2114C. Empty packagings

2115 (1) Empty packagings, uncleaned, of 91° shall be securely closed and be leakproof to the same degree as if they were full.

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

(3) The entry in the transport document shall be: 'Empty packagings, 1, 91°, ADR` or 'Empty packagings, 1, 91°, RID`.

D. Special provisions

2116 (1) Substances and articles of Class 1, belonging to the armed forces of a Member State, that were packaged prior to 1 January 1990 in accordance with the provisions of this Directive in effect at that time may be carried after 1 January 1990 provided the packagings maintain their integrity and are declared in the transport document as military goods packaged prior to 1 January 1990. The other provisions 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 provisions of this Directive in effect at that time may be carried after 1 January 1997 provided the packagings maintain their integrity and are declared in the transport document as goods packaged prior to 1 January 1997.

2117-2199

CLASS 2 GASES

Replace marginals 2200 to 2299 by the following:

1. List of substances

2200 (1) Among the substances and articles covered by the title of Class 2, those which are listed in marginal 2201 or are covered by a collective entry of that marginal are subject to the conditions set out in marginals 2200 (2) to 2250 and to the provisions of this Annex and of Annex B. They are then considered as substances and articles of this Directive.

Note: For the quantities of substances and for articles listed in marginal 2201, which are not subject to the provisions for this Class, either in this Annex or in Annex B, see marginal 2201a.

(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, 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 level 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 marginal 2201 cover pure gases as well as mixtures.

3. For the classification of solutions and mixtures (such as preparations and wastes) see also marginal 2002(8) and paragraphs (6) and (7) of this marginal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

6° Other articles containing gas under pressure;

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

8° Empty receptacles and empty tanks.

(5) Substances and articles, classified under the various items of marginal 2201 are assigned to one of the following groups according to their hazardous properties, as follows ():

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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.

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

(6) If a mixture of Class 2, specifically named under an item number and group comes into a different item number and/or group on the basis of criteria mentioned in paragraphs (4) and (7), 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 marginal 2201 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 in the atmosphere.

Flammable gases

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

(a) are ignitable 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 adopted by ISO (see ISO 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.

Oxidizing gases

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

Toxic gases

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

Gases which:

(a) are known to be so toxic or corrosive to humans as to pose a hazard to health; or(b) are presumed to be toxic or corrosive to humans because they have a LC50 value for acute toxicity equal to or less than 5 000 ml/m³ (ppm) when tested in accordance with marginal 2600(3).

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

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1LC50 Toxic(mixture) =n fi Ói = 1T i>END OF GRAPHIC>

where: fi = mole fraction of the ith component substance of the mixtureTi = toxicity index of the ith component substance of the mixture. The Ti equals the LC50 value as found in ISO:10298:1995. When no LC50 value is listed in ISO: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.

Corrosive gases

Gases or gas mixtures meeting the criteria for toxicity completely owing to their corrosivity are to 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 equal to or less than 5 000 ml/m³ (ppm) when the LC50 is calculated by the formula:

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1LC50 Corrosive(mixture) =n fci Ói = 1Tci>END OF GRAPHIC>

where: fci = mole fraction of the ith corrosive component substance of the mixtureTci = toxicity index of the ith corrosive component substance of the mixture. The Tci equals the LC50 value as found in ISO:10298:1995. When no LC50 value is listed in ISO: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 during transport. To this end particular care shall be taken to ensure that receptacles and tanks do not contain any substances liable to promote these reactions.

2201 1° Compressed gases: gases having a critical temperature below 20 °C

Gases having a critical temperature below 20 °C are considered to be compressed gases for the purposes of this Directive.

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2° Liquefied gases: gases having a critical temperature of 20 °C or aboveGases having a critical temperature of 20 °C or above are considered to be liquefied gases for the purposes of this Directive.

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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 shall not be accepted for carriage.

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4° Gases dissolved under pressure: gases which when carried are dissolved in a solventNote: Gases dissolved under pressure, which cannot be classified under an identification number of this item shall not be accepted for carriage.

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5° Aerosol dispensers and receptacles, small, containing gas (gas cartridges)(see also marginal 2201a).

Note: 1. Aerosols, i.e. aerosol dispensers, are any non-refillable receptacles containing, under pressure, a gas or a mixture of gases listed in marginal 2207 (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, small, containing gas (gas cartridges) are any non-refillable receptacles containing, under pressure, a gas or a mixture of gases listed in marginal 2207 (3) and (4) . They may be fitted with a valve.

3. Aerosols and receptacles, small, containing gas shall be assigned, according to the hazard of the content to the letters A to TOC. The content is considered to be flammable if the contents includes 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 flashpoint 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 and empty tanks

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2201a (1) Gases contained in the tanks of vehicles, carrying out a transport operation subject to the provisions of this Directive, which are used for their propulsion or for the operation of their specialized equipment (e.g. refrigerating equipment) are not subject to the requirements relating to this Class set out in this Annex and in Annex B.

(2) Gases and articles handed over for carriage in conformity with the following provisions are not subject to the requirements or provisions relating to this Class set out elsewhere in this Annex or in Annex B:

(a) Gases of 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 (2 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 2°A or 1070 nitrous oxide of 2°O, in the gaseous state containing not more than 0,5 % air, in metal capsules (sodors, sparklets) of marginal 2205, 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 vehicles transported; the fuel cock between gas tank and 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 vehicles and necessary for the operation of this special equipment during transport (cooling systems, fish-tanks, heaters, etc.) as well s spare receptacles for such equipment or uncleaned empty exchange receptacles, transported in the same transport unit;

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

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

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

(i) Gases of 3°A, intended for the cooling of e.g. medical or biological specimens, if contained in double wall receptacles, which comply with the provisions of marginal 2206 (2)(a);

(j) The following articles of 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.

(3) Gases and articles listed below, other than those provided for in (1) and (2), packed in limited quantities and carried in accordance with the following provisions are subject neither to the other provisions of this Class contained in this Annex nor to those contained in Annex B:

(a) Gases of 1°A, 2°A, 3°A and 4°A in receptacles conforming to marginal 2202 with a maximum capacity of 120 ml;

(b) Articles of 5°T, 5°TF, 5°TC, 5°TO, 5°TFC and 5°TOC with a maximum capacity of 120 ml, conforming to marginal 2202;

(c) Articles of 5°A, 5°O and 5°F with a maximum capacity of 1 000 ml which meet the conditions of marginals 2202, 2207 and 2208.

These shall be packed:

(i) in external packagings which at least meet the conditions of marginal 3538. 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 conditions of packing` of marginal 3500(1), (2) and (5) to (7) shall be observed.

The description of the goods in the transport document shall conform to the requirements of marginal 2226 and include the words 'limited quantity`.

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

2. Provisions

A. Packages

1. General conditions of packing

2202 (1) The materials of which the receptacles and their closures are made and all substances that might come in contact with the contents shall not be liable to attack by the contents or form harmful or dangerous compounds therewith.

(2) Packagings, 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 the section entitled 'Special conditions for packaging of certain substances or articles`, 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 receptacle has been approved.

(4) Receptacles shall be constructed to withstand the potential pressure developed by the substance due to temperature changes during normal carriage.

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

Note: 1. Special conditions of packing for each gas are listed in marginal 2250.

2. For the carriage of substances of Class 2 in tank-vehicles, demountable tanks, tank containers , see Annex B.

2. Special conditions of packing

a. Nature of receptacles

2203 (1) The following materials may be used:

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

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

c) copper for the:

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

(iii) gases of 3°A, 3°O and 3°F;

(d) aluminium alloy: see table in marginal 2250;

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

(f) synthetic materials for gases of 3° and articles of 5°;

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

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

2204 (1) Receptacles for 1001 dissolved acetylene of 4°F shall be filled entirely with a porous material, 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 marginal are deemed to be met if the following standards are complied with: [reserved].

2205 (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 marginal 2250 or 150 g per capsule:

(a) gases of 2°A;

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

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

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

(e) gases of 2°TFC other than 2189 dichlorosilane, 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.

2206 (1) Gases of 3° shall be enclosed in closed receptacles of metal or synthetic or composite material which are so insulated that they cannot become coated with dew or hoar-frost. The receptacles shall be fitted with safety valves.

(2) Gases of 3°A other than 2187 carbon dioxide and mixtures thereof and gases of 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 surrounded 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 paragraph (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 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 incombustible materials.

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

2207 (1) Aerosol dispensers (1950 aerosols) and 2937 receptacles, small, containing gas (gas cartridges) of 5° shall satisfy the following requirements:

(a) aerosol dispensers (1950 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 5° with a maximum capacity of 100 ml for 1011 butane of 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 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 A.2, marginal 3291. 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 valves 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 5°:

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

for 2037 gas cartridges of 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 filler gases, for aerosol dispensers (1950 aerosols): gases of 1°A and 1°F other than 2203 silane; gases of 2°A and 2°F, other than methylsilane assigned to identification number 3161; and 1070 nitrous oxide of 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 2°T;

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

2208 (1) The internal pressure at 50 °C of articles of 5° shall exceed neither two-thirds of the test pressure of the article nor 1,32 MPa (13,2 bar).

(2) Articles of 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 5° shall satisfy a tightness (leakproofness) test in conformity with Appendix A2, marginal 3292.

2209 (1) Articles of 5°, shall be placed in wooden cases or strong fibreboard or metal boxes; aerosol dispensers (1950 aerosols) made of glass or 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 packings are used.

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

2210 (1) The following requirements apply articles of 6°F:

(a) 1057 lighters and 1057 lighter refills shall comply with the provisions of the country in which they were filled. They shall be 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 an 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 during carriage. The lighters or lighter refills shall be tightly packed to prevent inadvertent operation of the release devices.

Lighters shall contain not more than 10 g of liquefied petroleum gas. Lighters refills shall contain not more than 65 g of liquefied petroleum gas.

The lighters and lighter refills shall be packed in the following outer packagings: natural wood boxes conforming to marginal 3527, plywood boxes conforming to marginal 3528 or reconstituted wood boxes conforming to marginal 3529 with a maximum gross mass of 75 kg, or fibreboard boxes conforming to marginal 3530 with a maximum gross mass of 40 kg. The packagings shall be tested and approved in accordance with Appendix A.5 for Packing Group II.

(b) 3150 devices, small, hydrocarbon gas powered and 3150 hydrocarbon gas refills for small devices shall comply with the provisions of the country in which they were filled. The devices and refills shall be packed in outer packagings conforming to marginal 3538(b) tested and approved in accordance with Appendix A.5 for Packing Group II.

(2) Gases of 7° shall be at a pressure corresponding to ambient atmospheric pressure at the time the containment system is closed and this shall not exceed 105 kPa (absolute).

The gases shall be contained in hermetically sealed glass or metal inner packagings with a maximum net quantity per package of 5 litres for gases of 7°F and 1 litre for gases of 7°T and 7°TF.

The outer packagings shall meet the requirements for combination packagings in accordance with marginal 3538(b) and shall be tested and approved in accordance with Appendix A.5 for Packing Group III.

b. Conditions governing receptacles

Note: These conditions are not applicable to the metal capsules referred to in marginal 2205, to the receptacles referred to in marginal 2206 (2), the aerosol dispensers (1950 aerosols) or 2037 gas cartridges referred to in marginal 2207 or to articles of 6°F and receptacles for gases of 7° of marginal 2210.

1. Construction and fittings

2211 A distinction is made between the following types of receptacles:

(1) Cylinders; these are transportable pressure receptacles of a capacity not exceeding 150 litres;

(2) Tubes; these are seamless transportable pressure receptacles of a capacity exceeding 150 litres and of not more than 5 000 litres;

(3) Pressure drums; these are welded transportable pressure receptacles of a capacity exceeding 150 litres and of not more than 1 000 litres, (e.g. cylindrical receptacles equipped with rolling hoops, receptacles on skids and receptacles in frames);

(4) Cryogenic receptacles; these are transportable thermally insulated pressure receptacles for deeply refrigerated liquefied gases of a capacity of not more than 1 000 litres.

(5) Bundles of cylinders (also known as frames); these are transportable assemblies of cylinders which are interconnected by a manifold and held firmly together.

Note: For limitations in capacity and use of the different types of receptacles, see the table in marginal 2250.

2212 (1) Receptacles and their closures shall be designed, calculated, manufactured, tested and equipped in such a way as to withstand all conditions to which they will be subjected during their normal use and during normal transport conditions.

In the design of pressure receptacles, all relevant factors are to be taken into account such as:

- internal pressure;

- ambient and operational temperatures including during transport;

- dynamic loads.

Normally the wall thickness shall be determined by calculation, accompanied, if needed, by experimental stress analysis. The wall thickness may be determined by experimental means.

Appropriate design calculations for the shell and supporting components shall be used to ensure the safety of the receptacles concerned.

The minimum wall thickness to withstand pressure shall be calculated with regard in particular to:

- the calculation pressures which shall not be less than the test pressure;

- the calculation temperatures allowing for appropriate safety margins;

- the maximum stresses and peak stresses concentrations where necessary;

- appropriate joint factors to the material properties.

Material characteristics to be considered are, when applicable for example:

- yield stress;

- tensile strength;

- time-dependent strength;

- fatigue data;

- Young's modulus (modulus of elasticity);

- appropriate amount of plastic strain;

- impact strength;

- fracture toughness.

The requirements of this paragraph are considered to have been complied with if the following standards, as relevant, are applied:

- for seamless steel cylinders: Annex I, Parts 1 to 3 to the Council Directive 84/525/EEC ()- for welded steel cylinders: Annex I, Parts 1 to 3 to the Council Directive 84/527/EEC ()- for seamless aluminium cylinders: Annex I, Parts 1 to 3 to the Council Directive 84/526/EEC ()(2) Receptacles not designed and constructed according to standards listed in paragraph (1) shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of a technical code recognized by the competent authority. The following minimum requirements however shall be met:

(a) For metal receptacles referred to in marginal 2211(1),(2),(3) and (5), at the test pressure the stress in the metal at the most severely stressed point of the receptacle shall not exceed 77 % of the guaranteed minimum yield stress (Re).

By 'yield stress` is meant the stress at which a permanent elongation of 2 per thousand (i.e. 0.2 %) or, for austenitic steels, 1 % of the gauge length on the test-piece, has been produced.

Note: In the case of sheet-metal the axis of the tensile test-piece shall be at right angles to the direction of rolling. The permanent elongation at fracture, (l = 5d) shall be measured on a test-piece of circular cross-section in which the gauge length l is equal to five times the diameter d; if test pieces of rectangular cross-section are used, the gauge length l shall be calculated by the formula:

l = 5,65 F°where F° indicates the initial cross-sectional area of the test-piece.

Receptacles and their closures shall be made of suitable materials which shall be resistant to brittle fracture and to stress corrosion cracking between P 20 °C and + 50 °C.

For welded receptacles only materials of faultless weldability whose adequate impact strength at an ambient temperature of P 20 °C can be guaranteed, particularly in the weld seams and the zones adjacent thereto, shall be used.

Welds shall be skilfully made and shall afford the fullest safety.

Any additional thickness to allow for corrosion shall not be taken into consideration in calculating the thickness of the walls.

(b) For composite receptacles referred to in marginal 2211(1),(2),(3) and (5) which make use of composite materials i.e. comprising a liner hoop wrapped or fully wrapped with reinforcement material, the construction shall be such that a minimum burst ratio (burst pressure divided by test pressure) is1,67 for hoop wrapped receptacles,

2,00 for fully wrapped receptacles.

(c) The following requirements apply to the construction of receptacles of marginal 2206 (1), intended for gases of 3°:

1. The materials and the construction of metal receptacles shall conform to the requirements of Appendix A.2, marginals 3250 to 3254. All the mechanical and technological characteristics of the material used shall be established for each receptacle at the initial inspection; with regard to the impact strength and the bending coefficient, see Appendix A.2, marginals 3265 to 3285;

2. If other materials are used, they shall resist brittle fracture at the lowest working temperature of the receptacle and its fittings;

3. Receptacles shall be fitted with a safety valve which shall be capable of opening at the working pressure shown on the receptacle. The valves shall be so constructed as to work perfectly even at their lowest working temperature. Their reliability of functioning at that temperature shall be established and checked by testing each valve or a sample of valves of the same type of construction;

4. The vents and safety valves of receptacles shall be so designed as to prevent the liquid from splashing out;

5. Receptacles whose filling is measured by volume shall be provided by a level indicator;

6. The receptacles shall be thermally insulated. The thermal insulation shall be protected against impact by means of continuous sheathing. If the space between the receptacle and the sheathing is airless (vacuum-insulation), the protective sheathing shall be designed to withstand without deformation an external pressure of at least 100 kPa (1 bar). If the sheathing is so closed as to be gastight (e.g. in the case of vacuum-insulation), a device shall be provided to prevent any dangerous pressure from developing in the insulating layer in the event of inadequate gas-tightness of the receptacle or its fittings. The device shall prevent moisture from penetrating into the insulation.

2213 (1) Apart from a manhole which, if provided, shall be closed by an effective closure and from the necessary orifice for the removal of deposits, receptacles conforming with marginal 2211(3) shall not be equipped with more than two openings for filling and discharge respectively.

Receptacles referred to in marginal 2211 (1) and (3), intended for the carriage of gases of 2°F may be provided with other openings intended in particular for verifying the level of the liquid and the gauge pressure.

(2) Valves (cocks) shall be effectively protected from damage which could cause gas release if the receptacle falls, and during carriage and stacking. This requirement is deemed to be complied with if one or more of the following conditions are fulfilled:

(a) Valves are placed inside the neck of the receptacle and protected by a screw-threaded plug;

(b) Valves are protected by caps. Caps shall possess vent-holes of sufficient cross-sectional area to evacuate gases if leakage occurs at the valves;

(c) Valves are protected by shrouds or guards;

(d) Valves are designed and constructed in such a way that their ability to withstand damage without leakage of product has been demonstrated;

(e) Valves are placed inside a protective frame;

(f) Receptacles are carried in protective boxes or frames.

The requirements of this paragraph are deemed to be met if the following standards are complied with: [reserved].

(3) For receptacles the following requirements apply:

(a) If the cylinders referred to in marginal 2211 (1) are fitted with a device to prevent rolling, this device shall not be integral with the valve cap;

(b) Receptacles in conformity with marginal 2211 (3), which are capable of being rolled shall be equipped with rolling hoops or be otherwise protected against damage due to rolling (e.g. by corrosion-resistant metal sprayed on to the receptacle surface);

Receptacles referred to in marginal 2211 (3) and (4) which are not capable of being rolled, shall be fitted with devices (skids, rings, straps) ensuring that they can be safely handled by mechanical means and so arranged as not to impair the strength of, nor cause undue stresses in,the wall of the receptacle;

(c) Bundles of cylinders referred to in marginal 2211 (5) shall be fitted with appropriate devices ensuring that they can be handled safely. Cylinders within the bundle and the manifold shall be suitable for the type of gas and the manifold shall have at least the same test pressure as the cylinders. The manifold and the master cock shall be situated so as to be protected against any damage.

Bundles of cylinders for the transport of certain gases subject to special requirement '1` in the table in marginal 2250 shall have on each cylinder a valve which can be independently closed, which shall be closed during transport.

(4) (a) Receptacles, containing pyrophoric gases or very toxic gases (gases with an LC50 lower than 200 ppm) shall have their valve(s) openings fitted with gas-tight plugs or cap nuts which shall be made of a material not liable to attack by the contents of the receptacle.

(b) Pyrophoric gases and very toxic gases are subject to special provision 'e` in the table of marginal 2250.

(c) When these receptacles are manifolded in a bundle, each receptacle shall be fitted with a valve that shall be closed during transport.

The requirement under (a) shall apply only to the master cock.

2214 2. Testing and approval of receptacles.

2215 (1) The conformity of receptacles, having a test pressure capacity product of more than 300 MPa/litre (3 000 bar/litre) with the provisions of this Class, shall be assessed by one of the following methods:

(a) Single receptacles shall be examined, tested and approved by a testing and certifying body approved by the competent authority of the country of origin, on the basis of the technical documentation and declaration of the manufacturer on compliance with the relevant provisions of this Class.

The technical documentation shall include full specifications on design and construction, and full documentation on the manufacturing and testing; or

(b) The construction of the receptacles shall be tested and approved by a testing and certifying body approved by the competent authority of the country of origin on the basis of the technical documentation with regard to their compliance with the relevant provisions of this Class.

Receptacles shall furthermore be designed, manufactured and tested according to a comprehensive quality assurance programme for design, manufacture, final inspection and testing. The quality assurance programme shall guarantee the conformity of the receptacles with the relevant provisions of this Class and shall be approved and supervised by a testing and certifying body approved by the competent authority of the country of origin; or

(c) The design type of the receptacles shall be approved by a testing and certifying body approved by the competent authority of the country of origin. Any receptacle of this design shall be manufactured and tested according to a quality assurance programme for production, final inspection and testing, which shall be approved and supervised by a testing and certifying body approved by the competent authority of the country of origin; or

(d) The design type of the receptacles shall be approved by a testing and certifying body approved by the competent authority of the country of origin. Any receptacle of this design shall be tested under the supervision of a testing and certifying body approved by the competent authority of the country of origin on the basis of a declaration of the manufacturer on compliance with the approved design and the relevant provisions of this Class.

(2) The conformity of receptacles having a test pressure capacity product of more than 100 MPa/litre (1 000 bar/litre) and not more than 300 MPa/litre (3 000 bar/litre) with the provisions of this Class shall be assessed by one of the methods described in (1) or by one of the following methods:

(a) The receptacles shall be designed, manufactured and tested according to a comprehensive quality assurance programme for their design, manufacture, final inspection and testing, approved and supervised by a testing and certifying body approved by the competent authority of the country of origin; or

(b) The design type of the receptacle shall be approved by a testing and certifying body approved by the competent authority of the country of origin. The compliance of any receptacle with the approved design shall be declared in writing by the manufacturer on the basis of his quality assurance programme for final inspection and testing of receptacles, approved and supervised by a testing and certifying body approved by the competent authority of the country of origin; or(c) The design type of the receptacle shall be approved by a testing and certifying body approved by the competent authority of the country of origin. The compliance of any receptacle with the approved design shall be declared in writing by the manufacturer and all receptacles of this type shall be tested under the supervision of a testing and certifying body approved by the competent authority of the country of origin.

(3) The conformity of receptacles, having a test pressure capacity product of not more than 100 MPa/litre (1 000 bar/litre) with the provisions of this Class shall be assessed by one of the methods described in (1) or (2) or by one of the following methods:

(a) The compliance of any receptacle with a design, fully specified in technical documentation, shall be declared in writing by the manufacturer and all receptacles of this design shall be tested under the supervision of a testing and certifying body approved by the competent authority of the country of origin; or

(b) The design type of the receptacles shall be approved by a testing and certifying body approved by the competent authority of the country of origin. The compliance of all receptacles with the approved design shall be declared in writing by the manufacturer and all receptacles of this type shall be tested individually.

(4) The requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3) shall be deemed to be complied with:

(a) as regards the quality assurance systems mentioned in paragraphs (1) and (2), if they conform to the relevant European Standard of the EN ISO 9000 series;

(b) in their entirety, if the relevant conformity assessment procedures of Council Decision 93/465/EEC ():

(i) for the receptacles listed under paragraph (1) the modules G, H with design test, B in combination with D and B in combination with F;

(ii) for the receptacles listed under paragraph (2) the modules H, B in combination with E and B in combination with extended module C (C1);

(iii) for the receptacles listed under paragraph (3) the modules Aa and B in combination with C;

are complied with.

(5) Requirements for manufacturers

The manufacturer shall be technically able and shall possess all suitable means required for the satisfactory manufacture of receptacles; this relates in particular to qualified personnel(a) to supervise the entire manufacturing process;

(b) to carry out joining of materials;

(c) to carry out the relevant tests.

The proficiency test of a manufacturer shall in all instances be carried out by a testing and certifying body approved by the competent authority of the country of origin.

The particular certification process the manufacturer intends to apply shall be taken into consideration.

(6) Requirements for testing and certifying bodies

Testing and certifying bodies shall be independent from manufacturing enterprises and technologically competent to the degree required. These requirements shall be deemed to be met if the bodies have been approved on the basis of an accreditation procedure in accordance with the European standards series EN 45 000.

2216 (1) Receptacles shall be subjected to initial inspection in accordance with the following specifications:

On an adequate sample of receptacles:

(a) Testing of the material of construction in respect at least of yield stress, tensile strength, and permanent elongation at fracture;

(b) Measurement of wall thickness at the thinnest point, and calculation of the stress;

(c) Checking the homogeneity of the material for each manufacturing batch, and inspection of the external and internal condition of the receptacles;

For all receptacles:

(d) A hydraulic pressure test in accordance with the provisions of marginal 2219;

Note: With the agreement of the testing and certifying body approved by the competent authority, the hydraulic pressure test may be replaced by a test using a gas, where such an operation does not entail any danger.

(e) An inspection of the markings on the receptacles, see marginal 2223 (1) to (4);

(f) In addition, receptacles intended for the carriage of 1001 acetylene, dissolved, of 4°F shall have an inspection of the nature of the porous material and the quantity of solvent.

The requirements of this paragraph are deemed to be met if the following standards are complied with: [reserved].

(2) Specific provisions apply for aluminium alloy receptacles for certain gases. (see Appendix A.2).

The requirements of this paragraph are deemed to be met if the following standards are complied with:

- Annex I, Part 3, and Annex II to the Council Directive 84/526/EEC ()(3) Receptacles shall withstand the test pressure without undergoing permanent deformation or exhibiting cracks.

2217 (1) Refillable receptacles shall be subjected to periodic inspections under the sup