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BASIC IMDG TRAINING

Amendment 35-10

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Transport Regulations

Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods

(United Nations)• International

– IMO International Maritime Organisation– IATA International Air Transport Association

• European– ADR European Agreement concerning the international transport of

Dangerous goods by Road– RID Règlement International concernant le transport des

marchandises Dangereuses per chemins de fer– ADN Accord europeen rélatif au transport international des

marchandises Dangereuses par Navire sur le Rhin

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SOLAS

Convention for the Safety Of Life At Sea

– SOLAS 1 (1914) « the carriage of dangerous goods is forbidden »

– COMMITTEE OF EXPERTS ON THE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS United Nations Recommendations

INTERNATIONAL

MARITIME

DANGEROUS

GOODS

CODE

IMDG-Code

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SOLAS 74 Provisions of regulation II-2/19

Stability requirements Sources of ignition (electrical equipment, wiring) Detection + alarm system requirements Ventilation : ≥ 6 changes/hr Bilge pumping Personal protection (e.g. 2 self contained breathing apparatus) Portable fire extinguishers Bulkhead requirements And many other specific details are resulting :

Document of COMPLIANCE

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Total sum of the above = The document of compliance for the carriage of dangerous cargo.

This document is expiring at a regular basis and must be renewed.

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Compliance with the IMDG-Code

Verification and control by the local national COMPETENT AUTHORITY

e.g. Belgium: CA = Scheepvaartcontrole, Germany: CA = Wasserschutzpolizei, The Netherlands = Inspectie Verkeer en Waterstaat, US Coast Guard

Application and Implementation : manufacturers, packers, shippers, port authorities

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WORLD WIDE

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– Need for regular modifications

– Modification = AMENDMENT Every 2 Years !!!

– On 1/1/2011 the 35th modification became in force

– 35th Amdt. must be used as from 1/1/2012

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AMENDEMENTS

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IMDG Code Amdt. 35-10 volume 1

IMDG Code Amdt. 35-10 volume 2

IMDG Code Amdt. 35-10 SUPPLEMENT

BASIC PRINCIPLES

DETAILED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL SUBSTANCES

SHIP/PORT INTERFACE MATTERS

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STRUCTURE

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PART 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEFINITIONS AND TRAINING

PART 2 CLASSIFICATION

PART 4 PACKING AND TANK PROVISIONS

PART 5 CONSIGNMENT PROCEDURES

PART 6 CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING OF PACKAGES, IBC’S, LARGE PACKAGINGS, PORTABLE TANKS AND ROAD TANK VEHICLES

PART 7 PROVISIONS CONCERNING TRANSPORT OPERATIONS

volume 1

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STRUCTURE

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PART 3 DANGEROUS GOODS LIST AND LIMITED QUANTITIES EXCEPTIONS

volume 2

APPENDIX A

LIST OF GENERIC AND N.O.S. PROPER SHIPPING NAMES

APPENDIX B GLOSSARY OF TERMS

INDEX SUBSTANCES, MATERIAL OR ARTICLE

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SUPPLEMENT

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STRUCTURE

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

MEDICAL FIRST AID GUIDE (MFAG)

REPORTING PROCEDURES

PACKING CARGO TRANSPORT UNITS

USE OF PESTICIDES IN SHIPS

INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE SAFE CARRIAGE OF PACKAGED IRRADIATED NUCLEAR FUEL, PLUTONIUM AND HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES ON BOARD SHIPS (INF CODE)

APPENDIX

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VOLUME 1 - part 1

General provisions, definitions and training

• 1.1 General provisions

• 1.2 Definitions, units of measurement and abbreviations

• 1.3 Training

• 1.5 General provisions concerning class 7

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Chapter 1.1 General provisions

• Conventions : transport of dangerous goods in packaged form or in solid form in bulk

• Dangerous goods forbidden for transport: SP900– HYDROGEN CYANIDE, SOLUTION (>45%)– AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS

• Conventions : transport of dangerous goods in packaged form or in solid form in bulk

volume 2Dangerous goods list

Special Provision 900: provides a list of substances which are

forbidden for transport !!!

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Chapter 1.2 Definitions, units of measurement

and abbreviations• Definitions :

» Cargo transport unit (CTU) : (tank)containers, road freight(tank) vehicle, railway(tank)wagon

» Package : packaging + contents prepared for transport» Combination packaging : ≥ 1 inner packagings secured in

an outer packaging» Consignor : shipper, consignee» Unit load : packages permanently secured together (pallet,

pallet box, sling)

• List of abbreviations

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Chapter 1.3 Training and Refreshment Training

Mandatory as from the 01/01/2010

GENERAL AWARENESS

classes, labelling and marking, packing, stowage, segregation, documents

FUNCTION SPECIFIC

SAFETY

procedures for accident avoidance, emergency response information and procedures, personal protective clothing and equipment

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VOLUME 1Part / Section

SUBJECT

1 General provisions, definitions, training

Chapter 1.4

SECURITY

PROVISIONS“The training of shore-side personnel, as specified in chapter 1.3,shall also include elements of security awareness”

• the nature of security risks

• recognizing security risks

• methods to adress and reduce risks

• actions to be taken in the event of a security breach

• awareness of security plans

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Volume 1 - part 1

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VOLUME 1Part / Section

SUBJECT

1 General provisions, definitions, training

2 Classification

2.0 Definitions classes, packing group, UN number

3 Dangerous goods list and limited quantities

5 Consignment procedures (documentation)

7.2 Segregation requirements

7.8 Transport of wastes

7.9 List of competent authorities

IMDG-CodeSupplement

SUBJECT

Ems Emergency Response Procedure

MFAG Medical First Aid Guide

FUNCTION SPECIFIC

TRAINING

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VOLUME 1

Preparing Transport

Documentation

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CLASSIFICATION• 2.0 Introduction

• - responsibilities• classes, responsibilities, packing groups• UN Numbers and Proper Shipping Names• Classification of substances...

• 2.1 -> 2.9 = class 1 -> class 9 • 2.10 Marine pollutants

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Volume 1 –part 2 - classification

Chapter 2.0 Introduction

• Responsibilities:• Classification: by shipper/consignor or

competent authority (the list is in chapter 7.9)

• Classes, divisions, packing groups• UN Numbers and Proper Shipping Names• Classification of substances, mixtures and

solutions with multiple hazards• Transport of samples

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Material Safety Data Sheet1. IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT, ENTERPRISE2. COMPOSITION, INFO COMPONENT3. RISKS4. EHBO5. FIREFIGHTINGMEASURES6. MEASURES FOR ACCIDENTAL RELEASE7. HANDLING AND STORAGE8. CONTROL, EXPOSURE? PBM’S9. PHYSICAL,CHEMICAL QUALITIES10. STABILITY, REACTIVITY11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION13. INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL14. INFORMATION FOR TRANSPORT15. REGULATORY MANDATORY INFORMATION16. ADDITIONAL INFO

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For professional user

At first delivery

Free

Very complete information

? Language user, recent version

! IMDG/ADR/RID/ADNR

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IMDG-CLASS 1◦ 1.1 MASS EXPLOSION HAZARD

◦ 1.2 PROJECTION HAZARD

◦ 1.3 FIRE HAZARD (MINOR BLAST HAZARD / PROJECTION HAZARD)

◦ 1.4 EFFECTS LARGELY CONFINED TO THE PACKAGE – UN0432

◦ 1.5 VERY INTENSIVE SUBSTANCES WHICH HAVE A MASS EXPLOSION HAZARD

◦ 1.6 EXTREMELY INSENSITIVE ARTICLES WHICH DO NOT HAVE A MASS EXPLOSION HAZARD

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RESTRICTEDCLASS

UN < 1000!

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2.1

2.2

2.3

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IMDG-CLASS 2: GASES

COMPRESSED-LIQUEFIED-REFRIGERATED- DISSOLVED

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UN 1075 CLASS 2.1 petroleum gases, liquefied

UN 1963 CLASS 2.2 helium, refrigerated liquid

UN 1079 CLASS 2.3 (8) sulphur dioxide

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IMDG-CLASS 2: GASES

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IMDG-CLASSES

CLASS 3: flammable liquids

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FLASHPOINTBOILING

POINTPACKING GROUP

— ≤ 35°C I

< 23 °C > 35°C II

≥ 23°C to ≤ 60°C > 35°C III

+ temperature controlled liquids > flashpoint

+ Heated substances in liquid state that release an explosive vapour

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CLASS 4.1:Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitized

explosives CLASS 4.2:substances liable to spontaneous

combustion

CLASS 4.3:substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases.

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IMDG-CLASSES

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IMDG-CLASSES

FLAMMABLE SOLIDSUN 1331 MATCHES “STRIKE ANYWHERE”UN 1334 NAPHTALENE, CRUDE SELF-REACTIVE SUBSTANCESUN 3236 2,2’-AZODI(2,4-DIMETHYLVALERONITRIL)CONTROL TEMP. + 5°CEMERGENCY TEMP. + 10°C SOLID DESENSITIZED EXPLOSIVESUN 1310 AMMONIUM PICRATE, WETTED

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4.1

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EXAMPLE : substance liable to spontaneous combustion: UN 1365 COTTON, WET

EXAMPLE: UN 1402 CALCIUM CARBIDE

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IMDG-CLASSES4.2

4.3

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CLASS 5.1: oxidizing substancesUN 2067 AMMONIUM NITRATE FERTILIZER

 

CLASS 5.2: organic peroxidesUN 3115 ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE D, LIQUID,

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED (DIACETYLPEROXIDE) CT +20°C ET +25°C

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IMDG-CLASSES

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IMDG-CLASSES

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CLASS 6.1: toxic substancesUN 1671 PHENOL, SOLIDUN 2992 CARBAMATE PESTICIDE, LIQUID,

TOXIC

 CLASS 6.2: Infectious substances

UN 3291 CLINICAL WASTE N.O.S.

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IMDG-CLASSESCLASS 7: Radioactive

material

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IMDG-CLASSES

no irritating products acids and bases products that become corrosive in

contact with water

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CLASS 8: corrosive substances

UN 2794 BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACIDUN 2672 AMMONIA SOLUTION, 10-35%

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IMDG-CLASSES

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health threatening substancessubstances which may form dioxins when on

firesubstances which evolve flammable vaporsmarine pollutant substancesheated substances

CLASS 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles and environmentally hazardous substances

solid: ≥ 240°C; liquid: ≥ 100°C

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DANGEROUS GOODS LIST, SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS

• 3.1 General• 3.2 Dangerous Goods list• 3.3 Special provisions applicable to certain substances• 3.4 Limited quantities• 3.5 Dangerous goods packed in excepted quantities

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– Inside packaging in an outside packaging– Max. gross weight:

– Package ≤ 30 kg– Wrapped trays: ≤ 20 kg

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PART 3 DANGEROUS GOODS LIST AND LIMITED QUANTITIES EXCEPTIONS

“LQ”: PACKING

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3.4.5.1. Packages containing dangerous goods in limited quantities need not to be labelled nor marked with the marine pollutant mark, proper shipping name or UN number of the contents, but shall bear the marking shown below. (100mmx100mm)

3.4.5.5. Cargo transport units (250mmx250mm)

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PART 3 DANGEROUS GOODS LIST AND LIMITED QUANTITIES EXCEPTIONS “LQ”: MARKING AND LABELLING

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– Some clases (not 1, 2.3, 5.2, 6.2, 7)– New in 35-10: exempted quantities (very small)– (EQ: max/CTU not more than 100)

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PART 3 DANGEROUS GOODS LIST AND LIMITED QUANTITIES EXCEPTIONS Chapter 3.4: Limited Quantities

“LQ”

Dangerous Goods List: column 7 & 7B

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Exempted quantities mark

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Primary className of the consignor or of the consignee shall be shown in this location if not shownelsewhere on the package.

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PACKING AND TANK PROVISIONS

• 4.1 Use of packagings, including intermediate bulk containers (IBC’s) and large packagings

• 4.2 Use of portable tanks and MEGCs

• 4.3 Use of bulk containers

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• Chapter 4.2 use of:• Portable tanks• MEGC’s

• Chapter 4.3 use of bulk packagings

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Chapter 4.1 use of: Packagings IBC’s Large packagings

PART 4 PACKING AND TANK PROVISIONS

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• Packing instructions• P: packagings

»LIQUIDS: P001»SOLIDS: 9002»GASES: P200

• IBC: IBC’s• LP: large packagings

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Chapter 4.1

PART 4 PACKING AND TANK PROVISIONS

Dangerous Goods List: column 8

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PART 4 PACKING AND TANK PROVISIONS Chapter 4.1

Special packing provisions for individual substances or articles

• PP: for packagings• B: for IBC’s• L: for large packagings

Dangerous goods list: column 9

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PART 4 PACKING AND TANK PROVISIONS Chapter 4.1:Special packing provisions (p.137)

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Chapter 4.1 Packing instructions PART 4 PACKING AND TANK PROVISIONS

(p.136)

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PART 4 PACKING AND TANK PROVISIONS

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PORTABLE TANKS - MEGCs

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Chapter 4.2

PORTABLE TANKS Filling degree Tank type T1-T22 Columns 12-14 (p.209) Special provisions! (p.217)

(p.200-…)

Example UN 2078

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• Only for some solids

• In closed transport units

• Class 4.3 load/unload opening watertight

• Class 5.1 no contact with wood or other flammable

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PART 4 PACKING AND TANK PROVISIONS Chapter 4.3: Use of bulk containers

Dangerous goods list: column 13 “BK2”

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CONSIGNMENT PROCEDURES

• 5.1 General provisions

• 5.2 Marking and labelling of packages including IBCs

• 5.3 Placarding and marking of cargo transport units

• 5.4 Documentation

• 5.5 Special provisions• - fumigated CTUs (UN3359)

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CONSIGNEMENT PROCEDURES

Chapter 5.1 General provisions

• Use of overpacks, unit loads

If not visible from the outside, all marks and labels of the packing must also be attached on the outside of the unit

load

• Empty uncleand packages or unit

If uncleaned, they shall comply with the provisions applicable to the goods last contained in the unit or packagings.

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P.201

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Chapter 5.2

Marking of packages including IBCs

• Proper Shipping Name• Corresponding UN Number (preceded by the letters

”UN”)

• “SALVAGE” on salvage packagings

• IBCs of more than 450l capacity: on two opposing sides

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CONSIGNEMENT PROCEDURES

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Chapter 5.2

Labelling of packages including IBCs

• Near the Proper Shipping Name• Not covered or obscured• On a surface of contrasting colour• Primary and subsidiary risks next to each other• IBCs of more than 450l capacity: on two opposing sides

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CONSIGNEMENT PROCEDURES

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Marking and Labelling

Shall be such that this information will be identifiable on packages surviving three month’s immersion in the sea

Labels: diamond-shaped with minimum dimensions of 100mm by 100mm

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CONSIGNEMENT PROCEDURES

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Chapter 5.3: cargo transport unit

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Chapter 5.3: cargo transport unit

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Left hand side wall

Right hand side wall

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Min. 250mm

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IMDG:several IMO-placardsUN 1016 CARBON MONOXIDE, COMPRESSED

UN 1072 OXYGEN, COMPRESSED

UN 1340 PHOSPHORUS PENTASULPHIDE

UN 2029 HYDRAZINE, ANHYDROUS

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Chapter 5.3: cargo transport unitDisplay of UN Numbers: tank cargo transport units

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Chapter 5.3: cargo transport unitDisplay of UN Numbers: packaged goods

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IMDG 5.3.2.3

“Cargo transport units containing marine pollutants shall clearly display the marine pollutant mark, even if the transport unit contains packages not required to bear the marine pollutant mark”

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PART 5 MARINE POLLUTANT

LIMITED QUANTITIES

+

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Dangerous goods transport document

» Responsibility: consignor

» Form: free

» Mixed cargo: dangerous goods first

» More than one page: consecutively numbered

» Name and address consignor and consignee

» Date this document was prepared or given to initial

carrier

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PART 5 CONSIGNMENT PROCEDURES Chapter 5.4: Documentation (p.242-251)

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Chapter 5.4 DocumentationDangerous goods transport document

• Dangerous goods description:1. UN-number (UN…)

2. Proper Shipping Name

3. Class or division, compatibility + (subsidiary hazard class)

4. Where assigned: packing group (“PG…”)

5. If flashpoint ≤ 60°C: (…°C)

6. If marine pollutant: “MARINE POLLUTANT”

7. If limited quantities: “limited quantities” or “LTD QTY”

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Chapter 5.4 DocumentationDangerous goods transport document

• Example Dangerous goods description:

• UN1779, formic acid, class 8, PG II

• UN1098, Allyl alcohol, 6.1 (3), I (21°C)

• Allyl alcohol 6.1 (3), UN 1098, PG I (21°C)

• UN3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS

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1.2.3.4.2.3.1.4.

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Give a correct product description:

UN2789 ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL

Malathion (UN3082)

UN 1699 magnesium cyanide

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Chapter 5.4 DocumentationDangerous goods transport document

5.4.1.5.1 Total quantity of dangerous goods“Except for empty uncleaned packagings, the total quantity of

dangerous goods covered by the description (by volume or mass as

appropriate) of each item of dangerous goods bearing a different

Proper Shipping Name, UN Number or packing group shall be

included. For class 1 dangerous goods, the quantity shall be the net

explosive mass. For dangerous goods transported in salvage

packagings, an estimate of the quantity of dangerous goods shall be

given.”

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Chapter 5.4 DocumentationDangerous goods transport document

5.4.1.5.1 Total quantity of dangerous goods

“The number and kind (e.g. drum, box, etc.) of packages shall also be

indicated. UN packaging codes may only be used to supplement the

description of the kind of package (e.g. one box (4G)). Abbreviations

may be used to specify the unit of measurement for the total

quantity.”

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5.4.1.5.2 Limited quantities

“limited quantity” or “LTD QTY” shall be included

Different LQ in the same outer packaging: PG III within the same class

may be packed together.

Statement: “Transport in accordance with 3.4.4.1.2 of the IMDG Code”

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5.4.1.6 CERTIFICATION

“I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and

accurately described above the Proper Shipping Name, and are

classified, packaged, marked and labelled/placarded, and are in all

respects in proper condition for transport according to applicable

international and national governments regulations”

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TRANSPORT DOCUMENT

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DGD AND MULTIMODAL FILL IN IMDG5.4.3.2

Emergency response informationAppropriate entries in DGD

Separate document such as MSDS

EmS for use in conjunction with the transport document

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Chapter 5.4 DocumentationContainer/vehicle packing certificate• Container: clean, dry, fit to receive the goods

• Segregation applied

• Packages: externally inspected

• Drums stowed in upright position

• Goods in bulk: evenly distributed

• Class 1: container is structurally serviceable

• If CO2 is used: container is externally marked at the door end

• A dangerous goods transport document has been received for each

dangerous goods consignment

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Chapter 5.4: documentation

DRY ICE

Dry ice =solid carbon dioxide

-79°C: evaporates without becoming liquid first

A lot of dry ice in a confined space: oxygen deficiency

HOW LONG CAN YOU SURVIVE WITHOUT…

Food: 30 days

Water: 3 days

Oxygen: 3 minutes

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PACKING CERTIFICATEIMDG-CONDITIONS

1. Dry, clean, okay to load goods in

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International Convention for Save Containers

ApprovedContinuousExaminationProgram

APPROVED REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SYSTEM PERIODICITY MUST NOT BE MENTIONED

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CPC

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“ I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are full and accurately described above by the Proper Shipping Name, and are classified, packaged, marked and labelled/placarded, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to applicable international and national governmental regulations

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MULTIMODAL DANGEROUS GOODS FORMS

Advantages:

– Ok for both ADR as IMDG

– Containes preprinted “SHIPPER’S DECLARATION”

– Containes preprinted “CONTAINER PACKING CERTIFICATE”

REMARK: don’t forget: sign, identify, date!

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“ I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are full and accurately described above by the Proper Shipping Name, and are classified, packaged, marked and labelled/placarded, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to applicable international and national governmental regulations

POSSIBLE PROCEDURES:1ex in container1ex for driver1ex FAX to customer

SHIPPER’S DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the goods described above have been packed/ loaded into the container/vehicle identified above in accordance with the applicable provisions.MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED FOR ALL CONTAINER/VEHICLE LOADS BY PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PACKING/LOADING

CONTAINER/VEHICLE PACKING CERTIFICATE

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Chapter 5.4 DocumentationDocumentation required aboard the ship

• Special list or manifest (or a detailed stowage plan):

• Dangerous goods (marine pollutants) description

• Total quantity of dangerous goods (volume or mass)

• Stowage location

• Emergency response information

• Appropriate entries in the special list of manifest

• Separate document such as safety data sheet

• EmS for use in conjunction with the transport document and the MFAG

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Chapter 5.4 DocumentationOther required information and documentation

• Weathering certificate

• Certificate exempting a substance from the IMDG-code

• New self-reactive substances and organic peroxides: a statement by the

competent authority of the country of origin of the approved classification

and conditions of transport

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Not less than 300 mm* Insert info as appropriate

No

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n 2

50

mm

UN 3359FUMIGATED UNIT

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The transport document for a fumigated unit shall show the type and amount of fumigant used and the date and time of fumigation.

In addition, instructions for disposal of any residual fumigant, including fumigation devices, shall be provided.

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VENTILATED ON ( date )

New

Not less than 300 mm Not less than 300 mm

**

**

*

* Insert info as appropriate * Insert info as appropriate

No

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n 2

50

mm

No

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ha

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50

mm

No longer IMDG

Still dangerous

Gas can escape from the packing

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CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING OF PACKAGINGS, INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS, LARGE PACKAGINGS, PORTABLE TANKS, MULTIPLE-ELEMENT GAS CONTAINERS (MEGCs) AND ROAD TANK VEHICLES

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• 6.1.2 CODE FOR DESIGNATING

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The following table indicates the codes to be used for designating types of packagings depending on the kind of packagings, the material used for their construction and their category; it also refers to the paragraphs to be consulted to the appropriate provisions:

Kind Material Category Code Paragrahp1 Drums A Steel non-removable head 1A1 6.1.4.1 removable head 1A2 B Aluminium non-removable head 1B1 6.1.4.2 removable head 1B2 D Plywood - 1D 6.1.4.5 G Fibre - 1G 6.1.4.7 H Plastics non-removable head 1H1 6.1.4.8 removable head 1H2

NMetal, other than steel or aluminium non-removable head N1 6.1.4.3

removable head N2

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1A1

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1A2

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1G 1H2

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1H1

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Kind Material Category Code Paragraph 2 (reserved)           3 Jerricans A Steel non-removable head 3A1

6.1.4.4  removable head 3A2  B Aluminium non-removable head 3B1

6.1.4.4      removable head 3B2  H Plastics non-removable head 3H1

6.1.4.8      removable head 3H2 4 Boxes A Steel - 4A 6.1.4.14  B Aluminium - 4B 6.1.4.14  C Natural Wood ordinary 4C1

6.1.4.9      with sift-proof walls 4C2  D Plywood - 4D 6.1.4.10  F Reconstituted wood - 4F 6.1.4.11  G Fibreboard - 4G 6.1.4.12  H Plastics expanded 4H1

6.1.4.13      solid 4H2 5 Bags H Woven plastics without inner lining or coating 5H1

6.1.4.16  sift-proof 5H2      water-resistant 5H3  H Plastic film - 5H4 6.1.4.17  L Textile without inner lining or coating 5L1

6.1.4.15  sift-proof 5L2      water-resistant 5L3  M Paper multiwall 5M1

6.1.4.18      multiwall, water-resistant 5M2

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3H1 4D

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4G

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6 Composite packagings

H Plastics receptacle in steel drum 6HA1  

in steel crate or box 6HA2    in aluminium drum 6HB1    in aluminium crate or box 6HB2    in wooden box 6HC    in plywood drum 6HD1    in plywood box 6HD2    in fibre drum 6HG1    in fibreboard box 3HG2    in plastics drum 6HH1      in solid plastic box 6HH2    P Glass, porcelain, or

stoneware receptaclein steel drum 6PA1  

  in steel crate or box 6PA2    in aluminium drum 6PB1    in aluminium crate or box 6PB2    in wooden box 6PC    in plywood drum 6PD1    in wickerword hamper 6PD2    in fibre drum 6PG1    in fibreboard box 6PG2    in expanded plastics packaging 6PH1        in solid plastics packaging 6PH2  

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6.1.2 CODE FOR DESIGNATING

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PART 6 construction and testing(p.258-259)

u

n

Code/ / / test pressure / last 2 digits of theXYZ

density (L)max. gross weight (S)

production year

Approving State / name of the producer or other identification of the packaging

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X: PG I, II, IIIY: PG II, IIIZ: PG III

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PART 6 construction and testing(p.258-259)

1

2

12

4

3

657

8

9

10

11

05

synthetic packaging:

Max. 5 y unless:- allowed by the competent authority- Shorter for specific products

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Material thickness

Reinforcement

Welds

Maximal capacity

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Chapter 6.1: PACKAGINGS 6.1.4 PROVISIONS FOR PACKAGINGS

PART 6 construction and testing

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Chapter 6.1: PACKAGINGS 6.1.5 TEST PROVISIONS FOR PACKAGINGS

PART 6 construction and testing(p.268-273)

0.8 – 1.8 m 5’ under water 20-30 kPa

DROP TEST LEAKPROOFNESS TEST

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PART 6 construction and testing(p.268-273)

5-30’ max. 250 kPa Min. 3m: 24h -28d

INTERNAL PRESSURE TEST STACKING TEST

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The following types and codes for IBCs are assigned:

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Material Category Code ParagraphMetal 6.5.5.1A for solids, filled or discharged by gravity 11A for solids, filled or discharged under pressure 21A for liquids 31A B Aluminium for solids, filled or discharged by gravity 11B for solids, filled or discharged under pressure 21B for liquids 31B N Other than steel or aluminium for solids, filled or discharged by gravity 11N for solids, filled or discharged under pressure 21N for liquids 31N Flexible 6.5.5.2H Plastics woven plastics without coating or liner 13H2 woven plastics, coated 13H2 woven plastics with liner 13H3 woven plastics, coated and with liner 13H4 plastics film 13H5 L Textile without coating or liner 13L1 coated 13L2 with liner 13L3 coated and with liner 13L4 M Paper multiwall 13M1 multiwall, water-resistant 13M2

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MetalA Steel

FlexibleH PlasticsCode 13H…

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Material Category Code Paragraph H Rigid plastics for solids, filled or discharged by gravity, fitted with

structural equipment11H1 6.5.5.3

for solids, filled or discharged by gravity, freestandig 11H2 for solids, filled or discharged under pressure, fitted with

structural equipment21H1

for solids, filled or discharged under pressure, freestandig 21H2 for liquids, fitted with structural equipment 31H1 for liquids, freestanding 31H2 HZ Composite with plastics inner

receptacle *for solids, filled or discharged by gravity, with rigid plastics inner receptacle

11HZ1 6.5.5.4

for solids, filled or discharged by gravity, with flexible plastics inner receptacle

11HZ2

for solids, filled or discharged under pressure, with rigid plastic inner receptacle

21HZ1

for solids, filled or discharged under pressure, with flexible plastics inner receptacle

21HZ2

for liquids, with rigid plastics inner receptacle 31HZ1 for liquids, with flexible plastics inner receptacle 31HZ2 G Fibreboard for solids, filled or discharged by gravity 6.5.5.5 Wooden 6.5.5.6 C Natural woods for solids, filled or discharged by gravity, with inner liner 11C D Plywood for solids, filled or discharged by gravity, with inner liner 11D F Reconstituted wood for solids, filled or discharged by gravity, with inner liner 11C

(p.316)

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H Rigid plastics Liquids: 31H…

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HZ composite with plastics liner receptacle

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un

Code/ /month, year of production /XYZ

Approving State / name of the producer or other identification of the packaging /

Chapter 6.5: IBC’s 6.5.2 MARKING

PART 6 construction and testing

Weight stacking / max. allowed gross mass

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un

un

13H3/Z/04 03/B/… 1683/0/1500

11A/Y/11 02/NL/… 9865/5400/1500

P.316*: the stacking test load in kilograms to be placed on the IBC shall be 1.8x the combined max permissible gross mass of the number of similar IBC that may be stacked on top of the IBC during transport