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P001
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Insert a new row after "Composite
packagings" to read as follows:
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"Pressure receptacles may be used provided that
the general provisions of 4.1.3.6 are met.".
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Add
"or" at the end of special packing provision PP1(a).
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Amend special
packing provision PP2, to read as follows:
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"PP2 For UN 3065, wooden barrels with
a maximum capacity of 250 litres and which do not meet the provisions
of chapter 6.1 may be used.".
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P002
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Insert a new row after "Composite
packagings" to read as follows:
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"Pressure receptacles may be used provided that
the general provisions of 4.1.3.6 are met.".
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In special packing provision PP37,
amend the second sentence to read as follows:
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"All bags of any type shall be transported in closed
cargo transport units or be placed in closed rigid overpacks.".
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P003
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Add the following new special
packing provisions PP87 and PP88:
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"PP87 For UN 1950 waste aerosols transported
in accordance with special provision 327, the packagings shall have
a means of retaining any free liquid that might escape during transport,
e.g. absorbent material. The packaging shall be adequately ventilated
to prevent the creation of flammable atmosphere and the build-up of
pressure.
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PP88 For UN 3473 when fuel cell cartridges
are packed with equipment, they shall be packed in inner packagings
or placed in the outer packaging with cushioning material so that
the cartridges are protected against damage that may be caused by
the movement or placement of the equipment and the cartridges within
the outer packaging.".
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P112(b)
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Delete "and UN 0223" in special
packing provision PP47.
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P200
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In paragraph (3)(b), in the sentence
preceding the first equation, replace "gases for which data are not
provided in the table" with "gases and gas mixtures for which relevant
data are not available".
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In paragraph (3)(c), in the sentence before the
equation, replace "gases for which filling data are not provided in
the table" with "gases and gas mixtures for which relevant data are
not available".
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In paragraph (4), amend special provisions "k",
"l", "n" and "z" as follows:
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Special provision "k": Replace lines 4 to 8 with
the following text:
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"Bundles containing UN 1045 Fluorine, compressed,
may be constructed with isolation valves on assemblies (groups) of
cylinders not exceeding 150 litres total water capacity instead of
isolation valves on every cylinder.
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Cylinders and individual cylinders
in a bundle shall have a test pressure greater than or equal to 200
bar and a minimum wall thickness of 3.5 mm for aluminium alloy or
2 mm for steel. Individual cylinders not complying with this requirement
shall be transported in a rigid outer packaging that will adequately
protect the cylinder and its fittings and meeting the packing group
I performance level. Pressure drums shall have a minimum wall thickness
as specified by the competent authority.".
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Special provision "l": In the last sentence, replace
"total quantity" with "maximum net mass"
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Special provision "n": Amend to read as follows:
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"Individual cylinders and assemblies of cylinders
within a bundle shall contain not more than 5 kg of UN 1045 Fluorine
compressed. Bundles containing UN 1045 Fluorine, compressed, may be
divided in assemblies (groups) of cylinders not exceeding 150 litres
total water capacity.".
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Special provision "p": Amend "porous mass" to read
"porous material".
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Special provision "z": Amend the third paragraph
to read as follows:
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"Toxic substances with an LC50 less
than or equal to 200 ml/m3 shall not be transported in
tubes, pressure drums or MEGCs and shall meet the requirements of
special packing provision “k". However, UN 1975 Nitric oxide
and dinitrogen tetroxide mixture may be transported in pressure drums.".
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In Tables 1 and
2, delete the entries for the following UN Nos.: 1014, 1015, 1979,
1980, 1981 and 2600.
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In Table 1, in
the heading of column 13 and in the footnote, replace "Working pressure"
with "Maximum working pressure".
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In Table 2:
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For UN Nos. 2192 and 2199, add "q" (twice for UN
No. 2199) in the column under the heading "Special packing provisions".
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For UN 2451, delete "300" and "0.75" in the columns
for "Test pressure" and "Filling ratio", respectively.
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In Table 3: add
a cross in the column "Pressure drums" for UN Nos. 1745, 1746 and
2495.
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P400 (1)
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Amend to read as follows:
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"Pressure receptacles
may be used provided that the general provisions of 4.1.3.6 are met.
They shall be made of steel and shall be subjected to an initial test
and periodic tests every 10 years at a pressure of not less than 1MPa
(10 bar, gauge pressure). During carriage, the liquid shall be under
a layer of inert gas with a gauge pressure of not less than 20 kPa
(0.2 bar).".
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P401 (1) and P402 (1) Amend to read as follows:
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"Pressure receptacles
may be used provided that the general provisions of 4.1.3.6 are met.
They shall be made of steel and subjected to an initial test and periodic
tests every 10 years at a pressure of not less than 0.6MPa (6 bar,
gauge pressure). During carriage, the liquid shall be under a layer
of inert gas with a gauge pressure of not less than 20 kPa (0.2 bar).".
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P403, P404 and P410 Insert a new row after "Composite
packagings" to read as follows:
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"Pressure receptacles
may be used provided that the general provisions of 4.1.3.6 are met.".
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P404
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In the second row, delete UN numbers "2005, 3052, 3203, 3392,
3394, 3395, 3396, 3397, 3398, 3399 and 3400".
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Delete UN numbers
"2005, 3052 and 3203" in special packing provision PP31.
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P520
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Under “Additional provisions" in "4", insert "(Model
No.1, see 5.2.2.2.2)" after "risk label".
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P601 and P602 Amend paragraph (1) to read as
follows:
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“(1)
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Combination packagings
with a maximum gross mass of 15 kg, consisting of:
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– one or more glass inner
packaging(s) with a maximum quantity of 1 litre each and filled to
not more than 90% of their capacity; the closure(s) of which shall
be physically held in place by any means capable of preventing back-off
or loosening by impact or vibration during transport, individually
placed in;
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− metal receptacles together
with cushioning and absorbent material sufficient to absorb the entire
contents of the glass inner packaging(s), further packed in;
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− 1A2, 1B2, 1N2, 1H2, 1D,
1G, 4A, 4B, 4C1, 4C2, 4D, 4F, 4G or 4H2 outer packagings.".
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Amend paragraph
(4) to read as follows:
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"(4) Pressure
receptacles may be used provided that the general provisions of 4.1.3.6
are met. They shall be subjected to an initial test and periodic tests
every 10 years at a pressure of not less than 1MPa (10 bar) (gauge
pressure). Pressure receptacles may not be equipped with any pressure
relief device. Each pressure receptacle containing a toxic by inhalation
liquid with an LC50 less than or equal to 200 ml/m3 (ppm)
shall be closed with a plug or valve conforming to the following:
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(a)
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Each plug or valve shall have a
taper-threaded connection directly to the pressure receptacle and
be capable of withstanding the test pressure of the pressure receptacle
without damage or leakage;
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(b)
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Each valve shall be of the packless
type with non-perforated diaphragm, except that, for corrosive materials,
a valve may be of the packed type with an assembly made gas-tight
by means of a seal cap with gasket joint attached to the valve body
or the pressure receptacle to prevent loss of material through or
past the packing;
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(c)
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Each valve outlet shall be sealed
by a threaded cap or threaded solid plug and inert gasket material;
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(d)
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The materials of construction for
the pressure receptacle, valves, plugs, outlet caps, luting and gaskets
shall be compatible with each other and with the lading.
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Each pressure
receptacle with a wall thickness at any point of less than 2.0 mm
and each pressure receptacle that does not have fitted valve protection
shall be transported in an outer packaging. Pressure receptacles shall
not be manifolded or interconnected.".
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P650
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Amend paragraph (2) to read as follows:
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"(2)
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The packaging shall consist of
at least three components:
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(a) |
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a primary
receptacle;
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a secondary
packaging; and
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of which either the secondary or
the outer packaging shall be rigid."
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In paragraph
(4):
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Amend the second
sentence to read as follows: "The mark shall be in the form of a square
set at an angle of 45° (diamond-shaped) with each side having
a length of at least 50 mm, the width of the line shall be at least
2 mm and the letters and numbers shall be at least 6 mm high.".
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Add the following
new third sentence: "The proper shipping name "BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE,
CATEGORY B" in letters at least 6 mm high shall be marked on the outer
package adjacent to the diamond-shaped mark.".
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Insert a new
paragraph (5) to read as follows and renumber subsequent paragraphs
accordingly:
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"(5)
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At least one surface of the outer
packaging shall have a minimum dimension of 100 mm × 100 mm.".
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Amend current
paragraph (5) (renumbered (6)) to read as follows:
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"(6)
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The completed package shall be
capable of successfully passing the drop test in 6.3.2.5 as specified
in 6.3.2.2 to 6.3.2.4 of this Code at a height of 1.2 m. Following
the appropriate drop sequence, there shall be no leakage from the
primary receptacle(s) which shall remain protected by absorbent material,
when required, in the secondary packaging.".
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In (7) (renumbered
(8)), add a new subparagraph (d) to read as follows:
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"(d)
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If there is any doubt as to whether
or not residual liquid may be present in the primary receptacle during
transport then a packaging suitable for liquids, including absorbent
materials, shall be used.".
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In the last sentence
of paragraph (8)(a) (renumbered (9)(a)), insert "the package (the
outer packaging or the overpack)" after "packagings and" and before
"shall be marked".
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Insert a new
paragraph (10) to read as follows and renumber subsequent paragraphs
accordingly:
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"(10)
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When packages are placed in an overpack, the package
markings required by this packing instruction shall either be clearly
visible or be reproduced on the outside of the overpack.".
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Add a new paragraph
(13) to read as follows:
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"(13)
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Other dangerous goods shall not
be packed in the same packaging as class 6.2 infectious substances
unless they are necessary for maintaining the viability, stabilizing
or preventing degradation or neutralizing the hazards of the infectious
substances. A quantity of 30 ml or less of dangerous goods included
in Classes 3, 8 or 9 may be packed in each primary receptacle containing
infectious substances. When these small quantities of dangerous goods
are packed with infectious substances in accordance with this packing
instruction no other provisions of the Code need be met.".
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P800
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Amend paragraph (1) to read as follows:
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Pressure receptacles may be used provided that the general provisions
of 4.1.3.6 are met.".
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P802
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In paragraph (4), delete "Austenitic".
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Amend paragraph
(5) to read as follows:
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Pressure receptacles may be used provided that the general provisions
of 4.1.3.6 are met.".
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P906
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In the second row, amend "3452" to read "3432".
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