Chapter 1.2 – Definitions, units of measurements and abbreviations
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Chapter 1.2 – Definitions, units of measurements and abbreviations

1.2.1 Definitions

Approval

  Multilateral approval Delete the last sentence ("The term … "through or into" specifically excludes … that country").

  Pressure receptacle Before "and bundles" insert ", metal hydride storage systems".

  Repaired IBC In the second sentence, "manufacturer's specification" is replaced with "design type from the same manufacturer".

  Tank At the end of the sentence, "substances of class 2" is replaced with "gases as defined in 2.2.1.1".

  Cargo transport unit is replaced by the following:

  • "Cargo transport unit means a road transport tank or freight vehicle, a railway transport tank or freight wagon, a multimodal freight container or portable tank, or a MEGC;".

  Closed cargo transport unit is replaced by the following:

  • "Closed cargo transport unit, with the exception of class 1, means a cargo transport unit which totally encloses the contents by permanent structures with complete and rigid surfaces. Cargo transport units with fabric sides or tops are not considered closed cargo transport units; for definition of class 1 cargo transport unit see 7.1.7.1.1."

  GHS In the first sentence "second" is replaced with "third" and the reference "Rev.2" is replaced with "Rev.3".

  Liquids After "(ADR)" insert ", as amended" and the footnote is deleted.

  Tank Insert a hyphen between "tank" and "wagon" and between "tank" and "vehicle".

 The following new definitions are inserted in alphabetical order:

  • "Fuel cell means an electrochemical device that converts the chemical energy of a fuel to electrical energy, heat and reaction products.

  • Fuel cell engine means a device used to power equipment and which consists of a fuel cell and its fuel supply, whether integrated with or separate from the fuel cell, and includes all appurtenances necessary to fulfil its function.

  • Manual of test and criteria means the fifth revised edition of the United Nations publication entitled "Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria" (ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.5).

  • Metal hydride storage system means a single complete hydrogen storage system, including a receptacle, metal hydride, pressure relief device, shut-off valve, service equipment and internal components used for the transport of hydrogen only.

  • Open cryogenic receptacle means a transportable thermally insulated receptacle for refrigerated liquefied gases maintained at atmospheric pressure by continuous venting of the refrigerated liquefied gas.

  • Remanufactured large packaging means a metal or rigid plastics large packaging that:

    • (a) Is produced as a UN type from a non-UN type; or

    • (b) Is converted from one UN design type to another UN design type. Remanufactured large packagings are subject to the same provisions of this Code that apply to new large packagings of the same type (see also design type definition in 6.6.5.1.2).

  • Reused large packaging means a large packaging to be refilled which has been examined and found free of defects affecting the ability to withstand the performance tests: the term includes those which are refilled with the same or similar compatible contents and are transported within distribution chains controlled by the consignor of the product.

  • Through or into means through or into the countries in which a consignment is transported but specifically excludes countries "over" which a consignment is carried by air, provided that there are no scheduled stops in those countries."

1.2.3 List of Abbreviations

 BC Code "BC Code" is replaced with "IMSBC Code", and its definition is replaced with "International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code".

 ISO The address of ISO is replaced with "1, ch. de la Voie-Creuse, CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland".


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