Chapter 7.2
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Chapter 7.2

  7.2.7.1.3.1 In the list of Dangerous Goods List entries delete the following entries:

"DIETHYLZINC >1366 >4.2
>DIMETHYLZINC >1370 >4.2
>MAGNESIUM ALKYLS >3053 >4.2"

 Amend paragraph 7.2.1.13 to read:

  "7.2.1.13 Special provisions for segregation"

 Add new 7.2.1.13.1 to read:

  "7.2.1.13.1 No segregation needs to be applied

  • .1 between dangerous goods of different classes which comprise the same substance but vary only in their water content, such as sodium sulphide in classes 4.2 and 8 or for class 7 if the difference is due to quantity only;

  • .2 between dangerous goods which belong to a group of substances of different classes but for which scientific evidence exists that they do not react dangerously when in contact with each other. Substances within the same table shown below are compatible with one another.

    Table 1
    UN
    No.
    Proper Shipping Name Class Subsidiary
    risk(s)
    Packing
    group
    2014 HYDROGEN PEROXIDE,
    AQUEOUS SOLUTION with not
    less than 20% but not more than 60%
    hydrogen peroxide
    (stabilized as necessary)
    5.1 8 II
    2984 HYDROGEN PEROXIDE,
    AQUEOUS SOLUTION with not
    less than 8% but less than 20%
    hydrogen peroxide (stabilized as
    necessary)
    5.1   III
    3105 ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE
    D, LIQUID (peroxyacetic acid,
    type D, stabilized)
    5.2 8  
    3107 ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE E,
    LIQUID (peroxyacetic acid, type
    E, stabilized)
    5.2 8  
    3109 ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE F,
    LIQUID (peroxyacetic acid, type
    F, stabilized)
    5.2 8  
    3149 HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND
    PEROXYACETIC ACID,
    MIXTURE with acid(s), water
    and not more than 5%
    peroxyacetic acid, STABILIZED
    5.1 8 II
    Table 2
    UN
    No.
    Proper Shipping Name Class Subsidiary
    risk(s)
    Packing
    group
    1295 TRICHLOROSILANE 4.3 3/8 I
    1818 SILICON TETRACHLORIDE 8 - II
    2189 DICHLOROSILANE 2.3 2.1/8 -

  7.2.1.13.2 Insert new paragraph 7.2.1.13.2 to read:

  "7.2.1.13.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of 7.2.1.7.1 to 7.2.1.7.4, substances of class 8, packing group II or III, that would otherwise be required to be segregated from one another due to the provisions pertaining to segregation groups as identified by an entry in column (16) of the dangerous goods list indicating "Away from" or "Separated from" "acids" or "Away from" or "Separated from" "alkalis", may be transported in the same cargo transported unit, whether in the same packaging or not, provided:

  • .1 the substances comply with the provisions of 7.2.1.11;

  • .2 the package does not contain more than 30 litres for liquids or 30 kg for solids;

  • .3 the transport document includes the statement required by 5.4.1.5.11.3; and

  • .4 a copy of the test report that verifies that the substances do not react dangerously with each other shall be provided if requested by the competent authority."

  7.2.7.2.1.1 Amend "7.2.7.4" to read "7.2.7.2.1.5" in the second sentence.


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