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PART 5

CONSIGNMENT PROCEDURES

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CHAPTER 5.1

GENERAL PROVISIONS

5.1.1 Application and general provisions

5.1.1.1 This Part sets forth the provisions for dangerous goods consignments relative to
authorization of consignments and advance notifications, marking, labelling, documentation (by manual,
electronic data processing (EDP) or electronic data interchange (EDI) techniques) and placarding.

5.1.1.2 Except as otherwise provided in these Regulations, no person may offer dangerous goods for
transport unless those goods are properly marked, labelled, placarded, described and certified on a transport
document, and otherwise in a condition for transport as required by this Part.

5.1.2 Use of overpacks

5.1.2.1 An overpack shall be marked with the word “OVERPACK”, with the proper shipping name
and the UN Number and labelled, as required for packages by Chapter 5.2, for each item of dangerous goods
contained in the overpack unless markings and labels representative of all dangerous goods in the overpack
are visible, except as required in 5.2.2.1.12.

5.1.2.2 Each package of dangerous goods contained in the overpack shall comply with all applicable
provisions of these Regulations. The “overpack” marking is an indication of compliance with this
requirement. The intended function of each package shall not be impaired by the overpack.

5.1.2.3 Each package bearing package orientation markings as prescribed in 5.2.1.7 of these
Regulations and which is overpacked or placed in a large packaging shall be oriented in accordance with
such markings.

5.1.3 Empty packagings

5.1.3.1 Other than for Class 7, a packaging which previously contained dangerous goods shall be
identified, marked, labelled and placarded as required for those dangerous goods unless steps such as
cleaning, purging of vapours or refilling with a non-dangerous substance are taken to nullify any hazard.

5.1.3.2 Packagings, including IBCs, and tanks used for the transport of radioactive material shall not
be used for the storage or transport of other goods unless decontaminated below the level of 0.4 Bq/cm2 for
beta and gamma emitters and low toxicity alpha emitters and 0.04 Bq/cm2 for all other alpha emitters.

5.1.4 Mixed packing

When two or more dangerous goods are packed within the same outer packaging, the
package shall be labelled and marked as required for each substance. Subsidiary risk labels need not be
applied if the hazard is already represented by a primary risk label.

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5.1.5 General provisions for Class 7

5.1.5.1 Approval of shipments and notification

5.1.5.1.1 General

In addition to the approval for package designs described in Chapter 6.4, multilateral
shipment approval is also required in certain circumstances (5.1.5.1.2 and 5.1.5.1.3). In some circumstances
it is also necessary to notify competent authorities of a shipment (5.1.5.1.4).

5.1.5.1.2 Shipment approvals

Multilateral approval shall be required for:

(a) The shipment of Type B(M) packages not conforming to the requirements of 6.4.7.5
or designed to allow controlled intermittent venting;

(b) The shipment of Type B(M) packages containing radioactive material with an activity
greater than 3 000 A1 or 3 000 A2, as appropriate, or 1 000 TBq, whichever is the
lower;

(c) The shipment of packages containing fissile materials if the sum of the criticality
safety indexes of the packages in a single freight container or in a single conveyance
exceeds 50. Excluded from this requirement shall be shipments by seagoing vessels, if
the sum of the criticality safety indexes does not exceed 50 for any hold, compartment
or defined deck area and the distance of 6 m between groups of packages or overpacks
as required in table 7.1.8.4.2 is met; and

(d) Radiation protection programmes for shipments by special use vessels according
to 7.2.3.2.2;

except that a competent authority may authorize transport into or through its country without shipment
approval, by a specific provision in its design approval (see 5.1.5.2.1).

5.1.5.1.3 Shipment approval by special arrangement

Provisions may be approved by a competent authority under which a consignment, which
does not satisfy all of the applicable requirements of these Regulations may be transported under special
arrangement (see 1.1.2.4).

5.1.5.1.4 Notifications

Notification to competent authorities is required as follows:

(a) Before the first shipment of any package requiring competent authority approval, the
consignor shall ensure that copies of each applicable competent authority certificate
applying to that package design have been submitted to the competent authority of the
country of origin of the shipment and to the competent authority of each country
through or into which the consignment is to be transported. The consignor is not
required to await an acknowledgement from the competent authority, nor is the
competent authority required to make such acknowledgement of receipt of the
certificate;

(b) For each of the following types of shipments:

(i) Type C packages containing radioactive material with an activity greater than
3 000 A1 or 3 000 A2, as appropriate, or 1 000 TBq, whichever is the lower;
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(ii) Type B(U) packages containing radioactive material with an activity greater
than 3 000 A1 or 3 000 A2, as appropriate, or 1 000 TBq, whichever is the
lower;

(iii) Type B(M) packages;

(iv) Shipment under special arrangement,

the consignor shall notify the competent authority of the country of origin of the
shipment and the competent authority of each country through or into which the
consignment is to be transported. This notification shall be in the hands of each
competent authority prior to the commencement of the shipment, and preferably at
least 7 days in advance;

(c) The consignor is not required to send a separate notification if the required
information has been included in the application for shipment approval;

(d) The consignment notification shall include:

(i) sufficient information to enable the identification of the package or packages
including all applicable certificate numbers and identification marks;

(ii) information on the date of shipment, the expected date of arrival and proposed
routeing;

(iii) the names of the radioactive material or nuclides;

(iv) descriptions of the physical and chemical forms of the radioactive material, or
whether it is special form radioactive material or low dispersible radioactive
material; and

(v) the maximum activity of the radioactive contents during transport expressed in
units of becquerels (Bq) with an appropriate SI prefix symbol (see 1.2.2.1). For
fissile material, the mass of fissile material (or of each fissile nuclide for
mixtures when appropriate) in units of grams (g), or multiples thereof, may be
used in place of activity.

5.1.5.2 Certificates issued by Competent Authority

5.1.5.2.1 Certificates issued by the competent authority are required for the following:

(a) Designs for

(i) special form radioactive material;

(ii) low dispersible radioactive material;

(iii) packages containing 0.1 kg or more of uranium hexafluoride;

(iv) all packages containing fissile material unless excepted by 6.4.11.2;

(v) Type B(U) packages and Type B(M) packages;

(vi) Type C packages;

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(b) Special arrangements;

(c) Certain shipments (see 5.1.5.1.2).

The certificates shall confirm that the applicable requirements are met, and for design
approvals shall attribute to the design an identification mark.

The package design and shipment approval certificates may be combined into a single
certificate.

Certificates and applications for these certificates shall be in accordance with the
requirements in 6.4.23.

5.1.5.2.2 The consignor shall be in possession of a copy of each applicable certificate.

5.1.5.2.3 For package designs where a competent authority issued certificate is not required, the
consignor shall, on request, make available for inspection by the relevant competent authority, documentary
evidence of the compliance of the package design with all the applicable requirements.

5.1.5.3 Determination of transport index (TI) and criticality safety index (CSI)

5.1.5.3.1 The transport index (TI) for a package, overpack or freight container, or for unpackaged
LSA-I or SCO-I, shall be the number derived in accordance with the following procedure:

(a) Determine the maximum radiation level in units of millisieverts per hour (mSv/h) at a
distance of 1 m from the external surfaces of the package, overpack, freight container,
or unpackaged LSA-I and SCO-I. The value determined shall be multiplied by 100 and
the resulting number is the transport index. For uranium and thorium ores and their
concentrates, the maximum radiation level at any point 1 m from the external surface
of the load may be taken as:

0.4 mSv/h for ores and physical concentrates of uranium and thorium;
0.3 mSv/h for chemical concentrates of thorium;
0.02 mSv/h for chemical concentrates of uranium, other than uranium hexafluoride;

(b) For tanks, freight containers and unpackaged LSA-I and SCO-I, the value determined
in step (a) above shall be multiplied by the appropriate factor from Table 5.1.5.3.1;

(c) The value obtained in steps (a) and (b) above shall be rounded up to the first decimal
place (e.g. 1.13 becomes 1.2), except that a value of 0.05 or less may be considered as
zero.

Table 5.1.5.3.1: Multiplication factors for tanks, freight
containers and unpackaged LSA-I and SCO-I

Size of load a Multiplication factor
size of load ≤ 1 m2 1
1 m2 < size of load ≤ 5 m2 2
5 m2 < size of load ≤ 20 m2 3
20 m2 < size of load 10
a
Largest cross-sectional area of the load being measured.

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5.1.5.3.2 The transport index for each overpack, freight container or conveyance shall be determined
as either the sum of the TIs of all the packages contained, or by direct measurement of radiation level, except
in the case of non-rigid overpacks for which the transport index shall be determined only as the sum of the
TIs of all the packages.

5.1.5.3.3 The criticality safety index for each overpack or freight container shall be determined as the
sum of the CSIs of all the packages contained. The same procedure shall be followed for determining the
total sum of the CSIs in a consignment or aboard a conveyance.

5.1.5.3.4 Packages and overpacks shall be assigned to either category I-WHITE, II-YELLOW or
III-YELLOW in accordance with the conditions specified in Table 5.1.5.3.4 and with the following
requirements:

(a) For a package or overpack, both the transport index and the surface radiation level
conditions shall be taken into account in determining which is the appropriate category.
Where the transport index satisfies the condition for one category but the surface
radiation level satisfies the condition for a different category, the package or overpack
shall be assigned to the higher category. For this purpose, category I-WHITE shall be
regarded as the lowest category;

(b) The transport index shall be determined following the procedures specified in 5.1.5.3.1
and 5.1.5.3.2;

(c) If the surface radiation level is greater than 2 mSv/h, the package or overpack shall be
transported under exclusive use and under the provisions of 7.2.3.1.3, 7.2.3.2.1, or
7.2.3.3.3, as appropriate;

(d) A package transported under a special arrangement shall be assigned to
category III-YELLOW except under the provisions of 5.1.5.3.5;

(e) An overpack which contains packages transported under special arrangement shall be
assigned to category III-YELLOW except under the provisions of 5.1.5.3.5.

Table 5.1.5.3.4: Categories of packages and overpacks

Conditions
Maximum radiation level at any point
Transport index Category
on external surface
0a Not more than 0.005 mSv/h I-WHITE
More than 0 but not More than 0.005 mSv/h but not more than
II-YELLOW
more than 1a 0.5 mSv/h
More than 1 but not
More than 0.5 mSv/h but not more than 2 mSv/h III-YELLOW
more than 10
More than 10 More than 2 mSv/h but not more than 10 mSv/h III-YELLOW b
a
If the measured TI is not greater than 0.05, the value quoted may be zero in accordance
with 5.1.5.3.1(c).
b
Shall also be transported under exclusive use.

5.1.5.3.5 In all cases of international transport of packages requiring competent authority design or
shipment approval, for which different approval types apply in the different countries concerned by the
shipment, the categorization shall be in accordance with the certificate of the country of origin of design.

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5.1.5.4 Specific provisions for excepted packages

5.1.5.4.1 Excepted packages shall be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the packaging with:

(a) The UN number preceded by the letters “UN”;

(b) An identification of either the consignor or consignee, or both; and

(c) The permissible gross mass if this exceeds 50 kg.

5.1.5.4.2 The documentation requirements of Chapter 5.4 do not apply to excepted packages of
radioactive material, except that the UN number preceded by the letters “UN” shall be shown on a transport
document such as a bill of lading, air waybill or other similar document.

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CHAPTER 5.2

MARKING AND LABELLING

5.2.1 Marking

5.2.1.1 Unless provided otherwise in these Regulations, the proper shipping name for the dangerous
goods as determined in accordance with 3.1.2 and the corresponding UN Number preceded by the letters
“UN”, shall be displayed on each package. In the case of unpackaged articles the marking shall be displayed
on the article, on its cradle or on its handling, storage or launching device. For goods of Division 1.4,
Compatibility Group S, the division and compatibility group letter shall also be marked unless the label for
1.4S is displayed. A typical package marking is:

Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (Caprylyl chloride) UN 3265.

5.2.1.2 All package markings required by 5.2.1.1:

(a) Shall be readily visible and legible;

(b) Shall be able to withstand open weather exposure without a substantial reduction in
effectiveness;

(c) Shall be displayed on a background of contrasting colour on the external surface of the
package; and

(d) Shall not be located with other package markings that could substantially reduce their
effectiveness.

5.2.1.3 Salvage packagings shall additionally be marked with the word “SALVAGE”.

5.2.1.4 Intermediate bulk containers of more than 450 litres capacity and large packagings shall be
marked on two opposing sides.

5.2.1.5 Special marking provisions for Class 7

5.2.1.5.1 Each package shall be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the packaging with an
identification of either the consignor or consignee, or both.

5.2.1.5.2 The marking of excepted packages shall be as required by 5.1.5.4.1.

5.2.1.5.3 Each package of gross mass exceeding 50 kg shall have its permissible gross mass legibly
and durably marked on the outside of the packaging.

5.2.1.5.4 Each package which conforms to:

(a) a Type IP-1 package, a Type IP-2 package or a Type IP-3 package design shall be
legibly and durably marked on the outside of the packaging with “TYPE IP-1”,
“TYPE IP-2” or “TYPE IP-3” as appropriate;

(b) a Type A package design shall be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the
packaging with “TYPE A”;

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(c) a Type IP-2 package, a Type IP-3 or a Type A package design shall be legibly and
durably marked on the outside of the packaging with the international vehicle
registration code (VRI Code) of the country of origin of design and either the name of
the manufacturer or other identification of the packaging specified by the competent
authority of the country of origin of design.

5.2.1.5.5 Each package which conforms to a design approved by the competent authority shall be
legibly and durably marked on the outside of the packaging with:

(a) the identification mark allocated to that design by the competent authority;

(b) a serial number to uniquely identify each packaging which conforms to that design;

(c) in the case of a Type B(U) or Type B(M) package design, with “TYPE B(U)” or
“TYPE B(M)”; and

(d) in the case of a Type C package design, with “TYPE C”.

5.2.1.5.6 Each package which conforms to a Type B(U), Type B(M) or Type C package design shall
have the outside of the outermost receptacle which is resistant to the effects of fire and water plainly marked
by embossing, stamping or other means resistant to the effects of fire and water with the trefoil symbol
shown in the figure below:

Figure 5.2.1

Basic trefoil symbol with proportions
based on a central circle of radius X.
The minimum allowable size
of X shall be 4 mm.

5.2.1.5.7 Where LSA-I or SCO-I material is contained in receptacles or wrapping materials and is
transported under exclusive use as permitted by 4.1.9.2.3, the outer surface of these receptacles or wrapping
materials may bear the marking “RADIOACTIVE LSA-I” or “RADIOACTIVE SCO-I”, as appropriate.

5.2.1.5.8 In all cases of international transport of packages requiring competent authority design or
shipment, marking shall be in accordance with the certificate of the country of origin of the design.
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5.2.1.6 Special marking provisions for environmentally hazardous substances

5.2.1.6.1 Packages containing environmentally hazardous substances meeting the criteria of 2.9.3
(UN Nos. 3077 and 3082) shall be durably marked with the environmentally hazardous substance mark with
the exception of single packagings and combination packagings where such single packagings or inner
packagings of such combination packagings have:

- a net quantity of 5 l or less for liquids; or

- a net mass of 5 kg or less for solids.

5.2.1.6.2 The environmentally hazardous substance mark shall be located adjacent to the markings
required by 5.2.1.1. The requirements of 5.2.1.2 and 5.2.1.4 shall be met.

5.2.1.6.3 The environmentally hazardous substance mark shall be as shown in Figure 5.2.2. For
packagings, the dimensions shall be 100 mm × 100 mm, except in the case of packages of such dimensions
that they can only bear smaller marks. For cargo transport units (see 5.3.2.3.1), the minimum dimensions
shall be 250 mm × 250 mm.
Figure 5.2.2

Symbol (fish and tree): black on white or suitable contrasting background

5.2.1.7 Orientation arrows

5.2.1.7.1 Except as provided in 5.2.1.7.2:

- combination packagings having inner packagings containing liquid dangerous goods;

- single packagings fitted with vents; and

- cryogenic receptacles intended for the transport of refrigerated liquefied gases,

shall be legibly marked with package orientation arrows which are similar to the illustration
shown below or with those meeting the specifications of ISO 780:1997. The orientation arrows shall appear
on two opposite vertical sides of the package with the arrows pointing in the correct upright direction. They
shall be rectangular and of a size that is clearly visible commensurate with the size of the package. Depicting
a rectangular border around the arrows is optional.

or

Two black or red arrows on white or suitable contrasting background.
The rectangular border is optional

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5.2.1.7.2 Orientation arrows are not required on packages containing:

(a) Pressure receptacles except for cryogenic receptacles;

(b) Dangerous goods in inner packagings of not more than 120 ml which are prepared
with sufficient absorbent material between the inner and outer packagings to
completely absorb the liquid contents;

(c) Division 6.2 infectious substances in primary receptacles of not more than 50 ml;

(d) Class 7 radioactive material in type IP-2, type IP-3, type A, type B(U), type B(M) or
type C packages;

(e) Articles which are leak-tight in all orientations (e.g. alcohol or mercury in
thermometers, aerosols, etc.); or

(f) Combination packagings containing hermetically sealed inner packagings each
containing not more than 500 ml.

5.2.1.7.3 Arrows for purposes other than indicating proper package orientation shall not be displayed
on a package marked in accordance with this sub-section.

5.2.1.8 Excepted quantities mark

Packages containing excepted quantities of dangerous goods shall be marked according
to 3.5.4.

5.2.2 Labelling

5.2.2.1 Labelling provisions

NOTE: These provisions relate essentially to danger labels. However, additional markings or
symbols indicating precautions to be taken in handling or storing a package (e.g. a symbol representing an
umbrella indicating that a package shall be kept dry) may be displayed on a package if appropriate.

5.2.2.1.1 Labels identifying primary and subsidiary risks shall conform to models Nos. 1 to 9
illustrated in 5.2.2.2.2. The “EXPLOSIVE” subsidiary risk label is model No. 1.

5.2.2.1.2 Where articles or substances are specifically listed in the Dangerous Goods List, a danger
class label shall be affixed for the hazard shown in Column 3. A subsidiary risk label shall also be affixed for
any risk indicated by a class or division number in the Column 4 of the Dangerous Goods List. However,
special provisions indicated in Column 6 may also require a subsidiary risk label where no subsidiary risk is
indicated in Column 4 or may exempt from the requirement for a subsidiary risk label where such a risk is
indicated in the Dangerous Goods List.

5.2.2.1.3 Except as provided in 5.2.2.1.3.1, if a substance which meets the definition of more than one
class is not specifically listed by name in the Dangerous Goods List in Chapter 3.2, the provisions in
Chapter 2.0 shall be used to determine the primary risk class of the goods. In addition to the label required
for that primary risk class, subsidiary risk labels shall also be applied as specified in the Dangerous Goods
List.

5.2.2.1.3.1 Packages containing substances of Class 8 need not bear subsidiary risk label model No. 6.1
if the toxicity arises solely from the destructive effect on tissue. Packages containing substances of
Division 4.2 need not bear subsidiary risk label model No. 4.1.

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5.2.2.1.4 Labels for Class 2 gases with subsidiary risk(s)

Division Subsidiary risk(s) shown Primary risk label Subsidiary risk label(s)
in Chapter 2.2
2.1 None 2.1 None
2.2 None 2.2 None
5.1 2.2 5.1
2.3 None 2.3 None
2.1 2.3 2.1
5.1 2.3 5.1
5.1, 8 2.3 5.1, 8
8 2.3 8
2.1, 8 2.3 2.1, 8

5.2.2.1.5 Three separate labels have been provided for Class 2, one for flammable gases of
Division 2.1 (red), one for non-flammable, non-toxic gases of Division 2.2 (green) and one for toxic gases of
Division 2.3 (white). Where the Dangerous Goods List indicates that a Class 2 gas possesses single or
multiple subsidiary risks, labels shall be used in accordance with the table in 5.2.2.1.4.

5.2.2.1.6 Except as provided in 5.2.2.2.1.2, each label shall:

(a) Be located on the same surface of the package near the proper shipping name marking,
if the package dimensions are adequate;

(b) Be so placed on the packaging that they are not covered or obscured by any part or
attachment to the packaging or any other label or marking; and

(c) When primary and subsidiary risk labels are required, be displayed next to each other.

Where a package is of such an irregular shape or small size that a label cannot be
satisfactorily affixed, the label may be attached to the package by a securely affixed tag or other suitable
means.

5.2.2.1.7 Intermediate bulk containers of more than 450 litres capacity and large packagings shall be
labelled on two opposing sides.

5.2.2.1.8 Labels shall be affixed on a surface of contrasting colour.

5.2.2.1.9 Special provisions for the labelling of self-reactive substances

An “EXPLOSIVE” subsidiary risk label (Model No. 1) shall be applied for type B self-
reactive substances, unless the competent authority has permitted this label to be dispensed with for a
specific packaging because test data have proved that the self-reactive substance in such a packaging does
not exhibit explosive behaviour.

5.2.2.1.10 Special provisions for the labelling of organic peroxides

The Division 5.2 label (model No. 5.2) shall be affixed to packages containing organic
peroxides classified as types B, C, D, E or F. This label also implies that the product may be flammable and
hence no “FLAMMABLE LIQUID”, subsidiary risk label (model No. 3) is required. In addition, the
following subsidiary risk labels shall be applied:

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(a) An “EXPLOSIVE” subsidiary risk label (model No. 1) for organic peroxides type B,
unless the competent authority has permitted this label to be dispensed with for a
specific packaging because test data have proved that the organic peroxide in such a
packaging does not exhibit explosive behaviour;

(b) A “CORROSIVE” subsidiary risk label (model No. 8) is required when packing
group I or II criteria of Class 8 are met.

5.2.2.1.11 Special provisions for the labelling of infectious substances packages

In addition to the primary risk label (model No. 6.2), infectious substances packages shall
bear any other label required by the nature of the contents.

5.2.2.1.12 Special provisions for the labelling of radioactive material

5.2.2.1.12.1 Except when enlarged labels are used in accordance with 5.3.1.1.5.1, each package, overpack
and freight container containing radioactive material shall bear at least two labels which conform to the
models Nos. 7A, 7B, and 7C as appropriate according to the category (see 5.1.5.3.4) of that package,
overpack or freight container. Labels shall be affixed to two opposite sides on the outside of the package or
on the outside of all four sides of the freight container. Each overpack containing radioactive material shall
bear at least two labels on opposite sides of the outside of the overpack. In addition, each package, overpack
and freight container containing fissile material, other than fissile material excepted under 6.4.11.2 shall bear
labels which conform to model No. 7E; such labels, where applicable shall be affixed adjacent to the labels
for radioactive material. Labels shall not cover the markings specified in 5.2.1. Any labels which do not
relate to the contents shall be removed or covered.

5.2.2.1.12.2 Each label conforming to models numbers 7A, 7B, and 7C shall be completed with the
following information:

(a) Contents:

(i) except for LSA-I material, the name(s) of the radionuclide(s) as taken from
Table 2.7.2.2.1, using the symbols prescribed therein. For mixtures of
radionuclides, the most restrictive nuclides shall be listed to the extent the space
on the line permits. The group of LSA or SCO shall be shown following the
name(s) of the radionuclide(s). The terms “LSA-II”,”LSA-III”, “SCO-I” and
“SCO-II” shall be used for this purpose;

(ii) for LSA-I material, the term “LSA-I” is all that is necessary; the name of the
radionuclide is not necessary;

(b) Activity: The maximum activity of the radioactive contents during transport expressed
in units of becquerels (Bq) with the appropriate SI prefix symbol (see 1.2.2.1). For
fissile material, the mass of fissile material (or mass of each fissile nuclide for
mixtures when appropriate) in units of grams (g), or multiples thereof, may be used in
place of activity;

(c) For overpacks and freight containers the “contents” and “activity” entries on the label
shall bear the information required in 5.2.2.1.12.2 (a) and 5.2.2.1.12.2 (b),
respectively, totalled together for the entire contents of the overpack or freight
container except that on labels for overpacks or freight containers containing mixed
loads of packages containing different radionuclides, such entries may read “See
Transport Documents”;

(d) Transport index: The number determined in accordance with 5.1.5.3.1 and 5.1.5.3.2
(no transport index entry is required for category I-WHITE).
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5.2.2.1.12.3 Each label conforming to the model No. 7E shall be completed with the criticality safety
index (CSI) as stated in the certificate of approval for special arrangement or the certificate of approval for
the package design issued by the competent authority.

5.2.2.1.12.4 For overpacks and freight containers, the criticality safety index (CSI) on the label shall bear
the information required in 5.2.2.1.12.3 totalled together for the fissile contents of the overpack or freight
container.

5.2.2.1.12.5 In all cases of international transport of packages requiring competent authority design or
shipment, labelling shall be in accordance with the certificate of the country of origin of design.

5.2.2.2 Provisions for labels

5.2.2.2.1 Labels shall satisfy the provisions of this section and conform, in terms of colour, symbols
and general format, to the specimen labels shown in 5.2.2.2.2.

NOTE: Where appropriate, labels in 5.2.2.2.2 are shown with a dotted outer boundary as provided
for in 5.2.2.2.1.1. This is not required when the label is applied on a background of contrasting colour.

5.2.2.2.1.1 Labels shall be in the form of a square set at an angle of 45° (diamond-shaped) with
minimum dimensions of 100 mm by 100 mm, except in the case of packages of such dimensions that they
can only bear smaller labels and as provided in 5.2.2.2.1.2. They shall have a line 5 mm inside the edge and
running parallel with it. In the upper half of a label the line shall have the same colour as the symbol and in
the lower half it shall have the same colour as the figure in the bottom corner. Labels shall be displayed on a
background of contrasting colour, or shall have either a dotted or solid outer boundary line.

5.2.2.2.1.2 Cylinders for Class 2 may, on account of their shape, orientation and securing mechanisms
for transport, bear labels representative of those specified in this section, which have been reduced in size,
according to ISO 7225:2005, for display on the non-cylindrical part (shoulder) of such cylinders. Labels may
overlap to the extent provided for by ISO 7225:2005 “Gas cylinders – Precautionary labels”, however, in all
cases, the labels representing the primary hazard and the numbers appearing on any label shall remain fully
visible and the symbols recognisable.

5.2.2.2.1.3 With the exception of labels for divisions 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 of Class 1, the upper half of the
label shall contain the pictorial symbol and the lower half shall contain the class or division number 1, 2, 3,
4, 5.1, 5.2, 6, 7, 8 or 9 as appropriate. The label may include such text as the UN number, or words
describing the hazard class (e.g. “flammable”) in accordance with 5.2.2.2.1.5 provided that the text does not
obscure or detract from the other required label elements.

5.2.2.2.1.4 In addition, except for divisions 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6, labels for Class 1 shall show in the lower
half, above the class number, the division number and the compatibility group letter for the substance or
article. Labels for divisions 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 shall show in the upper half the division number, and in the
lower half the class number and the compatibility group letter. For Division 1.4, Compatibility Group S, no
label is generally required. However, in cases where a label is considered necessary for such goods, it shall
be based on model No. 1.4.

5.2.2.2.1.5 On labels other than those for material of Class 7, the insertion of any text (other than the
class or division number) in the space below the symbol shall be confined to particulars indicating the nature
of the risk and precautions to be taken in handling.

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5.2.2.2.1.6 The symbols, text and numbers shall be shown in black on all labels except for:

(a) The Class 8 label, where the text (if any) and class number shall appear in white;

(b) Labels with entirely green, red or blue backgrounds where they may be shown in
white;

(c) The Division 5.2 label, where the symbol may be shown in white; and

(d) The Division 2.1 label displayed on cylinders and gas cartridges for liquefied
petroleum gases, where they may be shown in the background colour of the receptacle
if adequate contrast is provided.

5.2.2.2.1.7 All labels shall be able to withstand open weather exposure without a substantial reduction in
effectiveness.

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5.2.2.2.2 Specimen labels
CLASS 1
Explosive substances or articles

(No. 1)
Divisions 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3
Symbol (exploding bomb): black; Background: orange; Figure '1' in bottom corner

(No. 1.4) (No. 1.5) (No. 1.6)
Division 1.4 Division 1.5 Division 1.6

Background: orange; Figures: black; Numerals shall be about 30 mm in height
and be about 5 mm thick (for a label measuring 100 mm x 100 mm); Figure '1' in bottom corner

** Place for division - to be left blank if explosive is the subsidiary risk
* Place for compatibility group - to be left blank if explosive is the subsidiary risk

CLASS 2
Gases

(No. 2.1) (No. 2.2)
Division 2.1 Division 2.2
Flammable gases Non-flammable, non-toxic gases
Symbol (flame): black or white; Symbol (gas cylinder): black or white;
(except as provided for in 5.2.2.2.1.6 (d)) Background: green; Figure '2' in bottom corner
Background: red; Figure '2' in bottom corner

CLASS 3
Flammable liquids

(No. 2.3) (No. 3)
Division 2.3 Symbol (flame): black or white;
Toxic gases Background: red; Figure '3' in bottom corner
Symbol (skull and crossbones): black;
Background: white; Figure '2' in bottom corner
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CLASS 4

(No. 4.1) (No. 4.2) (No. 4.3)
Division 4.1 Division 4.2 Division 4.3
Flammable solids Substances liable Substances which, in contact
Symbol (flame): black; to spontaneous combustion with water, emit flammable gases
Background: white with Symbol (flame): black; Symbol (flame): black or white;
seven vertical red stripes; Background: upper half white, Background: blue;
Figure '4' in bottom corner lower half red; Figure '4' in bottom corner
Figure '4' in bottom corner

CLASS 5

(No. 5.1) (No. 5.2)
Division 5.1 Division 5.2
Oxidizing substances Organic peroxides
Symbol (flame over circle): black; Symbol (flame); black or white;
Background: yellow; Background: upper half red; lower half yellow;
Figure '5.1' in bottom corner Figure '5.2' in bottom corner

CLASS 6

(No. 6.1)
Division 6.1
Toxic substances
Symbol (skull and crossbones): black;

(No. 6.2)
Division 6.2
Infectious substances
The lower half of the label may bear the inscriptions: 'INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE'
and 'In the case of damage or leakage immediately notify Public Health Authority';
Symbol (three crescents superimposed on a circle) and inscriptions: black;
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CLASS 7
Radioactive material

(No. 7A) (No. 7B) (No. 7C)
Category I – White Category II – Yellow Category III – Yellow
Symbol (trefoil): black; Symbol (trefoil): black;
Background: white; Background: upper half yellow with white border, lower half white;
Text (mandatory): black in lower half of label: Text (mandatory): black in lower half of label:
'RADIOACTIVE' 'RADIOACTIVE'
'CONTENTS …….' 'CONTENTS …….'
'ACTIVITY ……' 'ACTIVITY ……'
One red bar shall In a black outlined box: 'TRANSPORT INDEX';
follow the word 'RADIOACTIVE'; Two red vertical bars shall Three red vertical bars shall
Figure '7' in bottom corner follow the word follow the word
'RADIOACTIVE'; 'RADIOACTIVE';

(No. 7E)
Class 7 fissile material
Background: white;
Text (mandatory): black in upper half of label: 'FISSILE';
In a black outlined box in the lower half of the label:
'CRITICALITY SAFETY INDEX'

CLASS 8 CLASS 9
Corrosive substances Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles,
including environmentally hazardous substances

(No. 8) (No. 9)
Symbol (liquids, spilling from two glass vessels Symbol (seven vertical stripes in upper half): black;
and attacking a hand and a metal): black; Background: white;
Background: upper half white; Figure '9' underlined in bottom corner
lower half black with white border;

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CHAPTER 5.3

PLACARDING AND MARKING OF
CARGO TRANSPORT UNITS

5.3.1 Placarding

5.3.1.1 Placarding provisions

5.3.1.1.1 Deleted.

5.3.1.1.2 Placards shall be affixed to the exterior surface of cargo transport units to provide a warning
that the contents of the unit are dangerous goods and present risks. Placards shall correspond to the primary
risk of the goods contained in the cargo transport unit except that:

(a) Placards are not required on cargo transport units carrying any quantity of explosives
of Division 1.4, Compatibility Group S, dangerous goods packed in limited quantities,
or excepted packages of radioactive material (Class 7); and

(b) Placards indicating the highest risk only need be affixed on cargo transport units
carrying substances and articles of more than one division in Class 1.

Placards shall be displayed on a background of contrasting colour, or shall have either a
dotted or solid outer boundary line.

5.3.1.1.3 Placards shall also be displayed for those subsidiary risks for which a subsidiary risk label is
required according to 5.2.2.1.2. However, cargo transport units containing goods of more than one class
need not bear a subsidiary risk placard if the hazard represented by that placard is already indicated by a
primary risk placard.

5.3.1.1.4 Cargo transport units carrying dangerous goods or the residue of dangerous goods in
unpurged tanks or empty uncleaned bulk containers shall display placards clearly visible on at least two
opposing sides of the units and in any case in such a position as may be seen by all those involved in the
loading or unloading process. Where the cargo transport unit has a multiple compartment tank which is
carrying two or more dangerous goods and/or the residues of dangerous goods, appropriate placards shall be
displayed along each side at the position of the relevant compartments.

5.3.1.1.5 Special provisions for Class 7

5.3.1.1.5.1 Large freight containers carrying packages other than excepted packages, and tanks shall
bear four placards which conform to the model No.7D given in Figure 5.3.1. The placards shall be affixed in
a vertical orientation to each side wall and each end wall of the large freight container or tank. Any placards
which do not relate to the contents shall be removed. Instead of using both labels and placards, it is
permitted as an alternative to use enlarged labels only, as shown in label model Nos. 7A, B and C, and where
appropriate 7E, with dimensions as required for the placard in Figure 5.3.1.

5.3.1.1.5.2 Rail and road vehicles carrying packages, overpacks or freight containers labelled with any
of the labels shown in 5.2.2.2.2 as models No. 7A, 7B, 7C or 7E, or carrying consignments under exclusive
use, shall display the placard shown in Figure 5.3.1 (Model 7D) on each of:

(a) the two external lateral walls in the case of a rail vehicle;

(b) the two external lateral walls and the external rear wall in the case of a road vehicle.

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In the case of a vehicle without sides the placards may be affixed directly on the cargo-
carrying unit provided that they are readily visible; in the case of physically large tanks or freight containers,
the placards on the tanks or freight containers shall suffice. In the case of vehicles which have insufficient
area to allow the fixing of larger placards, the dimensions of the placard as described in Figure 5.3.1 may be
reduced to 100 mm. Any placards which do not relate to the contents shall be removed.

5.3.1.2 Specifications for placards

5.3.1.2.1 Except as provided in 5.3.1.2.2 for the Class 7 placard, a placard shall:

(a) Be not less than 250 mm by 250 mm, with a line running 12.5 mm inside the edge and
parallel with it. In the upper half of the label the line shall have the same colour as the
symbol and in the lower half it shall have the same colour as the figure in the bottom
corner;

(b) Correspond to the label for the class of the dangerous goods in question with respect
to colour and symbol; and

(c) Display the number of the class or division (and for goods in Class 1, the compatibility
group letter) of the dangerous goods in question in the manner prescribed in 5.2.2.2
for the corresponding label, in digits not less than 25 mm high.

5.3.1.2.2 For Class 7, the placard shall have minimum overall dimensions of 250 mm by 250 mm
(except as permitted by 5.3.1.1.5.2) with a black line running 5 mm inside the edge and parallel with it, and
shall be otherwise as shown in Figure 5.3.1 below. When different dimensions are used, the relative
proportions shall be maintained. The number “7” shall not be less than 25 mm high. The background colour
of the upper half of the placard shall be yellow and of the lower half white, the colour of the trefoil and the
printing shall be black. The use of the word “RADIOACTIVE” in the bottom half is optional to allow the
use of this placard to display the appropriate United Nations number for the consignment.

Figure 5.3.1
Placard for radioactive material of Class 7
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(No. 7D)
Symbol (trefoil): black; Background: upper half yellow with white border, lower half white;
The lower half shall show the word RADIOACTIVE or alternatively, when required (see 5.3.2.1),
the appropriate UN number; and the figure “7” in the bottom corner

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5.3.2 Marking

5.3.2.1 Display of UN numbers

5.3.2.1.1 Except for goods of Class 1, the UN number shall be displayed as required by this section on
consignments of:

(a) Solids, liquids or gases transported in tank cargo transport units including on each
component of a multicompartment tank cargo transport unit;

(b) Solids in bulk containers;

(c) Packaged dangerous goods of a single commodity which constitute a full load for the
cargo transport unit;

(d) Unpackaged LSA-1 or SCO-1 material of Class 7 in or on a vehicle, or in a freight
container, or in a tank; and

(e) Packaged radioactive material with a single UN number in or on a vehicle, or in a
freight container, when required to be transported under exclusive use.

5.3.2.1.2 The UN number for the goods shall be displayed in black digits not less than 65 mm high,
either:

(a) Against a white background in the area below the pictorial symbol and above the class
or division number and the compatibility group letter in a manner that does not
obscure or detract from the other required label elements (see Figures 5.3.1 and 5.3.2);
or

(b) On an orange rectangular panel not less than 120 mm high and 300 mm wide, with
a 10 mm black border, to be placed immediately adjacent to each placard
(see Figure 5.3.3).

5.3.2.1.3 Examples of display of UN numbers

Figure 5.3.2 Figure 5.3.3

location of class or division number
location of UN number

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5.3.2.2 Elevated temperature substances

Cargo transport units containing a substance that is transported or offered for transport in a
liquid state at a temperature equal to or exceeding 100 °C, in a solid state at a temperature equal to or
exceeding 240 °C shall bear on each side and on each end the mark shown in Figure 5.3.4. The triangular
shaped mark shall have sides of at least 250 mm and shall be shown in red.

Figure 5.3.4
Mark for carriage at elevated temperature

5.3.2.3 Environmentally hazardous substance mark

5.3.2.3.1 A cargo transport unit containing environmentally hazardous substances meeting the criteria
of 2.9.3 (UN Nos. 3077 and 3082) shall be marked on at least two opposing sides of the unit and in any case
in such a position as may be seen by all those involved in the loading or unloading processes, with the
environmentally hazardous substance mark to be affixed in accordance with the provisions of 5.3.1.1.4 for
placards.

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CHAPTER 5.4

DOCUMENTATION

Introductory note

NOTE: These Regulations do not preclude the use of electronic data processing (EDP) and
electronic data interchange (EDI) transmission techniques as an alternative to paper documentation. All
references to “dangerous goods transport document” in this Chapter also include provision of the required
information by use of EDP and EDI transmission techniques.

5.4.1 Dangerous goods transport information

5.4.1.1 General

5.4.1.1.1 Except as otherwise provided, the consignor who offers dangerous goods for transport shall
give to the carrier the information applicable to those dangerous goods, including any additional information
and documentation as specified in these Regulations. This information may be provided on a dangerous
goods transport document or, with the agreement of the carrier, by EDP or EDI techniques.

5.4.1.1.2 When a paper document is used, the consignor shall give the initial carrier a copy of the
dangerous goods transport document, completed and signed as required in this Chapter.

5.4.1.1.3 When the dangerous goods transport information is given to the carrier by EDP or EDI
techniques, the consignor shall be able to produce the information without delay as a paper document, with
the information in the sequence required by this Chapter.

5.4.1.2 Form of the transport document

5.4.1.2.1 A dangerous goods transport document may be in any form, provided it contains all of the
information required by these Regulations.

5.4.1.2.2 If both dangerous and non-dangerous goods are listed in one document, the dangerous goods
shall be listed first, or otherwise be emphasised.

5.4.1.2.3 Continuation page

A dangerous goods transport document may consist of more than one page, provided pages
are consecutively numbered.

5.4.1.2.4 The information on a dangerous goods transport document shall be easy to identify, legible
and durable.

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5.4.1.2.5 Example of a dangerous goods transport document

The form shown in Figure 5.4.1 at the end of this Chapter is an example of a dangerous
goods transport document1.

5.4.1.3 Consignor, consignee and date

The name and address of the consignor and the consignee of the dangerous goods shall be
included on the dangerous goods transport document. The date the dangerous goods transport document or
an electronic copy of it was prepared or given to the initial carrier shall be included.

5.4.1.4 Information required on the dangerous goods transport document

5.4.1.4.1 Dangerous goods description

The dangerous goods transport document shall contain the following information for each
dangerous substance, material or article offered for transport:

(a) The UN number preceded by the letters “UN”;

(b) The proper shipping name, as determined according to 3.1.2, including the technical
name enclosed in parenthesis, as applicable (see 3.1.2.8);

(c) The primary hazard class or, when assigned, the division of the goods, including for
Class 1, the compatibility group letter. The words “Class” or “Division” may be
included preceding the primary hazard class or division numbers;

(d) Subsidiary hazard class or division number(s) corresponding to the subsidiary risk
label(s) required to be applied, when assigned, shall be entered following the primary
hazard class or division and shall be enclosed in parenthesis. The words “Class” or
“Division” may be included preceding the subsidiary hazard class or division
numbers;

(e) Where assigned, the packing group for the substance or article which may be preceded
by “PG” (e.g.”PG II”).

1
For standardized formats, see also the relevant recommendations of the UNECE United Nations
Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT), in particular Recommendation No. 1
(United Nations Lay-out Key for Trade Documents) (ECE/TRADE/137, edition 81.3), UN Layout Key for
Trade Documents - Guidelines for Applications (ECE/TRADE/270, edition 2002), Revised Recommendation
No. 11 (Documentary Aspects of the International Transport of Dangerous Goods)
(ECE/TRADE/C/CEFACT/2008/8) and Recommendation No. 22 (Lay-out Key for standard Consignment
Instructions) (ECE/TRADE/168, edition 1989). Refer also to the UN/CEFACT Summary of Trade
Facilitation Recommendations (ECE/TRADE/346, edition 2006) and the United Nations Trade Data
Elements Directory (UNTDED) (ECE/TRADE/362, edition 2005).
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5.4.1.4.2 Sequence of the dangerous goods description

The five elements of the dangerous goods description specified in 5.4.1.4.1 shall be shown in
the order listed above (i.e. (a), (b), (c), (d), (e)) with no information interspersed, except as provided in these
Regulations. Examples of a dangerous goods description are:

UN1098 ALLYL ALCOHOL 6.1 (3) I
UN1098, ALLYL ALCOHOL, Division 6.1, (Class 3), PG I

NOTE: In addition to the requirements of these Regulations, other elements of information may be
required by the competent authority or for certain modes of transport (e.g. flash point for sea transport).
Unless permitted or required by these Regulations, additional information shall be placed after the
dangerous goods description.

5.4.1.4.3 Information which supplements the proper shipping name in the dangerous goods
description

The proper shipping name in the dangerous goods description shall be supplemented
as follows:

(a) Technical names for “n.o.s.” and other generic descriptions: Proper shipping names
that are assigned special provision 274 in Column 6 of the Dangerous Goods List shall
be supplemented with their technical or chemical group names as described in 3.1.2.8;

(b) Empty uncleaned packagings, bulk containers and tanks: Empty means of containment
(including packagings, IBCs, bulk containers, portable tanks, tank-vehicles and
tank-wagons) which contain the residue of dangerous goods of classes other than
Class 7 shall be described as such by, for example, placing the words “EMPTY
UNCLEANED” or “RESIDUE LAST CONTAINED” before or after the dangerous
goods description specified in 5.4.1.4.1 (a) to (e);

(c) Wastes: For waste dangerous goods (other than radioactive wastes) which are being
transported for disposal, or for processing for disposal, the proper shipping name shall
be preceded by the word “WASTE”, unless this is already a part of the proper
shipping name;

(d) Elevated temperature substances: If the proper shipping name of a substance which is
transported or offered for transport in a liquid state at a temperature equal to or
exceeding 100 °C, or in a solid state at a temperature equal to or exceeding 240°C,
does not convey the elevated temperature condition (for example, by using the term
“MOLTEN” or “ELEVATED TEMPERATURE” as part of the shipping name),
the word “HOT” shall immediately precede the proper shipping name.

5.4.1.5 Information required in addition to the dangerous goods description

In addition to the dangerous goods description the following information shall be included
after the dangerous goods description on the dangerous 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. 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
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package (e.g. one box (4G)). Abbreviations may be used to specify the unit of measurement for the total
quantity.

NOTE: The number, type and capacity of each inner packaging within the outer packaging of a
combination packaging is not required to be indicated.

5.4.1.5.2 Limited quantities

When dangerous goods are transported according to the exceptions for dangerous goods
packed in limited quantities provided for in Column 7a of the Dangerous Goods List and Chapter 3.4, the
words “limited quantity” or “LTD QTY” shall be included.

5.4.1.5.3 Salvage packagings

For dangerous goods transported in salvage packagings, the words “SALVAGE
PACKAGE” shall be included.

5.4.1.5.4 Substances stabilized by temperature control

If the word “STABILIZED” is part of the proper shipping name (see also 3.1.2.6), when
stabilization is by means of temperature control, the control and emergency temperatures (see 7.1.5.3.1) shall
be indicated in the transport document, as follows:

“Control temperature: .... °C Emergency temperature: .... °C”

5.4.1.5.5 Self-reactive substances and organic peroxides

For self-reactive substances of Division 4.1 and for organic peroxides which require
temperature control during transport, the control and emergency temperatures (see 7.1.5.3.1) shall be
indicated on the dangerous goods transport document, as follows:

“Control temperature: .... ° C Emergency temperature: .... °C”

5.4.1.5.5.1 When for certain self-reactive substances of Division 4.1 and organic peroxides of
Division 5.2 the competent authority has permitted the “EXPLOSIVE” subsidiary risk label (model No. 1) to
be dispensed with for the specific package, a statement to this effect shall be included.

5.4.1.5.5.2 When organic peroxides and self-reactive substances are transported under conditions where
approval is required (for organic peroxides, see 2.5.3.2.5, 4.1.7.2.2, 4.2.1.13.1 and 4.2.1.13.3; for
self-reactive substances, see 2.4.2.3.2.4 and 4.1.7.2.2), a statement to this effect shall be included in the
dangerous goods transport document. A copy of the classification approval and conditions of transport for
non-listed organic peroxides and self-reactive substances shall be attached to the dangerous goods transport
document.

5.4.1.5.5.3 When a sample of an organic peroxide (see 2.5.3.2.5.1) or a self-reactive substance
(see 2.4.2.3.2.4(b)) is transported, a statement to this effect shall be included in the dangerous goods
transport document.

5.4.1.5.6 Infectious substances

The full address of the consignee shall be shown on the document, together with the name of
a responsible person and his telephone number.

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5.4.1.5.7 Radioactive material

5.4.1.5.7.1 The following information shall be included for each consignment of Class 7 material, as
applicable, in the order given:

(a) The name or symbol of each radionuclide or, for mixtures of radionuclides, an
appropriate general description or a list of the most restrictive nuclides;

(b) A description of the physical and chemical form of the material, or a notation that the
material is special form radioactive material or low dispersible radioactive material.
A generic chemical description is acceptable for chemical form;

(c) The maximum activity of the radioactive contents during transport expressed in units
of becquerels (Bq) with an appropriate SI prefix symbol (see 1.2.2.1). For fissile
material, the mass of fissile material (or mass of each fissile nuclide for mixtures when
appropriate) in units of grams (g), or appropriate multiples thereof, may be used in
place of activity;

(d) The category of the package, i.e. I-WHITE, II-YELLOW, III-YELLOW;

(e) The transport index (categories II-YELLOW and III-YELLOW only);

(f) For consignments including fissile material other than consignments excepted under
6.4.11.2, the criticality safety index;

(g) The identification mark for each competent authority approval certificate (special form
radioactive material, low dispersible radioactive material, special arrangement,
package design, or shipment) applicable to the consignment;

(h) For consignments of more than one package, the information contained in 5.4.1.4.1 (a)
to (c) and 5.4.1.5.7.1 (a) to (g) shall be given for each package. For packages in an
overpack, freight container, or conveyance, a detailed statement of the contents of
each package within the overpack, freight container, or conveyance and, where
appropriate, of each overpack, freight container, or conveyance shall be included. If
packages are to be removed from the overpack, freight container, or conveyance at a
point of intermediate unloading, appropriate transport documents shall be made
available;
(i) Where a consignment is required to be shipped under exclusive use, the statement
“EXCLUSIVE USE SHIPMENT”; and

(j) For LSA-II, LSA-III, SCO-I and SCO-II, the total activity of the consignment as a
multiple of A2. For radioactive material for which the A2 value is unlimited, the
multiple of A2 shall be zero.

5.4.1.5.7.2 The transport document shall include a statement regarding actions, if any, that are required
to be taken by the carrier. The statement shall be in the languages deemed necessary by the carrier or the
authorities concerned, and shall include at least the following points:

(a) Supplementary requirements for loading, stowage, transport, handling and unloading
of the package, overpack or freight container including any special stowage provisions
for the safe dissipation of heat (see 7.1.8.3.2), or a statement that no such requirements
are necessary;

(b) Restrictions on the mode of transport or conveyance and any necessary routeing
instructions;

(c) Emergency arrangements appropriate to the consignment.

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5.4.1.5.7.3 In all cases of international transport of packages requiring competent authorities design or
shipment, the UN number and proper shipping name required in 5.4.1.4.1 shall be in accordance with the
certificate of the country of origin of design.

5.4.1.5.7.4 The applicable competent authority certificates need not necessarily accompany the
consignment. The consignor shall make them available to the carrier(s) before loading and unloading.

5.4.1.5.8 Transport of solids in bulk containers

For bulk containers other than freight containers, the following statement shall be shown on
the transport document (see 6.8.4.6):

“Bulk container BK(x) approved by the competent authority of…”

5.4.1.5.9 Transport of IBCs or portable tanks after the date of expiry of the last periodic test or
inspection

For transport in accordance with 4.1.2.2 (b), 6.7.2.19.6 (b), 6.7.3.15.6 (b) or 6.7.4.14.6 (b), a
statement to this effect shall be included in the transport document, as follows: “Transport in accordance
with 4.1.2.2 (b)”, “Transport in accordance with 6.7.2.19.6 (b)”, “Transport in accordance with
6.7.3.15.6 (b)” or “Transport in accordance with 6.7.4.14.6 (b)” as appropriate.

5.4.1.6 Certification

5.4.1.6.1 The dangerous goods transport document shall include a certification or declaration that the
consignment is acceptable for transport and that the goods are properly packaged, marked and labelled, and
in proper condition for transport in accordance with the applicable regulations. The text for this
certification is:

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

The certification shall be signed and dated by the consignor. Facsimile signatures are
acceptable where applicable laws and regulations recognize the legal validity of facsimile signatures.

5.4.1.6.2 If the dangerous goods documentation is presented to the carrier by means of EDP or EDI
transmission techniques, the signature(s) may be electronic signature(s) or may be replaced by the name(s)
(in capitals) of the person authorized to sign.

5.4.1.6.3 When the dangerous goods transport information is given to a carrier by EDP or EDI
techniques and subsequently the dangerous goods are transferred to a carrier that requires a paper dangerous
goods transport document, the carrier shall ensure that the paper document indicates “Original received
electronically” and the name of the signatory shall be shown in capital letters.

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5.4.2 Container/vehicle packing certificate

5.4.2.1 When dangerous goods are packed or loaded into any container2 or vehicle which will be
transported by sea, those responsible for packing of the container or vehicle shall provide a
“container/vehicle packing certificate” specifying the container/vehicle identification number(s) and
certifying that the operation has been carried out in accordance with the following conditions:

(a) The container/vehicle was clean, dry and apparently fit to receive the goods;

(b) Packages, which need to be segregated in accordance with applicable segregation
requirements, have not been packed together onto or in the container/vehicle;

(c) All packages have been externally inspected for damage, and only sound packages
have been loaded;

(d) All goods have been properly loaded and, where necessary, adequately braced with
securing material to suit the mode(s) of transport for the intended journey;

(e) Goods loaded in bulk have been evenly distributed within the container/vehicle;

(f) For consignments including goods of Class 1 other than Division 1.4, the
container/vehicle is structurally serviceable in accordance with 7.1.3.2.1;

(g) The container/vehicle and packages are properly marked, labelled and placarded, as
appropriate;

(h) When solid carbon dioxide (CO2-dry ice) is used for cooling purposes, the
container/vehicle is externally marked or labelled in a conspicuous place, such as, at
the door end, with the words: “DANGEROUS CO2 (DRY ICE) INSIDE.
VENTILATE THOROUGHLY BEFORE ENTERING”; and

(i) A dangerous goods transport document, as indicated in 5.4.1.1, has been received for
each dangerous goods consignment loaded in the container/vehicle.

NOTE: The container/vehicle packing certificate is not required for tanks.

5.4.2.2 The information required in the dangerous goods transport document and the
container/vehicle packing certificate may be incorporated into a single document, if not, these documents
shall be attached one to the other. If the information is incorporated into a single document, the document
shall include a signed declaration such as “It is declared that the packing of the goods into the
container/vehicle has been carried out in accordance with the applicable provisions”. This declaration shall
be dated and the person signing this declaration shall be identified on the document. Facsimile signatures are
acceptable where applicable laws and regulations recognize the legal validity of facsimile signatures.

5.4.2.3 If the dangerous goods documentation is presented to the carrier by means of EDP or EDI
transmission techniques, the signature(s) may be electronic signature(s) or may be replaced by the name(s)
(in capitals) of the person authorized to sign.

2
Container means an article of transport equipment that is of a permanent character and accordingly
strong enough to be suitable for repeated use; specially designed to facilitate the transport of goods, by one
or more modes of transport, without intermediate reloading; designed to be secured and/or readily handled,
having fittings for these purposes, and approved in accordance with the International Convention for Safe
Containers (CSC), 1972, as amended. The term “container” includes neither vehicle nor packaging.
However, a container that is transported on a chassis is included.
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5.4.2.4 When the dangerous goods transport information is given to a carrier by EDP or EDI
techniques and subsequently the dangerous goods are transferred to a carrier that requires a paper dangerous
goods transport document, the carrier shall ensure that the paper document indicates “Original received
electronically” and the name of the signatory shall be shown in capital letters.

5.4.3 Emergency response information

For consignments for which a dangerous goods transport document is required by these
Regulations, appropriate information shall be immediately available at all times for use in emergency
response to accidents and incidents involving dangerous goods in transport. The information shall be
available away from the packages containing the dangerous goods and immediately accessible in the event of
an accident or incident. Methods of compliance include:

(a) Appropriate entries in the transport document; or

(b) Provision of a separate document such as a safety data sheet; or

(c) Provision of a separate document, such as the International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) “Emergency Response Guidance for Aircraft Incidents
Involving Dangerous Goods” or the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
“Emergency Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods” and “Medical First Aid
Guide in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods”, for use in conjunction with the
transport document.

5.4.4 Retention of dangerous goods transport information

5.4.4.1 The consignor shall retain a copy of the dangerous goods transport document and additional
information and documentation as specified in these Regulations, for a minimum period of three months.

5.4.4.2 When the documents are kept electronically or in a computer system, the consignor shall be
able to reproduce them in a printed form.

Figure 5.4.1: Multimodal Dangerous Goods Form (next page)

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MULTIMODAL DANGEROUS GOODS FORM

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1. Shipper / Consignor /Sender 2. Transport document number

3. 4. Shipper's reference
Page 1 of Pages
5. Freight Forwarder's reference

6. Consignee 7. Carrier (to be completed by the carrier)

SHIPPER'S DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described
below 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
the applicable international and national governmental regulations.
* FOR DANGEROUS GOODS: you must specify: UN No., proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group (where assigned) and any

8. This shipment is within the limitations prescribed for: (Delete non-applicable) 9. Additional handling information

PASSENGER AND CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY
CARGO AIRCRAFT
10. Vessel / flight no. and date 11. Port / place of loading
other element of information required under applicable national and international regulations

12. Port / place of discharge 13. Destination

14. Shipping marks * Number and kind of packages; description of goods Gross mass (kg) Net mass Cube (m3 )

15. Container identification No./ 16. Seal number (s) 17. Container/vehicle size & type 18. Tare (kg) 19. Total gross mass
vehicle registration No. (including tare) (kg)

CONTAINER/VEHICLE PACKING CERTIFICATE 21.RECEIVING ORGANISATION RECEIPT
I hereby declare that the goods described above have been Received the above number of packages/containers/trailers in apparent good order and condition unless stated
packed/loaded into the container/vehicle identified above in hereon: RECEIVING ORGANISATION REMARKS:
accordance with the applicable provisions **
MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED FOR ALL
CONTAINER/VEHICLE LOADS BY PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR
PACKING/LOADING

20. Name of company Haulier's name 22. Name of company (OF SHIPPER PREPARING THIS NOTE)

Name / Status of declarant Vehicle reg. no. Name / Status of declarant

Place and date Signature and date Place and date

Signature of declarant DRIVER'S SIGNATURE Signature of declarant

** For the purposes of these Model Regulations, see 5.4.2.1

* FOR DANGEROUS GOODS: you must specify: UN No., proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group (where assigned) and any
other element of information required under applicable national and international regulations

14. Shipping marks
1. Shipper / Consignor /Sender

* Number and kind of packages; description of goods
Copyright © GOODS FORM

3. Page 1 of
2. Transport document number
MULTIMODAL DANGEROUS United Nations, 2009. All rights reserved

Pages

Gross mass (kg)
Net mass
4. Shipper's reference

5. Freight Forwarder's reference
Continuation Sheet

Cube (m3)

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CHAPTER 5.5

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

5.5.1 Deleted.

5.5.2 Special provisions applicable to fumigated cargo transport units (UN 3359)

5.5.2.1 General

5.5.2.1.1 Fumigated cargo transport units (UN 3359) containing no other dangerous goods are not
subject to any provisions of these Regulations other than those of this section.

5.5.2.1.2 When the fumigated cargo transport unit is loaded with dangerous goods in addition to the
fumigant, any provision of these Regulations relevant to these goods (including placarding, marking and
documentation) applies in addition to the provisions of this section.

5.5.2.1.3 Only cargo transport units that can be closed in such a way that the escape of gas is reduced
to a minimum shall be used for the transport of cargo under fumigation.

5.5.2.2 Training

Persons engaged in the handling of fumigated cargo transport units shall be trained
commensurate with their responsibilities.

5.5.2.3 Marking and placarding

5.5.2.3.1 A fumigated cargo transport unit shall be marked with a warning mark, as specified in
5.5.2.3.2, affixed at each access point in a location where it will be easily seen by persons opening or
entering the cargo transport unit. This mark shall remain on the cargo transport unit until the following
provisions are met:

(a) The fumigated cargo transport unit has been ventilated to remove harmful
concentrations of fumigant gas; and

(b) The fumigated goods or materials have been unloaded.

5.5.2.3.2 The fumigation warning mark shall be rectangular and shall not be less than 300 mm wide
and 250 mm high. The markings shall be in black print on a white background with lettering not less than
25 mm high. An illustration of this mark is given in Figure 5.5.1.

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Figure 5.5.1: Fumigation warning mark

DANGER

Not less than 250 mm
THIS UNIT IS UNDER FUMIGATION
WITH ( fumigant name* ) APPLIED ON
( date* )
( time* )
VENTILATED ON ( date* )

DO NOT ENTER

* Insert details as appropriate
Not less than 300 mm

5.5.2.3.3 If the fumigated cargo transport unit has been completely ventilated either by opening the
doors of the unit or by mechanical ventilation after fumigation, the date of ventilation shall be marked on the
fumigation warning mark.

5.5.2.3.4 When the fumigated cargo transport unit has been ventilated and unloaded, the fumigation
warning mark shall be removed.

5.5.2.3.5 Class 9 placards (Model No. 9, see 5.2.2.2.2) shall not be affixed to a fumigated cargo
transport unit except as required for other Class 9 substances or articles packed therein.

5.5.2.4 Documentation

5.5.2.4.1 Documents associated with the transport of cargo transport units that have been fumigated
and have not been completely ventilated before transport shall include the following information:

- UN 3359, fumigated cargo transport unit, 9, or UN 3359, fumigated cargo transport
unit, class 9;

- The date and time of fumigation; and

- The type and amount of the fumigant used.

5.5.2.4.2 The transport document may be in any form, provided it contains the information required in
5.5.2.4.1. This information shall be easy to identify, legible and durable.

5.5.2.4.3 Instructions for disposal of any residual fumigant including fumigation devices (if used)
shall be provided.

5.5.2.4.4 A document is not required when the fumigated cargo transport unit has been completely
ventilated and the date of ventilation has been marked on the warning mark (see 5.5.2.3.3 and 5.5.2.3.4).

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