International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
History of IMDG Code

-Nowadays more than 50 % of Goods are DANGROUS
Hazardous or harmful to the environment . The cargoes
includes products transported in bulk, such as: solid or
liquid chemicals, gases and products for and of the oil
refinery.
Some of them dangerous from safety point of view, and
others hazardous when carried in bulk and some harmful to
the Marine Environment
20% of these cargoes transported in package form including
-shipborne barges on LASH, freight containers, bulk
packagings, portable tanks, tank containers, road tankers,
IBCs, trailers, swap bodies, and other transport units
ports and shipping organization
First regulation: in 1894 in England

No ships could sail if carries any explosive or
hazardous materials due to its nature and
quantity or mode of stowage may cause
danger the health or lives of the passenger or
the safety of the ship
.the safety of other cargo in one hold
First Int. Convention: after Titanic in 1914

First edition of SOLAS (not E.F. due to first world war)
In this version the same concept in 1894 ,
-the definition of which cargo is DG left to
Contracting Government
also to take precautionary measures for
Packing, mode of transport, Stowage, and
segregation. permission
As a result many different regulations and
practices adopted by each country
Second version of SOLAS in 1929

In article 24 related to DG same concept of
SOLAS 1914 (not E.F due to 2 nd world war)
These regulations applied only for ships and
not other modes of transport and also the traffic
of DG increased
Third version of SOLAS in 1948
New ch. 6 added, deals with carriage of grain
and DG (during the conference they understand that this ch. Is not adequate
so
Recommendation 22 (stress the importance of

int. uniformity in the safety precautions)
Other decisions:
1) DG BASED ON THEIR PROPERTIES AND
CHARACTERISTICS
2) A LABELLING SYSTEM
ALSO UNIFORM REGULATIONS TO BE DEVELOPED
-1956 UN committee of experts completed a

report with (minimum requirements) on
transport of DG in all modes, known as
Orange Book
1958 IMO convention E.F.
In First Assembly in 1959, decision to new
conference in 1960 for new SOLAS E.F 1965
Ch. VII dealt with Carriage of DG applied to
ships of 500 GT and more
1960 conference recommended to adopt a

uniform Int. Code for carriage of DG as
supplement to Ch. VII deals with:
-packing
-container traffic and stowage
-segregation of incompatible substances
-classification
-description
-labeling
-a list of DG

Working group in 1961 on carriage of DG (sub-committee
CDG) of MSC
In 1965 (in 4th assembly IMDG Code adopted
CDG in 1995 combined with sub-com. on Container and
cargo (BC) named DSC.
IMDG Code can be useful for:
-mariners
-some industries
-forwarders
-carriers
-terminal operators
-feeder services
-and Ports
Last Version of SOLAS adopted in 1974

E.F. 1980 (several amendment 1981,83,89)
Amendment 1994 apply to all ships even blow 500 GT
Generally Part A deals with:
-identification
-packing
-marking
-labeling
-placarding
-carriage of explosive on Passenger Ships
-reporting incident of DG
Part A of ch. VII of SOLAS (1974) deals with

the carriage of D.G. in Packaged form
IMDG adopted as Mandatory document by
MSC Resolution MSC 122 (75) from
1Jan.2004
-D.G. means: substances, materials, and
articles covered by IMDG Code
-Packaged form means: the form of
containment specified in IMDG Code
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IMDG content
There are 2 volumes and one supplement
Volume 1:
General provisions, definitions, training
Classification
Packing and tank provisions
Consignment procedures
Construction and testing of packagings, IBCs, large
packagings, portable tanks and road tank vehicles
Transport operations
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Volume 2:
DG list, presented in tabular format
Limited quantities exceptions
The index appendices
Supplement
EMS guide
Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG)
Reporting Procedures
Packing Cargo Transport Units
Safe use of Pesticides
INF Code
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Definition
Bags: flexible Packaging made of paper plastic film,
textile, woven materials
Boxes means: packaging with complete rectangular
faces, made of metal, wood, plywood
Combination packaging means: a combination of
packaging for transport purposes, consisting of one
or more inner packaging secured in an outer
packaging
Composite packaging means: packaging consisting
of an outer packaging and an inner receptacle so
constructed that the inner receptacle and the outer
packaging form an integral packaging
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Cargo Transport Unit (CTU): means a road freight
vehicle, a railway freight wagon, a freight container, a
road tank vehicle, a railway tank wagon
Consignment means: any package of packages, or
load of DG presented by a consignor for transport
Consignor means: any person, organization or
government which prepares a consignment for
transport
Consignee means: any person, organization or
government which is entitled to take delivery of a
consignment
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Outer packaging means: The outer protection

of a composite or combination packaging
together with any absorbent materials,
cushioning and any other components
necessary to contain and protect inner
receptacles or inner packaging
Packages means: the complete product of the
packing operation, consisting of the packaging
and its contents prepared for transport.
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Receptacles means: containment vessels for receiving and

holding subs. Or articles, such as cylinders, tubes, ..
The inner of combination packaging are always termed
inner packaging not inner receptacle. Like a glass bottle
But the inner of composite packaging are normally termed
inner receptacle
IBC: Intermediate Bulk Container: means rigid or flexible
portable packaging,
Jerrican: means metal or plastics packaging of rectangular or
polygonal cross-section
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Packing group:
For subs. Other than those of classes
1,2,5.2,6.2 and 7 and self-reactive of class 4.1
three packing groups are assigned in
accordance with the degree of danger they present:
Packing group 1: subs. presenting high danger

Packing group 2: subs. presenting medium
danger
Packing group 3: subs. presenting low danger
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Classification of DG:
These substances (subs) divide in 1-9 classes:
Class 1: explosives (T.N.T Nitroglycerin)
Class 2 : gases (butane , propylene)
2.1: flammable gases
2.2: non flammable gases
2.3: toxic gases
Class 3: flammable liquids (Nitro-metan, Hydrazine)
Class 4: flammable solids (Magnesium, its Alloys)
(subs liable to spontaneous combustion, subs. which in contact with water
emit flammable gases)
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4.1: flammable solids, self reactive subs and desensitized explosives
4.2: subs liable to spontaneous combustion
4.3:subs which in contact with water emit flammable gases
Class 5: oxidizing subs. and organic peroxide (Potassium)
5.1: oxidizing subs.
5.2: organic peroxides
Class 6: toxic and infectious subs. (Arsenic)
6.1:toxic subs
6.2:infectious subs
Class 7: Radio Active materials (Uranium, Titanium)
Class 8: Corrosive subs (Sulphuric Acid)
Class 9: Miscellaneous D subs& articles
The whole numerals do not indicate according degree of danger
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Stowage
Harmful subs. (annex 3 of MARPOL 73/78) shall be
properly stowed and secured so as to minimize the
hazards to marine environment without impairing the
safety of the ship and persons on board
Port state control on operational requirements
Ships in port of another party are subject to
inspection by PSC officer in relation to operational
requirements under this annex
Master and crew shall be familiar with essential
shipboard procedures relating to the prevention of
pollution by harmful subs
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Stowage categories
Group 1 ships
Cargo ships or passenger ship carrying
a number of passenger limited to and not
more than 25 or 1 passenger per 3 meters of
length of the ship
Group 2 ships
Other passenger ships in which the limiting
number of passengers is exceeded
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Ships of group 1
Ships of group 2
Ships of group1
Ships of group 2
Ships of group 1
Ships of group 2
Ships of group 1
Ships of group 2
Ships of group 1
Ships of group 2
Stowage category A
on deck or under deck
Stowage category B
on deck only
Stowage category C
on deck only
on deck only
Stowage category D
on deck only
prohibited
Stowage category E
on deck on under deck
prohibited g
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UN no. and PSN (Proper Shipping Name)

According to the hazard classification and
composition of DG, United Nations number or
UN no. and PSN are given in:
-list of DG is in volume 2 of IMDG
-for DG not specifically listed by PSN Generic
or Not Otherwise Specified (N.O.S) entries
are provided.
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UN no. and Proper Shipping Name
Entries are in 4 types:
1-Single entries for well-defined subs or article
e.g. UN 1090 Acetone
UN 1194 Ethyl nitrites solution
2-Generic entries for well-defined groups of subs. or
article
e.g. UN 1133 Adhesives
UN 1266 perfumery product
UN2757 Carbamate pesticide, solid, toxic
UN 3101 Organic peroxide, type B, liquid
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3-Specific N.O.S. entries covering a group of

subs. or article of a particular chemical or
technical nature
e.g. UN 1477 Nitrates, inorganic, N.O.S
UN 1987 Alcohols, N.O.S
4-General N.O.S. entries covering a group of
subs or article meeting the criteria of one or
more classes
e.g. UN 1325 Flammable solid, organic,
N.O.S.
UN 1993 Flammable liquid, N.O.S.
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Each entry in the list of IMDG contains:
1-UN number
10 IBC instructions
2 PSN
11 IBC provisions
3 Hazard Class
12 tank instruction-IMO
4 Subsidiary risk (s)
13 tank instructions-UN
5 packing group
14 tank instruction-provisions
6 special provisions
15 EmS
7 limited quantity
16 stowage and segregation
8 packing instruction 17 properties and observations
9 packing provisions 18 UN no.
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From volume 2 of DG list (first page)

UN
.No
Proper Shipping
Name
)PSN(
Class Subsi Pack Special Limited PACKING

diary
Or
Provi Quantity
ing
Provi
INST
Divi Risk(s) group
sions
sion
1702 TETRCHLOROET 6.1

HANE
1713
ZING CYANID 6.1
3098 OXIDIZING LIQUID
5.1
II
L 100
None
Poo2
III
L5
P504
.CORROSIVE, N.O.S
223
274
944
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Poo1
From volume 2 of DG list (second page)

Tank instructions
EmS
&Stowage
Segregation
Properties & observation
UN
.No
TP2
F-A
S-A
Category A. Clear
Of living quarters
Colorless liquid with a chloroform-like

odor. Toxic if swallowed, by skin
contact or by inhalation
1702
F-A
S-A
IMO UN Provisions
- T7
-
F-A
S-Q
Category A. Away
. From acids
Category B. Keep as
,dry as Reasonably practicable
Separated From powdered
metals, ammonium
compounds, cyanides
.And hydrogen peroxide
.White crystals or powder. Insoluble in water

Reacts with acids or acid fumes, evolving
Hydrogen cyanide, a highly toxic and
Flammable gas. Highly toxic if swallowed, by
Skin contact or by dust inhalation
1713
Causes burns to skin, eyes and mucous

Membranes. Particular care in handling
Should be exercised if packages have 3098
Become wetted
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Segregation of packages containing DG and stowed in the
conventional way
Legend :
.1) reference package..
.2) package containing incompatible goods
.3) deck resistant to fire and liquid
Note: full vertical lines represent transverse bulkheads btw

cargo spaces resistant to fire and liquid
Away from: effectively segregated so that the incompatible
goods cannot interact dangerously in the event of an accident
but may be transported in the same compartment or hold or on
deck, provided a minimum horizontal separation of 3 meters is
obtained
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Away from
separated from
Prohibited
Stowage area
3m
3m
Separated from: in different compartments or holds

when stowed under deck. Provided the intervening
deck is resistant to fire and liquid, a vertical
separation, i,e, in different compartments, may be
accepted as equivalent to this segregation for on deck
stowage, this segregation means a separation by a
distance of at least 6 meters horizontally
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Separated by a complete compartment or hold from
Either a vertical or a horizontal separation, if the intervening decks are not
resistant to fire and liquid, then only a longitudinal separation, I.e. by an
intervening complete compartment or hold, is acceptable. For on deck
stowage, this segregation means a separation by a distance of at least 12
meters horizontally. The same distance has to be applied if one package is
.stowed
stowedon
ondeck
deckand
andthe
theother
otherone
oneininan
anupper
uppercompartment.
compartment
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Separated longitudinally by an intervening complete
compartment or hold from:
Vertical separation alone does not meet this requirement. Between a
package under deck and one on deck, a minimum distance of 24 meters,
including a complete compartment, must be maintained longitudinally. For
on deck stowage, this segregation means a separation by a distance of at
least 24 meters longitudinally
24 m, including
intervening compartment
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ports and shipping organiz
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Documents: in all documents of D.G. in packaged
form by sea the PSN (proper shipping name)
(Trade names alone shall not be used)
-also correct description must be given in accordance
with the classification in IMDG Code

-DG certificate or declaration shall be inserted by
shipper that the consignment is accepted for
transport and that the goods are properly packaged,
marked and labelled, and in proper condition for
transport in accordance with regulations.
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Dangerous goods declaration form
1 Shipper /consignor/sender
6 Consignee
2 transport document number

3 page 1 of pages 4 shippers reference
5 freight forwarders reference
7 Carrier (to be completed by the carrier)
SHIPPERS DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and
accurately described below by the PSN, and are classified,
packaged
marked and labelled/ placarded and are in all respects in proper
condition for transport according to the applicable regulations)
8 This shipment is within the limitations prescribed for 9 Additional handling information
(delete non-applicable)
PASSENGER AND CARGO
CARGO AIRCRAFT
AIRCRAFT
ONLY
10 Vessel/flight No. and date 11 Port/place of loading
12 Port/place of discharge
13 Destination
14 Shipping marks * number and kind of packages, description of goods
Gross mass (kg) Net mass (kg) tare mass
*Dangerous Goods
You must specify, PSN, hazard class, un No, packing group, marine pollutant and observe mandatory requirements
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Under applicable national and int. regulations.

15 Container identification No/
16 Seal number (s)
Vehicle registration No
CONTAINER/VEHICLE PACKING CERTIFICATE
17 Container/vehicle size & 18 Tare mass 19 Total gross mass

type
(kg)
(including tare) kg
21 RECEVING ORGANIZATION RECEIPT
I hereby declare that the goods described above have

been packed/loaded into the container/vehicle identified
Above in accordance with the regulations
MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED FOR ALL
CONTAINER/VEHICLE LOADS BY PERSON
RESPONSIBLE FOR PACKING/LOADING
Received the above number of packages/containers/trailers in

apparent good order and condition, unless stated hereon:
RECEIVING ORGANIZATION REMARKS.
20 Name of company
Haulers name
Vehicle reg. no.
Name /status of declarant
Signature and date
Place and date

Signature of declarant
22 Name of company (of

Shipper preparing this
note)
Name/status of declarant
Place and date
DRIVER SIGNATURE
Signature of declarant
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It is certified that: (overleaf of the certificate)
The container/vehicle was clean, dry and apparently fit to
receive the goods
If the consignments include goods of class 1, other than
division 1.4, the container is structurally serviceable.
No incompatible goods have been packed into the
container/vehicle unless specially authorized by the
competent authority
All packages have been externally inspected for damage and
only sound packages packed.
Drums have been stowed in an upright position unless
otherwise authorized by the competent authority
All packages have been properly packed and secured in the
container /vehicle
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When materials are transported in bulk packagings the cargo
has been evenly distributed in the container/vehicle
The packages and container/vehicle have been properly
marked, labelled and placarded. Any irrelevant mark, labels
and placards have been remove.
When solid carbon dioxide (CO2-dry ice) is used for cooling
purposes, the vehicle or freight container is externally marked
or labelled in a conspicuous place, e.g. at the door end, with
the words: DANGEROUS CO2 GAS (DRY ICE) INSIDE
VENTILATE THOROUGHLY BEFORE ENTERING.
When this DG form is used as a container /vehicle packing
certificate only, not a combined document, a DG declaration
signed by the shipper or supplier must have been
issued/received to cover each DG consignment packed in the
container.
Note: the cpc is not required for tanks containers
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-Each ship carrying D.G. in packaged form shall have a
Special list or manifest, according to the classification of

IMDG Code and its location on board
-Or Stowage Plan which identifies by class and location of
D.G. on board
-Int. Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ships
1973/1978
-Annex III of MARPOL 73/78 deals with the prevention of
Pollution by HARMFUL Substances carried by sea in
Packaged form
-In the list of IMDG Code indicates as (P), (PP), or ()
P=marine pollutant
PP=marine sever pollutant
=N.O.S. None Otherwise Specified
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Marking & Labeling
-Packages of harmful substance shall be durably
marked with the correct technical name
(trade name alone shall not be used)
Marking or Labeling shall indicate that the substance is a

marine pollutant. UN No. may be added
-Marking the correct technical name and affixing labels shall be
Such that after 3 months of immersion in the sea will be
readable
-If a ship carries both D.G. of SOLAS 1974 & MARPOL 73/78,
clear distinction must be observable
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Marking on packaging of DG; display:

Proper Shipping Name (PSN)
UN no. preceded by letter UN
A typical package marking :
CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC
N.O.S. (caprylyl chloride) UN 3265
All marks:
-Shall be readily visible and legible
-shall be readable after 3 months immersion in the sea
-shall be displayed on a background of contrasting colour
-shall not be located with other packages marking that reduce their effect
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Labeling :the main purpose of labels is to identifying
primary & subsidiary risks
Each label shall:
1-be located on the same surface of the package
near the PSN marks
2-be so placed that it is not covered or obscured by
any part or attachment to the packaging or any other
label or marking
3-when primary or subsidiary risk labels are required,
be display next to each other
4-labels shall be affixed on a surface of contrasting
colour
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Labels are square at angle of 45 (diamond shaped)

With minimum dimensions of 100 mm by 100 mm
Labels are divided in two halves, the upper half for pictorial symbol and
the lower part for text and the class or division No. and the compatibility
group letter
Labels shall be identifiable on packages surviving at least 3 months
immersion in the sea
pic
*
3
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Placarding & marking of Cargo Transport Unit (CTU)
Enlarged labels (placards) and marks shall be affixed to the
exterior surfaces of a CTU to provide warning that the
contents are DG and present Risks
-they shall be readable after 3 months immersion in the sea
-placards shall indicate the primary Risk of the DG
-placards shall be displayed for subsidiary risks
-a freight container: on each side & one on each end
-a railway wagon: at least one each side
-a multiple-compartment tank containing more than one DG; along each
side at the positions of the relevant compartments
-any other CTU; one on each side and one on the back of the unit
A placard shall not be less than 250 mm by 250 mm
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Marking of CTU
Display of PSN:
PSN of the contents shall be durably marked on at least both sides of :
1-tank transport unit containing DG
2-bulk container
Display of UN no.:
Solids, liquids or gases in tank cargo transport units on each compartment
of a multi-compartment TCTU
-the UN no. for goods shall be displayed in black digits not less than 65 mm
high, either:
.1 against a white back ground in the lower half of each primary hazard
class placard; or
.2 on an orange rectangular panel not less than 120 mm high and 300 mm
wide;
When no placard on marine pollutant mark is required, the UN no. shall be
displayed immediately adjacent to the PSN
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Example of display of UN number

*location of the class or division number
**location of UN number
pic
pic
**
*
Sign for elevated

Temperature
Liquid 100
Solid 240
**
marine
pollutant
mark
FUMIGATION
WARNING
SIGN
DANGER
THIS UNIT IS UNDER FUMIGATION

WITH(FUMIGANT NEME APPLIED ON
DATE
TIME
DO NOT ENTER
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Part 1.4 of IMDG (Security)

DG which have the potential for misuse in terrorist action,
(consequence DG are):
Class 1: division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 (compatibility group C)1.5
Class 2.1: flammable gases>3000 L in a road tank vehicle, a
rail way tank or portable tank (X)
Class 2.3: toxic gases
Class 3: flammable liquid of P.K. I&II>3000 L in a (X)
Class 3: Desensitized liquid explosives
Class 4.1: desensitized solid explosives
Class 4.2: goods of P.G.I>3000 Kg or 3000 L in (X)
Class 4.3: goods of P.G I>3000 Kg or 3000 L in (x)
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Class 5.1: oxidizing liquid of P.G. I>3000 L in (X)
Class 5.1: per chlorates, ammonium nitrate & ammonium
nitrate fertilizers>3000 Kg or 3000 L in (X)
Class 6.1: toxic subs of P.G. I
Class 6.2: infectious subs of Category A
Class 7: Radio Active materials >3000 A1 or A2 type B(U) or
B(M) or type C
Class 8: corrosive subs P.G. I>3000 Kg or 3000 L in (X)
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Construction & testing of packagings

This provision do not apply to:
Pressure receptacles
Packages containing radio active materials
Packages whose net mass exceeds 400Kg
Packages with a capacity exceeding 450 L
Every packaging intended to contain liquids shall
successfully undergo a suitable leakproofness test
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Each packaging intended for use according to

IMDG shall bear marking as follows:
1-The UN symbol
2- a number from 1 to 6 to indicates the following:
1 = Drum
2 = Wooden barrel
3 = Jerrican
4 = Box
5 = Bag
6 = Composite packaging
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U
N
Then the following capital letters for materials

A = steel (all types and surface treatments)
B = Aluminium
C = Natural wood
D = Plywood
F = Reconstituted wood
G = Fiberboard
H = Plastics material
L = Textile
M = Paper, multiwall
N = Metal (other than steel or aluminium)
P = Glass, porcelain or stoneware
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Then number 1 for non-removable head

2 for removable head
Kind
Drums
Material
Category
code
paragraph
A Steel
non-removable head 1 A 1
6.1.4.1 1
removable head
1A2
2
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
B Aluminium
non-removable head 1 B 1
4
removable head
1B2
5
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
D Plywood
1D
7
G Fiber
1G
8
H Plastics
non-removable head
1H1
9
removable head
1H2
10
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
N Metal
non-removable head
1N1
12
removable head
1N2
13
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Then a code in two parts:
1) a letter for packing group
X for P.G. I, II, III
Y for P.G. II and III
Z for P.G. III only
2) The relative density for which the design type has been tested, without
inner packagings. For packagings intended to contain solids or inner
packagings, the max. gross mass in Kg.
e.g. 1 A 1/ Y 1.4/
4 G/Y 145/S/
Then either a letter S for solid or inner packagings or for packagings
(other than combination packagings) intended to contain liquids, the
hydraulic test pressure in kpa
e.g. 1 A 1/ X 1.4/150/02
02 = 2002 (year of built of P)
It follows by name of the country and code for manufacturer
NL/VL 823
(NL = Netherlands)
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