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Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & RailEdition 7.7, 2020Electronic version .auleft178584? Commonwealth of Australia 2020ISBN: 978-1-921604-69-0First published 1980Second edition 1982Third edition 1984Fourth edition 1987Fifth edition 1992Sixth edition 1998Seventh edition 2007Seventh edition (incorporating Corrigendum 1) 2011Seventh edition, 7.3, 2014Seventh edition, 7.3 August 2014 (updated)Seventh edition, 7.4, 2015Seventh edition, 7.5, 2017 (released November 2016)Seventh edition, 7.6, 2018 (released September 2018)Seventh edition, 7.7, 2020 (released July 2020) This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968. No part may be reproduced by any process without prior written permission from the National Transport Commission. Requests and inquiries concerning reproduction and rights are to be addressed to:Chief Executive OfficerNational Transport Commission,Level 3, 600 Bourke StreetMELBOURNE, VIC, 3000..auThis document may be printed from electronic media available on the NTC PETENT AUTHORITIES FOR ROAD AND RAIL TRANSPORTContact the relevant Competent Authority in your state or territory for questions relating to:licensing classification day-to-day operational issues relating to the transport of hazardous substances and dangerous goods.This list is correct as at 29 February 2020, the details may change over time. An up-to-date list can be found at: JurisdictionTelephoneWebsite / emailAUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY13 22 81accesscanberra..auE: dangeroussubstances@.auDangerous Substances Licensing Access CanberraGPO Box 158CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601NEW SOUTH WALESPremises-based activities (including packaging approvals, labelling & classification) Hazardous Chemical Services SafeWork NSWLocked Bag 2906LISAROW NSW 2252131 050safework..auE: contact@safework..auTransport related matters Manager, Chemicals Regulation NSW Environment Protection Authority59-61 Goulburn StreetSYDNEY NSW 200002 9995 5555131 555epa..auE: d.goods@epa..auNORTHERN TERRITORY1800 019 115E: ntworksafe@.auNT WorkSafe GPO Box 1722DARWIN NT 0801Facsimile: 08 8999 5141QUEENSLANDDirector-GeneralDepartment of Transport and Main RoadsGPO Box 1549BRISBANE QLD 4001tmr..auRoad Transport: Industry and Operator AuthorisationFacsimile: 07 3066 245307 3066 2995E: dgu@tmr..auRail Transport:Rail Safety Regulation Facsimile: 07 3066 291707 3066 2916E: railsafety@tmr..auSOUTH AUSTRALIA1300 365 25508 8226 4785safework..auE: dangerous.substances@.auChief Officer Dangerous Substances Team Safework SAAttorney General Department GPO Box 465ADELAIDE SA 5001Facsimile: 08 8226 4999TASMANIA1300 366 322(local calls)03 6166 4600(outside Tasmania)worksafe..auE: wstinfo@justice..auManager, Dangerous Substances UnitDepartment of Justice WorkSafe Tasmania PO Box 56ROSNY PARK TAS 7018Facsimile: 03 6233 8338VICTORIAThe Manager, Dangerous Goods Worksafe Victoria1 Malop StreetGEELONG VIC 322003 9641 1551worksafe..auE: info@worksafe..auWESTERN AUSTRALIA08 9358 8001dmp..au/ResourcesSafety E: dgsb@dmirs..auChief Dangerous Goods Officer Dangerous Goods and Petroleum Safety BranchDepartment of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety100 Plain StreetEAST PERTH WA 6004Facsimile: 08 9358 8000INFORMATION ON COMPETENT AUTHORITY PANEL DECISIONSThe Competent Authorities Panel (CAP) is a body whose prime responsibility is to consider submissions requesting national exemptions, determinations and classifications that may operate at variance to ADG7.7.CAP generally meets twice a year and considers submissions from industry and industry associations. Submissions to CAP for either an exemption, approval or administrative determination must first be considered by the Competent Authority in the relevant jurisdiction to ensure that the matter is of national effect and the submission is complete and in accordance with the Regulations.The Secretariat for CAP is provided by the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development (DIRD). When submitting an application to CAP through your Competent Authority it is essential that you use the pro-forma, see DIRD website below, and provide adequate supporting information for Panel members to consider. This may include diagrams, photographic material and other technical information. When applying for an Exemption the submission material must demonstrate ‘equivalent safety’. If you are uncertain of what to provide to support your submission contact your Competent Authority to discuss the matter.For further details: TOC \h \z \u \t "Heading 1,2,Heading 2,3,Heading 3,4,Heading 8,1" COMPETENT AUTHORITIES FOR ROAD AND RAIL TRANSPORT PAGEREF _Toc531704983 \h iiiList of Figures and Illustrations PAGEREF _Toc531704984 \h xviiiINTRODUCTION PAGEREF _Toc531704985 \h xxAcknowledgements PAGEREF _Toc531704986 \h xxAbout the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail PAGEREF _Toc531704987 \h xxiContents of the Code PAGEREF _Toc531704988 \h xxiiUsing the Code PAGEREF _Toc531704989 \h xxiiPART 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION PAGEREF _Toc531704990 \h 1CHAPTER 1.1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531704991 \h 21.1.1SCOPE AND APPLICATION PAGEREF _Toc531704992 \h 21.1.2DANGEROUS GOODS FORBIDDEN FROM TRANSPORT PAGEREF _Toc531704993 \h 5CHAPTER 1.2 - INTERPRETATION, DEFINITIONS, UNITS of MEASUREMENT and REFERENCES PAGEREF _Toc531704994 \h 61.2.0INTERPRETATION PAGEREF _Toc531704995 \h 61.2.1DEFINITIONS PAGEREF _Toc531704996 \h 61.2.2UNITS OF MEASUREMENT PAGEREF _Toc531704997 \h 281.2.3REFERENCES PAGEREF _Toc531704998 \h 30CHAPTER 1.3 - TRAINING PAGEREF _Toc531704999 \h 39CHAPTER 1.4 - SECURITY PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705000 \h 39CHAPTER 1.5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING CLASS 7 PAGEREF _Toc531705001 \h 40PART 2: CLASSIFICATION PAGEREF _Toc531705002 \h 41CHAPTER 2.0 - INTRODUCTION PAGEREF _Toc531705003 \h 422.0.0 <RESERVED> PAGEREF _Toc531705004 \h 422.0.1CLASSES, DIVISIONS, PACKING GROUPS PAGEREF _Toc531705005 \h 422.0.2UN NUMBERS AND PROPER SHIPPING NAMES PAGEREF _Toc531705006 \h 442.0.3PRECEDENCE OF HAZARD CHARACTERISTICS PAGEREF _Toc531705007 \h 462.0.4TRANSPORT OF SAMPLES PAGEREF _Toc531705008 \h 492.0.5Transport of articles containing dangerous goods N.O.S. PAGEREF _Toc531705009 \h 50CHAPTER 2.1 - CLASS 1 - EXPLOSIVES PAGEREF _Toc531705010 \h 512.1.1DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705011 \h 512.1.2COMPATIBILITY GROUPS PAGEREF _Toc531705012 \h 532.1.3CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURE PAGEREF _Toc531705013 \h 55CHAPTER 2.2 - CLASS 2 - GASES PAGEREF _Toc531705014 \h 662.2.1DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705015 \h 662.2.2DIVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705016 \h 662.2.3MIXTURES OF GASES PAGEREF _Toc531705017 \h 672.2.4 GASES NOT ACCEPTED FOR TRANSPORT PAGEREF _Toc531705018 \h 68CHAPTER 2.3 - CLASS 3 – FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS PAGEREF _Toc531705019 \h 692.3.1DEFINITION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705020 \h 692.3.2ASSIGNMENT OF PACKING GROUPS PAGEREF _Toc531705021 \h 702.3.3DETERMINATION OF FLASH POINT PAGEREF _Toc531705022 \h 722.3.4DETERMINATION OF INITIAL BOILING POINT PAGEREF _Toc531705023 \h 732.3.5 SUBSTANCES NOT ACCEPTED FOR TRANSPORT PAGEREF _Toc531705024 \h 73CHAPTER 2.4 - CLASS 4 - FLAMMABLE SOLIDS; SUBSTANCES LIABLE TO SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION; SUBSTANCES WHICH, IN CONTACT WITH WATER, EMIT FLAMMABLE GASES PAGEREF _Toc531705025 \h 742.4.1DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705026 \h 742.4.2DIVISION 4.1 - FLAMMABLE SOLIDS, SELF-REACTIVE SUBSTANCES, SOLID DESENSITISED EXPLOSIVES AND POLYMERIZING SUBSTANCES PAGEREF _Toc531705027 \h 752.4.3DIVISION 4.2 - SUBSTANCES LIABLE TO SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION PAGEREF _Toc531705028 \h 892.4.4DIVISION 4.3 - SUBSTANCES WHICH IN CONTACT WITH WATER EMIT FLAMMABLE GASES PAGEREF _Toc531705029 \h 902.4.5CLASSIFICATION OF ORGANOMETALLIC SUBSTANCES PAGEREF _Toc531705030 \h 91CHAPTER 2.5 - CLASS 5 - OXIDISING SUBSTANCES AND ORGANIC PEROXIDES PAGEREF _Toc531705031 \h 932.5.1DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705032 \h 932.5.2DIVISION 5.1 - OXIDISING SUBSTANCES PAGEREF _Toc531705033 \h 932.5.3DIVISION 5.2 - ORGANIC PEROXIDES PAGEREF _Toc531705034 \h 96CHAPTER 2.6 - CLASS 6 – TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES PAGEREF _Toc531705035 \h 1232.6.1DEFINITIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705036 \h 1232.6.2DIVISION 6.1 - TOXIC SUBSTANCES PAGEREF _Toc531705037 \h 1232.6.3DIVISION 6.2 - INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES PAGEREF _Toc531705038 \h 131CHAPTER 2.7 – CLASS 7 - RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PAGEREF _Toc531705039 \h 1382.7.1<DELETED> PAGEREF _Toc531705040 \h 1382.7.2 CLASSIFICATION PAGEREF _Toc531705041 \h 138CHAPTER 2.8 – CLASS 8 - CORROSIVE SUBSTANCES PAGEREF _Toc531705042 \h 1412.8.1DEFINITION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705043 \h 1412.8.2GENERAL CLASSIFICATION PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705044 \h 1412.8.3 PACKING GROUP ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES PAGEREF _Toc531705045 \h 1412.8.4 Alternative packing group assignment methods for mixtures: Step-wise approach PAGEREF _Toc531705046 \h 143CHAPTER 2.9 - CLASS 9 - MISCELLANEOUS DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES AND ARTICLES, INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES PAGEREF _Toc531705047 \h 1472.9.1DEFINITIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705048 \h 1472.9.2ASSIGNMENT TO CLASS 9 PAGEREF _Toc531705049 \h 1472.9.3ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT) PAGEREF _Toc531705050 \h 1502.9.4LITHIUM BATTERIES PAGEREF _Toc531705051 \h 164PART 3: DANGEROUS GOODS LISTS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND LIMITED QUANTITIES EXCEPTIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705052 \h 166CHAPTER 3.1 - GENERAL PAGEREF _Toc531705053 \h 1673.1.1SCOPE AND GENERAL PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705054 \h 1673.1.2 PROPER SHIPPING NAME PAGEREF _Toc531705055 \h 1683.1.3MIXTURES OR SOLUTIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705056 \h 171CHAPTER 3.2 - DANGEROUS GOODS LIST PAGEREF _Toc531705057 \h 1723.2.0INTRODUCTION PAGEREF _Toc531705058 \h 1723.2.1STRUCTURE OF THE DANGEROUS GOODS LIST PAGEREF _Toc531705059 \h 1723.2.2ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS PAGEREF _Toc531705060 \h 1753.2.3 DANGEROUS GOODS LIST PAGEREF _Toc531705061 \h 1763.2.4ALPHABETICAL INDEX OF SUBSTANCES AND ARTICLES PAGEREF _Toc531705062 \h 5213.2.5AUSTRALIAN SPECIFIC [AUST.] ENTRIES PAGEREF _Toc531705063 \h 6063.2.6GENERIC AND N.O.S. PROPER SHIPPING NAMES PAGEREF _Toc531705064 \h 610CHAPTER 3.3 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN ARTICLES OR SUBSTANCES PAGEREF _Toc531705065 \h 6383.3.1INTRODUCTION PAGEREF _Toc531705066 \h 6383.3.2UN SPECIAL PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705067 \h 6383.3.3AUSTRALIAN SPECIAL PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705068 \h 676CHAPTER 3.4 - DANGEROUS GOODS PACKED IN LIMITED QUANTITIES PAGEREF _Toc531705069 \h 6783.4.1LIMITED QUANTITY AMOUNTS PAGEREF _Toc531705070 \h 6783.4.2 PACKING FOR PACKAGES CONTAINING LIMITED PAGEREF _Toc531705071 \h 679[UN 3.4.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.4] QUANTITIES PAGEREF _Toc531705072 \h 6793.4.3 SEGREGATION FOR PACKAGES CONTAINING LIMITED QUANTITIES PAGEREF _Toc531705073 \h 6803.4.4MARK FOR PACKAGES CONTAINING LIMITED QUANTITIES PAGEREF _Toc531705074 \h 6803.4.5MARK FOR PACKAGES CONTAINING LIMITED QUANTITIES CONFORMING TO PART 3, CHAPTER 4 OF THE ICAO TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SAFE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY AIR PAGEREF _Toc531705075 \h 6813.4.8 USE OF OVERPACKS PAGEREF _Toc531705076 \h 6823.4.10 CONCESSIONAL LIMITED QUANTITIES REQUIREMENTS PAGEREF _Toc531705077 \h 6833.4.11 MIXED PACKET (LOWER RISK) DANGEROUS GOODS PAGEREF _Toc531705078 \h 6843.4.12 PERSONAL CARE PRODUCT IN CONSUMER PACKAGING PAGEREF _Toc531705079 \h 685CHAPTER 3.5 - DANGEROUS GOODS PACKED IN EXCEPTED QUANTITIES PAGEREF _Toc531705080 \h 6853.5.1EXCEPTED QUANTITIES PAGEREF _Toc531705081 \h 6853.5.2PACKAGINGS PAGEREF _Toc531705082 \h 6863.5.3TESTS FOR PACKAGES PAGEREF _Toc531705083 \h 6873.5.4MARKING OF PACKAGES PAGEREF _Toc531705084 \h 6883.5.5MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PACKAGES IN AN CARGO TRANSPORT UNIT PAGEREF _Toc531705085 \h 6893.5.6DOCUMENTATION PAGEREF _Toc531705086 \h 689PART 4: PACKING, TANK, CONTAINER, VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705087 \h 690CHAPTER 4.1 - USE OF PACKAGINGS, INCLUDING INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS (IBCs) AND LARGE PACKAGINGS PAGEREF _Toc531705088 \h 6914.1.1GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR THE PACKING OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN PACKAGINGS, INCLUDING IBCS AND LARGE PACKAGINGS PAGEREF _Toc531705089 \h 6914.1.2ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR THE USE OF IBCS PAGEREF _Toc531705090 \h 6974.1.3GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING PACKING INSTRUCTIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705091 \h 6984.1.4LIST OF PACKING INSTRUCTIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705092 \h 7014.1.5SPECIAL PACKING PROVISIONS FOR GOODS OF CLASS 1 PAGEREF _Toc531705093 \h 8134.1.6SPECIAL PACKING PROVISIONS FOR GOODS OF CLASS 2 PAGEREF _Toc531705094 \h 8154.1.7SPECIAL PACKING PROVISIONS FOR ORGANIC PEROXIDES (DIVISION 5.2) AND SELF-REACTIVE SUBSTANCES OF DIVISION 4.1 PAGEREF _Toc531705095 \h 8174.1.8SPECIAL PACKING PROVISIONS FOR INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES OF CATEGORY A (DIVISION 6.2, UN 2814 AND UN 2900) PAGEREF _Toc531705096 \h 8194.1.9SPECIAL PACKING PROVISIONS FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PAGEREF _Toc531705097 \h 820CHAPTER 4.2 - USE OF PORTABLE TANKS AND MULTIPLE-ELEMENT GAS CONTAINERS (MEGCs) PAGEREF _Toc531705098 \h 8214.2.1GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR THE USE OF PORTABLE TANKS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF SUBSTANCES OF CLASS 1 AND CLASSES 3 TO 9 PAGEREF _Toc531705099 \h 8214.2.2GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR THE USE OF PORTABLE TANKS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF NON-REFRIGERATED LIQUEFIED GASES AND CHEMICALS UNDER PRESSURE PAGEREF _Toc531705100 \h 8274.2.3GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR THE USE OF PORTABLE TANKS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF REFRIGERATED LIQUEFIED GASES PAGEREF _Toc531705101 \h 8284.2.4GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR THE USE OF MULTIPLE-ELEMENT GAS CONTAINERS (MEGCS) PAGEREF _Toc531705102 \h 8304.2.5PORTABLE TANK INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705103 \h 8314.2.6TRANSITIONAL MEASURES PAGEREF _Toc531705104 \h 850CHAPTER 4.3 - USE OF BULK CONTAINERS (for solids) PAGEREF _Toc531705105 \h 8514.3.1GENERAL PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705106 \h 8514.3.2ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO BULK GOODS OF DIVISIONS 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 6.2 AND CLASSES 7 AND 8 PAGEREF _Toc531705107 \h 853CHAPTER 4.4 - USE OF VEHICLES, TANK VEHICLES, FREIGHT CONTAINERS, EQUIPMENT AND SEGREGATION DEVICES PAGEREF _Toc531705108 \h 8564.4.1GENERAL PAGEREF _Toc531705109 \h 8564.4.2USE OF TANK VEHICLES PAGEREF _Toc531705110 \h 8564.4.3USE OF FREIGHT CONTAINERS PAGEREF _Toc531705111 \h 8574.4.4USE OF EQUIPMENT ON VEHICLES PAGEREF _Toc531705112 \h 8584.4.5USE OF SEGREGATION DEVICES PAGEREF _Toc531705113 \h 858PART 5: CONSIGNMENT PROCEDURES - INCLUDING LABELLING, MARKING AND PLACARDING PAGEREF _Toc531705114 \h 860CHAPTER 5.1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705115 \h 8615.1.1APPLICATION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705116 \h 8615.1.2USE OF OVERPACKS PAGEREF _Toc531705117 \h 8615.1.3EMPTY PACKAGINGS PAGEREF _Toc531705118 \h 8625.1.4MIXED PACKING PAGEREF _Toc531705119 \h 863CHAPTER 5.2 - MARKING AND LABELLING PAGEREF _Toc531705120 \h 8635.2.1MARKING PAGEREF _Toc531705121 \h 8635.2.2LABELLING PAGEREF _Toc531705122 \h 867CHAPTER 5.3 - PLACARDING AND MARKING OF CARGO TRANSPORT UNITS AND BULK CONTAINERS PAGEREF _Toc531705123 \h 8825.3.1GENERAL PLACARDING REQUIREMENTS PAGEREF _Toc531705124 \h 8825.3.2MARKING PAGEREF _Toc531705125 \h 8925.3.3PLACARDING PLACARDABLE UNITS PAGEREF _Toc531705126 \h 8945.3.4PLACARDING PORTABLE TANKS AND BULK CONTAINERS PAGEREF _Toc531705127 \h 8955.3.5PLACARDING FREIGHT CONTAINERS PAGEREF _Toc531705128 \h 8965.3.6PLACARDING ROAD VEHICLES PAGEREF _Toc531705129 \h 8975.3.7PLACARDING RAIL WAGONS PAGEREF _Toc531705130 \h 9005.3.8PLACARDING INTERMODAL LOADS PAGEREF _Toc531705131 \h 9025.3.9PLACARD REMOVAL PAGEREF _Toc531705132 \h 903CHAPTER 5.4 - <RESERVED> PAGEREF _Toc531705133 \h 909CHAPTER 5.5 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705134 \h 9105.5.1DELETED PAGEREF _Toc531705135 \h 9105.5.2SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO FUMIGATED CARGO TRANSPORT UNITS (UN 3359) PAGEREF _Toc531705136 \h 9105.5.3SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO PACKAGES AND CARGO TRANSPORT UNITS CONTAINING SUBSTANCES PRESENTING A RISK OF ASPHYXIATION WHEN USED FOR COOLING OR CONDITIONING PURPOSES (SUCH AS DRY ICE (UN?1845) OR NITROGEN, REFRIGERATED LIQUID (UN?1977) OR ARGON, REFRIGERATED LIQUID (UN?1951)) PAGEREF _Toc531705137 \h 912PART 6: REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING OF PACKAGINGS, IBCS, LARGE PACKAGINGS, PORTABLE TANKS, MEGCS, BULK CONTAINERS, TANK VEHICLES, FREIGHT CONTAINERS & SEGREGATION DEVICES PAGEREF _Toc531705138 \h 916CHAPTER 6.1 - REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING OF PACKAGINGS PAGEREF _Toc531705139 \h 9176.1.1GENERAL PAGEREF _Toc531705140 \h 9176.1.2CODE FOR DESIGNATING TYPES OF PACKAGINGS PAGEREF _Toc531705141 \h 9186.1.3MARKING PAGEREF _Toc531705142 \h 9216.1.4REQUIREMENTS FOR PACKAGINGS PAGEREF _Toc531705143 \h 9256.1.5TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR PACKAGINGS PAGEREF _Toc531705144 \h 938CHAPTER 6.2 - REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING OF PRESSURE RECEPTACLES, AEROSOL DISPENSERS, SMALL RECEPTACLES CONTAINING GAS (GAS CARTRIDGES) AND FUEL CELL CARTRIDGES CONTAINING LIQUEFIED FLAMMABLE GAS PAGEREF _Toc531705145 \h 9486.2.1GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PAGEREF _Toc531705146 \h 9486.2.2REQUIREMENTS FOR UN PRESSURE RECEPTACLES PAGEREF _Toc531705147 \h 9556.2.3REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-UN PRESSURE RECEPTACLES PAGEREF _Toc531705148 \h 9796.2.4REQUIREMENTS FOR AEROSOL DISPENSERS, SMALL RECEPTACLES CONTAINING GAS (GAS CARTRIDGES) AND FUEL CELL CARTRIDGES CONTAINING LIQUEFIED FLAMMABLE GAS PAGEREF _Toc531705149 \h 980CHAPTER 6.3 - REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING OF PACKAGINGS FOR DIVISION 6.2 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES OF CATEGORY A PAGEREF _Toc531705150 \h 9836.3.1GENERAL PAGEREF _Toc531705151 \h 9836.3.2REQUIREMENTS FOR PACKAGINGS PAGEREF _Toc531705152 \h 9836.3.3CODE FOR DESIGNATING TYPES OF PACKAGINGS PAGEREF _Toc531705153 \h 9836.3.4MARKING PAGEREF _Toc531705154 \h 9846.3.5TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR PACKAGINGS PAGEREF _Toc531705155 \h 985CHAPTER 6.4 PAGEREF _Toc531705156 \h 991<Reserved> (CLASS 7) PAGEREF _Toc531705157 \h 991CHAPTER 6.5 - REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING OF INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS PAGEREF _Toc531705158 \h 9926.5.1GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PAGEREF _Toc531705159 \h 9926.5.2MARKING PAGEREF _Toc531705160 \h 9966.5.3CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS PAGEREF _Toc531705161 \h 10006.5.4TESTING, CERTIFICATION AND INSPECTION PAGEREF _Toc531705162 \h 10016.5.5Specific requirements for IBCs PAGEREF _Toc531705163 \h 10026.5.6TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR IBCS PAGEREF _Toc531705164 \h 1012CHAPTER 6.6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING OF LARGE PACKAGINGS PAGEREF _Toc531705165 \h 10236.6.1GENERAL PAGEREF _Toc531705166 \h 10236.6.2CODE FOR DESIGNATING TYPES OF LARGE PACKAGINGS PAGEREF _Toc531705167 \h 10236.6.3MARKING PAGEREF _Toc531705168 \h 10246.6.4SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR LARGE PACKAGINGS PAGEREF _Toc531705169 \h 10266.6.5TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR LARGE PACKAGINGS PAGEREF _Toc531705170 \h 1029CHAPTER 6.7 - REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, INSPECTION AND TESTING OF PORTABLE TANKS AND MULTIPLE-ELEMENT GAS CONTAINERS (MEGCs) PAGEREF _Toc531705171 \h 10356.7.1APPLICATION AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PAGEREF _Toc531705172 \h 10356.7.2REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, INSPECTION AND TESTING OF PORTABLE TANKS INTENDED FOR THE TRANSPORT OF SUBSTANCES OF CLASS 1 AND CLASSES 3 TO 9 PAGEREF _Toc531705173 \h 10356.7.3REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, INSPECTION AND TESTING OF PORTABLE TANKS INTENDED FOR THE TRANSPORT OF NON-REFRIGERATED LIQUEFIED GASES PAGEREF _Toc531705174 \h 10596.7.4REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, INSPECTION AND TESTING OF PORTABLE TANKS INTENDED FOR THE TRANSPORT OF REFRIGERATED LIQUEFIED GASES PAGEREF _Toc531705175 \h 10776.7.5REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, INSPECTION AND TESTING OF MULTIPLE-ELEMENT GAS CONTAINERS (MEGCS) INTENDED FOR THE TRANSPORT OF NON-REFRIGERATED GASES PAGEREF _Toc531705176 \h 1093CHAPTER 6.8 - REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, INSPECTION AND TESTING OF BULK CONTAINERS PAGEREF _Toc531705177 \h 11036.8.1DEFINITIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705178 \h 11036.8.2APPLICATION AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PAGEREF _Toc531705179 \h 11036.8.3REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, INSPECTION AND TESTING OF FREIGHT CONTAINERS USED AS BK1 OR BK2 BULK CONTAINERS PAGEREF _Toc531705180 \h 11046.8.4REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND APPROVAL OF BK1 OR BK2 BULK CONTAINERS OTHER THAN FREIGHT CONTAINERS PAGEREF _Toc531705181 \h 11056.8.5REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, INSPECTION AND TESTING OF FLEXIBLE BULK CONTAINERS BK3 PAGEREF _Toc531705182 \h 1106CHAPTER 6.9 - REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, INSPECTION, TESTING AND APPROVAL OF TANK VEHICLES PAGEREF _Toc531705183 \h 11116.9.1APPLICATION PAGEREF _Toc531705184 \h 11116.9.2REQUIREMENTS FOR TANK VEHICLES PAGEREF _Toc531705185 \h 1111CHAPTER 6.10 - FREIGHT CONTAINERS PAGEREF _Toc531705186 \h 11146.10.1STANDARDS FOR FREIGHT CONTAINERS PAGEREF _Toc531705187 \h 1114CHAPTER 6.11 - SEGREGATION DEVICES PAGEREF _Toc531705188 \h 11156.11.1TYPES OF SEGREGATION DEVICES PAGEREF _Toc531705189 \h 11156.11.2OVERPACKING DRUM SEGREGATION DEVICE PAGEREF _Toc531705190 \h 11156.11.3TYPE I SEGREGATION DEVICE PAGEREF _Toc531705191 \h 11156.11.4TYPE II SEGREGATION DEVICE PAGEREF _Toc531705192 \h 11156.11.5DESIGN TYPE TESTS FOR TYPE II SEGREGATION DEVICES PAGEREF _Toc531705193 \h 11166.11.6Marking PAGEREF _Toc531705194 \h 11186.11.7 NON-TYPE I UNDERSLUNG SEGREGATION DEVICE PAGEREF _Toc531705195 \h 1118PART 7: PROVISIONS CONCERNING TRANSPORT OPERATIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705196 \h 1121CHAPTER 7.1 - TRANSPORT PROVISIONS? PAGEREF _Toc531705197 \h 11227.1.1GENERAL PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705198 \h 11237.1.2<RESERVED> PAGEREF _Toc531705199 \h 11237.1.3<RESERVED> PAGEREF _Toc531705200 \h 11237.1.4SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THE TRANSPORT OF CLASS 2 SUBSTANCES AND ARTICLES PAGEREF _Toc531705201 \h 11237.1.5 Special provisions applicable to the transport of self-reactive substances of Division 4.1, organic peroxides of Division 5.2 and substances stabilized by temperature control (other than self-reactive substances and organic peroxides) PAGEREF _Toc531705202 \h 11257.1.6<RESERVED> (by UN) PAGEREF _Toc531705203 \h 11287.1.7SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THE TRANSPORT OF DIVISION 6.1 (TOXIC) AND DIVISION 6.2 (INFECTIOUS) SUBSTANCES ? PAGEREF _Toc531705204 \h 11287.1.8<RESERVED> ? PAGEREF _Toc531705205 \h 11297.1.9<RESERVED> PAGEREF _Toc531705206 \h 11297.1.10<RESERVED> PAGEREF _Toc531705207 \h 11297.1.11SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THE TRANSPORT OF DIVISION 4.3 PAGEREF _Toc531705208 \h 1129CHAPTER 7.2 - TRANSPORT OF EMPTY PACKAGINGS AND CONTAINER ? PAGEREF _Toc531705209 \h 11307.2.1APPLICATION PAGEREF _Toc531705210 \h 11307.2.2<RESERVED> ? PAGEREF _Toc531705211 \h 11307.2.3<RESERVED> ? PAGEREF _Toc531705212 \h 11307.2.4<RESERVED> ? PAGEREF _Toc531705213 \h 11307.2.5TRANSPORT OF PRE-LABELLED PACKAGINGS, IBCS AND CYLINDERS PAGEREF _Toc531705214 \h 11307.2.6TRANSPORT OF NOMINALLY EMPTY RECEPTACLES PAGEREF _Toc531705215 \h 11307.2.7TRANSPORT OF NOMINALLY EMPTY STORAGE VESSELS PAGEREF _Toc531705216 \h 1131CHAPTER 7.3 - Reserved PAGEREF _Toc531705217 \h 1132PART 8: STOWAGE AND RESTRAINT PAGEREF _Toc531705218 \h 1133CHAPTER 8.1 - STOWAGE AND RESTRAINT ON OR IN CARGO TRANSPORT UNITS PAGEREF _Toc531705219 \h 11348.1.1APPLICATION PAGEREF _Toc531705220 \h 11348.1.2GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STOWAGE AND RESTRAINT PAGEREF _Toc531705221 \h 11348.1.3OPEN AND NON-RIGID SIDED VEHICLES AND CONTAINERS PAGEREF _Toc531705222 \h 1135CHAPTER 8.2 - RESTRAINT OF CARGO TRANSPORT UNITS ON VEHICLES PAGEREF _Toc531705223 \h 11378.2.1RESTRAINING FREIGHT CONTAINERS PAGEREF _Toc531705224 \h 11378.2.2RESTRAINING PORTABLE TANKS PAGEREF _Toc531705225 \h 11378.2.3RESTRAINING BULK CONTAINERS PAGEREF _Toc531705226 \h 11388.2.4STOWING AND RESTRAINING FLEXIBLE BULK CONTAINERS PAGEREF _Toc531705227 \h 1138PART 9: SEGREGATION PAGEREF _Toc531705228 \h 1139CHAPTER 9.1 - INCOMPATIBLE GOODS PAGEREF _Toc531705229 \h 11409.1.1INTERPRETATION PAGEREF _Toc531705230 \h 11409.1.2INCOMPATIBILITY BASED ON CLASSIFICATION PAGEREF _Toc531705231 \h 11409.1.3SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF INCOMPATIBLE GOODS PAGEREF _Toc531705232 \h 1144CHAPTER 9.2 - SEGREGATION PAGEREF _Toc531705233 \h 11449.2.1APPLICATION AND PRINCIPLES PAGEREF _Toc531705234 \h 11449.2.2SEGREGATION METHODS PAGEREF _Toc531705235 \h 11459.2.3SPECIAL SEGREGATION PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705236 \h 11479.2.4ADDITIONAL RAIL PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705237 \h 1148PART 10: BULK TRANSFER OF DANGEROUS GOODS PAGEREF _Toc531705238 \h 1151CHAPTER 10.1 - TRANSFER EQUIPMENT PAGEREF _Toc531705239 \h 115210.1.1APPLICATION AND DEFINITIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705240 \h 115210.1.2TRANSFER EQUIPMENT AND HOSE ASSEMBLIES PAGEREF _Toc531705241 \h 115210.1.3HOSE TESTING PAGEREF _Toc531705242 \h 1153CHAPTER 10.2 - TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS PAGEREF _Toc531705243 \h 115510.2.1WHERE TO TRANSFER DANGEROUS GOODS PAGEREF _Toc531705244 \h 115510.2.2 PREVENTING FIRE DURING A TRANSFER OPERATION PAGEREF _Toc531705245 \h 115610.2.3TRANSFER OF DANGEROUS GOODS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PAGEREF _Toc531705246 \h 115710.2.4TRANSFER OF GAS PAGEREF _Toc531705247 \h 115810.2.5TRANSFER OF DANGEROUS GOODS OF CLASS 3 PAGEREF _Toc531705248 \h 1158CHAPTER 10.3 - ULLAGE AND MAXIMUM PERMITTED FILLING RATIO PAGEREF _Toc531705249 \h 116010.3.1ULLAGE PAGEREF _Toc531705250 \h 116010.3.2MAXIMUM PERMITTED FILLING RATIO - CLASS 2 LIQUID PAGEREF _Toc531705251 \h 1161PART 11: DOCUMENTATION PAGEREF _Toc531705252 \h 1162CHAPTER 11.1 - TRANSPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGEREF _Toc531705253 \h 116311.1.1FORM OF THE TRANSPORT DOCUMENT [UN 5.4.1.2] PAGEREF _Toc531705254 \h 116311.1.2CONTENT PAGEREF _Toc531705255 \h 116311.1.3SPECIAL DOCUMENTATION PROVISIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705256 \h 116611.1.4ROAD TRANSPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGEREF _Toc531705257 \h 116811.1.5RAIL TRANSPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGEREF _Toc531705258 \h 1168CHAPTER 11.2 - EMERGENCY INFORMATION PAGEREF _Toc531705259 \h 117011.2.1DEFINITIONS PAGEREF _Toc531705260 \h 117011.2.2PLACEMENT OF EMERGENCY INFORMATION HOLDER PAGEREF _Toc531705261 \h 1171PART 12: SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR ROAD VEHICLES PAGEREF _Toc531705262 \h 1172CHAPTER 12.1 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR ROAD VEHICLES PAGEREF _Toc531705263 \h 117312.1.1APPLICATION PAGEREF _Toc531705264 \h 117312.1.2FIRE EXTINGUISHERS PAGEREF _Toc531705265 \h 117312.1.3PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT PAGEREF _Toc531705266 \h 1174PART 13: PROCEDURES DURING ROAD TRANSPORT PAGEREF _Toc531705267 \h 1178CHAPTER 13.1 - PROCEDURES DURING TRANSPORT PAGEREF _Toc531705268 \h 117913.1.1APPLICATION PAGEREF _Toc531705269 \h 117913.1.2BREAKDOWNS PAGEREF _Toc531705270 \h 117913.1.3GENERAL PRECAUTIONS DURING TRANSPORT PAGEREF _Toc531705271 \h 118013.1.4ROUTES PAGEREF _Toc531705272 \h 1182APPENDICES PAGEREF _Toc531705273 \h 1183APPENDIX A: GOODS TOO DANGEROUS TO BE TRANSPORTED PAGEREF _Toc531705274 \h 1184APPENDIX B: FORMS PAGEREF _Toc531705275 \h 1190APPENDIX C: HAZCHEM CODES PAGEREF _Toc531705276 \h 1195APPENDIX D: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR REPROCESSING STEEL DRUMS PAGEREF _Toc531705277 \h 1222Selected List of Tables TOC \h \z \t "ADGC List of Tables" \c Table 1.1.1.2: Quantity Limits for exempted small consignments PAGEREF _Toc531705278 \h 3Table 1.2.2.1: Dangerous Goods Code Units of measurement PAGEREF _Toc531705279 \h 28Table 2.0.3.3: Precedence of hazards PAGEREF _Toc531705280 \h 48Table 2.1.2.1.1: Classification codes PAGEREF _Toc531705281 \h 54Table 2.1.2.1.2: Explosive compatibility group PAGEREF _Toc531705282 \h 55Table 2.1.3.5.5: Default fireworks classification table PAGEREF _Toc531705283 \h 61Table 2.3.2.2: Viscosity table PAGEREF _Toc531705284 \h 70Table 2.3.2.6: Hazard grouping based on flammability PAGEREF _Toc531705285 \h 72Table 2.4.2.3.2.3: Assigned self-reactive substances in packagings PAGEREF _Toc531705286 \h 79Table 2.5.3.2.4: Assigned organic peroxides in packagings PAGEREF _Toc531705287 \h 99Table 2.6.2.2.4.1: Grouping criteria for administration through oral ingestion, dermal contact and inhalation of dusts and mists PAGEREF _Toc531705288 \h 125Table 2.7.2.1.1: Assignment of UN Numbers PAGEREF _Toc531705289 \h 139Table 2.8.3.4: Table summarising the criteria in 2.8.3.3 PAGEREF _Toc531705290 \h 143Figure 2.8.4.1: Step-wise approach to classify and assign packing group of corrosive mixtures PAGEREF _Toc531705291 \h 143Table 2.9.1: Categories for substances hazardous to the aquatic environment (see Note 1 at end of table) PAGEREF _Toc531705292 \h 153Table 2.9.2: Classification scheme for substances hazardous to the aquatic environment PAGEREF _Toc531705293 \h 156Table 2.9.3: Classification of a mixture for acute hazards, based on summation of the concentrations of classified ingredients PAGEREF _Toc531705294 \h 162Table 2.9.4: Classification of a mixture for long-term hazards based on summation of the concentrations of classified ingredients PAGEREF _Toc531705295 \h 163Table 2.9.5: Multiplying factors for highly toxic ingredients of mixtures PAGEREF _Toc531705296 \h 164Table 3.2.3: Dangerous Goods List PAGEREF _Toc531705297 \h 176Table 3.2.4.2: Alphabetical Index of Substances and Articles PAGEREF _Toc531705298 \h 521Table 3.1:List of Petroleum Based Products PAGEREF _Toc531705299 \h 608Table 3.2:Australian Petroleum Based Products PAGEREF _Toc531705300 \h 608Table 3.3:List of generic and N.O.S proper shipping names PAGEREF _Toc531705301 \h 611Table 4.1.4.1: Packing instructions concerning the use of packagings (except IBCs and large packagings) PAGEREF _Toc531705302 \h 702Table 4.1.4.2: Packing instructions concerning the use of IBCs PAGEREF _Toc531705303 \h 798Table 4.1.4.3: Packing instructions concerning the use of large packagings PAGEREF _Toc531705304 \h 805Table 4.2.5.2.5: Determination of the appropriate portable tank instructions PAGEREF _Toc531705305 \h 832Table 4.2.5.2.6: Portable tank instructions PAGEREF _Toc531705306 \h 833Table 5.2.2.1.4: Labels for Class 2 gases with subsidiary hazard(s) PAGEREF _Toc531705307 \h 868Table 5.2: Minimum Dimensions of Labels PAGEREF _Toc531705308 \h 874Table 5.3: Placard Load (Minimum Quantities) PAGEREF _Toc531705309 \h 882Table 6.1.2.7: Codes to be used for designating types of packagings PAGEREF _Toc531705310 \h 919Table 6.1.5.3.1: Number of test samples (per design type and manufacturer) and drop orientation PAGEREF _Toc531705311 \h 942Tables for sections 6.2.2.1.1 to 6.2.2.1.7: Design, construction and initial inspection and test – pressure receptacles PAGEREF _Toc531705312 \h 956Table 6.2.2.2: Materials – pressure receptacles PAGEREF _Toc531705313 \h 961Table 6.2.2.3: Service equipment – pressure receptacles PAGEREF _Toc531705314 \h 961Table 6.2.2.4: Periodic inspection and test – pressure receptacle PAGEREF _Toc531705315 \h 962Table 6.3.5.2.2: Tests and samples required for packaging types PAGEREF _Toc531705316 \h 987Table 6.5.1.4.3: Assigned IBC codes PAGEREF _Toc531705317 \h 994Table 6.5.2.2.1: Additional IBC markings PAGEREF _Toc531705318 \h 998Table 6.5.6.3.5: Design type tests required and sequential order PAGEREF _Toc531705319 \h 1014Table 9.1: Incompatibility based on Classification PAGEREF _Toc531705320 \h 1142Table 9.2:Examples of Particular Incompatible Dangerous Goods not identified in PAGEREF _Toc531705321 \h 1144Table 9.3:Restricted Loads on Certain Vehicles PAGEREF _Toc531705322 \h 1147Table 12.1:Minimum Fire Extinguisher Requirements for Road Vehicles Transporting a Placard Load of Dangerous Goods PAGEREF _Toc531705323 \h 1174Table 12.2: Minimum Personal Protective and Safety Equipment on Road Vehicles transporting a Placard Load PAGEREF _Toc531705324 \h 1176Table A1:List of some goods too dangerous to be transported PAGEREF _Toc531705325 \h 1185Table C1: Meaning of Second Character of Hazchem Code PAGEREF _Toc531705326 \h 1196Table C2.6: Situations where evacuation may be necessary PAGEREF _Toc531705327 \h 1199Table C2.7:Hazchem calculation PAGEREF _Toc531705328 \h 1200Table C3:List Of Hazchem Codes PAGEREF _Toc531705329 \h 1202Table D:Reprocessing Criteria and Options PAGEREF _Toc531705330 \h 1226List of Figures and Illustrations TOC \h \z \t "Caption" \c Figure 2.1.1: Scheme of procedure for classifying a substance or article PAGEREF _Toc531705331 \h 58Figure 2.4.1: Flow chart scheme for self-reactive substances PAGEREF _Toc531705332 \h 86Figure 2.4.2: Flowchart scheme for organometallic substances PAGEREF _Toc531705333 \h 92Figure 2.5.1: Flow chart scheme for organic peroxides PAGEREF _Toc531705334 \h 119Figure 2.6.1: Inhalation toxicity: packaging group borderlines PAGEREF _Toc531705335 \h 126Figure 2.8.4.3: Calculation method PAGEREF _Toc531705336 \h 146Figure 2.9.1: Categories for substances long-term hazardous to the aquatic environment PAGEREF _Toc531705337 \h 155Figure 2.9.2: Tiered approach to classification of mixtures for acute and long-term aquatic environmental hazards PAGEREF _Toc531705338 \h 157Figure 3.4.1: Mark for packages containing limited quantities PAGEREF _Toc531705339 \h 680Figure 3.4.2: Mark for packages containing limited quantities conforming to Part 3, Chapter 4 of the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air PAGEREF _Toc531705340 \h 681Figure 3.5.1: Execepted quantities mark PAGEREF _Toc531705341 \h 688Figure 5.2.2: Environmentally hazardous substance mark PAGEREF _Toc531705342 \h 865Figures 5.2.3 and 5.2.4: Orientation arrows PAGEREF _Toc531705343 \h 866Figure 5.2.5, Lithium battery mark PAGEREF _Toc531705344 \h 867Figure 5.2.6: Class/ Division Label PAGEREF _Toc531705345 \h 871Figure 5.2.7:Mixed load label PAGEREF _Toc531705346 \h 881Figure 5.2.8:Limited Quantity label PAGEREF _Toc531705347 \h 881Figure 5.3.0:Specimen for placards PAGEREF _Toc531705348 \h 884Figure 5.3.1: Placard for radioactive material of Class 7(No. 7D) PAGEREF _Toc531705349 \h 885Figure 5.3.2(a): Format and Colour of Emergency Information Panel PAGEREF _Toc531705350 \h 889Figure 5.3.2(b): Example of Completed Emergency Information Panel PAGEREF _Toc531705351 \h 890Figure 5.3.2(c): Examples of Completed Emergency Information Panels PAGEREF _Toc531705352 \h 891Figure 5.3.3: Examples of display of UN numbers PAGEREF _Toc531705353 \h 893Figure 5.3.4: Mark for carriage at elevated temperature PAGEREF _Toc531705354 \h 893Figure 5.3.6: Illustrations of Placarding Typical Road Vehicle Configurations PAGEREF _Toc531705355 \h 904Figure 5.3.7:Colours for Labels and Placards PAGEREF _Toc531705356 \h 908Figure 5.5.1: Fumigation warning mark PAGEREF _Toc531705357 \h 911Figure 5.5.2: Coolant/conditioning warning mark for cargo transport units PAGEREF _Toc531705358 \h 914Figure 6.1:Examples of Drop Test Orientation PAGEREF _Toc531705359 \h 943Figure 6.2: Marking refillable UN pressure receptacles PAGEREF _Toc531705360 \h 975Figure 6.3.1: Packagings with a gross mass exceeding 7 kg PAGEREF _Toc531705361 \h 990Figure 6.5.1 and 6.5.2: Marking IBCs PAGEREF _Toc531705362 \h 998Figure 6.5.3: Date of manufacturing mark PAGEREF _Toc531705363 \h 999Figure 6.6.1 and 6.6.2: Large packaging marking PAGEREF _Toc531705364 \h 1025Figure 6.7.2.20.1: Example of identification plate marking PAGEREF _Toc531705365 \h 1058Figure 6.7.3.16.1: Example of identification plate marking PAGEREF _Toc531705366 \h 1076Figure 6.7.4.15.1: Example of identification plate marking PAGEREF _Toc531705367 \h 1092Figure 6.7.5.13.1: Example of identification plate marking PAGEREF _Toc531705368 \h 1102Figure B1:Multimodal Dangerous Goods Form PAGEREF _Toc531705369 \h 1191Figure B2: Sample Concessional Limited Quantities Transport Document PAGEREF _Toc531705370 \h 1193Figure B3:Revised Hazchem Pocket Card PAGEREF _Toc531705371 \h 1194Figure D1: Reprocessing steel drums – dents PAGEREF _Toc531705372 \h 1228Figure D2: Reprocessing steel drums – chime and head damage PAGEREF _Toc531705373 \h 1229INTRODUCTIONAcknowledgementsThe National Transport Commission wishes to acknowledge the valuable contributions in producing this edition of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.Agencies that contributed to the development of this publication include:Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC)Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)Access Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryCivil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development (DIRD)NSW Environment Protection AuthoritySafeWork New South WalesNorthern Territory WorkSafe Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, QueenslandDepartment of Transport and Main Roads, QueenslandSafework South AustraliaWorkSafe TasmaniaWorkSafe VictoriaDepartment of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, Western Australia.The NTC would like to thank the many industries; individual businesses, both small and large; industry groups; professional groups and individuals who contributed to this publication by public, private, written and verbal submissions, and all of those who provided comments on draft publications to the commission.The NTC also acknowledges the permission given by the United Nations for use of material from the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations, Twenty first revised edition, United Nations, 2019.About the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & RailForwardEvery Australian has a responsibility to do what they can to keep our roads and other transport networks safe. This principle is especially important for those who are part of the supply chain that transports dangerous goods. This Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail, commonly known as the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (edition 7.87, 20220) sets out the requirements for transporting dangerous goods by road and rail.The Code can be used from 1 October 20220 and is compulsory from 1 October 20231. Until then, either the Code edition 7.6 7 or the Code edition 7.7 8 can be used.The Code is an important technical resource to help Australia’s transport and logistics industry to operate safely when carrying dangerous goods. It is important that all members of the supply chain understand and work to the requirements of the Code, including the consignor, packer, truck driver and dangerous goods transport companies, along with dangerous goods professionals and trainers.The Code is aligned to the United Nations recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations (21st revised edition) and also includes specific provisions that better reflect current Australian practices and conditions. Contents of the CodeThe Code applies to the dangerous goods classified as:?gases, Class 2?flammable liquids, Class 3?flammable solids, self-reactive and desensitized explosives, Division 4.1?substances liable to spontaneous combust, Division 4.2?substances dangerous if wet, Division 4.3?oxidizing substances, Division 5.1?organic peroxides, Division 5.2?toxic substances, Division 6.1?infectious substances, Division 6.2(*) ?corrosive substances, Class 8?miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles and environmentally hazardous substances, Class 9.(*) Refer to the relevant Competent Authority to determine the appropriate regulator for this substance.The Code details the requirements for:?classification of substances?packaging and performance testing?use of bulk containers, IBCs, freight containers and unit loads?marking and placarding?vehicle requirements?segregation and stowage?transfer of bulk dangerous goods?documentation?safety equipment?procedures during transport emergencies.Using the CodeThe Code details the technical requirements to transport dangerous goods.The Code should be read in conjunction with the specific dangerous goods transport legislation that have been enacted in the relevant state or territory. The details of the legislation in each jurisdiction can be found on the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development website at: . The jurisdictional legislation is based on the Model Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail and the Model Subordinate Instrument on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.The legislation sets out specific legal requirements for transporting dangerous goods by both road and rail. The legislation identifies the responsible industry employees in the transport of dangerous goods and imposes obligations and penalties (for failure of duty) on each of those in the land transport chain to ensure that dangerous goods are transported safely. The basis of the duties and responsibilities outlined in the model subordinate instrument are the technical requirements set out in this Code.The Code and associated legislation do NOT cover:Transport of explosives (Class 1)Unless transported with other dangerous goodsTransport of radioactive materials (Class 7) Security provisions associated with Security Sensitive Ammonium Nitrate (SSAN)Usage, storage or security of dangerous goods, Transport of waste or environmentally hazardous products, unless they are a dangerous goodPlease contact the jurisdictional Competent Authority or relevant jurisdictional authority in relation to these substances.The Australian Dangerous Goods Code is a technical resource for Australia setting out requirements and guidelines for the transport of dangerous goods. The Code only sets out requirements and guidelines relating to the transport of explosives and radioactive materials where these goods are transported together with other dangerous goods, or where the dangerous goods have a subsidiary hazard of another class. For completeness and international uniformity, the Code includes the full Dangerous Goods List and the classification criteria for all classes and divisions of dangerous goods. The Code is a resource on dangerous goods that is used as a reference point for all aspects of dangerous goods. However, the primary focus is on the safe transportation of these goods by road and rail. It does not contain any provisions relating to usage, storage or security of these goods. The code may act as a starting point or as a source of information requiring further development in these areas or other legislation may be required to be reviewed for compliance with these issues. Provisions of this Code dealing with Class 1 (Explosives), Class 7 (Radioactive substances or articles), Division 6.2 infectious substances and waste products should be read subject to Division 1.1 (Introduction and Application) of the Model Subordinate Instrument on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail and the following: Requirements in this Code relating to the transport of explosives are subject to the requirements of the laws of a state, territory or the Commonwealth relating to the transport of explosives. Rules for the transport of explosives are in the Australian Explosives Code, ()Any provision in this Code for Class 1 goods is advisory and for information purposes only, unless it is referenced by other legislation. These requirements should also be read in conjunction with the legislation applicable in each jurisdiction and to Security Sensitive Ammonium Nitrate (SSAN) legislation. Requirements relating to the transport of radioactive substances are subject to state or territory acts and regulations and are based on the following Commonwealth publications: RPS 2: Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (2008) 2.1: Safety Guide for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (2008) 2.2: Safety Guide for the Approval Processes for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials (2012) provision in this Code for Class 7 is advisory and for information purposes only, unless it is referenced by other legislation. In addition, the requirements relating to Division 6.2 for the transport of infectious substances may be subject to the requirements of state, territory or Commonwealth law relating to the transport of infectious substances. The requirements of this code do not apply to waste products and other environmentally hazardous substances unless those products or substances are also dangerous goods as specified in the code. Enquiries regarding the transport of waste and other environmentally hazardous substances should be directed to the relevant state or territory authority responsible for administering environment protection legislation. PART 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONCHAPTER 1.1 - GENERAL PROVISIONSIntroductory NotesNOTE 1:Recommendations on Tests and Criteria, which are incorporated by reference into certain provisions of UN21 and this Code are published by the United Nations XE "United Nations" as a separate Manual “Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria XE "Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria" ” (ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.7), the contents of which are:Part I: Classification procedures, test methods and criteria relating to explosives.Part II:Classification procedures, test methods and criteria relating to self-reactive substances, organic peroxides and polymerizing substances.Part III:Classification procedures, test methods and criteria relating to various hazard classes.Part IV:Test methods concerning transport equipment.Part V:Classification procedures, test methods and criteria relating to sectors other than transport.Appendices:Information common to a number of different types of tests and national contacts for test details.NOTE 2:Part III of the Manual of Tests and Criteria contains some classification procedures, test methods and criteria which are also given in this Code.1.1.1SCOPE AND APPLICATION XE "scope and application" 1.1.1.1This Code provides detailed technical specifications, requirements and recommendations applicable to the transport of dangerous goods in Australia by road and rail. Subject matter includes rules and recommendations covering:(a)the definition, classification, packaging, marking and labelling of substances and articles that meet the United Nations classification criteria for dangerous goods or are prescribed as dangerous goods by the competent authority; and(b)the consigning of dangerous goods for transport, including loading, stowage, load retention and segregation; and(c)the provision of transport documentation describing the dangerous goods being transported, and appropriate emergency information for those goods; and(d)the unloading, receipt and transfer of dangerous goods; and(e)the transport of dangerous goods; including the use of vehicles, containers and equipment, and the provision of safety equipment.This Code, in Part 3, Table 3.2.3, incorporates a comprehensive listing of all dangerous goods by UN number and in Section 3.2.4.2 by alphabetic listing of the proper shipping name.NOTE:While this Code includes technical instructions intended to provide for safe transport by road and rail of dangerous goods in all conditions, its provisions are only legally enforceable where they are adopted, applied or incorporated by legislation applicable in the jurisdiction XE "Code, the:jurisdictional legislation required" . For road and rail transport throughout Australia, it is expected that each jurisdiction will prepare and implement regulations that adopt or incorporate the provisions of the Model subordinate instrument XE "Model Subordinate Law" . The details of the legislation in each jurisdiction can be found on the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development website at: XE "Code, the:exceptions" to application:This Code does not apply to goods that would otherwise be dangerous goods where there is a statement that a particular substance, article or type of goods is ‘not subject to this Code’ in:(a)Part 2; or(b)a special provision in Chapter 3.3 that is referenced to the goods from Column (6) of the Dangerous Goods List in Section 3.2.3;–subject, in each instance, to any and all conditions included with that statement being met.NOTE:The application clauses of the Model subordinate instrument contain XE "Model Subordinate Law" a number of exemptions XE "exemption" from its application, in the following areas:(1)Regulation 1.1.5 conditionally exempts the non-commercial transport of up to 25?% of a placard load of certain dangerous goods from the application of the Model subordinate instrument and therefore from the mandatory application of this Code;(2)Under Regulation 1.1.6(1), the transport of dangerous goods of Classes 1 and 7 is outside the scope of the Model subordinate instrument, being subject to other legislation. However, in the interests of safety, and where consistent with that legislation:(a)the segregation provisions of Part 9 of this Code should be applied to those classes when they are transported with other dangerous goods; and(b)when transporting goods of those classes that have a subsidiary hazardrisk, the provisions of this Code should be additionally applied;(3)Regulation 1.1.6(2) provides further exemptions for:(a)very small consignments, where:the aggregate quantity of dangerous goods is not more than the following limits specified in Table 1.1.1.2; andThe consignment does not include dangerous goods with an LQ value of 0 in column 7a of the dangerous goods list and an EQ value of E0 in column 7b of the dangerous goods list; Table 1.1.1.2: Quantity Limits for exempted small consignmentsPackingGroupClass or Division2.12.22.334.14.24.35.15.26.16.289I50 ml100 ml50 ml20 ml20 g20 g20 g20 g(ml)150 g(ml)20 g(ml)20?g (ml)—II150 ml2 kg500 g150 g1 kg(L)500 g(ml)500?g (ml)2kg(L)III300 mlaTable notes:a 2 L if the Class 3, packing group III substance is Manufactured Product(b)dangerous goods in vehicle fuel tanks; (c)dangerous goods in appliances and plant that form part of a vehicle and are necessary for its operation; and (d)portable fire fighting and safety equipment that are part of the vehicle’s safety equipment;(4) Regulation 1.1.6(3) provides an exemption from the application of the Model subordinate Instrument and therefore from the mandatory application of this Code, for the transport of dangerous goods by a mobile processing unit for the purpose of manufacturing explosives. This exemption does not extend to any trailer being towed by a mobile processing unit.(5)Regulation 1.1.7 provides concessions for certain small quantities of dangerous goods when used as tools of trade. Detailed conditions apply.In each instance, refer to the Model subordinate instrument for details.1.1.1.3Assignment of duties XE "Code, the:assignment of duties" Throughout this Code, particular actions are prescribed, but the responsibilities for carrying out these actions are not specifically assigned to any particular person. These responsibilities are assigned by the Regulations.1.1.1.4<Reserved>1.1.1.5<Reserved>1.1.1.6Consignment by post XE "dangerous goods, transport: consignment by post" Dangerous Goods must not be consigned by mail except as agreed by the postal authority.1.1.1.7Commencement XE "Code, the: amendments commence January 2016" of changes made by Amendment Package No. 6 XE "Code, the: Amendment Package No. 3" The amendments made to this Code by the Amendment Package No. 6 approved by the Transport and Infrastructure Council XE "Transport and Infrastructure Council:Amendment Package No. 3" 5 June 2020 take effect on 1 October 2020.However, a person does not commit an offence XE "Code, the:offence not committed until 2017" against, under, or in relation to this Code as amended by that Amendment Package if the person transports dangerous goods by road or rail before 1 October 2021 in accordance with this Code in the form it was in immediately before 1 October 2020. 1.1.1.8Transport of dangerous goods used as a coolant or conditioner XE "dangerous goods, transport:coolant / conditioner" ?Dangerous goods, that are only asphyxiant (which dilute or replace the oxygen normally in the atmosphere), when used in cargo transport units for cooling or conditioning purposes are only subject to the provisions of section 5.5.3.1.1.1.9Lamps XE "dangerous goods, transport:lamps" Containing Dangerous GoodsThe following lamps are not subject to this Code provided that they do not contain radioactive material and do not contain mercury in quantities above those specified in special provision 366 of Chapter 3.3: Lamps that are collected directly from individuals and households when transported to a collection or recycling facility; Lamps each containing not more than 1?g of dangerous goods and packaged so that there is not more than 30?g of dangerous goods per package, provided that: the lamps are certified to a manufacturer’s quality management system; NOTE: The application of ISO?9001:2008 may be considered acceptable for this purpose. and each lamp is either individually packed in inner packagings, separated by dividers, or surrounded with cushioning material to protect the lamps and packed into strong outer packagings meeting the general provisions of 4.1.1.1 and capable of passing a 1.2?m drop test.Used, damaged or defective lamps each containing not more than 1?g of dangerous goods with not more than 30?g of dangerous goods per package when transported from a collection or recycling facility. The lamps shall be packed in strong outer packagings sufficient for preventing release of the contents under normal conditions of transport meeting the general provisions of 4.1.1.1 and that are capable of passing a drop test of not less than 1.2?m. Lamps containing only gases of Division 2.2 (according to 2.2.2.1) provided they are packaged so that the projectile effects of any rupture of the bulb will be contained within the package.NOTE: Lamps containing radioactive material are addressed in Australian Radiation XE "radioactive material ARPANSA codes [W]" Protection and Nuclear Safety Authority (ARPANSA) codes XE "dangerous goods, transport:radioactive materials" : HYPERLINK "" RPS C-2 Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material HYPERLINK "" RPS No. 2.1 - Safety Guide for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (PDF 608KB) HYPERLINK "" RPS No. 2.2 - Safety Guide for the Approval Processes for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials (2012) (PDF 605KB)1.1.2DANGEROUS GOODS FORBIDDEN XE "dangerous goods, transport:forbidden goods" FROM TRANSPORT1.1.2.1Dangerous goods forbidden from transport includes any substance or article that meets the definition of goods too dangerous to be transported in 1.2.1.2.6 of this Code. Appendix A lists a number of goods which are considered to be goods too dangerous to be transported.CHAPTER 1.2 - INTERPRETATION, DEFINITIONS, UNITS of MEASUREMENT and REFERENCESIntroductory NoteNOTE:Scope of definitionsThis Chapter provides definitions of general applicability that are used throughout this Code. Additional definitions of a highly specific nature (e.g., terms relating to construction of intermediate bulk containers or portable tanks) are presented in the relevant chapters.1.2.0INTERPRETATIONIn this Code, unless the contrary intention XE "Regulations:interpreting terms, vs Code" appears, a word or expression which is defined in the Regulations XE "Code, the:interpreting terms, vs Regulations" , but is not defined in this Code, has the meaning attributed to it in the Regulations. However, a word or expression which is defined differently in section 1.2.1 of this Code to the definition of the same word or expression in the Regulations, has for the purposes of this Code the meaning attributed to it in this Code.1.2.0.1 For the purpose of compliance with this code the words subsidiary risk have the same meaning as subsidiary hazard. 1.2.1DEFINITIONS XE "Code, the:defined" NOTE: Terms that are also defined in the A number XE "definitions" of terms are defined within clauses of the Model subordinate instrument are identified with an asterix (*) XE "Model Subordinate Law:defined" . For the purposes of this Code: XE "key terms, definitions (aerosols, bag, box, consigneee etc.), listings" AERG means the Australian Emergency Response GuideAerosols or aerosol dispensers means an article consisting of a non-refillable receptacles meeting the requirements of Section 6.2.4, made of metal, glass or plastics and containing a gas, compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure, with or without a liquid, paste or powder, and fitted with a release device allowing the contents to be ejected as solid or liquid particles in suspension in a gas, as a foam, paste or powder or in a liquid state or in a gaseous state.Aggregate quantity* (see 1.2.1.2.1).means the total of:the number of kilograms of: solid dangerous goods; andarticles (including aerosols); andthe number of litres or kilograms, whichever is used in the transport documentation to describe the goods, of liquid dangerous goods; andthe total capacity in litres of receptacles containing dangerous goods of Class 2 (except aerosols).Alternative arrangement means an approval or exemption granted by the competent authority for a portable tank or MEGC that has been designed, constructed or tested to technical requirements or testing methods other than those specified in this Code (see, for instance, 6.7.5.11.1). Animal material means animal carcasses, animal body parts, foodstuffs or feedstuffs derived from animals.Article means XE "article (defined)" a manufactured item, other than a fluid or particle, that:(a)is formed into a particular shape or design during manufacture; and(b)has hazard properties and a function that are wholly or partly dependent on the shape or design – and includes automotive and marine batteries and other large batteries such as those used in telecommunications facilities, small and other assorted batteries, aerosols, gas-filled lighters, seat belt pre-tensioners and refrigerating machines.ASTM means the American Society for Testing and Materials XE "American Society for Testing and Materials [W]" (ASTM International, < HYPERLINK "" > 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959, United States of America).Bags are means a flexible packagings made of paper, plastics film, textiles, woven material or other suitable materials.Boxes are means a packagings with complete rectangular or polygonal faces, made of metal, wood, plywood, reconstituted wood, fibreboard, plastics or other suitable material. Small holes for purposes such as ease of handling or opening, or to meet classification requirements, are permitted as long as they do not compromise the integrity of the packaging during transport.Built-up area means an area that has one or more roads with street lighting or buildings at intervals of not more than 100?metres for a distance of at least 500 metres.Bulk container* means XE "bulk container (defined)" a containment system (including any liner or coating) intended for the transport of solid substances which are in direct contact with the containment system. Packagings, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), large packagings and portable tanks are not included.A bulk container 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 means of transport without intermediate reloading;fitted with devices permitting its ready handling;of a capacity of not less than 1.0 m3.Examples of bulk containers are freight containers, offshore bulk containers, skips, bulk bins, swap bodies, trough-shaped containers, roller containers, load compartments of vehicles, flexible bulk containersBulk container (see XE "bulk container (defined)" 1.2.1.2.2).Bundles of cylinders means an are assemblyies of cylinders that are fastened together and which are interconnected by a manifold and transported as a unit. The total water capacity must not exceed 3000 litres except that bundles intended for the transport of gases of Division 2.3 must be limited to 1000 litres water capacity.NOTE: A bundle of cylinders that meets all of the following conditions may be treated as individual cylinders for the purpose of determining capacityThe internal water capacity of each cylinder does not exceed 50L; None of the cylinders contain gases of Division 2.1 or 2.3; andThe total internal water capacity of all gas cylinders does not exceed 800L.Bus means a motorised road vehicle:(a)built mainly to carry passengers; and(b)that seats more than 9 adults (including the driver).CANUTEC means the Canadian Transport Emergency Centre XE "Canadian Transport Emergency Centre [W]" operated by the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Directorate of Transport Canada who publish a first responders Emergency Responders Guide means the total internal volume of the receptacle at a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius expressed in litres or cubic metres. For receptacles that are manifolded together (e.g. MEGCs), the capacity is the internal volume of all spaces connected during transport.Cargo transport unit (see 1.2.1.2.3)Cargo transport unit* means a road transport tank or freight vehicle, a railway transport tank or freight wagon, a multimodal freight container or portable tank, or a MEGC;’Category (see 1.2.1.2.17).CGA means the Compressed Gas Association XE "Compressed Gas Association (US) [W]" (CGA, < HYPERLINK "" > 14501 George Carter Way, Suite 103, Chantilly VA 20151, United States of America).Class (see XE "class (defined)" 1.2.1.2.172.0.1).Closed cargo transport unit means a cargo transport unit which totally encloses the contents by permanent structures with complete and rigid surfaces. Cargo transport units with fabric sides or tops are not considered closed cargo transport units.Closures means aare devices which close an opening in a bination packagings means are a combination of packagings for transport purposes, consisting of one or more inner packagings secured in an outer packaging in accordance with 4.1.1.bination road vehicle? means XE "combination road vehicle (defined)" a group of road vehicles consisting of:a prime mover and 2 or more trailers; ora rigid vehicle and 1 or more bustible liquid means XE "combustible liquid (defined)" a combustible liquid within the meaning of AS 1940;– A C1 combustible liquid is a combustible liquid that has a flash point of 93?°C or less. Competent authorityin relation XE "competent authority (defined)" to dangerous goods transported by road or rail in a State or Territory, means the Competent Authority appointed for the State or Territory under the Regulations or corresponding legislation; (see page iii) andin relation to international transport of dangerous goods or to imported dangerous goods, packagings, portable tanks or bulk containers, means, depending on the context:the Competent Authority for road or rail transport in accordance with (a) above; andthe Competent Authority appointed by the Commonwealth for sea or air transport; andany body or authority designated or otherwise recognised as such by the government of the country of origin for any purpose in connection with the transport of dangerous posite packagings are XE "composite packagings (defined)" packagings consisting of an outer packaging and an inner receptacle so constructed that the inner receptacle and the outer packaging form an integral packaging. Once assembled it remains thereafter an integrated single unit; it is filled, stored, transported and emptied as such.Consignee means any person, organisation or government which is entitled to take delivery of a consignment.Consignment means any package or packages, or load of dangerous goods, presented by a consignor for transport.A person consigns dangerous goods for transport, and is the consignor of the goods, if:(a)the person, with the person’s authority, is named or otherwise identified in transport documentation that complies with Chapter 11.1 of this Code as the consignor of the goods; or(b)sub-clause (a) does not apply to the person or anyone else and the person:(i)engages a prime contractor or rail operator, either directly or through an agent or other intermediary, to transport the goods; or(ii)if sub-clause (i) does not apply, has possession of, or control over, the goods immediately before the goods are transported; or(iii)if neither sub-clause (i) nor (ii) applies, loads a vehicle with the goods, for transport, at a place where dangerous goods are awaiting collection and that is unattended (except by the driver) during loading; or(c)sub-clauses (a) and (b) do not apply to the person or anyone else and:(i)the goods are imported into Australia; and(ii)the person is the importer of the goods.Consignor (see 1.2.1.2.4).Crates means an are outer packagings with incomplete surfaces.Critical temperature is the temperature above which the substance cannot exist in the liquid state.Cryogenic receptacles means a are transportable thermally insulated receptacles for refrigerated liquefied gases, of a water capacity of not more than 1000 litres.Cylinders means a are transportable pressure receptacles of a water capacity not exceeding 150 litres.Dangerous goods are: (see 1.2.1.2.5).(a)the goods that are determined under Regulation 1.5.1(1)(a) to be dangerous goods, or(b)the goods that satisfy the criteria set out, or referred to, in Part 2 of this Code for determining whether goods are dangerous goods.However, substances or articles that satisfy the criteria set out, or referred to, in Part 2 of this Code are not dangerous goods for the purposes of this Code if they are:(a)determined under Regulation 1.5.1(1)(a) not to be dangerous goods; or(b)described as ‘not subject to this Code’ in a special provision in Chapter 3.3 of this Code that is applied to the goods by column?(6) of the Dangerous Goods List, provided that all conditions included with that statement are met.Dangerous Goods List (see Introduction to Chapter 3.2).Dangerous goods packed in limited quantities means goods packed in accordance with Chapter 3.4 of this Code.Dangerous situation means XE "dangerous situation (defined)" a situation that is causing or is likely to cause imminent risk of death or injury to a person, or harm to the environment or to property.Demountable tank means a tank, other than a portable tank, that is designed to be carried on a vehicle but that does not form part of and is not permanently attached to the vehicle and is designed to be removable.Design life, for composite cylinders and tubes, means the maximum life (in number of years) to which the cylinder or tube is designed and approved in accordance with the applicable standard.Division (see 1.2.1.2.172.0.1).Domestic consumable dangerous good means party poppers; sparklers and bon-bons (UN0337), domestic smoke detectors (UN 2911), lighters and lighter refills (UN1057) or portable fire extinguishers with compressed or liquefied gas up to 23kg gross weight) (UN 1044). Drums means a are flat-ended or convex-ended cylindrical packagings made of metal, fibreboard, plastics, plywood or other suitable materials. This definition also includes packagings of other shapes e.g. round taper-necked packagings, or pail-shaped packagings. Wooden barrels or jerricans are not covered by this definition.Elevated temperature substance means a substance which is transported or offered for transport:–in the liquid state at a temperature at or above 100?°C; –in the liquid state with a flash point above 60?°C and which is intentionally heated to a temperature above its flash point; or–in a solid state and at a temperature at or above 240?°C.Emergency service means XE "emergency service (defined)" :an ambulance, fire, police or other emergency service; ora unit of the Defence Force corresponding to a service mentioned in paragraph (a).ERG2016 means the first responders Emergency XE "Emergency Responders Guide, Canada [W]" Response Guide of Canada ratio is means the ratio of the mass of gas to the mass of water at 15?°C that would fill completely a pressure receptacle fitted ready for use.Fire-risk substance means any readily ignitable solid substance, including:waste paper; andhay; andsawdust; andwood chips.Food includes:a substance prepared or intended for human or animal consumption; anda substance (except dangerous goods) intended to be an ingredient of food.Food packaging means:a receptacle that contains or is designed or intended to contain food; ormaterial designed or intended to be used in a receptacle that is designed or intended to contain food; orplastics wrapping intended for the packaging of food.Free from dangerous goods means XE "free from dangerous goods (defined)" , in relation to a receptacle, that:the receptacle is:thoroughly cleaned so that there is no discernible trace of the dangerous goods; orsubjected to a process in which its contents are neutralised, cured or chemically deactivated; andthe atmosphere within the receptacle is cleared:if the gas or vapour in the atmosphere is listed in “Adopted National Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment”, to ensure that the concentration is less than the TWA Exposure Standard listed for that gas or vapour; andif the atmosphere includes dangerous goods of Division 2.1 or vapour from dangerous goods of Class 3 or Subsidiary Hazard 3, to ensure that the concentration of those gases and vapours is less than 5% of the lower explosive limit for the goods when sampled at ambient temperature.Freight container means XE "freight container (defined)" :for transport of dangerous goods wholly within Australia, a re-usable container of the kind mentioned in AS/NZS?3711 that is designed for repeated use for the transport of goods by one or more modes of transport; andfor international transport of dangerous goods, 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 other 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 “freight container” includes neither vehicle nor packaging. However a freight container that is carried on a chassis is included. For freight containers for the transport of radioactive material, a freight container may be used as a packaging.A In addition: sSmall freight container means a freight container that has an internal volume of not more than 3 m3. Large freight container means a freight container that has an internal volume of more than 3 m3.is that which has an internal volume of not more than 3 m3. Any other freight container is considered to be a large freight container. A freight container for transport of dangerous goods wholly within Australia, a re-usable container of the kind mentioned in AS/NZS?3711 that is designed for repeated use for the transport of goods by one or more modes of transport;Fuel cell means an electrochemical device that converts the chemical energy of a fuel to electrical energy, heat and reaction products.Fuel cell engine means a device used to power equipment and which consists of a fuel cell and its fuel supply, whether integrated with or separate from the fuel cell, and includes all appurtenances necessary to fulfil its function.GHS means the current edition of the Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling of chemicals, published by the United Nations as document ST/SG/AC.10/30/Rev.8., which can be found on HYPERLINK "" (Note that other regulations may use a different edition of the GHS)Goods too dangerous to be transported meansGoods are too dangerous to be transported if they are:(a)goods set out or described in Appendix A of this Code; or(b)goods determined under Regulation 1.5.1(2)(a) to be too dangerous to be transported; or(c)goods or combinations of goods for which the statement ‘are not to be accepted for transport’ applies in a special provision in Chapter?3.3 of this Code that is applied to the goods by column?(6) of the Dangerous Goods List; or(d)other goods that are so sensitive or unstable that they cannot be safely transported even if all relevant requirements of the Regulations and this Code are complied with (see 2.1.3.3.2).(see 1.2.1.2.7).Hazchem code, in relation XE "Hazchem code (defined)" to dangerous goods in placardable units, tanks or bulk containers, means the Hazchem code prescribed for those goods in Appendix C.Hose assembly means XE "hose assembly (defined)" a hose or hoses connected together, for use in the transfer of dangerous goods to or from a tank on a vehicle, portable tank or storage receptacle and includes: if there are 2 or more hoses connected together - the couplings or connections between the hoses; andthe coupling or attachment connecting the hose or hoses to the tank; and anything else (except the vehicle, portable tank or storage receptacle) attached to the hose or hoses.IAEA means the International Atomic Energy Agency XE "International Atomic Energy Agency [W]" (IAEA, < HYPERLINK "" > P.O. Box 100 – A -1400 Vienna, Austria).IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioctive Material means one of the editions of those Regulations, as follows:For the 1985, 1985 (as amended 1990) editions: IAEA Safety Series No. 6For the 1996 edition: IAEA Safety Series No. ST-1For the 1996 (revised) edition: IAEA Safety Series No. TS-R-1 (ST-1, Revised)For the 1996 (as amendmed 2003), 2005, 2009 editions: IAEA Safety Standards Series No. TS-R-1For the 2012 edition: IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSR-6For the 2018 edition: IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSR-6 (Rev.1)ICAO means the International Civil Aviation Organisation XE "International Civil Aviation Organisation [W]" (ICAO, < HYPERLINK "" icao.int/Pages/default.aspz> 999 University Street, Montreal, Quebec H3C 5H7, Canada).IMO means the International Maritime Organisation XE "International Maritime Organisation [W]" (IMO, < HYPERLINK "" Pages/home.aspx> 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom).Incompatible means: 1.2.1.2.9Incompatibility – (Regulation 2.1.6)1.2.1.2.9.1Dangerous or other goods are incompatible with dangerous goods if:(a)the goods are determined under Regulation 1.5.1(1)(e) to be incompatible with the dangerous goods; or(b)when the goods are mixed, or otherwise brought into contact, with the dangerous goods, the goods are likely to interact with the dangerous goods and increase risk because of the interaction.A containment system, (including a packaging, tank, bulk container, IBC or MEGC) or equipment for use in the transport or transfer of dangerous goods is incompatible with the goods if any component of the system or equipment that is intended or likely to come into contact with the substance during handling, transfer or transport is:likely to interact with the goods and increase risk because of the interaction; andnot protected from contact under foreseeable circumstances by a protective coating or other effective means.(see 1.2.1.2.9). Inspection body means is an independent inspection and testing body approved by or acceptable to the competent authority responsible for pressure vessel legislation.Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) means a rigid or flexible portable packagings, other than those specified in Chapter 6.1 or 6.3 and large packagings specified in Chapter 6.6, that:(a)has a capacity of:(i)not more than 3.0?m3 (3,000?litres) for solids and liquids of packing groups II and III;(ii)not more than 1.5?m3 for solids of packing group I when packed in flexible, rigid plastics, composite, fibreboard and wooden IBCs;(iii)not more than 3.0?m3 for solids of packing group I when packed in metal IBCs;(iv)not more than 3.0?m3 for radioactive material of Class 7;(b)is designed for mechanical handling;(c)is resistant to the stresses produced in handling and transport, as determined by tests.(see XE "Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) (defined)" 1.2.1.2.8).NOTE:The primary definition of IBC is in 1.2.1.2.8 as it is a term defined in the text of the Model subordinate instrument. The UN20 definitions relating to maintenance and repair of IBCs are included here.Remanufactured IBCs are metal, rigid plastics or composite IBCs that:are produced as a UN type from a non-UN type; orare converted from one UN design type to another UN design type.Remanufactured IBCs are subject to the same requirements of this Code that apply to new IBCs of the same type (see also design type definition in 6.5.6.1.1).Repaired IBCs means aare metal, rigid plastics or composite IBCs that, as a result of impact or for any other cause (e.g. corrosion, embrittlement or other evidence of reduced strength as compared to the design type) are is restored so as to conform to the design type and to be able to withstand the design type tests. For the purposes of this Code, the replacement of the rigid inner receptacle of a composite IBC with a receptacle conforming to the original design type from the same manufacturer is considered repair. However, routine maintenance of rigid IBCs (see definition below) is not considered repair. The bodies of rigid plastics IBCs and the inner receptacles of composite IBCs are not repairable. Flexible IBCs are not repairable unless in accordance with a competent authority determination.Routine maintenance of flexible IBCs is means the routine performance on plastics or textile flexible IBCs of operations, such as:cleaning; orreplacement of non-integral components, such as non-integral liners and closure ties, with components conforming to the original manufacturer's specification;provided that these operations do not adversely affect the containment function of the flexible IBC or alter the design type.Routine maintenance of rigid IBCs means the routine performance on metal, rigid plastics or composite IBCs of operations such as:cleaning; orremoval and reinstallation or replacement of body closures (including associated gaskets), or of service equipment, conforming to the original manufacturer's specifications, provided that the leaktightness of the IBC is verified; orrestoration of structural equipment not directly performing a dangerous goods containment or discharge pressure retention function so as to conform to the design type (e.g. the straightening of legs or lifting attachments) provided that the containment function of the IBC is not affected.Inner packagings means a packagings for which an outer packaging is required for transport.Inner receptacles are means a receptacles which require an outer packaging in order to perform their containment function.Intermediate packagings means a packagings placed between inner packagings, or articles, and an outer packaging.Jerricans are means a metal or plastics packagings of rectangular or polygonal cross-section.Journey means the transport of dangerous goods from where the goods are consigned to where the goods are delivered to the consignee.Label means:a label as illustrated in 5.2.2.2.2, identifying the class or division, or a subsidiary hazard of a dangerous substance or article; ora mixed class label as illustrated in 5.2.2.2.3a limited quantities label as illustrated in 5.2.2.2.4 and 3.4.4.Large packaging means a packaging consisting of an outer packaging which contains articles or inner packagings and which is designed for mechanical handling; and exceeds 400 kg net mass or 450 litres capacity but has a volume of not more than 3 m3;Large salvage packaging means a special packaging which:is designed for mechanical handling; and exceeds 400 kg net mass or 450?litres capacity but has a volume of not more than 3?m?;into which damaged, defective, leaking or non-conforming dangerous goods packages, or dangerous goods that have spilled or leaked are placed for purposes of transport for recovery or disposal.Limited Quantity XE "Limited Quantity" (see 1.2.1.2.6).Liner means a separate tube or bag inserted into a packaging, (including IBCs and large packagings) but not forming an integral part of it, including the closures of its openings.Liquids are XE "liquids (defined)" means a dangerous goods which at 50 °C have a vapour pressure of not more than 300?kPa (3 bar), which are is not completely gaseous at 20?°C and at a pressure of 101.3?kPa, and which hasve a melting point or initial melting point of 20 °C or less at a pressure of 101.3?kPa. A viscous substance for which a specific melting point cannot be determined must be subjected to the ASTM D 4359-90 test; or to the test for determining fluidity (penetrometer test) prescribed in section 2.3.4 of Annex?A of the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR).Load means, in relation to a cargo transport unit, all the goods in or on that cargo transport unit.Load platform means, in relation to a rail wagon:in the case of a rigid rail wagon (e.g. container flat, ‘skel’, well, tank or open wagon, or rail van), the whole of that wagon; orin the case of an articulated wagon, each rigid section of the wagon that is designed to transport goods in one or more cargo transport units.Manufactured product means XE "manufactured product (defined)" dangerous goods of Class 3 of packing group II or packing group III:that is a suspension or solution of at least 10% non-volatile materials as determined by AS?1580, Method 301.1;of which less than 3% of the mobile solvent layer separates in the solvent separation test specified in the Manual of Tests and Criteria; andthe viscosity of which is:at least 250 mm2/s (centistokes) at 23?°C; orat least 20 mm2/s at 23?°C if the product requires stirring before use.Manual of Tests and Criteria is means the XE "Manual of Tests and Criteria (defined)" seventh revised edition of the United Nations publication entitled “Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria XE "Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria (US)" ” (ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.7).Marking includes all information, other than a label or a placard, that is required by this Code to be applied or affixed to a packaging, a package, an overpack, a large package, an intermediate bulk container, a portable tank, a demountable tank, a multiple element gas container a road tank vehicle or a rail tank wagon.Maximum capacity as used in 6.1.4 is means the maximum inner volume of receptacles or packagings expressed in litres.Maximum net mass is means the maximum net mass of contents in a single packaging or maximum combined mass of inner packagings and the contents thereof and is expressed in kg.MEGC (see 1.2.1.2.10).Metal hydride storage system means a single complete hydrogen storage system, including a receptacle, metal hydride, pressure relief device, shut-off valve, service equipment and internal components used for the transport of hydrogen only.Modal codes means the IMDG Code for sea transport and the ICAO Rules or IATA Regulations for air transport (see 1.2.3.1).Model Law means the Model subordinate instrument or the Model Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail Act as agreed to from time to time by the Transport and Infrastructure Council and published on the Parliamentary Counsel’s Committee website.Model subordinate instrument means XE "Model Subordinate Law:defined" the Model subordinate instrument on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail as agreed to from time to time by the Transport and Infrastructure Council and published on the Parliamentary Counsel’s Committee website.(see also “Regulations”).MSDS (see Safety Data Sheet).Multimodal means applicable to, or suitable for use on, more than one mode of transport (e.g. road and rail transport or road and sea transport).Multiple-element gas containers (MEGCs) means a multimodal assembly of cylinders, tubes or bundles of cylinders which are interconnected by a manifold and assembled within a framework. The MEGC includes service and structural equipment necessary for the transport of gases.(see 1.2.1.2.10).Must, where used in a numbered clause or special provision, or in a table in this Code, indicates a mandatory Explosive Mass (NEM) means the total mass of the explosive substances, without the packagings, casings, etc. (Net explosive quantity (NEQ), net explosive contents (NEC), or net explosive weight (NEW) are often used to convey the same meaning.).N.O.S. means Not Otherwise Specified.Not subject to this Code, when included in a special provision in Chapter 3.3 of this Code that is applied to the goods by column?(6) of the Dangerous Goods List, means the goods are not dangerous goods for the purposes of this Code, provided that all conditions included with that statement are met.Open cryogenic receptacle means a transportable thermally insulated receptacle for refrigerated liquefied gases maintained at atmospheric pressure by continuous venting of the refrigerated liquefied gas.Outer packaging means XE "outer packaging (defined)" 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 packagings.external packaging (including absorbent materials, cushioning and any other components) necessary to contain and protect:articles: orinner receptacles of composite packaging; or inner packagings of combination packagings.Overpack means an enclosure used to contain one or more packages and to form one unit for convenience of handling and stowage during transport. Examples of overpacks are a number of packages either:placed or stacked on to a load board such as a pallet and secured by strapping, shrink wrapping, stretch wrapping, or other suitable means; orplaced in a protective outer packaging such as a box or crate.Owner (see vehicle owner1.2.1.2.18).Package means the complete product of the packing operation, consisting of the packaging and its contents prepared for transport.Packaging means one or more receptacles and any other components or materials necessary for the receptacles to perform their containment and other safety functions.Packages (see 1.2.1.2.11).Packagings (see 1.2.1.2.11).Packing group (see 2.0.1).has the meaning given to it in clause 2.0.1.3 of this Code.Placard means a label or Emergency Information Panel that is fixed to, stenciled or printed on, or placed in a frame that is fixed to a cargo transport unit or placardable unit.Placard load means a load in a cargo transport unit that must be placarded under Chapter 5.3 as determined in accordance with Table 5.3.Placardable unit means any large receptacle or other large itemany article such as an IBC, pressure drum, tube, MEGC or demountable portable tank, that individually has a capacity of more than 500?kg(L)., other than:a cargo transport unit; orlarge packaging meeting the requirements of Chapter 6.6; oran overpack used in accordance with Section 5.1.2; ora segregation device meeting the requirements of Chapter?6.11.Portable tank means XE "portable tank (defined)" a multimodal tank that:For the purposes of the transport of substances of Class 1 and Classes 3 to 9, a multimodal portable tank. It includes a shell fitted with service equipment and structural equipment necessary for the transport of dangerous substances;is designed primarily to be loaded onto a vehicle or ship; andFor the purposes of transport of non-refrigerated, liquefied gases of Class 2, a multimodal tank having a capacity of more than 450 litres. It includes a shell fitted with service equipment and structural equipment necessary for the transport of gases;has a capacity of more than?450 L; andFor the purposes of transport of refrigerated liquefied gases, a thermally insulated tank having a capacity of more than 450 litres fitted with service equipment and structural equipment necessary for the transport of refrigerated liquefied gases;Is equipped with skids, mountings, stabilisers and accessories to facilitate manual handling; andis capable of being loaded and unloaded without removing its service or structural equipment; andis capable of being lifted when full.The portable tank must be capable of being loaded and discharged without the need of removal of its structural equipment. It must possess stabilizing members external to the shell, and must be capable of being lifted when full. It must be designed primarily to be loaded on to a vehicle or vessel and is equipped with skids, mountings or accessories to facilitate mechanical handling. RoadHowever road tank-vehicles, rail tank-wagons, non-metallic tanks, gas cylinders, large receptacles, and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) are not considered to be portable tanks.Portable fire extinguisher means a first attack firefighting appliance which is designed to be carried by hand and which, when charged to design capacity, has a gross mass not greater than 23kg.Pressure drums means aare welded transportable pressure receptacles of a water capacity exceeding 150?litres and of not more than 1000?litres, (e.g. cylindrical receptacles equipped with rolling hoops, spheres on skids).Pressure receptacles is a collective term that includes cylinders, tubes, pressure drums, closed cryogenic receptacles, metal hydride storage systems, bundles of cylinders and salvage pressure receptacles.Prime contractor A person is the prime contractor for the transport of dangerous or other goods by road ifmeans the person who, in conducting a business for or involving the transport of dangerous goods by road, undertakes to be responsible, or is responsible, for the transport of the goods by road. (see 1.2.1.2.12).Prime mover means a road vehicle that is designed to tow a trailer, but does not include a vehicle that has a load carrying capability in addition to a trailer.Proper shipping name has the meaning given to it in clause 2.0.2 of this Code.Quality assurance means a systematic programme of controls and inspections applied by any organisation or body which is aimed at providing adequate confidence that the standard of safety prescribed in this Code is achieved in practice.Rail operator A person is a rail operator for the transport of dangerous or other goods by rail, means a if the person who undertakes to be responsible, or is responsible, for:(a)the transport of the goods by rail; or(b)the condition of a rail wagon transporting the goods. (see 1.2.1.2.13).Rail tank wagon means a rail wagon of which a tank forms an integral part.Rail wagon means a unit of rolling stock that:is designed to carry freight by rail; andbears a unique identifying number or alphanumeric identifier.React dangerously means, in relation to the reaction of substances, to react in a manner that directly creates a hazard due to the reaction:being violent; orproducing an explosion; orproducing a potentially explosive combination of products; orproducing potentially dangerous quantities of toxic vapour or gas.Receptacles means a are containment vessels for receiving and holding substances or articles, including any means of closing.Reconditioned packagings include XE "reconditioned packagings (defined)" :(a)metal drums that:(i)are cleaned to original materials of construction, with all former contents, internal and external corrosion, and external coatings and labels removed;(ii)are restored to original shape and contour, with chimes (if any) straightened and sealed, and all non-integral gaskets replaced; and(iii)are inspected after cleaning but before painting, with rejection of packagings with visible pitting, significant reduction in material thickness, metal fatigue, damage threads or closures, or other significant defects; or(b)plastics drums and jerricans that:(i)are cleaned to original materials of construction, with all former contents, external coatings and labels removed;(ii)have all non-integral gaskets replaced; and(iii)are inspected after cleaning with rejection of packagings with visible damage such as tears, creases or cracks, or damaged threads, or closures, or other significant defects.Recycled plastics material means XE "recycled plastics material (defined)" material recovered from used industrial packagings that has been cleaned and prepared for processing into new packagings. The specific properties of the recycled material used for production of new packagings must be assured and documented regularly as part of a quality assurance programme recognised by the competent authority. The quality assurance programme must include a record of proper pre-sorting and verification that each batch of recycled plastics material has the proper melt flow rate, density, and tensile yield strength, consistent with that of the design type manufactured from such recycled material. This necessarily includes knowledge about the packaging material from which the recycled plastics have been derived, as well as awareness of the prior contents of those packagings if those prior contents might reduce the capability of new packagings produced using that material. In addition, the packaging manufacturer's quality assurance programme under 6.1.1.4 must include performance of the mechanical design type test in 6.1.5 on packagings manufactured from each batch of recycled plastics material. In this testing, stacking performance may be verified by appropriate dynamic compression testing rather than static load testing.NOTE:AS ISO 16103:2005 “Packaging – Transport packages for dangerous goods - Recycled plastics material”, provides additional guidance on procedures to be followed in approving the use of recycled plastics material. These guidelines have been developed based on the experience of the manufacturing of drums and jerricans from recycled plastics material and as such may need to be adapted for other types of packagings, IBCs and large packagings made of recycled plastics material.Regulations means XE "Regulations, the (defined)" the XE "Code, the:interpreting terms, vs Regulations" Model Law and the Model Subordinate Instrument.Reference in this Code to a numbered Regulation (e.g. Regulation XE "numbered Regulation (defined)" 1.1.7) is a reference to the clause bearing that number in the Model subordinate instrument. Depending on the context, Regulations may also mean the law of the participating jurisdiction that adopts or embodies the Model Legislation.Remanufactured IBCs (see “Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)”).Remanufactured large packaging means a metal or rigid plastics large packaging that:(a)is produced as a UN type from a non-UN type; or(b)is converted from one UN design type to another UN design type.Remanufactured large packagings are subject to the same requirements of this Code that apply to new large packagings of the same type (see also design type definition in 6.6.5.1.2).Remanufactured packagings include:(a)metal drums that:(i)are produced as a UN type from a non-UN type; (ii)are converted from one UN type to another UN type; or(iii)undergo the replacement of integral structural components (such as non-removable heads); or(b)plastics drums that:(i)are converted from one UN type to another UN type (e.g. 1H1 to 1H2); or(ii)undergo the replacement of integral structural components.NOTE:Remanufactured drums are subject to the same requirements of this Code that apply to a new drum of the same type.Repaired IBCs (see “Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)”).Reused large packaging means a large packaging to be refilled which has been examined and found free of defects affecting the ability to withstand the performance tests: the term includes those which are refilled with the same or similar compatible contents and are transported within distribution chains controlled by the consignor of the product.Reused packagings means aare XE "reused packagings (definition)" packagings to be refilled which have been examined and found free of defects affecting the ability to withstand the performance tests: the term includes those which are refilled with the same or similar compatible contents and are transported within distribution chains controlled by the consignor of the product.Rigid vehicle means a vehicle the load carrying area of which is fixed to the vehicle’s chassis or frame.Road tank vehicle means a road vehicle of which a tank forms part or to which a tank, other than a portable tank, is attached.Rolling stock means a vehicle that operates on or uses a railway track, but does not include a vehicle designed for use both on and off a railway track when the unit is operated off the railway track.Routine maintenance of flexible IBCs (see “Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)”).Routine maintenance of rigid IBCs (see “Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)”).SADT means self accelerating decomposition temperature(see self-accelerating decomposition temperature.Safety Data Sheet means Safety Data Sheet XE "Safety Data Sheet (defined)" or the material Safety Data Sheet XE "material Safety Data Sheet (defined)" [MSDS] for the dangerous goods or other substance, prepared by the manufacturer or Australian supplier in accordance with the Model Code of Practice: Preparation of sSafety dData sSheets for hHazardous cChemicals published by Safework Australia, Code of Practice XE "Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice [W]" ,< HYPERLINK "" .au/sites/SWA/about/Publications/Documents/642/COP_Preparation_of_Safety_Data_Sheet_for_Hazardous_Chemicals.pdf> or equivalent.Salvage packagings means aare special packagings into which damaged, defective, leaking or non-conforming dangerous goods packages, or dangerous goods that have spilled or leaked, are placed for purposes of transport for recovery or disposal.Salvage pressure receptacle means a pressure receptacle with a water capacity not exceeding 3,000?litres into which are placed damaged, defective, leaking or non-conforming pressure receptacle(s) for the purpose of transport e.g. for recovery or disposal.SCBA means a self-contained breathing apparatus complying with AS1715:1994.Segregation device means a device for segregating dangerous goods from incompatible goods, that:(a)complies with the requirements in relation to devices used to segregate those goods set out in Chapter 6.11; or(b)is approved by a Competent Authority as a segregation device for use in segregating the goods.Self-accelerating decomposition temperature (SADT) means the lowest temperature at which self-accerating decomposition may occur in a substance in the packaging, IBC or portable tank as offered for transport. The SADT must be determined in accordance with the test procedures given in PART II, Section 28 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria.Self-accelerating polymerization temperature (SAPT) means the lowest temperature at which self-accelerating polymerization may occur with a substance in the packaging, IBC, portable tank as offered for transport. The SAPT shallmust be determined in accordance with the test procedures established for the self-accelerating decomposition temperature for self-reactive substances in accordance with Part II, Section 28 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria.Semi-trailer means XE "semi-trailer (defined)" a trailer having:(a)one axle group, or a single axle, towards the rear of the trailer; and(b)a means of attachment to a prime mover that, once attached, results in some of the load being imposed on the prime mover.Self-accelerating polymerization temperature (SAPT) means the lowest temperature at which polymerization may occur with a substance in the packaging, IBC, portable tank as offered for transport. The SAPT shall be determined in accordance with the test procedures established for the self-accelerating decomposition temperature for self-reactive substances in accordance with Part II, Section 28 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria.Service life, for composite cylinders and tubes, means the number of years the cylinder or tube is permitted to be in service.Settled pressure means is the pressure of the contents of a pressure receptacle in thermal and diffusive equilibrium.Shell means, in relation to a tank, the part of the tank which retains the substance intended for transport (tank proper, receptacle or principal containment vessel), including openings and their closures, but does not include service equipment or external structural equipment.Shipment means the specific movement of a consignment from origin to destination.Should indicates an advisory guideline or recommendation, compliance with which is not mandatory.Siftproof packagings means a are packagings impermeable to dry contents including fine solid material produced during transport.Single packagings mean packagings that do not require inner packagings to be capable of performing their containment function during transport including composite packagings.Solids means a are dangerous goods, other than a gases, that does not meet the definition of liquids in this Codesection.Source of ignition means XE "source of ignition (defined)" a source of energy sufficient to ignite a flammable atmosphere including:(a)a lighted match, a cigarette lighter, a lighted cigarette or other form of lighted tobacco, a lighted furnace, an incinerator, and any other naked flame; and(b)electrical equipment that is not suitable for use in an area defined as a hazardous area in AS/NZS?60079.10.1.SP (Special Provision) means a Special Provision set out in Chapter 3.3 of this Code.Subsidiary Hazard means a dangerous good that is (a)assigned a Subsidiary Hazard by a determination under Regulation 1.5.1(1)(c); or(b)satisfies the criteria in Part 2 of this Code for assignment to more than one Class or Division.NOTE: In 2018 the Code Edition 7.6 replaced subsidiary risk with subsidiary hazard in all instances occurring to align with UN20. For the purposes of compliance with this Code the words subsidiary risk have the same meaning as subsidiary hazard. Subsidiary Risk means Subsidiary Hazard.Tank means a portable tank (see 6.7.2.1), including a tank container, a road tank-vehicle, a rail tank-wagon or a receptacle to contain solids, liquids, or gases, having a capacity of not less than 450 litres when used for the transport of gases as defined in 2.2.1.1. Tank (see 1.2.1.2.15).Tank vehicle means a road vehicle or rail wagon:(a)of which a tank forms part; or(b)to which a tank (other than a portable tank) is attached.However, a tank vehicle does not include a hopper vehicle or any other vehicle into which solid dangerous goods are directly loaded, which should instead be considered a bulk container.Technical name means a technical name as described in 3.1.2.8.Telephone advisory service, A telephone advisory service, for XE "telephone advisory service (defined)" the transport of dangerous goods, means a service providing access by telephone to persons competent to give advice about:(a)the construction and properties of the receptacles in which the dangerous goods are being transported; and(b)the use of equipment on vehicles on which the dangerous goods are being transported; and(c)the properties of the dangerous goods; and(d)methods of safely handling the dangerous goods; and(e)methods of safely containing and controlling the dangerous goods in a dangerous situation.(see 1.2.1.2.16).Test pressure means is the required pressure applied during a pressure test for qualification or requalification.This Code means XE "this Code (defined)" this XE "Code, the:defined" Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code or ADGC or Australian Dangerous Goods Code) and includes any code, manual, supplement or standard applied or adopted by, or incorporated into this Code.Trailer means a vehicle that is designed to be towed, or is towed, by another road vehicle but does not include a road vehicle propelled by a motor that forms part of the vehicle.Train means two or more units of rolling stock coupled together, at least one unit of which is a locomotive or a self-propelled unit.Train manifest means a list of rolling stock that makes up the train which provides information regarding dangerous goods carried as required by clause 11.1.4.Transfer operation means XE "transfer operation (defined)" the process of transferring dangerous goods into or from a tank vehicle, portable tank, bulk container or freight container and includes:(a)the connection of any hose or other equipment to the tank vehicle, portable tank, bulk container or freight container; and(b)the connection of any hose or other equipment to a storage receptacle; and(c)the movement of the goods into or from the tank vehicle, portable tank, bulk container or freight container; and(d)any other activity directly connected with the transfer of the goods.Transport documentation means documentation that complies with the requirements for transport documents in Part 11 of this Code.Tube means a transportable pressure receptacle of seamless or composite construction having a water capacity exceeding 150 litres but not more than 3000 litres.Ullage means XE "ullage (defined)" the difference between the capacity of a receptacle and the net volume of the contents of the receptacle, calculated as a percentage as follows:2689225156845ullage =00ullage =(capacity - net volume of contents) x 100 capacityUNECE means the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe XE "United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) [W]" (UNECE, < HYPERLINK "" > Palais des Nations, 8-14 avenue de la Paix, CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland).UN Number has XE "UN Number (defined)" the meaning given to it in clause 2.0.2 of this Code.Vehicle means:(a)a road vehicle including an articulated or combination vehicle; or(b)a unit of rolling stock.A person is an owner of a vehicle if the personVehicle owner means a person who:(a)is the sole owner, a joint owner or a part owner of the vehicle; or(b)has possession or use of the vehicle under a credit, hire-purchase, lease or other agreement, except an agreement requiring the vehicle to be registered in the name of someone else.Wooden barrels means aare packagings made of natural wood, of round cross-section, having convex walls, consisting of staves and heads and fitted with hoops.Working pressure means is the settled pressure of a compressed gas at a reference temperature of 15?°C in a full pressure receptacle.1.2.1.2Terms defined in the text of the Model subordinate instrument XE "terms defined in the text of the Model Subordinate Law" The XE "Model Subordinate Law:terms defined in the text of" definitions XE "key terms, definitions (aerosols, bag, box, consigneee etc.), listings" in 1.2.1.2 have been adapted from the corresponding entries in the Model subordinate instrument to be consistent with the context of this Code.1.2.1.2.1Aggregate quantity – (Regulation 1.2.1)The aggregate quantity of dangerous goods means the total of:(a)the number of kilograms of: (i)solid dangerous goods; and(ii)articles (including aerosols); and(b)the number of litres or kilograms, whichever is used in the transport documentation to describe the goods, of liquid dangerous goods; and(c)the total capacity in litres of receptacles containing dangerous goods of Class 2 (except aerosols).1.2.1.2.2Bulk Container – (Regulation 1.2.1)1.2.1.2.2.1Bulk container means XE "bulk container (defined)" a container (with or without a liner or coating) that:(a)has a capacity of 1.0 m3 or more; and(b)is intended for the transport of solid dangerous goods that are in direct contact with the container.1.2.1.2.2.2To avoid doubt, the following are not bulk containers even if they have a capacity of 1.0 m3 or more and are intended for the transport of solid dangerous goods:(a)a large packaging that complies with the requirements of Chapter 6.6 of this Code(b)an IBC(c)a tank(d)a tank vehicle(e)any other packaging that complies with the requirements of Chapter 6.1 or 6.3 of this Code.1.2.1.2.2.3In addition, for the purposes of this Code, Bulk containers are:–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 means of transport without intermediate reloading–fitted with devices permitting ready handling.Examples of bulk containers are freight containers [when used in accordance with 1.2.1.2.2.1(b)], offshore bulk containers, skips, bulk bins, swap bodies, trough-shaped containers, roller containers, load compartments of vehicle, flexible bulk containers.NOTE:This bulk container definition represents alignment with UN20 and provides consistency with the IMDG, ICAO and IATA codes for sea and air transport.1.2.1.2.3Cargo Transport Unit – (Regulation 1.2.1)A cargo transport unit includes:(a)a road transport tank or freight vehicle; or(b)a railway transport tank or freight wagon; or (c)a portable tank; or(d)a bulk container; or(e)a freight container; or(f)a MEGC.1.2.1.2.4Consignors – (Regulation 1.2.1) XE "consignor (defined)" A person consigns dangerous goods for transport, and is the consignor of the goods, if:(a)the person, with the person’s authority, is named or otherwise identified in transport documentation that complies with Chapter 11.1 of this Code as the consignor of the goods; or(b)sub-clause (a) does not apply to the person or anyone else and the person:(i)engages a prime contractor or rail operator, either directly or through an agent or other intermediary, to transport the goods; or(ii)if sub-clause (i) does not apply, has possession of, or control over, the goods immediately before the goods are transported; or(iii)if neither sub-clause (i) nor (ii) applies, loads a vehicle with the goods, for transport, at a place where dangerous goods are awaiting collection and that is unattended (except by the driver) during loading; or(c)sub-clauses (a) and (b) do not apply to the person or anyone else and:(i)the goods are imported into Australia; and(ii)the person is the importer of the goods.1.2.1.2.5Dangerous Goods – (Regulation 2.1.1) XE "dangerous goods (defined)" 1.2.1.2.5.1Goods are dangerous goods, if:(a)the goods are determined under Regulation 1.5.1(1)(a) to be dangerous goods, or(b)the goods satisfy the criteria set out, or referred to, in Part 2 of this Code for determining whether goods are dangerous goods.1.2.1.2.5.2However, substances or articles that satisfy the criteria set out, or referred to, in Part 2 of this Code are not dangerous goods for the purposes of this Code if they are:(a)determined under Regulation 1.5.1(1)(a) not to be dangerous goods; or(b)described as ‘not subject to this Code’ in a special provision in Chapter 3.3 of this Code that is applied to the goods by column?(6) of the Dangerous Goods List, provided that all conditions included with that statement are met.1.2.1.2.6Dangerous goods packed in limited quantities – (Regulation 1.2.9)Dangerous goods are packed in limited quantities if:(a)the goods are packed in accordance with Chapter 3.4 of this Code; and(b)the quantity of dangerous goods in each inner packaging does not exceed the quantity specified in or referenced from column?(7a) of the Dangerous Goods List for those goods.1.2.1.2.7Goods too dangerous to be transported – (Regulation 2.1.2)Goods are too dangerous to be transported if they are:(a)goods set out or described in Appendix A of this Code; or(b)goods determined under Regulation 1.5.1(2)(a) to be too dangerous to be transported; or(c)goods or combinations of goods for which the statement ‘are not to be accepted for transport’ applies in a special provision in Chapter?3.3 of this Code that is applied to the goods by column?(6) of the Dangerous Goods List; or(d)other goods that are so sensitive or unstable that they cannot be safely transported even if all relevant requirements of the Regulations and this Code are complied with (see 2.1.3.3.2).1.2.1.2.8IBC – (Regulation 1.2.7)Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) are XE "Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) (defined)" rigid or flexible portable packagings, other than packagings specified in Chapter 6.1 or 6.3 and large packagings specified in Chapter 6.6, that:(a)have a capacity of:(i)not more than 3.0?m3 (3,000?litres) for solids and liquids of packing groups II and III;(ii)not more than 1.5?m3 for solids of packing group I when packed in flexible, rigid plastics, composite, fibreboard and wooden IBCs;(iii)not more than 3.0?m3 for solids of packing group I when packed in metal IBCs;(iv)not more than 3.0?m3 for radioactive material of Class 7;(b)are designed for mechanical handling;(c)are resistant to the stresses produced in handling and transport, as determined by tests.NOTE:Chapter 6.5 provides detailed requirements for IBCs.For discussion of maintenance of IBCs, remanufactured IBCs and repaired IBCs, see the alphabetical list of definitions in 1.2.1.1.1.2.1.2.9Incompatibility – (Regulation 2.1.6)1.2.1.2.9.1Dangerous or other goods are incompatible with dangerous goods if:(a)the goods are determined under Regulation 1.5.1(1)(e) to be incompatible with the dangerous goods; or(b)when the goods are mixed, or otherwise brought into contact, with the dangerous goods, the goods are likely to interact with the dangerous goods and increase risk because of the interaction.NOTE:For compatibility guidelines based on classification, see Chapter?9.1.1.2.1.2.9.2A containment system, (including a packaging, tank, bulk container, IBC or MEGC) or equipment for use in the transport or transfer of dangerous goods is incompatible with the goods if any component of the system or equipment that is intended or likely to come into contact with the substance during handling, transfer or transport is:(a)likely to interact with the goods and increase risk because of the interaction; and(b)not protected from contact under foreseeable circumstances by a protective coating or other effective means.1.2.1.2.10MEGC – (Regulation 1.2.8)MEGC means a multiple-element gas container, comprising:(a)multimodal assemblies of cylinders, tubes or bundles of cylinders that are interconnected by a manifold and assembled within a framework; and(b)service and structural equipment necessary for the transport of gases.1.2.1.2.11Packages and Packaging – (Regulation 4.1.2)1.2.1.2.11.1A package of dangerous goods or other goods is the complete product of the packing of the goods for transport, and consists of the goods and their packaging.1.2.1.2.11.2Packaging means one or more receptacles and any other components or materials necessary for the receptacles to perform their containment and other safety functions.1.2.1.2.12Prime Contractor – (Regulation 1.2.1) XE "prime contractor (defined)" A person is the prime contractor for the transport of dangerous or other goods by road if the person, in conducting a business for or involving the transport of dangerous goods by road, undertakes to be responsible, or is responsible, for the transport of the goods by road.1.2.1.2.13Rail Operator – (Regulation 1.2.1) XE "rail operator (defined)" A person is a rail operator for the transport of dangerous or other goods by rail if the person undertakes to be responsible, or is responsible, for:(a)the transport of the goods by rail; or(b)the condition of a rail wagon transporting the goods.1.2.1.2.14Subsidiary Hazard – (Regulation 2.1.4)1.2.1.2.14.1A reference to dangerous goods with a subsidiary hazard is a reference to goods that:(a)are assigned a Subsidiary Hazard by a determination under Regulation 1.5.1(1)(c); or(b)satisfy the criteria in Part 2 of this Code for assignment to more than one Class or Division.1.2.1.2.14.2Dangerous goods are assigned a particular Subsidiary Hazard where it is assigned:(a)by a determination under Regulation 1.5.1(1)(c); or(b)if there is no determination, - in Column (4) of the Dangerous Goods List, subject to any Special Provision in Chapter 3.3 that is applied to the goods by column (6).1.2.1.2.14.3For dangerous goods that meet the criteria of 1.2.1.2.13.1 and are not assigned a Subsidiary Hazard by 1.2.1.2.13.2, the Subsidiary Hazard or hazards must be determined in accordance with Section 2.0.3 of this Code.1.2.1.2.15Tank – (Regulation 1.2.1)1.2.1.2.15.1Subject to 1.2.1.2.14.2, tank means XE "tank (defined)" a receptacle in the form of a shell fitted with service equipment and structural equipment necessary to contain dangerous substances.1.2.1.2.15.2Tanks include fixed storage tanks, portable tanks, demountable tanks and the cargo receptacles of road tank vehicles and rail tank wagons, but do not include:(a)receptacles, for gases as defined in 2.2.1.1, that have a capacity of less than 450?L; or(b)packagings that comply with Chapter 6.1 or 6.3 of this Code; or(c)bulk containers that comply with Chapter 6.8 of this Code; or(d)IBCs, MEGCs, cylinders, tubes or pressure drums; or(e)large packagings that comply with Chapter 6.6 of this Code; or(f)freight containers that comply with Chapter 6.10 of this Code; or(g)segregation devices that comply with Chapter 6.11 of this Code.1.2.1.2.16Telephone Advisory Service – (Regulation 14.2.1)A telephone advisory service, for XE "telephone advisory service (defined)" the transport of dangerous goods, means a service providing access by telephone to persons competent to give advice about:(a)the construction and properties of the receptacles in which the dangerous goods are being transported; and(b)the use of equipment on vehicles on which the dangerous goods are being transported; and(c)the properties of the dangerous goods; and(d)methods of safely handling the dangerous goods; and(e)methods of safely containing and controlling the dangerous goods in a dangerous situation.1.2.1.2.17UN Classes, UN Divisions and Categories of dangerous goods – (Regulation 2.1.3)Notwithstanding Regulation 2.1.3, for the purposes of this Code, except when subject to a determination under Regulation 1.5.1(1)(b), dangerous goods are assigned to classes, divisions and categories in accordance with Part 2 of this Code, subject to any Special Provision in Chapter 3.3 that is assigned to the particular dangerous goods from column?(6) of the Dangerous Goods List.1.2.1.2.18Vehicle owners – (Regulation 1.2.1) XE "vehicle owner (defined)" A person is an owner of a vehicle if the person:(a)is the sole owner, a joint owner or a part owner of the vehicle; or(b)has possession or use of the vehicle under a credit, hire-purchase, lease or other agreement, except an agreement requiring the vehicle to be registered in the name of someone else.1.2.1.3Clarifying examples for certain defined terms XE "definitions" The following explanations and examples are meant to assist in clarifying the use of some of the packaging terms defined in this section.The definitions in this section are consistent with the use of the defined terms throughout this Code. However, some of the defined terms are commonly used in other ways. This is particularly evident in respect of the term “inner receptacle” which has often been used to describe the “inners” of a combination packaging.The “inners” of “combination packagings” are always termed “inner packagings” not “inner receptacles”. A glass bottle is an example of such an “inner packaging”.The “inners” of “composite packagings” are normally termed “inner receptacles”. For example, the “inner” of a 6HA1 composite packaging (plastics material) is such an “inner receptacle” since it is normally not designed to perform a containment function without its “outer packaging” and is not therefore an “inner packaging”.1.2.2UNITS OF MEASUREMENT XE "Code, the:units of measurement" XE "Dangerous Goods Code units of measurement" 1.2.2.1The following units of measurementa are applicable in this Code:Table 1.2.2.1: Dangerous Goods Code Units of measurementMeasurement of T1SI Unit T2, T4bAcceptable alternative unitRelationship between unitsLengthm (metre)––Aream2 (square metre)––Volumem3 (cubic metre)l (or L) (litre)T3c1 LT3 = 10-3 m3Times (second)min (minute)1 min = 60 sh (hour)1 h = 3600 sd (day)1 d = 86,400 sMasskg (kilogram)g (gram)1 g = 10-3 kgt (tonne)1 t = 103 kgMass densitykg/m3kg/L 1 kg/L = 103 kg/m3TemperatureK (kelvin)°C (degree Celsius)0°C = 273.15 KDifference of temperatureK (kelvin)°C (degree Celsius)1°C = 1 KForceN (newton)–1 N = 1 kg m/s2PressurePa (pascal)bar (bar)1 bar = 105 Pa1 Pa = 1 N/m2StressN/m2N/mm21 N/mm2 = 1 MPaWorkJ (joule)KWh (kilowatt hour)1 kWh = 3.6 MJEnergyJ (joule)–1 J = 1 N m = 1 W sQuantity of heatJ (joule)eV (electronvolt)1 eV = 0.1602 x 10-18JPowerW (watt)–1 W = 1 J/s = 1 N m/sKinematic viscositym2/smm2/s1 mm2/s = 10-6m2/sDynamic viscosityPa smPa s1 mPa s = 10-3Pa sActivityBq (becquerel)––Dose equivalent Sv (sievert)––Notes to Table 1.2.2.1: XE "Dangerous Goods Code units of measurement:conversion into SI units" aT1 (note 1):The following round figures are applicable for the conversion of the units hitherto used into SI Units.Force1 kg = 9.807 N1 N = 0.102 kgPressure1 Pa = 1 N/m2 = 10-5 bar = 1.02 x 10-5 kg/cm2 = 0.75 x 10-2 torr1 bar = 105 Pa = 1.02 kg/cm2 = 750 torr1 kg/cm2 = 9.807 x 104 Pa = 0.9807 bar = 736 torr1 torr = 1.33 x 102 Pa = 1.33 x 10-3 bar = 1.36 x 10-3kg/cm2Stress1 kg/mm2 = 9.807 N/mm21 N/mm2 = 0.102 kg/mm2Work, Energy, Quantity of heat1 J = 1 Nm = 0.278 x 10-6 kWh = 0.102 kgm = 0.239 x 10-3 kcal1 kWh = 3.6 x 106 J = 367 x 103 kgm= 860 kcal1 kgm = 9.807 J = 2.72 x 10-6 kWh= 2.34 x 10-3 kcal1 kcal = 4.19 x 103J = 1.16 x 10-3 kWh= 427 kgmPower1 W = 0.102 kgm/s = 0.86 kcal/h1 kgm/s = 9.807 W = 8.43 kcal/h1 kcal/h = 1.16 W = 0.119 kgm/sKinematic viscosity1 m2/s = 104 St (Stokes)1 St = 10-4 m2/sDynamic viscosity1 Pa s = 1 Ns/m2 = 10 P (poise) = 0.102 kgs/m21 P = 0.1 Pa s = 0.1 Ns/m2 = 1.02 x 10-2 kgs/m21 kgs/m2 = 9.807 Pa s = 9.807 Ns/m2 = 98.07 PT2 (note 2):b The International System of Units (SI) is the result of decisions taken at the General Conference on Weights and Measures (Address: Pavillon de Breteuil, Parc de St-Cloud, F-92 310 Sèvres).T3 (note 3):c In this Code, the abbreviation “L” is used for litre in place of “l” because of the difficulty of distinguishing between numeral “1” and letter “l”.T4 (note 4): The decimal multiples and sub-multiples of a unit may be formed by prefixes or symbols, having the following meanings, placed before the name or symbol of the unit, as shown below:FactorPrefixSymbol1,000,000,000,000,000,000=1018(quintillion)exaE1,000,000,000,000,000=1015(quadrillion)petaP1,000,000,000,000=1012(trillion)teraT1,000,000,000=109(billion)gigaG1,000,000=106(million)megaM1,000=103(thousand)kilok100=102(hundred)hectoh10=101(ten)decada0.1=10-1(tenth)decid0.01=10-2(hundredth)centic0.001=10-3(thousandth)millim0.000,001=10-6(millionth)microμ0.000,000,001=10-9(billionth)nanon0.000,000,000,001=10-12(trillionth)picop0.000,000,000,000,001=10-15(quadrillionth)femtof0.000,000,000,000,000,001=10-18(quintillionth)attoaNote: 109= 1 billion is United Nations usage in English. By analogy, so 10-9 = 1 billionth.1.2.2.2Whenever the word “weight” is used, it means “mass”Deleted XE "'weight' vs 'mass'" 1.2.2.3Whenever the weight of a package is mentioned, the gross mass is meant unless otherwise stated. The mass of containers or tanks used for the transport of goods is not included in the gross mass.1.2.2.4Unless expressly stated otherwise, the sign “%” represents: XE "percentage sign (%) defined" (a)in the case of mixtures of solids or of liquids, and also in the case of solutions and of solids wetted by a liquid: a percentage mass based on the total mass of the mixture, the solution or the wetted solid;(b)in the case of mixtures of compressed gases: when filled by pressure, the proportion of the volume indicated as a percentage of the total volume of the gaseous mixture, or, when filled by mass, the proportion of the mass indicated as a percentage of the total mass of the mixture; (c)in the case of mixtures of liquefied gases and gases dissolved under pressure: the proportion of the mass indicated as a percentage of the total mass of the mixture.1.2.2.5Pressures of all kinds relating to receptacles (such as test pressure, internal pressure, safety-valve opening pressure) are always indicated in gauge pressure (pressure in excess of atmospheric pressure); however, the vapour pressure of substances is always expressed in absolute pressure.1.2.3REFERENCES1.2.3.1Codes, standards and rules referred to in this Code XE "Code, the:Codes, standards and rules referred to" XE "standards and rules referred to in this Code" In this Code, unless the contrary intention appears:Adopted National Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment means XE "Adopted National Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment" the standard of that name published by the Office of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council, (formerly National Occupational Health and Safety Commission), as [NOHSC:1003(1995)];ADR means XE "ADR (defined)" “Accord Relatif au Transport International des Marchandises Dangereuses par Route“ (Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road), published by the Inland Transport Committee of the Economic Commission for Europe;Australian Explosives Code means XE "Australian Explosives Code (defined) [W]" the “Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail”, published by Safework Australia; <.au/sites/swa/about/publications/Documents/255/AustralianCodeForTheTransportOfExplosivesByRoadAndRail_3rdEdition_PDF.pdf>Australian Standard means XE "Australian Standard (defined) [W]" a standard published by Standards Australia (Standards Australia, <.au/Pages/default.aspx> 286 Sussex Street, GPO Box 476, Sydney, NSW, 2001, Australia). (A list of Standards referred to in this Code is set out in Table 1.1)Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Substances means XE "Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Substances (defined) [W]" the Code and Guides published by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Authority ARPANSA <.au/Publications/codes/rps.cfm>Dangerous Goods – Initial Emergency Response Guide XE "Initial Emergency Response Guide (defined)" means the Guide of that name published by Standards Australia as HB76;EN (standard XE "EN standard (defined) [W]" )) means a European standard published by the European Committee for Standardisation XE "European Committee for Standardisation [W]" (CEN) (CEN – 36 rue de Stassart, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium) <en-standard.eu/store/?gclid=CI2rz_mStcICFUUHvAodLBIApw>GHS means the current edition of the Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling of chemicals, published by the United Nations on Regulations means XE "IATA Regulations (defined) [W]" the “Dangerous Goods Regulations” published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) <publications/dgr/Pages/index.aspx>ICAO Rules means XE "ICAO Rules (defined) [W]" the “Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air” published by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) <icao.int/publications/Pages/default.aspx>IMDG Code means XE "IMDG Code (defined) [W]" the “International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code” published by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) <Publications/IMDGCode/Pages/Default.aspx>International Convention for Safe Containers means XE "International Convention for Safe Containers (defined)" the “International Convention for Safe Containers”, 1972ISO (standard) means XE "ISO (standard) (defined) [W]" an international standard published by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO - 1, rue de Varembé, CH-1204 Geneva 20, Switzerland) (A list of Standards referred to in this Code is set out in Table 1.1); <iso/home.html>Load Restraint Guide means XE "Load Restraint Guide (defined)" the document of that name prepared by the National Transport Commission Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice means XE "National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets (defined) [W]" the code of that name published by Safe Work Australia, ISBN 978-0-6442-33311-7, 2016; National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets 2nd Edition [NOHSC: 2011 (2003)] - Safe Work AustraliaNational Standard for the Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods means XE "National Standard for the Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods (defined) [W]" the standard headed Storage and Handling of Workplace Dangerous Goods published by Safe Work Australia, as NOHSC:1015(2001)<.au/sites/SWA/about/Publications/Documents/248/NationalStandard_StorageHandling_WorkplaceDangerousGoods_NOHSC-10152001_PDF.pdf>National Code of Practice for the Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods means XE "National Code of Practice for the Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods (defined) [W]" the Code of Practice headed Storage and Handling of Workplace Dangerous Goods published by Safe Work Australia, as [NOHSC:2017(2001)] <.au/sites/SWA/about/Publications/Documents/249/CodeOfPracticeStorageAndHandingDangerousGoodsNOHSC2017-2001_PDF.pdf>OECD Guidelines for the testing of Chemicals means XE "OECD Guidelines for the testing of Chemicals (defined)" the document of that name published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.RID means XE "RID (defined)" “Reglements Internationales Relatif au Transport des Marchandises Dangereuses par Chemin de Fer“ (Regulations concerning the International carriage of Dangerous goods by rail) published by the Inland Transport Committee of the Economic Commission for EuropeThe WHO Recommended Classification of Pesticides by Hazard and Guidelines to Classification means XE "The WHO Recommended Classification of Pesticides by Hazard and Guidelines to Classification (defined) [W]" the document of that name published jointly by the United Nations Environment Programme, the International Labour Organisation and the World Health Organisation. The 2004 edition of this document may be downloaded from: <who.int/ipcs/publications/pesticides_hazard/en/index.html>UN21 means XE "UN19 (defined)" those Model Regulations annexed to the 21st revised edition of the “Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods” published by the United NationsUN Recommendations: Manual of Tests and Criteria means XE "UN Recommendations: Manual of Tests and Criteria (defined)" the sixth revised edition of the “Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria” published by the United Nations.1.2.3.2References to other codes, standards and international rules XE "standards and rules referred to in this Code" 1.2.3.2.1In this Code, a reference to a code, standard or international rule or a provision of a code, standard or international rule includes another code, standard or international rule or a provision of another code, standard or international rule as applied or adopted by, or incorporated in, the first mentioned code, standard or international rule, as the case requires.1.2.3.2.2In this Code, unless the contrary intention appears, a reference to a code, standard or international rule is a reference to that code, standard or international rule. as amended from time to time.Where a reference to a code, standard or international rule does not include a defined transition period, the previous edition of that code, standard or international rule may continue to be used for 12 months after the date of publication of the latest edition of that code, standard or international rule. Australian Standards continue to have effect despite an announcement by Standards Australia that a particular standard has been withdrawn as an aged standard.1.2.3.2.3If a code, standard or international rule, or a provision of a code, standard or international rule:(a)is applied or adopted by, or is incorporated in, this Code; and(b)contains a provision that is inconsistent with a provision of this Code;the provision of this Code prevails.1.2.3.2.4Where a numbered Australian Standard XE "Australian Standard, and ISO" is referenced XE "ISO (standard) (defined) [W]" in this Code, a relevant international (ISO or equivalent) or foreign standard, code or rule will also be recognised in relation to imported material.1.2.3.2.5If a word or expression is defined:(a)in a document referred to in this Code; and(b)in 1.2.1.1 or 1.2.1.2 of this Code using a different form of words but in a manner that expresses the same idea as the definition in the document referred to:(c)the expression is taken, as far as practicable, to have the same meaning as it has in the document referred to in this Code.Table 1.1:Standards referred to in this Code XE "standards and rules referred to in this Code" \t "See also Australian Standard; ISO; Table 1.2" Reference XE "standard numbers - SA, AS, SNZ, NZS etc." is by number first, then alphabetically, with SA read as AS and SNZ read as NZS. Reference includes any amendments.Standard NumberStandard TitleHB9Occupational personal protectionHB 76Dangerous goods – Initial emergency response guide *SA/SNZHB 436Risk Management GuidelinesISO 535Paper and board - Determination of water absorptivenessISO 787General methods of test for pigments and extenders (25 part set)ASISO 1000The international system of units (SI) and its applicationAS 1180.13BMethods of test for hose made from elastomeric materials – Determination of electrical resistance of hose assembly AS 1180.13CMethods of test for hose made from elastomeric materials – Determination of electrical continuity of a hose assembly with reinforcing wire(s)AS 1210Pressure vesselsAS 1216Class labels for dangerous goodsAS/NZS1269Occupational noise management (Set)AS/NZS1336Eye and face protection - GuidelinesAS/NZS1337Personal eye protection (Set)AS/NZS1338Filters for eye protectors (Set)AS/NZS1301.411sMethods of test for pulp and paper – Water asborptiveness of paper and paperboard (Cobb Test) ISO 1496Series 1 freight containers - Specification and testingISO 1523Determination of flash point - Closed cup equilibrium methodAS/NZS1580.301.1Paints and related materials - Methods of test - Non-volatile content by massAS/NZS1595Cold-rolled, unalloyed, sheet steel and stripAS/NZS1596The storage and handling of LP GasAS 1678 Emergency procedure guide – Transport (series) or individually by proper shipping nameAS1692Steel tanks for flammable and combustible liquidsAS/NZS1715Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipmentAS/NZS1716Respiratory protective devicesAS/NZS1800Occupational protective helmets - Selection, care and useAS/NZS1801Occupational protective helmetsAS/NZS1841Portable fire extinguishers (series)AS/NZS1850Portable fire extinguishers – Classification, rating and performance testingAS 1851Routine service of fire protection systems and equipmentAS/NZS1869Hose and hose assemblies for liquefied petroleum gas (LP Gas), natural gas and town gasAS 1894The storage and handling of non-flammable cryogenic and refrigerated liquids AS 1940The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquidsAS/NZS2022Anhydrous ammonia – Storage and handlingAS 2030The verification, filling, inspection, testing and maintenance of cylinders for storage and transport of compressed gases (series)AS 2106Methods for the determination of the flash point of flammable liquids (closed cup) (series)AS2161Occupational Protective Gloves (Set)AS 2278.1Metal aerosol dispensers of capacity 50 ml to 1000 ml inclusiveISO 2592Determination of flash and fire points - Cleveland open cup methodAS 2594Hose and hose assemblies for liquid chemicalsAS 2683Hose and hose assemblies for distribution of petroleum and petroleum products (excepting LPG)ISO 2719Determination of flash point - Pensky-Martens closed cup methodAS 2700Colour standards for general purposes (Set)AS 2809.1Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods Part 1 – General requirementsAS 2809.2Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods Part 2 – Tankers for flammable liquidsAS 2809.3Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods Part 3 – Tankers for compressed liquefiable gasesAS 2809.4Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods Part 4 – Tankers for toxic and corrosive cargoesAS 2809.5Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods Part 5 – Tankers for bitumen-based productsAS 2809.6Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods Part 6 – Tankers for cryogenic liquidsAS 2854Tinplate cans for general useAS/NZS2927The storage and handling of liquefied chlorine gasISO 3036Board - Determination of puncture resistanceISO 3405Petroleum products - Determination of distillation characteristics at atmospheric pressureISO 3573Hot-rolled carbon steel sheet of commercial and drawing qualitiesISO 3574Cold-reduced carbon steel sheet of commercial and drawing qualitiesISO 3679Determination of flash point - Rapid equilibrium closed cup methodISO 3680Determination of flash/no flash - Rapid equilibrium closed cup methodAS 3711Freight Containers (series)AS/NZS3788Pressure Equipment – In-service InspectionAS 3790Portable warning triangles for motor vehiclesISO 3807Gas cylinders - Acetylene cylinders - Basic requirements and type testingISO 3924Petroleum products - Determination of boiling range distribution - Gas chromatography methodAS/NZS3931Risk Analysis of technological systems – Application guideAS 4031Non-reusable containers for the collection of sharp medical items used in health care areasISO 4126Safety devices for protection against excessive pressureAS/NZS4261Reusable containers for the collection of sharp items used in human and animal medical applicationsISO 4624Paints and varnishes - Pull-off test for adhesionISO 4706Gas cylinders - Refillable welded steel cylinders - Test pressure 60 bar and belowAS4834Packaging for surface transport of biological material that may cause disease in humans, animals and plantsAS 4939Non-reusable personal use containers for the collection and disposal of hypodermic needles and syringesAS/NZS5601Gas Installations (Set)ISO 5659Plastics - Smoke generationISO 6383-1Plastics - Film and sheeting - Determination of tear resistance - Part 1: Trouser tear methodISO 6383-2Plastics - Film and sheeting - Determination of tear resistance - Part 2: Elmendorf methodISO 6406Gas cylinders - Seamless steel gas cylinders - Periodic inspection and testingISO 6892Metallic materials - Tensile testingISO 7225Gas cylinders - Precautionary labelsISO 7765-1Plastics film and sheeting - Determination of impact resistance by the free-falling dart method - Part 1: Staircase methodsISO 7765-2Plastics film and sheeting - Determination of impact resistance by the free-falling dart method - Part 2: Instrumented puncture testISO 7866Gas cylinders - Refillable seamless aluminium alloy gas cylinders - Design, construction and testingAS/NZSISO 9001Quality management systems—RequirementsISO 9809Gas cylinders - Refillable seamless steel gas cylinders - Design, construction and testingBS EN 10028Flat Products Made of Steels For Pressure PurposesISO 10156Gases and gas mixtures - Determination of fire potential and oxidizing ability for the selection of cylinder valve outletsISO 10297Gas cylinders - Cylinder valves - Specification and type testingISO 10460Gas cylinders - Welded carbon-steel gas cylinders - Periodic inspection and testingISO 10461Gas cylinders - Seamless aluminium-alloy gas cylinders - Periodic inspection and testingISO 10462Gas cylinders - Acetylene cylinders - Periodic inspection and maintenanceISO 10692-1Gas cylinders - Gas cylinder valve connections for use in the micro-electronics industry - Part 1: Outlet connectionsISO 10692-2Gas cylinders - Gas cylinder valve connections for use in the micro-electronics industry - Part 2: Specification and type testing for valve to cylinder connectionsISO 11114-1Gas cylinders - Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas contents - Part 1: Metallic materialsISO 11114-2Gas cylinders - Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas contents - Part 2: Non-metallic materialsISO 11114-3Gas cylinders - Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas contents - Part 3: Autogenous ignition test for non-metallic materials in oxygen atmosphereISO 11114-4Transportable gas cylinders - Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas contents - Part 4: Test methods for selecting metallic materials resistant to hydrogen embrittlementISO 11117Gas cylinders - Valve protection caps and valve guards - Design, construction and testsISO 11118Gas cylinders - Non-refillable metallic gas cylinders - Specification and test methodsISO 11119-1Gas cylinders - Refillable composite gas cylinders and tubes - Design, construction and testing - Part 1: Hoop wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders and tubes up to 450 lISO 11119-2Gas cylinders - Refillable composite gas cylinders and tubes - Design, construction and testing - Part 2: Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders and tubes up to 450 l with load-sharing metal linersISO 11119-3Gas cylinders - Refillable composite gas cylinders and tubes - Design, construction and testing - Part 3: Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders and tubes up to 450L with non-load-sharing metallic or non-metallic linersISO 11120Gas cylinders - Refillable seamless steel tubes for compressed gas transport, of water capacity between 150 l and 3000 l - Design construction and testingISO 11621Gas cylinders - Procedures for change of gas serviceISO 11949Cold-reduced electrolytic tinplateISO 11950Cold-reduced electrolytic chromium/chromium oxide-coated steelISO 11951Cold-reduced blackplate in coil form for the production of tinplate or electrolytic chromium/chromium oxide-coated steelISO 12097-1Road vehicles - Airbag components - Part 1: VocabularyISO 12097-2Road vehicles - Airbag components - Part 2: Testing of airbag modulesISO 12097-3Road vehicles - Airbag components - Part 3: Testing of inflator assembliesISO 13340Transportable gas cylinders - Cylinders valves for non-refillable cylinders - Specification and prototype testingISO 13736Determination of flash point - Abel closed-cup methodISO 13770Aluminium alloy gas cylinders - Operational requirements for avoidance of neck and shoulder cracksAS ISO 16103Packaging – Transport packaging for dangerous goods– Recycled plastics materialAS ISO 16106Packaging – Transport packages for dangerous goods– Dangerous goods packagings, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and large packagings – Guidelines for the application of ISO 9001ISO 16111Transportable gas storage devices - Hydrogen absorbed in reversible metal hydrideISO 11623Transportable gas cylinders - Periodic inspection and testing of composite gas cylindersISO 18172Gas cylinders - Refillable welded stainless steel cylindersISO 20347Personal protective equipment - Occupational footwearISO 20703Gas cylinders - Refillable welded aluminium-alloy cylinders - Design, construction and testingISO 21029Cryogenic vessels - Transportable vacuum insulated vessels of not more than 1 000 litres volume (2 part set).AS/NZSISO 31000Risk Management – Principles and GuidelinesAS/NZS60079.0Explosive atmospheres - Equipment - General requirementsAS/NZS60079.1Explosive atmospheres - Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures ‘d’AS/NZS60079.10.1Explosive atmospheres - Classification of areas - Explosive gas atmospheres (IEC 60079-10-1, Ed.1.0(2008) MOD)AS/NZS60079.10.2Explosive atmospheres - Classification of areas - Combustible dust atmospheresAS/NZS60079.11Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres – Intrinsic safety 'i'AS/NZS60079.14Explosive atmospheres - Electrical installations design, selection and erection (IEC 60079-14, Ed. 4.0(2007) MOD)AS/NZS60079.15Explosive atmospheres - Equipment protection by type of protection ‘n’AS/NZS60079.17Explosive atmospheres - Electrical installations inspection and maintenance (IEC 60079-17, Ed.4.0(2007) MOD1.2.3.3Interpretation of references to GHS XE "Interpretation of references to GHS" 1.2.3.3.1For the purposes of this Code, a ‘thing’ is marked in accordance with GHS if the XE "GHS, marking in accordance with" marking complies with the version of GHS that applies in the jurisdiction of origin of the thing, or if the marking otherwise complies with the GHS law in that jurisdiction, and if any words in the marking are in English.CHAPTER 1.3 - TRAINING<Reserved>NOTE: Chapter 1.3 of UN20 outlines general training issues that are addressed by Division 1.3 of the Model subordinate instrument.CHAPTER 1.4 - SECURITY PROVISIONS<Reserved>NOTE: Chapter 1.4 of UN20 outlines general approaches that can be applied by competent authorities to maintaining security of dangerous goods transport. This is a regulatory issue that is outside the scope of this Code.In Australia refer to the Office of Inspector of Transport Security XE "Office of Inspector of Transport Security [W]" . <.au/transport/security/> or State or Territory authorities.CHAPTER 1.5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNINGCLASS 7<Reserved>NOTE: Chapter 1.5 of UN21 lists general provisions to the transport of Class 7 Radioactive material. This section of the UN Model Regulation falls outside of the scope of this Code and the Model Transport Regulations.Refer to the following information from the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Authority (ARPANSA) XE "Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Authority (ARPANSA)" now replaces the information found in earlier editions of the ADG Code.RPS 2 Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material XE "radioactive material ARPANSA codes [W]" RPS No. 2.1 - Safety Guide for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (PDF 608k)RPS No. 2.2 - Safety Guide for the Approval Processes for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials (2012) - PDF 605kb ................
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