DANGEROUS GOODS

AN OVERVIEW

OBJECTIVES
TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS
IMDG OVERVIEW
PACKAGING / MARKING / LABELLING
DOCUMENTATION

DANGEROUS GOOD
DANGEROUS GOODS ARE GOODS

WHOSE PROPERTIES MAY CAUSE

DAMAGE TO LIFE AND PROPERTY.
SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS
HAZARDOUS GOODS BECAUSE OF
THE RISKS ATTACHED TO THE
GOODS.

TRANSPORTATION
REGULATIONS
AIR

SHIP

ROAD

RAIL

International Civil
Aviation Organisation

International
Maritime
Organisation

United Nations
Economic Commission
for Europe

Office of International
Rail Transport

(ICAO) based in
Montreal

(IMO) based in
London

(ECE) based in Geneva

(OCTI) based in
Berne

European Agreement
concerning the
International Carriage of
Dangerous Good
By Road
(ADR)

Regulations
concening the
International Carriage
of Dangerous Goods
by Rail
(RID)

Technical Instructions
for the Safe Transport
of Dangerous Goods
by Air
(T1)

International
Maritime Goods
Code
(IMDG)

DANGEROUS GOODS - BY SEA

DANGEROUS GOODS BY SEA
BULK SOLIDS
BULK LIQUIDS
LIQUEFIED GASES
PACKAGED UNITS

DANGEROUS GOOD - UNITISED

UNITISED LOAD
CONTAINERS
IMDG CODE

DANGEROUS GOOD BULK

CHEMICAL
CARRIERS
IBC CODE

DANGEROUS GOOD BULK

LIQUEFIED
GASES
IGC CODE

GUIDELINES FOR SEA

TRANSPORT
IMDG CODE UNITISED / PACKAGED
BC CODE

SOLID CARGOES IN BULK

IBC CODE

CHEMICALS IN BULK

IGC CODE

BULK LIQUEFIED GASES

IMDG CODE
The IMDG Code contains detailed
Technical specifications to enable
dangerous goods to be transported
safely by sea.
The IMDG Code became Mandatory in
International law on 1st January 2004

IMDG CODE - OBJECTIVES

ENHANCE THE SAFE TRANSPORT OF
DANGEROUS GOODS.
PROTECT THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT.
FACILITATE THE FREE UNRESTRICTED
MOVEMENT OF DANGEROUS GOODS.

IMDG CODE - LAYOUT

The code is composed of 7 parts
The code is presented in two books,
volume 1 and volume 2
It is necessary to use both books to
obtain the required information when
shipping dangerous goods by sea.

IMDG CODE VOLUME 1

Part 1: General provisions, definitions and
training
Part 2: Classification
Part 4: Packing and Tank Provisions
Part 5: Consignment Procedures
Part 6: Construction and Testing of Packaging,
Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), Large
Packaging, Portable Tanks, Multiple-Element Gas
Containers (MEGCS) and Road Tank Vehicles

IMDG CODE VOLUME 2

Part 3: Dangerous Goods List (DGL) and
Limited Quantities Exceptions
The DGL is the central core of the IMDG Code and
presents information on the transport requirements for all
dangerous goods in a coded form.

Appendix A: List of Generic and N.O.S.

Proper Shipping Names.
Appendix B: Glossary of terms
Alphabetical Index

PRINCIPLES OF IMDG CODE

The IMDG Code is based on an Internationally agreed
system which are:
groups dangerous goods together based on the hazards they
present in transport -CLASSIFICATION
Contain the dangerous goods in packaging/tanks which are
of appropriate strength and which will prevent the goods
escaping - PACKAGING
uses hazard warning labels and other identifying marks to
identify dangerous goods in transport MARKING/LABELING

PRINCIPLES.
requires standard documentation to be provided when
dangerous goods are being transported - DOCUMENT
lays down principles for ensuring that those dangerous
goods which will react dangerously together are kept
apart - SEGREGATION
lays down principles for where to place dangerous
goods on board ship to ensure safe transport
provides emergency response advice for dangerous
goods involved in a fire or spillage on board ship.

UNITED NATIONS
SYSTEM

CLASSIFICATION

PACKAGING

MARKING

LABELLING

DOCUMENTATION

SEGREGATION

CLASSIFICATION
Purpose - to identify :
types of danger / hazard
substances which are incompatible with
each other, and
the amount of danger in moving particular
chemical

CLASSIFICATION
ELEMENTS
UN number
Proper Shipping Name (PSN)
Packing Group (PG)
Classes

UN NUMBER
Numerical (XXXX) system to overcome
language barriers
Currently about 3000 numbers allocated.
Against estimated >60,000 dangerous
chemicals

Proper Shipping Name (PSN)

Examples :
UN 0209 - Trinitrotoluene (TNT)
UN 1223 - Kerosene
UN 1993 - Flammable liquid N.O.S.
UN 3175 - Solids containing flammable
liquids N.O.S.

PACKAGING GROUPS
PACKAGING GROUP
GREAT DANGER
PACKAGING GROUP I
MEDIUM DANGER
PACKAGING GROUP II
MINOR DANGER
PACKAGING GROUP III

Packing Group (PG)

Indicates the Degree of danger
PG I :
Great danger
PG II :
Medium danger
PG III :
Minor danger
PG concept is not applicable to explosives, gases,
organic peroxides, infectious substances & radioactive
materials

PACKAGING

CLASSIFICATION

PACKAGING

MARKING

LABELLING

DOCUMENTATION

PACKAGING - IMPORTANCE
The transport of dangerous goods is
associated with special risks because of
the properties of the transported
substances, being for example
flammable or corrosive.
The Packaging has an extremely
important role with respect to minimizing
such risks - if the dangerous substance
cannot escape from its packaging it
normally cannot cause accidents.

PACKAGING FORMS
DRUMS
WOODEN BARREL
JERRICAN
BOX
BAG
COMPOSITE PACKAGING

BOXES
Now internationally recognized
boxes allow inner packaging of
any articles of any type. When
the box is used with plastic
liners and vermiculite, liquids or
solids can be assembled and
transported in these boxes.
Whether we require glass,
plastic or metal containers, paint
can shippers, intermediate
packaging, or single containers,
we have all the items to
complete your UN performance
packaging.

WOODEN BOXES
Some chemicals
such as certain
spontaneously
combustible,
flammable-solid or
dangerous-whenwet materials must
be shipped in
wooden boxes

DRUMS
DRUMS OF VARYING
SIZES AND CAPACITIES
ARE AVAILABLE FOR
PURPOSE REQUIRED

LARGE DRUMS
Large Steel Drums
are available in
various sizes.
Most of the Drums
are offered lined or
unlined, with open or
closed heads

HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE

(HDPE) CONTAINERS
HDPE containers are
excellent UN certified
shippers for transporting
a variety of liquids.
The openings vary to
accommodate a wide
variety of filling and
dispensing needs

SALVAGE DRUMS
Salvage drums are a
must for all shippers or
handlers of hazardous
chemicals. They are
also available in
varying sizes.
The salvage drums are
lined or unlined.

JERRICANS
Containers with
single drop handle.
Varying sizes of
openings.
Phenolic lining.

OTHER PACKAGING FORMS

INTERMEDIATE BULK
CONTAINERS (IBCs)
WIDELY USED FOR
TRANSPORTATION OF
DANGEROUS
GOODS IN BULK

OTHER PACKAGING FORMS

BULK LIQUID
CONTAINERS
FOR TRANSPORT
OF
LIQUID
CHEMICALS

REQUIREMENTS FOR PACKAGES

TESTED

TYPE APPROVED
CERTIFIED
DECLARATION

TEST BENCH FOR

PRESSURISED
PACKAGES

MARKING / LABELLING
UN Number
Proper Shipping Name (PSN)
Hazard Labels (diamond shaped) to indicate class/
division - primary & if necessary, secondary labels
Each package (drum, cylinder, sack) must be labelled in a
specified format & sizes

Risk phrase & Safety phrase

UN Package Specification Marking
Name & address of the manufacturer, importer,
etc.

3A1 Code for the packaging type:

here jerrican (3) of steel (A) with
non-removable head (1).
Y Packaging group (X, Y or Z)
followed by the relative density (if
exceeding 1,2) or gross weight in
kg. Here the packaging is
approved for substances in
packaging group II and III, which
have a relative density of not more
than 1.2.
180 Test pressure in kPa or the
letter S if the packaging has not
been pressure tested. Here it has
been pressure tested with 180 kPa.

Typical example of
MARKING on a
Container of DG

99 Year of manufacture 1999

S Type tested in Sweden

SP-11 99 66 Identification of the

packaging

NOTE THE
LABELLING
ON THE
CONTAINER

WORDED LABELS

These labels have the

type of hazard class
written on them.

UN NUMBERED LABELS
These placards are
available blank or
preprinted in tag
board, pressure
sensitive vinyl and
rigid vinyl

NON- WORDED LABELS

Most of these
labels only have
the number of the
hazard class
written on the
bottom

SHIPPING NAME LABELS

These labels have
an extra tab where
the Proper
Shipping Name
and UN number
are written.

IMPRINTABLE DRUM
LABELS
There are both
premium indoor and
outdoor imprintable
Laser and Thermal
Transfer drum labels.
All labels are specially
die-cut to meet the
recommended
standards for cut-sheet
laser printers.

COMMONLY FOUND
LABELS
LABELS
FOR
CLASS 1 CARGOES

LABELS
FOR
CLASS 2/3 CARGOES

OTHER SHIPPING LABELS

MARINE
POLLUTANT

OTHER SHIPPING LABELS

LIMITED QUANTITY
MARK

OTHER LABELS

DOCUMENTATION
Purpose is to convey information to
the transporters &
the emergency services / enforcement
agencies

PORT
AUTHORITIES
+
ADMINISTRATION

Documentation is essential to know what is being carried

where it is stowed
how it is packed
how to deal with emergencies

DOCUMENTATION
DANGEROUS GOODS NOTE (DGN)
CERTIFICATE OF DECLARATION BY
SHIPPER
SHIPPING PERMIT FROM PORT OF
SHIPMENT

DOCUMENT - DETAILS
Proper Shipping Name (PSN)
UN Number
Class & where appropriate, the Division &
Compatibility group
Description of the goods
Gross mass or volume
Transport emergency cards (TREM cards)

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