Dangerous Goods by Road
DANGEROUS GOODS PACKED IN LIMITED QUANTITIES
This Chapter provides the provisions applicable to the carriage of dangerous goods of certain classes
packed in limited quantities. The applicable quantity limit for the inner packaging or article is
specified for each substance in Column (7a) of Table A of Chapter 3.2. In addition, the quantity "0"
has been indicated in this column for each entry not permitted to be carried in accordance with this
Chapter.
Limited quantities of dangerous goods packed in such limited quantities, meeting the provisions of
this Chapter are not subject to any other provisions of ADR except the relevant provisions of:
(a) Part 1, Chapters 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 1.9;
(b) Part 2;
(c) Part 3, Chapters 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 (except special provisions 61, 178, 181, 220, 274, 625, 633
and 650 (e));
(d) Part 4, paragraphs 4.1.1.1, 4.1.1.2, 4.1.1.4 to 4.1.1.8;
(e) Part 5, 5.1.2.1(a) (i) and (b), 5.1.2.2, 5.1.2.3, 5.2.1.10, 5.4.2;
(f) Part 6, construction requirements of 6.1.4 and paragraphs 6.2.5.1 and 6.2.6.1 to 6.2.6.3;
(g) Part 7, Chapter 7.1 and 7.2.1, 7.2.2, 7.5.1 (except 7.5.1.4), 7.5.2.4, 7.5.7, 7.5.8 and 7.5.9;
(h) 8.6.3.3 and 8.6.4.
Dangerous goods shall be packed only in inner packagings placed in suitable outer packagings.
Intermediate packagings may be used. In addition, for articles of Division 1.4, Compatibility Group S,
the provisions of section 4.1.5 shall be fully complied with. The use of inner packagings is not
necessary for the carriage of articles such as aerosols or "receptacles, small, containing gas". The total
gross mass of the package shall not exceed 30 kg.
Except for articles of Division 1.4, Compatibility Group S, shrink-wrapped or stretch-wrapped trays
meeting the conditions of 4.1.1.1, 4.1.1.2 and 4.1.1.4 to 4.1.1.8 are acceptable as outer packagings for
articles or inner packagings containing dangerous goods carried in accordance with this Chapter. Inner
packagings that are liable to break or be easily punctured, such as those made of glass, porcelain,
stoneware or certain plastics, shall be placed in suitable intermediate packagings meeting the
provisions of 4.1.1.1, 4.1.1.2 and 4.1.1.4 to 4.1.1.8, and be so designed that they meet the construction
requirements of 6.1.4. The total gross mass of the package shall not exceed 20 kg.
Liquid goods of Class 8, packing group II in glass, porcelain or stoneware inner packagings shall be
enclosed in a compatible and rigid intermediate packaging.
(Reserved)
(Reserved)
Marking of packages containing limited quantities
Except for air transport, packages containing dangerous goods in limited quantities shall bear the
mark shown in Figure 3.4.7.1:
Figure 3.4.7.1
Mark for packages containing limited quantities
The mark shall be readily visible, legible and able to withstand open weather exposure without a
substantial reduction in effectiveness.
The mark shall be in the form of a square set at an angle of 45° (diamond-shaped). The top and
bottom portions and the surrounding line shall be black. The centre area shall be white or a suitable
contrasting background. The minimum dimensions shall be 100 mm x 100 mm and the minimum
width of the line forming the diamond shall be 2 mm. Where dimensions are not specified, all features
shall be in approximate proportion to those shown.
If the size of the package so requires, the minimum outer dimensions shown in Figure 3.4.7.1 may be
reduced to be not less than 50 mm x 50 mm provided the mark remains clearly visible. The minimum
width of the line forming the diamond may be reduced to a minimum of 1 mm.
Marking of packages containing limited quantities conforming to Part 3, Chapter 4 of the ICAO Technical Instructions
Packages containing dangerous goods packed in conformity with the provisions of Part 3, Chapter 4
of the ICAO Technical Instructions may bear the mark shown in Figure 3.4.8.1 to certify conformity
with these provisions:
Figure 3.4.8.1
Mark for packages containing limited quantities conforming to Part 3, Chapter 4
of the ICAO Technical Instructions
The mark shall be readily visible, legible and able to withstand open weather exposure without a
substantial reduction in effectiveness.
The mark shall be in the form of a square set at an angle of 45° (diamond-shaped). The top and
bottom portions and the surrounding line shall be black. The centre area shall be white or a suitable
contrasting background. The minimum dimensions shall be 100 mm x 100 mm and the minimum
width of the line forming the diamond shall be 2 mm. The symbol "Y" shall be placed in the centre of
the mark and shall be clearly visible. Where dimensions are not specified, all features shall be in
approximate proportion to those shown.
If the size of the package so requires, the minimum outer dimensions shown in Figure 3.4.8.1 may be
reduced to be not less than 50 mm x 50 mm provided the mark remains clearly visible. The minimum
width of the line forming the diamond may be reduced to a minimum of 1 mm. The symbol "Y" shall
remain in approximate proportion to that shown in Figure 3.4.8.1.
Packages containing dangerous goods bearing the mark shown in 3.4.8 with or without the additional
labels and marks for air transport shall be deemed to meet the provisions of section 3.4.1 as
appropriate and of sections 3.4.2 to 3.4.4 and need not bear the mark shown in 3.4.7.
Packages containing dangerous goods in limited quantities bearing the mark shown in 3.4.7 and
conforming with the provisions of the ICAO Technical Instructions, including all necessary marks and
labels specified in Parts 5 and 6, shall be deemed to meet the provisions of section 3.4.1 as appropriate
and of sections 3.4.2 to 3.4.4.