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.

Use of overpacks

For an overpack containing dangerous goods packed in limited quantities, the following applies:
Unless the marks representative of all dangerous goods in an overpack are visible, the overpack shall
be:
– marked with the word “OVERPACK”. The lettering of the “OVERPACK” mark shall be at
least 12 mm high. The mark shall be in an official language of the country of origin and also, if
that language is not English, French or German, in English, French or German, unless
agreements, if any, concluded between the countries concerned in the transport operation
provide otherwise; and
– marked with the marks required by this Chapter.
Except for air transport, the other provisions of 5.1.2.1 apply only if other dangerous goods which are
not packed in limited quantities are contained in the overpack and only in relation to these other
dangerous goods.

In advance of carriage, consignors of dangerous goods packed in limited quantities shall inform the
carrier in a traceable form of the total gross mass of such goods to be consigned.
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