6.1.1

General

6.1.1.1

The requirements of this Chapter do not apply to:

(a) Packages containing radioactive material of Class 7, unless otherwise provided (see 4.1.9);

(b) Packages containing infectious substances of Class 6.2, unless otherwise provided

(see Chapter 6.3, Note and packing instruction P621 of 4.1.4.1);

(d) Packages whose net mass exceeds 400 kg;

(e) Packagings for liquids, other than combination packagings, with a capacity exceeding

450 litres.

6.1.1.2

The requirements for packagings in 6.1.4 are based on packagings currently used. In order to take into

account progress in science and technology, there is no objection to the use of packagings having

specifications different from those in 6.1.4, provided that they are equally effective, acceptable to the

competent authority and able successfully to withstand the tests described in 6.1.1.3 and 6.1.5.

Methods of testing other than those described in this Chapter are acceptable, provided they are

equivalent, and are recognized by the competent authority.

6.1.1.3

Every packaging intended to contain liquids shall successfully undergo a suitable leakproofness test.

This test is part of a quality assurance programme as stipulated in 6.1.1.4 which shows the capability

of meeting the appropriate test level indicated in 6.1.5.4.3:

(a) Before it is first used for carriage;

(b) After remanufacturing or reconditioning, before it is re-used for carriage;

For this test, packagings need not have their own closures fitted.

The inner receptacle of composite packagings may be tested without the outer packaging provided the

test results are not affected.

This test is not necessary for:

- Inner packagings of combination packagings;

- Inner receptacles of composite packagings (glass, porcelain or stoneware), marked with the

symbol "RID/ADR" according to 6.1.3.1 (a) (ii);

- Light gauge metal packagings, marked with the symbol "RID/ADR" according to

6.1.3.1 (a) (ii).

6.1.1.4

Packagings shall be manufactured, reconditioned and tested under a quality assurance programme

which satisfies the competent authority in order to ensure that each packaging meets the requirements

of this Chapter.

NOTE: ISO 16106:2006 "Packaging – Transport packages for dangerous goods – Dangerous

goods packagings, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and large packagings – Guidelines for the

application of ISO 9001" provides acceptable guidance on procedures which may be followed.

6.1.1.5

Manufacturers and subsequent distributors of packagings shall provide information regarding

procedures to be followed and a description of the types and dimensions of closures (including

required gaskets) and any other components needed to ensure that packages as presented for carriage

are capable of passing the applicable performance tests of this Chapter.

6.1.2

Code for designating types of packagings

6.1.2.1

The code consists of:

(a) An Arabic numeral indicating the kind of packaging, e.g. drum, jerrican, etc., followed by;

(b) A capital letter(s) in Latin characters indicating the nature of the material, e.g. steel, wood, etc.,

followed where necessary by;

packaging belongs.

6.1.2.2

In the case of composite packagings, two capital letters in Latin characters are used in sequence in the

second position of the code. The first indicates the material of the inner receptacle and the second that

of the outer packaging.

6.1.2.3

In the case of combination packagings only the code number for the outer packaging is used.

6.1.2.4

The letters "T", "V" or "W" may follow the packaging code. The letter "T" signifies a salvage

packaging conforming to the requirements of 6.1.5.1.11. The letter "V" signifies a special packaging

conforming to the requirements of 6.1.5.1.7. The letter "W" signifies that the packaging, although of

the same type indicated by the code, is manufactured to a specification different to that in 6.1.4 and is

considered equivalent under the requirements of 6.1.1.2.

6.1.2.5

The following numerals shall be used for the kinds of packaging:

l. Drum

2. (Reserved)

3. Jerrican

4. Box

5. Bag

6. Composite packaging

7. (Reserved)

0. Light gauge metal packagings

6.1.2.6

The following capital letters shall be used for the types of material:

A. Steel (all types and surface treatments)

B. Aluminium

C. Natural wood

D. Plywood

F. Reconstituted wood

G. Fibreboard

H. Plastics material

L. Textile

M. Paper, multiwall

N. Metal (other than steel or aluminium)

P. Glass, porcelain or stoneware

NOTE: Plastics material is taken to include other polymeric materials such as rubber.

6.1.2.7

The following table indicates the codes to be used for designating types of packagings depending on

the kind of packagings, the material used for their construction and their category; it also refers to the

sub-sections to be consulted for the appropriate requirements:

Kind	Material	Category	Code	Sub-section
1. Drums	A. Steel	non-removable head	1A1	6.1.4.1
	A. Steel	removable head	1A2	6.1.4.1
	B. Aluminium	non-removable head	1B1	6.1.4.2
	B. Aluminium	removable head	1B2	6.1.4.2
	D. Plywood		1D	6.1.4.5
	G. Fibre		1G	6.1.4.7
	H. Plastics	non-removable head	1H1	6.1.4.8
	H. Plastics	removable head	1H2	6.1.4.8
	N. Metal, other than steel or aluminium	non-removable head	1N1	6.1.4.3
	N. Metal, other than steel or aluminium	removable head	1N2	6.1.4.3
2. (Reserved)
3. Jerricans	A. Steel	non-removable head	3A1	6.1.4.4
	A. Steel	removable head	3A2	6.1.4.4
	B. Aluminium	non-removable head	3B1	6.1.4.4
	B. Aluminium	removable head	3B2	6.1.4.4
	H. Plastics	non-removable head	3H1	6.1.4.8
	H. Plastics	removable head	3H2	6.1.4.8
4. Boxes	A. Steel		4A	6.1.4.14
	B. Aluminium		4B	6.1.4.14
	C. Natural wood	ordinary	4C1	6.1.4.9
	C. Natural wood	with sift-proof walls	4C2	6.1.4.9
	D. Plywood		4D	6.1.4.10
	F. Reconstituted wood		4F	6.1.4.11
	G. Fibreboard		4G	6.1.4.12
	H. Plastics	expanded	4H1	6.1.4.13
	H. Plastics	solid	4H2	6.1.4.13
	N. Metal, other than steel or aluminium		4N	6.1.4.14
5. Bags	H. Woven plastics	without inner liner or coating	5H1	6.1.4.16
		sift-proof	5H2
		water resistant	5H3
	H. Plastics film		5H4	6.1.4.17
	L. Textile	without inner liner or coating	5L1	6.1.4.15
		sift-proof	5L2
		water resistant	5L3
	M. Paper	multiwall	5M1	6.1.4.18
	M. Paper	multiwall, water resistant	5M2	6.1.4.18

Kind	Material	Category	Code	Sub-section
6. Composite packagings			6HA1
		ter steel crate or box	6HA2
		with outer aluminium drum	6HB1	6.1.4.19
		with outer aluminium crate or box	6HB2
		with outer wooden box	6HC
		with outer plywood drum	6HD1
		with outer plywood box	6HD2
		with outer fibre drum	6HG1
		with outer fibreboard box	6HG2
		with outer plastics drum	6HH1
		with outer solid plastics box	6HH2
	. Glass, porcelain or	with outer steel drum	6PA1
		with outer steel drum	6PA1
		te or box	6PA2	6.1.4.20
		with outer aluminium drum	6PB1
		with outer aluminium crate or box	6PB2
		with outer wooden box	6PC
		with outer plywood drum	6PD1
		with outer wickerwork hamper	6PD2
		with outer fibre drum	6PG1
		with outer fibreboard box	6PG2
		with outer expanded plastics packaging	6PH1
		with outer solid plastics packaging	6PH2
7. (Reserved)
0. Light gauge metal packagings	A. Steel	non-removable head	0A1	6.1.4.22
0. Light gauge metal packagings	A. Steel	removable head	0A2	6.1.4.22

Kind	Material	Category	Code	Sub-section
6. Composite packagings			6HA1
		ter steel crate or box	6HA2
		with outer aluminium drum	6HB1	6.1.4.19
		with outer aluminium crate or box	6HB2
		with outer wooden box	6HC
		with outer plywood drum	6HD1
		with outer plywood box	6HD2
		with outer fibre drum	6HG1
		with outer fibreboard box	6HG2
		with outer plastics drum	6HH1
		with outer solid plastics box	6HH2
	. Glass, porcelain or	with outer steel drum	6PA1
		with outer steel drum	6PA1
		te or box	6PA2	6.1.4.20
		with outer aluminium drum	6PB1
		with outer aluminium crate or box	6PB2
		with outer wooden box	6PC
		with outer plywood drum	6PD1
		with outer wickerwork hamper	6PD2
		with outer fibre drum	6PG1
		with outer fibreboard box	6PG2
		with outer expanded plastics packaging	6PH1
		with outer solid plastics packaging	6PH2
7. (Reserved)
0. Light gauge metal packagings	A. Steel	non-removable head	0A1	6.1.4.22
0. Light gauge metal packagings	A. Steel	removable head	0A2	6.1.4.22

6.1.3

Marking

NOTE 1: The marks indicate that the packaging which bears them correspond to a successfully tested

design type and that it complies with the requirements of this Chapter which are related to the

manufacture, but not to the use, of the packaging. In itself, therefore, the mark does not necessarily

confirm that the packaging may be used for any substance: generally the type of packaging (e.g. steel

drum), its maximum capacity and/or mass, and any special requirements are specified for each

substance in Table A of Chapter 3.2.

NOTE 2: The marks are intended to be of assistance to packaging manufacturers, reconditioners,

packaging users, carriers and regulatory authorities. In relation to the use of a new packaging, the

original marks are a means for its manufacturer(s) to identify the type and to indicate those

performance test regulations that have been met.

NOTE 3: The marks do not always provide full details of the test levels, etc., and these may need to

be taken further into account, e.g. by reference to a test certificate, to test reports or to a register of

successfully tested packagings. For example, a packaging having an X or Y mark may be used for

substances to which a packing group having a lesser degree of danger has been assigned with the

relevant maximum permissible value of the relative density1 determined by taking into account the

factor 1.5 or 2.25 indicated in the packaging test requirements in 6.1.5 as appropriate, i.e. packing

1 Relative density (d) is considered to be synonymous with Specific Gravity (SG) and is used throughout this text.

group I packaging tested for products of relative density 1.2 could be used as a packing group II

packaging for products of relative density 1.8 or a packing group III packaging for products of

relative density 2.7, provided of course that all the performance criteria can still be met with the

higher relative density product.

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