Dangerous Goods by Road
In addition to the durable marks prescribed in 6.1.3.1, every new metal drum of a capacity greater than
100 litres shall bear the marks described in 6.1.3.1 (a) to (e) on the bottom, with an indication of the
nominal thickness of at least the metal used in the body (in mm, to 0.1 mm), in permanent form (e.g.
embossed). When the nominal thickness of either head of a metal drum is thinner than that of the
body, the nominal thickness of the top head, body, and bottom head shall be marked on the bottom in
permanent form (e.g. embossed), for example "1.0-1.2-1.0" or "0.9-1.0-1.0". Nominal thickness of
metal shall be determined according to the appropriate ISO standard, for example ISO 3574:1999 for
steel. The marks indicated in 6.1.3.1 (f) and (g) shall not be applied in a permanent form except as
provided in 6.1.3.5.
Every packaging other than those referred to in 6.1.3.2 liable to undergo a reconditioning process shall
bear the marks indicated in 6.1.3.1 (a) to (e) in a permanent form. Marks are permanent if they are
able to withstand the reconditioning process (e.g. embossed). For packagings other than metal drums
of a capacity greater than 100 litres, these permanent marks may replace the corresponding durable
marks prescribed in 6.1.3.1.
For remanufactured metal drums, if there is no change to the packaging type and no replacement or
removal of integral structural components, the required marks need not be permanent. Every other
remanufactured metal drum shall bear the marks in 6.1.3.1 (a) to (e) in a permanent form
(e.g. embossed) on the top head or side.
Metal drums made from materials (e.g. stainless steel) designed to be reused repeatedly may bear the
marks indicated in 6.1.3.1 (f) and (g) in a permanent form (e.g. embossed).
The marks in accordance with 6.1.3.1 are valid for only one design type or series of design types.
Different surface treatments may fall within the same design type.
2 Distinguishing sign of the State of registration used on motor vehicles and trailers in international road traffic,
e.g. in accordance with the Geneva Convention on Road Traffic of 1949 or the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic of
1968.
A "series of design types" means packagings of the same structural design, wall thickness, material
and cross-section, which differ only in their lesser design heights from the design type approved.
The closures of receptacles shall be identifiable as those referred to in the test report.
Marks shall be applied in the sequence of the sub-paragraphs in 6.1.3.1; each mark required in these
sub-paragraphs and when appropriate sub-paragraphs (h) to (j) of 6.1.3.8 shall be clearly separated,
e.g. by a slash or space, so as to be easily identifiable. For examples, see 6.1.3.11.
Any additional marks authorized by a competent authority shall still enable the other marks required
in 6.1.3.1 to be correctly identified.
After reconditioning a packaging, the reconditioner shall apply to it a durable marking showing, in
sequence, durable marks showing:
(h) The State in which the reconditioning was carried out, indicated by the distinguishing sign used
on vehicles in international road traffic2;
(i) The name of the reconditioner or other identification of the packaging specified by the
competent authority;
(j) The year of reconditioning; the letter "R"; and, for every packaging successfully passing the
leakproofness test in 6.1.1.3, the additional letter "L".
When, after reconditioning, the marks required by 6.1.3.1 (a) to (d) no longer appear on the top head
or the side of a metal drum, the reconditioner also shall apply them in a durable form followed by
6.1.3.8 (h), (i) and (j). These marks shall not identify a greater performance capability than that for
which the original design type had been tested and marked.
Packagings manufactured with recycled plastics material as defined in 1.2.1 shall be marked "REC".
This mark shall be placed near the marks prescribed in 6.1.3.1.
2 Distinguishing sign of the State of registration used on motor vehicles and trailers in international road traffic,
e.g. in accordance with the Geneva Convention on Road Traffic of 1949 or the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic of
1968.
Examples for marking NEW packagings
Examples for marking RECONDITIONED packagings
Example for marking SALVAGE packagings
NOTE: The marking, for which examples are given in 6.1.3.11, 6.1.3.12 and 6.1.3.13 may be applied
in a single line or in multiple lines provided the correct sequence is respected.
Certification
By affixing marks in accordance with 6.1.3.1, it is certified that mass-produced packagings
correspond to the approved design type and that the requirements referred to in the approval have been
met.
General requirements
Any permeation of the substance contained in the packaging shall not constitute a danger under
normal conditions of carriage.