Manufacturers and subsequent distributors of IBCs 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 IBCs as presented for carriage are capable of passing the

applicable performance tests of this Chapter.

(Reserved)

The code shall consist of two Arabic numerals as specified in (a), followed by a capital letter(s)

specified in (b), followed, when specified in an individual section, by an Arabic numeral indicating

the category of IBC.

(a)

Type	For solids, filled or discharged
		under press than 10 kPa (0.1 bar)	r liquids
Rigid	11	21	31
Flexible	13	-	-

(b) Materials

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).

For composite IBCs, two capital letters in Latin characters shall be used in sequence in the second

position of the code. The first shall indicate the material of the inner receptacle of the IBC and the

second that of the outer packaging of the IBC.

The following types and codes of IBC are assigned:

Material	Category	Code	Sub- section
Metal
		11A
	for solids, filled or discharged under pressure	21A
	for liquids	31A
B. Aluminium	for solids, filled or discharged by gravity	11B
	for solids, filled or discharged under pressure	21B	6.5.5.1
	for liquids	31B
N. Other than steel or aluminium	for solids, filled or discharged by gravity	11N
N. Other than steel or aluminium	for solids, filled or discharged under pressure	21N
	for liquids	31N
Flexible
H. Plastics	woven plastics without coating or liner	13H1
	woven plastics, coated	13H2
	woven plastics with liner	13H3
	woven plastics, coated and with liner	13H4
	plastics film	13H5
L. Textile	without coating or liner	13L1	6.5.5.2
	coated	13L2
	with liner	13L3
	coated and with liner	13L4
M. Paper	multiwall	13M1
	multiwall, water resistant	13M2
H. Rigid plastics	for solids, filled or discharged by gravity, fitted with	11H1
	s, filled or discharged by gravity, freestanding	11H2
	for solids, filled or discharged under pressure, fitted with structural equipment	21H1	6.5.5.3
	for solids, filled or discharged under pressure, freestanding	21H2
	for liquids, fitted with structural equipment	31H1
	for liquids, freestanding	31H2

Material	Category	Code	Sub- section
HZ. Composite tics inner	for solids, filled or discharged by gravity, with rigid plastics inner receptacle	11HZ1	6.5.5.4
	with flexible	11HZ2
	for solids, filled or discharged under pressure, with rigid plastics inner receptacle	21HZ1
	for solids, filled or discharged under pressure, with flexible plastics inner receptacle	21HZ2
	for liquids, with rigid plastics inner receptacle	31HZ1
	for liquids, with flexible plastics inner receptacle	31HZ2
G. Fibreboard	for solids, filled or discharged by gravity	11G	6.5.5.5
Wooden
C. Natural wood	for solids, filled or discharged by gravity with inner liner	11C	6.5.5.6
D. Plywood	for solids, filled or discharged by gravity, with inner liner	11D
F. Reconstituted wood	for solids, filled or discharged by gravity, with inner liner	11F

a The code shall be completed by replacing the letter Z by a capital letter in accordance with

6.5.1.4.1 (b) to indicate the nature of the material used for the outer casing.

The letter "W" may follow the IBC code. The letter "W" signifies that the IBC, although of the same

type indicated by the code, is manufactured to a specification different from those in 6.5.5 and is

considered equivalent in accordance with the requirements in 6.5.1.1.2.

Each IBC manufactured and intended for use according to ADR shall bear marks which are durable,

legible and placed in a location so as to be readily visible. Letters, numerals and symbols shall

be at least 12 mm high and shall show:

(a) The United Nations packaging symbol

;

This symbol shall not be used for any purpose other than certifying that a packaging, a flexible

bulk container, a portable tank or a MEGC complies with the relevant requirements in Chapter

6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7 or 6.11. For metal IBCs on which the marks are stamped or embossed,

the capital letters "UN" may be applied instead of the symbol;

(b) The code designating the type of IBC according to 6.5.1.4;

(c) A capital letter designating the packing group(s) for which the design type has been

approved:

(i) X for packing groups I, II and III (IBCs for solids only);

(ii) Y for packing groups II and III;

(iii) Z for packing group III only;

(d) The month and year (last two digits) of manufacture;

(e) The State authorizing the allocation of the mark; indicated by the distinguishing sign used on

vehicles in international road traffic1;

(f) The name or symbol of the manufacturer and other identification of the IBC as specified by the

competent authority;

(g) The stacking test load in kg. For IBCs not designed for stacking, the figure "0" shall be

shown;

(h) The maximum permissible gross mass in kg.

The primary marks required above shall be applied in the sequence of the subparagraphs above. The

marks required by 6.5.2.2 and any further mark authorized by a competent authority shall still

enable the primary marks to be correctly identified.

Each mark applied in accordance with (a) to (h) and with 6.5.2.2 shall be clearly separated, e.g.

by a ace, so as to be easily identifiable.

Examples of marking for various types of IBC in accordance with 6.5.2.1.1 (a) to (h) above:

1 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.

Each IBC shall bear the marks required in 6.5.2.1 and, in addition, the following information which

may appear on a corrosion-resistant plate permanently attached in a place readily accessible for inspection:

Additional marks	Category of IBC
Additional marks	Metal	Rigid plastics	Composite	Fibreboard	Wooden
Capacity in litres a at 20 °C	X	X	X
Tare mass in kg a	X	X	X	X	X
Test (gauge) pressure, in kPa or bar a, if applicable		X	X
Maximum filling / discharge pressure in kPa or bar a , if applicable	X	X	X
Body material and its minimum thickness in mm	X
Date of last leakproofness test, if applicable (month and year)	X	X	X
Date of last inspection (month and year)	X	X	X
Serial number of the manufacturer	X
Maximum permitted stacking load b	X	X	X	X	X

a The unit used shall be indicated.

b See 6.5.2.2.2. This additional mark shall apply to all IBCs manufactured, repaired or remanufactured as from 1 January 2011 (see also 1.6.1.15).

The maximum permitted stacking load applicable when the IBC is in use shall be displayed on a

symbol as shown in Figure 6.5.2.2.2.1 or Figure 6.5.2.2.2.2. The symbol shall be durable and clearly

visible.

The minimum dimensions shall be 100 mm x 100 mm. The letters and numbers indicating the mass

shall be at least 12 mm high. The area within the printer’s marks indicated by the dimensional arrows

shall be square. Where dimensions are not specified, all features shall be in approximate proportion to

those shown. The mass marked above the symbol shall not exceed the load imposed during the design

type test (see 6.5.6.6.4) divided by 1.8.

6.5.1.1.4

6.5.1.2

6.5.1.3

6.5.1.4

Designatory code system for IBCs

6.5.1.4.1

6.5.1.4.2

6.5.1.4.3

6.5.1.4.4

6.5.2

Marking

6.5.2.1

Primary marking

6.5.2.1.1

6.5.2.1.2

6.5.2.2

Additional marking

6.5.2.2.1

a The unit used shall be indicated.

b See 6.5.2.2.2. This additional mark shall apply to all IBCs manufactured, repaired or remanufactured as from 1 January 2011 (see also 1.6.1.15).

6.5.2.2.2