4.1.4.2

ibc01

packing instruction

ibc01

the following ibcs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 are met: metal (31a, 31b and 31n).

special packing provision specific to rid and adr:

bb1 for un no. 3130, the openings of receptacles for this substance shall be tightly closed by means of two devices in series, one of which shall be screwed or secured in an equivalent manner.

ibc02

packing instruction

ibc02

the following ibcs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 are met:

1. metal (31a, 31b and 31n);

2. rigid plastics (31h1 and 31h2);

3. composite (31hz1).

special packing provisions:

b5 for un nos. 1791, 2014, 2984 and 3149, ibcs shall be provided with a device to allow venting during carriage. the inlet to the venting device shall be sited in the vapour space of the ibc under maximum filling conditions during carriage.

b7 for un nos. 1222 and 1865, ibcs with a capacity greater than 450 litres are not permitted due to the substance’s potential for explosion when carried in large volumes.

b8 the pure form of this substance shall not be transported in ibcs since it is known to have a vapour pressure of more than 110 kpa at 50 °c or 130 kpa at 55 °c.

b15 for un no. 2031 with more than 55% nitric acid, the permitted use of rigid plastics ibcs and of composite ibcs with a rigid plastics inner receptacle shall be two years from their date of manufacture.

b16 for un no. 3375, ibcs of type 31a and 31n are not allowed without competent authority approval.

special packing provisions specific to rid and adr:

bb2 for un no.1203, notwithstanding special provision 534 (see 3.3.1), ibcs shall only be used when the actual vapour pressure is not more than 110 kpa at 50 ºc, or 130 kpa at 55 ºc.

bb4 for un nos. 1133, 1139, 1169, 1197, 1210, 1263, 1266, 1286, 1287, 1306, 1866, 1993 and 1999, assigned to

packing group iii in accordance with 2.2.3.1.4, ibcs with a capacity greater than 450 litres are not permitted.

ibc03

packing instruction

ibc03

the following ibcs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 are met:

1. metal (31a, 31b and 31n);

2. rigid plastics (31h1 and 31h2);

(3) composite (31hz1, 31ha2, 31hb2, 31hn2, 31hd2 and 31hh2).

special packing provision:

b8 the pure form of this substance shall not be carried in ibcs since it is known to have a vapour pressure of more than 110 kpa at 50 °c or 130 kpa at 55 °c.

b19 for un nos. 3532 and 3534, ibcs shall be designed and constructed to permit the release of gas or vapour to prevent a build-up of pressure that could rupture the ibcs in the event of loss of stabilization.

ibc04

packing instruction

ibc04

the following ibcs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 are met:

metal (11a, 11b, 11n, 21a, 21b, 21n, 31a, 31b and 31n).

ibc05

packing instruction

ibc05

the following ibcs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 are met: (1) metal (11a, 11b, 11n, 21a, 21b, 21n, 31a, 31b and 31n).);

(2) rigid plastics (11h1, 11h2, 21h1, 21h2, 31h1 and 31h2);

(3) composite (11hz1, 21hz1 and 31hz1).

ibc06

packing instruction

ibc06

the following ibcs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 are met: (1) metal (11a, 11b, 11n, 21a, 21b, 21n, 31a, 31b and 31n);

(2) rigid plastics (11h1, 11h2, 21h1, 21h2, 31h1 and 31h2);

(3) composite (11hz1, 11hz2, 21hz1, 21hz2 and 31hz1).

additional requirement:

where the solid may become liquid during carriage see 4.1.3.4.

special packing provisions:

b12 for un no. 2907, ibcs shall meet the packing group ii performance level. ibcs meeting the test criteria of packing group i shall not be used.

ibc07

packing instruction

ibc07

the following ibcs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 are met: (1) metal (11a, 11b, 11n, 21a, 21b, 21n, 31a, 31b and 31n);

(2) rigid plastics (11h1, 11h2, 21h1, 21h2, 31h1 and 31h2);

1. composite (11hz1, 11hz2, 21hz1, 21hz2 and 31hz1);

2. wooden (11c, 11d and 11f).

additional requirements:

1. where the solid may become liquid during carriage see 4.1.3.4.

2. liners of wooden ibcs shall be siftproof.

special packing provision:

b18 for un nos. 3531 and 3533, ibcs shall be designed and constructed to permit the release of gas or vapour to prevent a build-up of pressure that could rupture the ibcs in the event of loss of stabilization.

ibc08

packing instruction

ibc08

the following ibcs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 are met:

(1) metal (11a, 11b, 11n, 21a, 21b, 21n, 31a, 31b and 31n); (2) rigid plastics (11h1, 11h2, 21h1, 21h2, 31h1 and 31h2);

1. composite (11hz1, 11hz2, 21hz1, 21hz2 and 31hz1);

2. fibreboard (11g);

3. wooden (11c, 11d and 11f);

(6) flexible (13h1, 13h2, 13h3, 13h4, 13h5, 13l1, 13l2, 13l3, 13l4, 13m1 and 13m2).

additional requirement:

where the solid may become liquid during carriage see 4.1.3.4.

special packing provisions:

b3 flexible ibcs shall be sift-proof and water-resistant or shall be fitted with a sift-proof and water-restistant liner.

b4 flexible, fibreboard or wooden ibcs shall be sift-proof and water-resistant or shall be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner.

b6 for un nos. 1363, 1364, 1365, 1386, 1408, 1841, 2211, 2217, 2793 and 3314, ibcs are not required to meet the ibc testing requirements of chapter 6.5.

b13 note: for un nos. 1748, 2208, 2880, 3485, 3486 and 3487, carriage by sea in ibcs is prohibited according to the imdg code.

special packing provision specific to rid and adr

bb3 for un 3509, ibcs are not required to meet the requirements of 4.1.1.3.

ibcs meeting the requirements of 6.5.5, made leak tight or fitted with a leak tight and puncture resistant sealed liner or bag, shall be used.

when the only residues are solids which are not liable to become liquid at temperatures likely to be encountered during carriage, flexible ibcs may be used.

when liquid residues are present, rigid ibcs that provide a means of retention (e.g. absorbent material) shall be used.

before being filled and handed over for carriage, every ibc shall be inspected to ensure that it is free from corrosion, contamination or other damage. any ibc showing signs of reduced strength, shall no longer be used (minor dents and scratches are not considered as reducing the strength of the ibc).

ibcs intended for the carriage of packagings, discarded, empty, uncleaned with residues of class 5.1 shall be so constructed or adapted that the goods cannot come into contact with wood or any other combustible material.

ibc99

packing instruction

ibc99

only ibcs which are approved for these goods by the competent authority may be used. a copy of the competent authority approval shall accompany each consignment or the transport document shall include an indication that the packaging was approved by the competent authority.

ibc100

packing instruction

ibc100

this instruction applies to un nos. 0082, 0222, 0241, 0331 and 0332.

the following ibcs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 and special provisions of

4.1.5 are met:

(1) metal (11a, 11b, 11n, 21a, 21b, 21n, 31a, 31b and 31n); (2) flexible (13h2, 13h3, 13h4, 13l2, 13l3, 13l4 and 13m2); (3) rigid plastics (11h1, 11h2, 21h1, 21h2, 31h1 and 31h2);

(4) composite (11hz1, 11hz2, 21hz1, 21hz2, 31hz1 and 31hz2).

additional requirements:

1. ibcs shall only be used for free flowing substances.

2. flexible ibcs shall only be used for solids.

special packing provisions:

b3 for un no. 0222, flexible ibcs shall be sift-proof and water resistant or shall be fitted with a sift-proof and water resistant liner.

b9 for un no. 0082, this packing instruction may only be used when the substances are mixtures of ammonium nitrate or other inorganic nitrates with other combustible substances which are not explosive ingredients. such explosives shall not contain nitroglycerin, similar liquid organic nitrates, or chlorates. metal ibcs are not authorized.

b10 for un no. 0241, this packing instruction may only be used for substances which consist of water as an essential ingredient and high proportions of ammonium nitrate or other oxidizing substances some or all of which are in solution. the other constituents may include hydrocarbons or aluminium powder, but shall not include nitro-derivatives such as trinitrotoluene. metal ibcs are not authorized.

b17 for un no. 0222, metal ibcs are not authorized.

ibc520

packing instruction

ibc520

this instruction applies to organic peroxides and self-reactive substances of type f.

the ibcs listed below are authorized for the formulations listed, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and

4.1.3 and special provisions of 4.1.7.2 are met.

for formulations not listed below, only ibcs which are approved by the competent authority may be used (see 4.1.7.2.2).

un no.

organic peroxide

type of ibc

maximum quantity (litres/kg)

control tempe- rature

emer-gency tempera- ture

3109

organic peroxide, type f, liquid

tert-butyl cumyl peroxide

31ha1

1000

tert-butyl hydroperoxide, not more than 72% with water

31a

1 250

tert-butyl peroxyacetate, not more than 32% in diluent type a

31a

31ha1

1 250

1 000

tert-butyl peroxybenzoate, not more than 32% in diluent type a

31a

1 250

tert-butyl peroxy-3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate, not more than 37% in diluent type a

31a

31ha1

1 250

1 000

cumyl hydroperoxide, not more than 90% in diluent type a

31ha1

1 250

dibenzoyl peroxide, not more than 42% as a stable dispersion in water

31h1

1 000

di-tert-butyl peroxide, not more than 52% in diluent type a

31a

31ha1

1 250

1 000

1,1-di-(tert-butylperoxy) cyclohexane, not more than 42% in diluent type a

31h1

1 000

1,1-di-(tert-butylperoxy) cyclohexane, not more than 37% in diluent type a

31a

1 250

dilauroyl peroxide, not more than 42%, stable dispersion, in water

31ha1

1 000

isopropyl cumyl hydroperoxide, not more than 72% in diluent type a

31ha1

1 250

p-menthyl hydroperoxide, not more than 72% in diluent type a

31ha1

1 250

peroxyacetic acid, stabilized, not more than 17%

31a

31h1

31h2

31ha1

1 500

1 500

1 500

1 500

3110

organic peroxide, type f, solid

dicumyl peroxide

31a

31h1

31ha1

2 000

3119

organic peroxide, type f, liquid, temperature controlled

tert-amyl peroxypivalate, not more than 32% in diluent type a

31a

1 250

+10 °c

+15 °c

tert-butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate, not more than 32% in diluent type b

31ha1

31a

1 000

1 250

+30 °c

+30 °c

+35 °c

+35 °c

tert-butyl peroxyneodecanoate, not more than 32% in diluent type a

31a

1 250

0 °c

+10 °c

tert-butyl peroxyneodecanoate, not more than 52%, stable dispersion, in water

31a

1 250

-5 °c

+5 °c

tert-butyl peroxypivalate, not more than 27% in diluent type b

31ha1

31a

1 000

1 250

+10 °c

+10 °c

+15 °c

+15 °c

cumyl peroxyneodecanoate, not more than 52%, stable dispersion, in water

31a

1 250

-15 °c

- 5 °c

ibc520

packing instruction (cont’d)

ibc520

un no.

organic peroxide

type of ibc

maximum quantity (litres)

control tempe- rature

emer-gency tempera- ture

3119

(cont'd)

tert-butyl peroxyneodecanoate, not more than 42% stable dispersion, in water

31a

1 250

- 5 °c

+ 5 °c

di-(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) peroxydicarbonate, not more than 42%, stable dispersion, in water

31ha1

1 000

+30 °c

+35 °c

dicetyl peroxydicarbonate, not more than 42%, stable dispersion, in water

31ha1

1 000

+30 °c

+35 °c

di-(2-neodecanoylperoxyisopropyl)benzene, not more than 42%, stable dispersion, in water

31a

1 250

-15 °c

-5 °c

3-hydroxy-1,1-dimethylbutyl peroxyneodecanoate, not more than 52%, stable dispersion, in water

31a

1 250

-15 °c

-5 °c

di-(2-ethylhexyl) peroxydicarbonate, not more than 62%, stable dispersion, in water

31a

1 250

-20 °c

-10 °c

31ha1

1000

-20°c

-10°c

dimyristyl peroxydicarbonate, not more than 42%, stable dispersion, in water

31ha1

1 000

+15 °c

+20 °c

di-(3,5,5-trimethylhexanoyl) peroxide, not more than 52% in diluent type a

31ha1

31a

1 000

1 250

+10 °c

+10 °c

+15 °c

+15 °c

di-(3,5,5-trimethylhexanoyl) peroxide, not more than 52%, stable dispersion, in water

31a

1 250

+10 °c

+15 °c

1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl peroxyneodecanoate, not more than 52%, stable dispersion, in water

31a

31ha1

1 250

1 000

- 5 °c

-5 °c

+ 5 °c

+5 °c

1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate, not more than 67%, in diluent type a

31ha1

1000

+15 ºc

+20 ºc

dicyclohexylperoxydicarbonate, not more than 42% as a stable dispersion, in water

31a

1 250

+10 °c

+15 °c

diisobutyryl peroxide, not more than 28% as a stable dispersion in water

31ha1

31a

1 000

1 250

-20 ºc

-20 ºc

-10 ºc

-10 ºc

diisobutyryl peroxide, not more than 42% as a stable dispersion in water

31ha1

31a

1 000

1 250

-25 ºc

-25 ºc

-15 ºc

-15 ºc

3120

organic peroxide, type f, solid, temperature controlled

no formulation listed

additional requirements:

1. ibcs shall be provided with a device to allow venting during carriage. the inlet to the pressure-relief device shall be sited in the vapour space of the ibc under maximum filling conditions during carriage.

2. to prevent explosive rupture of metal ibcs or composite ibcs with complete metal casing, the emergency-relief devices shall be designed to vent all the decomposition products and vapours evolved during self-accelerating decomposition or during a period of not less than one hour of fire-engulfment as calculated by the formula in 4.2.1.13.8. the control and emergency temperatures specified in this packing instruction are based on a non-insulated ibc. when consigning an organic peroxide in an ibc in accordance with this instruction, it is the responsibility of the consignor to ensure that:

   1. the pressure and emergency relief devices installed on the ibc are designed to take appropriate account of the self-accelerating decomposition of the organic peroxide and of fire-engulfment; and

   2. when applicable, the control and emergency temperatures indicated are appropriate, taking into account the design (e.g. insulation) of the ibc to be used.

ibc620

packing instruction

ibc620

this instruction applies to un no. 3291.

the following ibcs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1, except 4.1.1.15, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 are met: rigid, leakproof ibcs conforming to the packing group ii performance level.

additional requirements:

1. there shall be sufficient absorbent material to absorb the entire amount of liquid present in the ibc.

2. ibcs shall be capable of retaining liquids.

3. ibcs intended to contain sharp objects such as broken glass and needles shall be resistant to puncture.