Classification of mixtures with ingredients without any useable information
In the event that no useable information on acute and/or chronic aquatic toxicityis available for one or more relevant ingredients, it is concluded that the mixture cannot be attributed (a) definitive hazard category(ies). In this situation the mixture shall be classified based on the known ingredients only.
Substances or mixtures classified as environmentally hazardous substances (aquatic environment) on the basis of Regulation 1272/2008/EC3
If data for classification according to the criteria of 2.2.9.1.10.3 and 2.2.9.1.10.4 are not available, a substance or mixture:
(a)Shall be classified asan environmentally hazardous substance (aquatic environment) if it has tobe assigned category(ies) Aquatic Acute 1, Aquatic Chronic 1 or Aquatic Chronic 2 accordingto Regulation 1272/2008/EC3;
(b)May be regarded as not being an environmentally hazardous substance (aquatic environment) ifit does not have to be assigned such a category according to the said Regulation.
Assignment of substances or mixtures classified as environmentally hazardous substances (aquatic environment) according to the provisions in 2.2.9.1.10.3, 2.2.9.1.10.4 or 2.2.9.1.10.5
Substances or mixtures classified as environmentally hazardous substances (aquatic environment), not otherwise classified under ADR shall be designated:
UN No. 3077 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.; or
UN No. 3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
They shall be assigned to packing group III.
Genetically modified microorganisms or organisms
Genetically modified microorganisms (GMMOs) and geneticallymodified organisms (GMOs) are microorganisms and organisms in which genetic material has been purposely altered through genetic engineering in a way that does not occur naturally. They are assigned to Class 9 (UN No. 3245) if they do not meet the definition of toxic substances orof infectious substances, but are capable of altering animals, plants or microbiological substances in a way not normally the result of natural reproduction.
NOTE 1: GMMOs and GMOs which are infectious are substances of Class 6.2, UN Nos. 2814, 2900 or3373.
NOTE 2:GMMOs or GMOs are not subject to the provisions of ADR when authorized for use by the competent authorities of the countries of origin, transit and destination14.
NOTE 3:Genetically modified live animals which,in accordance with the current state of scientific knowledge, have no known pathogenic effect on humans, animals and plants and are carried in receptacles that are suitable for safely preventing both the escape of the animals and unauthorized access to them, are not subject to the provisions of ADR. The provisions specified by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for air transport “Live Animals Regulations, LAR” can be drawn on as guidelines for suitable receptacles for the transport of live animals.
NOTE 4:Live animals shall not be used to carry genetically modified microorganisms classified in Class 9 unless the substance can be carried no other way. Genetically modified live animals shall be carried under terms and conditions of the competent authorities of the countries of origin and destination.
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3 Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directive 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC; and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, published in the Official Journal of the European Union, L353, 31December 2008, p 1-1355.14See Part C of Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC (Official Journal of the EuropeanCommunities,No.L 106,of17April2001,pp8-14)andRegulation(EC)No.1829/2003oftheEuropean Parliament and of the Council on genetically modified food and feed (Official Journal of the European Union, No. L 268, of 18 October 2003, pp 1-23), which set out the authorization procedures for the European Union.
Elevated temperature substances
Elevated temperature substances include substances which are carried or handed over for carriage in the liquid state at or above 100 °C and, in the case of those with a flash-point, below their flash-point. They also include solids which are carried or handed over for carriage at or above 240 °C.
NOTE: Elevated temperature substances may be assigned to Class 9 only if they do not meet the criteria of any other class.
Other substances and articles presenting a danger during carriage but not meeting the definitions of another class
The following other miscellaneous substances not meeting the definitions of another class are assigned to Class 9:
Solid ammonia compounds having a flash-point below 60 °C;
Low hazard dithionites;
Highly volatile liquids;
Substances emitting noxious fumes;
Substances containing allergens;
Chemical kits and first aid kits;
Electric doublelayer capacitors (with an energy storage capacity greater than 0.3Wh);
Vehicles, engines and machinery, internal combustion;
Articles containing miscellaneous dangerous goods.
NOTE:UN No. 1845 carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice)15,UN No. 2216 fish meal (fish scrap), stabilized, UN No. 2807 magnetized material, UN No. 3334 aviation regulated liquid, n.o.s.and UN No. 3335 aviation regulated solid, n.o.s.listed in the UN Model Regulations, are not subject to the provisions of ADR.
Assignment of the packing groups
When indicated in column (4) of Table A of Chapter 3.2, substances and articles of Class 9 are assigned to one of the following packing groups according to their degree of danger
:Packing group II:substances presenting medium danger;
Packing group III:substances presenting low danger.
Substances and articles not accepted for carriage
The following substances and articles shall not be accepted for carriage:
-Lithium batteries which do not meet the relevant conditions of special provisions 188, 230, 310,636or 670 of Chapter 3.3;
-Uncleaned empty containment vessels for apparatus such as transformers, condensers andhydraulic apparatus containing substances assigned to UN Nos. 2315, 3151, 3152 or 3432.
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15 For UN No. 1845 carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) used as a coolant, see 5.5.3.
List of entries
Class 4.1Flammable solids, self-reactive substances, polymerizing substancesand solid desensitized explosives
Criteria
The heading of Class 4.1 covers flammable substances and articles, desensitized explosives which are solids according to subparagraph (a) of the definition "solid" in 1.2.1,self-reactive liquids or solids and polymerizing substances.
The following are assigned to Class 4.1:
- readily flammable solid substances and articles (see paragraphs 2.2.41.1.3 to 2.2.41.1.8);
- self-reactive solids or liquids (see paragraphs 2.2.41.1.9 to 2.2.41.1.17);
- solid desensitized explosives (see 2.2.41.1.18);
- substances related to self-reactive substances (see 2.2.41.1.19);
- polymerizing substances (see 2.2.41.1.20 and 2.2.41.1.21).
The substances and articles of Class 4.1 are subdivided as follows:
F Flammable solids, without subsidiary hazard:
F1 Organic;
F2 Organic, molten;
F3 Inorganic;
F4 Articles;
FO Flammable solids, oxidizing;
FT Flammable solids, toxic:
FT1 Organic, toxic;
FT2 Inorganic, toxic;
FC Flammable solids, corrosive:
FC1 Organic, corrosive;
FC2 Inorganic, corrosive;
D Solid desensitized explosives without subsidiary hazard;
DT Solid desensitized explosives, toxic;
SR Self-reactive substances:
SR1 Not requiring temperature control;
SR2 Requiring temperature control.
PM Polymerizing substances
PM1 Not requiring temperature control;
PM2 Requiring temperature control.
Flammable solids
Definition and properties
Flammable solids are readily combustible solids and solids which may cause fire through friction.
Readily combustible solids are powdered, granular, or pasty substances which are dangerous if they
can be easily ignited by brief contact with an ignition source, such as a burning match, and if the
flame spreads rapidly. The danger may come not only from the fire but also from toxic combustion
products. Metal powders are especially dangerous because of the difficulty of extinguishing a fire
since normal extinguishing agents such as carbon dioxide or water can increase the hazard.