Marking of packages containing limited quantities
Except for air transport, packages containing dangerous goods in limited quantities shall bear the mark shown in Figure 3.4.7.1:
Figure 3.4.7.1
Mark for packages containing limited quantities
The mark shall be readily visible, legible and able to withstand open weather exposure without a substantial reduction in effectiveness.
The mark shall be in the form of a square set at an angle of 45° (diamond-shaped). The top and bottom portions and the surrounding line shall be black. The centre area shall be white or a suitable contrasting background. The minimum dimensions shall be 100 mm x 100 mm and the minimum width of the line forming the diamond shall be 2 mm. Where dimensions are not specified, all features shall be in approximate proportion to those shown.
If the size of the package so requires, the minimum outer dimensions shown in Figure 3.4.7.1 may be reduced to be not less than 50 mm x 50 mm provided the mark remains clearly visible. The minimum width of the line forming the diamond may be reduced to a minimum of 1 mm.
Marking of packages containing limited quantities conforming to Part 3, Chapter 4 of the ICAO Technical Instructions
Packages containing dangerous goods packed in conformity with the provisions of Part 3, Chapter 4 of the ICAO Technical Instructions may bear the mark shown in Figure 3.4.8.1 to certify conformity with these provisions:
Figure 3.4.8.1
Mark for packages containing limited quantities conforming to Part 3, Chapter 4 of the ICAO Technical Instructions
The mark shall be readily visible, legible and able to withstand open weather exposure without a substantial reduction in effectiveness.
The mark shall be in the form of a square set at an angle of 45° (diamond-shaped). The top and bottom portions and the surrounding line shall be black. The centre area shall be white or a suitable contrasting background. The minimum dimensions shall be 100 mm x 100 mm and the minimum width of the line forming the diamond shall be 2 mm. The symbol "Y" shall be placed in the centre of the mark and shall be clearly visible. Where dimensions are not specified, all features shall be in approximate proportion to those shown.
If the size of the package so requires, the minimum outer dimensions shown in Figure 3.4.8.1 may be reduced to be not less than 50 mm x 50 mm provided the mark remains clearly visible. The minimum width of the line forming the diamond may be reduced to a minimum of 1 mm. The symbol "Y" shall remain in approximate proportion to that shown in Figure 3.4.8.1.
Packages containing dangerous goods bearing the mark shown in 3.4.8 with or without the additional labels and marks for air transport shall be deemed to meet the provisions of section 3.4.1 as appropriate and of sections 3.4.2 to 3.4.4 and need not bear the mark shown in 3.4.7.
Packages containing dangerous goods in limited quantities bearing the mark shown in 3.4.7 and conforming with the provisions of the ICAO Technical Instructions, including all necessary marks and labels specified in Parts 5 and 6, shall be deemed to meet the provisions of section 3.4.1 as appropriate and of sections 3.4.2 to 3.4.4.
Use of overpacks
For an overpack containing dangerous goods packed in limited quantities, the following applies:
Unless the marks representative of all dangerous goods in an overpack are visible, the overpack shall
be:
– marked with the word “OVERPACK”. The lettering of the “OVERPACK” mark shall be at
least 12 mm high. The mark shall be in an official language of the country of origin and also, if
that language is not English, French or German, in English, French or German, unless
agreements, if any, concluded between the countries concerned in the transport operation
provide otherwise; and
– marked with the marks required by this Chapter.
Except for air transport, the other provisions of 5.1.2.1 apply only if other dangerous goods which are
not packed in limited quantities are contained in the overpack and only in relation to these other
dangerous goods.
In advance of carriage, consignors of dangerous goods packed in limited quantities shall inform the carrier in a traceable form of the total gross mass of such goods to be consigned.
(a) Transport units with a maximum mass exceeding 12 tonnes carrying dangerous goods packed
in limited quantities shall be marked in accordance with 3.4.15 at the front and at the rear
except when the transport unit contains other dangerous goods for which orange-coloured plate
marking in accordance with 5.3.2 is required. In this latter case, the transport unit may display
the required orange-coloured plate marking only, or both the orange-coloured plate marking in
accordance with 5.3.2 and the marks in accordance with 3.4.15.
(b) Containers carrying dangerous goods packed in limited quantities, on transport units with a
maximum mass exceeding 12 tonnes, shall be marked in accordance with 3.4.15 on all four
sides except when the container contains other dangerous goods for which placarding in
accordance with 5.3.1 is required. In this latter case, the container may display the required
placards only, or both the placards in accordance with 5.3.1 and the marks in accordance with
3.4.15.
The carrying transport unit need not be marked, except when the marks affixed to the
containers are not visible from outside this carrying transport unit. In this latter case, the same
marks shall be affixed at the front and at the rear of the transport unit.
The marks specified in 3.4.13 may be dispensed with, if the total gross mass of the packages containing dangerous goods packed in limited quantities carried does not exceed 8 tonnes per transport unit.
The marks specified in 3.4.13 shall be the same as the one required in 3.4.7, except that their minimum dimensions shall be 250 mm 250 mm. These marks shall be removed or covered if no dangerous goods in limited quantities are carried.