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UN Number
UN 1361
The four-digit number assigned by the United Nations to identify hazardous substances in international transport.
Proper Shipping Name
CARBON, animal or vegetable origin
The official and specific name of a hazardous substance as listed in dangerous goods regulations.
Class
4.2
The designation for hazardous materials based on the type of danger they present.
– Substances liable to spontaneous combustion
Packing Group
III
A classification based on the degree of danger of a substance (I: great danger, II: medium danger, III: minor danger).
– Substances presenting low danger
Classification Code
S2
A code that provides more specific information about the properties and hazards of a substance within its class.
– Substances liable to spontaneous combustion, without subsidiary hazard: Organic, solid
Danger labels
4.2
– Substances liable to spontaneous combustion
Hazard identification number (RID)
40
Hazard identification number (RID)
– Flammable solid, or self-reactive substance, or self-heating substance, or polymerizing substance
Tank Code
SGAV
A code that specifies the type of tank required for a particular dangerous substance.
Tank Code
-
A code that specifies the type of tank required for a particular dangerous substance.
– No special provisions apply for tanks
Excepted Quantities
E0
Very small quantities of dangerous goods not subject to certain provisions of the ADR regulations.
– Excepted quantities are not permitted for this substance.
Limited Quantities
-
Dangerous goods packed in small quantities with less stringent transport requirements.
Special Provisions
PP12; B3
Specific rules or exceptions that apply to the transport of certain dangerous goods.
Packing Instructions
P002; IBC08; LP02; R001
A set of provisions specifying the type of packaging, materials, and methods to be used for a particular dangerous good.
Mixed Packing Provisions
MP14
The specific rules regarding the packing of different dangerous goods or of dangerous goods with non-dangerous goods in the same outer packaging.
– The following may be packed together in a combination packaging: not more than 5 L or 5 kg of dangerous goods from packing group II or III, with a few exceptions.
Portable Tank and Bulk Container Special Provisions
TP33
Specific rules or exceptions that apply to the transport of portable tanks and bulk containers.
– The tank must be fitted with a device for pressure relief.
Portable Tank and Bulk Container Instructions
T1
A set of provisions specifying the type of portable tank and bulk container for a particular substance.
– The portable tank instructions T1 to T22 apply to substances of Class 3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 8 and 9.
Transport Category
4
A category assigned to dangerous goods to determine the maximum total quantity that can be carried.
Special provisions for carriage - Loading, unloading and handling
-
Specific RID rules applying to loading, unloading and handling during carriage of dangerous goods
Special provisions for carriage – Bulk
VC1; VC2; AP1
Specific rules that apply to the bulk carriage of certain dangerous goods.
Special provisions for carriage – Packages (RID)
W1; W13
Specific rules that apply to the carriage of packaged dangerous goods.
Colis express (express parcels)
CE11
Special Provisions
665
Specific rules or exceptions that apply to the transport of certain dangerous goods.
Notes
Not permitted to be carried in limited quantities
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