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UN Number
UN 1789
The four-digit number assigned by the United Nations to identify hazardous substances in international transport.
Proper Shipping Name
HYDROCHLORIC ACID
The official and specific name of a hazardous substance as listed in dangerous goods regulations.
Class
8
The designation for hazardous materials based on the type of danger they present.
– Corrosive substances
Packing Group
II
A classification based on the degree of danger of a substance (I: great danger, II: medium danger, III: minor danger).
– Substances presenting medium danger
Classification Code
C1
A code that provides more specific information about the properties and hazards of a substance within its class.
– Corrosive acid substances without subsidiary risk: Inorganic, liquid
Danger labels
8
– Corrosive substances
Hazard identification number (RID)
80
Hazard identification number (RID)
– Corrosive or slightly corrosive substance
Tank Code
L4BN
A code that specifies the type of tank required for a particular dangerous substance.
Tank Code
TU42
A code that specifies the type of tank required for a particular dangerous substance.
Excepted Quantities
E2
Very small quantities of dangerous goods not subject to certain provisions of the ADR regulations.
– 30g / 30mL inner, 500g / 500mL outer package.
Limited Quantities
1 l
Dangerous goods packed in small quantities with less stringent transport requirements.
Special Provisions
-
Specific rules or exceptions that apply to the transport of certain dangerous goods.
Packing Instructions
P001; IBC02
A set of provisions specifying the type of packaging, materials, and methods to be used for a particular dangerous good.
Mixed Packing Provisions
MP15
The specific rules regarding the packing of different dangerous goods or of dangerous goods with non-dangerous goods in the same outer packaging.
– Mixed packing is not permitted with goods from other classes.
Portable Tank and Bulk Container Special Provisions
TP2
Specific rules or exceptions that apply to the transport of portable tanks and bulk containers.
– The tank must be fitted with a pressure relief device.
Portable Tank and Bulk Container Instructions
T8
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
2
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
-
Specific rules that apply to the bulk carriage of certain dangerous goods.
Special provisions for carriage – Packages (RID)
NO
Specific rules that apply to the carriage of packaged dangerous goods.
Colis express (express parcels)
CE6
Special Provisions
520
Specific rules or exceptions that apply to the transport of certain dangerous goods.
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