Chapter 6.1 – Provisions for the construction and testing of packagings (other than for class 6.2 substances)

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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Maritime Safety Committee - Resolution MSC.294(87) – Adoption of Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code – (Adopted on 21 May 2010) - Annex – Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code - Part 6 – Construction and Testing of Packagings, Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), Large Packagings, Portable Tanks, Multiple-element Gas Containers (MEGCs) and Road Tank Vehicles - Chapter 6.1 – Provisions for the construction and testing of packagings (other than for class 6.2 substances)

Chapter 6.1 – Provisions for the construction and testing of packagings (other than for class 6.2 substances)

6.1.3 Marking

6.1.3.1(a) Replace the second sentence with the following: "This symbol shall not be used for any purpose other than certifying that a packaging, a portable tank or a MEGC complies with the relevant provisions in chapter 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.5, 6.6 or 6.7.".

6.1.4.0 Add a new subsection 6.1.4.0 with the following:

"6.1.4.0 General provisions

Any permeation of the substance contained in the packaging shall not constitute a danger under normal conditions of transport.".

6.1.5 Test provisions for packagings

6.1.5.3 Drop test

6.1.5.3.6 Criteria for passing the test

6.1.5.3.6.3 Replace with the following:

"6.1.5.3.6.3 The packaging or outer packaging of a composite or combination packaging shall not exhibit any damage liable to affect safety during transport. Inner receptacles, inner packagings, or articles shall remain completely within the outer packaging and there shall be no leakage of the filling substance from the inner receptacle(s) or inner packaging(s).".

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