Chapter 3.3
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Chapter 3.3

  3.3.1

SP133 Insert "(Model No.1, see 5.2.2.2.2)" after "risk label".
SP162 Delete.
SP181 Insert "(Model No.1, see 5.2.2.2.2)" after "risk label".
SP204 Insert "(Model No.8, see 5.2.2.2.2)" after "risk label".
SP215 In the last sentence, amend "azocarbonamide" to read "azodicarbonamide".
SP216 In the last sentence, insert "and articles" before "containing" and amend the end to read: "… free liquid in the packet or article.".
SP247 Amend the end of the first paragraph to read:
  "…may be transported in wooden barrels with a capacity of more than 250 litres and not more than 500 litres meeting the general requirements of 4.1.1, as appropriate, on the following conditions:…".
  In subparagraph .5, add at the end "or regulation II-2/54 of SOLAS 74, as amended by the resolutions indicated in II-2/1.2.1, as applicable".
  Replace the word "casks" wherever it appears with "wooden barrels" in the special provision.
SP251 In the first sentence, add "for example" before "for medical," add "or repair" before "purposes". Replace "or" between "analytical" and "testing" with ",".
SP282 Delete.
SP289 Amend as follows:
Replace "vehicles" and "vehicle" with "conveyances" and "conveyance", respectively.
SP292 Amend to read as follows:
  "Mixtures containing not more than 23.5% oxygen by volume may be transported under this entry when no other oxidizing gases are present. A class 5.1 subsidiary risk label is not required for any concentrations within this limit.".
SP293 Amend to read:
  "The following definitions apply to matches:
 

(a) Fusee matches are matches the heads of which are prepared with a friction-sensitive igniter composition and a pyrotechnic composition which burns with little or no flame, but with intense heat;

(b) Safety matches are combined with or attached to the box, book or card that can be ignited by friction only on a prepared surface;

(c) Strike anywhere matches are matches that can be ignited by friction on a solid surface;

(d) Wax Vesta matches are matches that can be ignited by friction either on a prepared surface or on a solid surface.".

SP297 In the first paragraph, amend "5.4.2.1.9" to read "5.4.2.1.8".
SP298 Delete.
SP299 In paragraph (iii), replace "620" with "360".
SP303 Amend to read as follows:
  "Receptacles shall be assigned to the class and, if any, subsidiary hazard of the gas or mixture of gases contained therein determined in accordance with the provisions of chapter 2.2.".
SP309 Amend to read as follows:
  "This entry applies to non sensitized emulsions, suspensions and gels consisting primarily of a mixture of ammonium nitrate and fuel, intended to produce a Type E blasting explosive only after further processing prior to use.
  The mixture for emulsions typically has the following composition: 60-85% ammonium nitrate, 5-30% water, 2-8% fuel, 0.5-4% emulsifier agent, 0-10% soluble flame suppressants, and trace additives. Other inorganic nitrate salts may replace part of the ammonium nitrate.
  The mixture for suspensions and gels typically has the following composition: 60-85% ammonium nitrate, 0-5% sodium or potassium perchlorate, 0-17% hexamine nitrate or monomethylamine nitrate, 5-30% water, 2-15% fuel, 0.5-4% thickening agent, 0-10% soluble flame suppressants, and trace additives. Other inorganic nitrate salts may replace part of the ammonium nitrate.
  Substances shall satisfactorily pass Test Series 8 of the United Nations Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part I, Section 18 and be approved by the competent authority.".
SP313 Insert "(Model No.8, see 5.2.2.2.2)" after "risk label".
SP316 Delete "or hydrated".
SP319 Delete the first sentence.
SP320 Delete.

 Add the following new special provisions:

"306 This entry may only be used for substances that do not exhibit explosive properties of class 1 when tested in accordance to Test Series 1 and 2 of class 1 (see United Nations Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part 1)".
322 When transported in non-friable tablet form, these goods are assigned to packing group III.
323 The label conforming to the model No.5.2(a) as in 5.2.2.2.2 may be used until 1 January 2011.
324 This substance needs to be stabilized when in concentrations of not more than 99%.
325 In the case of non-fissile or fissile excepted uranium hexafluoride, the material shall be classified under UN 2978.
326 In the case of fissile uranium hexafluoride, the material shall be classified under UN 2977.
327 Waste aerosols consigned in accordance with 5.4.1.4.3.3 may be transported under this entry for the purposes of reprocessing or disposal. They need not be protected against inadvertent discharge provided that measures to prevent dangerous build up of pressure and dangerous atmospheres are addressed. Waste aerosols, other than those leaking or severely deformed, shall be packed in accordance with packing instruction P003 and special provision PP87, or packing instruction LP02 and special packing provision L2. Leaking or severely deformed aerosols shall be transported in salvage packagings provided appropriate measures are taken to ensure there is no dangerous build up of pressure. Waste aerosols shall not be transported in closed freight containers.
328 This entry applies to fuel cell cartridges containing flammable liquids including methanol or methanol/water solutions. Fuel cell cartridge means a container that stores fuel for discharge into fuel cell powered equipment through a valve(s) that controls the discharge of fuel into such equipment and is free of electric charge generating components. The cartridge shall be designed and constructed to prevent the fuel from leaking during normal conditions of transport.
  This entry applies to fuel cell cartridge design types shown without their packaging to pass an internal pressure test at a pressure of 100 kPa (gauge).
329 Where substances have a flashpoint of 60°C or less, the package(s) shall bear a "FLAMMABLE LIQUID" subsidiary risk label (Model No.3, see 5.2.2.2.2) in addition to the hazard label(s) required by this Code.
330 Alcohols containing petroleum products (e.g. gasoline) up to 5% shall be transported under the entry UN 1987 ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.
909 In the penultimate paragraph of SP 909, delete the words "other than the marine environment" and amend "environments" to read "the environment".
910 Amend the first sentence to read:
  "A FUMIGATED UNIT is a closed cargo transport unit containing goods or materials that either are or have been fumigated within the unit.".
910 Amend paragraph 6 to read:
  "A closed cargo transport unit that has been fumigated is not subject to the provisions of this Code if it has been completely ventilated either by opening the doors of the unit or by mechanical ventilation after fumigation and if the date of ventilation is marked on the fumigation warning sign. When the fumigated goods or materials have been unloaded, the fumigation warning sign(s) shall be removed (see also 7.4.3)."
938 Delete.
959 Add new SP959 to read:
 

"959 Waste aerosols authorized for transport under special provision 327 shall only be transported on short international voyages. Long international voyages are authorized only with the approval of the competent authority. Packagings shall be marked and labelled and cargo transport units shall be marked and placarded for appropriate sub-division of class 2 and, if applicable, the subsidiary risk(s).".


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