Chapter 6.2 Provisions for the construction and testing
of pressure receptacles, aerosol dispensers, small receptacles containing
gas (gas cartridges) and fuel cell cartridges containing liquefied
flammable gas
After the heading of the chapter, add the following new
note:
6.2.1 General provisions
6.2.1 The note after the heading is deleted.
6.2.1.1.5 At the end of the existing paragraph,
add a new sentence with the following:
6.2.1.1.9 Delete the "s" on the word "receptacles".
6.2.1.2 Materials
6.2.1.2.1
After the word "intended",
insert the words "to be transported".
6.2.1.3 Service equipment
6.2.1.3.4 After "P200 (1)" insert ", P205".
6.2.1.5 Initial inspection and test
6.2.1.5.1 After "cryogenic receptacles" insert
"and metal hydride storage systems".
6.2.1.5.3 Add a new paragraph 6.2.1.5.3 to read
as follows:
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"6.2.1.5.3 For metal hydride storage systems,
it shall be verified that the inspections and tests specified in 6.2.1.5.1
.1, .2, .3, .4, .5 if applicable, .6, .7, .8 and .9 have been performed
on an adequate sample of the receptacles used in the metal hydride
storage system. In addition, on an adequate sample of metal hydride
storage systems, the inspections and tests specified in 6.2.1.5.1
.3 and .6 shall be performed, as well as 6.2.1.5.1 .5, if applicable,
and inspection of the external conditions of the metal hydride storage
system.
Additionally, all metal hydride storage systems shall undergo
the initial inspections and tests specified in 6.2.1.5.1 .8 and .9,
as well as a leakproofness test and a test of the satisfactory operation
of the service equipment.".
6.2.1.6 Periodic inspection and test
6.2.1.6.1.4 After the existing paragraph
insert the following three NOTES with the following:
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"Note 1:
With the agreement of the
competent authority, the hydraulic pressure test may be replaced by
a test using a gas, where such an operation does not entail any danger.
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Note 2:
With the agreement of the
competent authority, the hydraulic pressure test of cylinders or tubes
may be replaced by an equivalent method based on acoustic emission
testing or a combination of acoustic emission testing and ultrasonic
examination. ISO 16148:2006 may be used as a guide for acoustic emission
testing procedures.
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Note 3:
The hydraulic pressure test
may be replaced by ultrasonic examination carried out in accordance
with ISO 10461:2005+A1:2006 for seamless aluminium alloy gas cylinders
and in accordance with ISO 6406:2005 for seamless steel gas cylinders.".
6.2.1.6.1 At the end, after the subparagraphs,
replace the existing "Note 1 and Note 2"
with the following:
6.2.2 Provisions for UN pressure receptacles
6.2.2.1 Design, construction and initial
inspection and test
6.2.2.1.1 In the table, add the following three
new entries after ISO 7866:1999 standard:
| ISO 4706:2008
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Gas cylinders Refillable welded
steel cylinders Test pressure 60 bar and below
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| ISO 18172-1:2007
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Gas cylinders Refillable welded
stainless steel cylinders Part 1: Test pressure 6 MPa and
below
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| ISO 20703:2006
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Gas cylinders Refillable welded
aluminium-alloy cylinders Design, construction and testing
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6.2.2.1.5 Add a new paragraph 6.2.2.1.5 with the
following:
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6.2.2.1.5 The following standards apply
for the design, construction, and initial inspection and test of UN
metal hydride storage systems, except that inspection requirements
related to the conformity assessment system and approval shall be
in accordance with 6.2.2.5:
| ISO 16111:2008
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Transportable gas storage devices
Hydrogen absorbed in reversible metal hydride
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6.2.2.2 Materials
6.2.2.2 At the beginning, in the text between
brackets and after "P200", insert "or P205".
6.2.2.3 Service equipment
6.2.2.3 Replace "ISO 10297:1999" with "ISO 10297:2006"
and at the end of 6.2.2.3, add the following new paragraph:
6.2.2.4 Periodic inspection and test
6.2.2.4 At the beginning after "UN cylinders"
insert "and UN metal hydride storage systems" and in the table, add
the following new entry at the end:
| ISO 16111:2008
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Transportable gas storage devices
Hydrogen absorbed in reversible metal hydride
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6.2.2.7 Marking of refillable UN pressure
receptacles
6.2.2.7 After the heading, add the following new
note:
6.2.2.7.1 Assign paragraph number 6.2.2.7.1 to
the first unnumbered paragraph under 6.2.2.7. Renumber subsequent
paragraphs and cross-references accordingly.
6.2.2.7.2 (a) (existing 6.2.2.7.1 (a)) Replace
the second sentence with the following:
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"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;".
6.2.2.7.9 Add a new paragraph 6.2.2.7.9 to read
as follows:
6.2.2.8 Marking of non-refillable UN pressure receptacles
6.2.2.8 Assign paragraph number 6.2.2.8.1 to the
first unnumbered paragraph under 6.2.2.8, and renumber the following
paragraphs accordingly.
6.2.2.9 Add a new subsection 6.2.2.9 with the
following:
6.2.2.9 Marking of UN metal hydride storage
systems
6.2.2.9.1 UN metal hydride storage systems shall
be marked clearly and legibly with the marks listed below. These marks
shall be permanently affixed (e.g., stamped, engraved, or etched)
on the metal hydride storage system. The marks shall be on the shoulder,
top end or neck of the metal hydride storage system or on a permanently
affixed component of the metal hydride storage system. Except for
the United Nations packaging symbol, the minimum size of the marks
shall be 5 mm for metal hydride storage systems with a smallest overall
dimension greater than or equal to 140 mm and 2.5 mm for metal hydride
storage systems with a smallest overall dimension less than 140 mm.
The minimum size of the United Nations packaging symbol shall be 10
mm for metal hydride storage systems with a smallest overall dimension
greater than or equal to 140 mm and 5 mm for metal hydride storage
systems with a smallest overall dimension less than 140 mm.
6.2.2.9.2 The following marks shall be applied:
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The United Nations packaging symbol
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shall not be used for any purpose other than certifying that a packaging,
a portable tank or a MEGC complies with the relevant requirements
in chapter 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.5, 6.6 or 6.7;
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"ISO 16111" (the technical standard
used for design, manufacture and testing);
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The character(s) identifying the
country of approval as indicated by the distinguishing signs of motor
vehicles in international traffic;
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The identity mark or stamp of the
inspection body that is registered with the competent authority of
the country authorizing the marking;
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The date of the initial inspection,
the year (four digits) followed by the month (two digits) separated
by a slash (i.e. "⋉");
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The test pressure of the receptacle
in bar, preceded by the letters "PH" and followed by the letters "BAR";
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The rated charging pressure of
the metal hydride storage system in bar, preceded by the letters "RCP"
and followed by the letters "BAR";
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The manufacturer's mark registered
by the competent authority. When the country of manufacture is not
the same as the country of approval, then the manufacturer's mark
shall be preceded by the character(s) identifying the country of manufacture
as indicated by the distinguishing signs of motor vehicles in international
traffic. The country mark and the manufacturer's mark shall be separated
by a space or slash;
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The serial number assigned by the
manufacturer;
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In the case of steel receptacles
and composite receptacles with steel liner, the letter "H" showing
compatibility of the steel (see ISO 11114-1:1997); and,
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In the case of metal hydride storage
systems having limited life, the date of expiry, denoted by the letters
"FINAL" followed by the year (four digits) followed by the month (two
digits) separated by a slash (i.e. "/").
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The certification marks specified in
(a) to (e) above shall appear consecutively in the sequence given.
The test pressure (f) shall be immediately preceded by the rated charging
pressure (g). The manufacturing marks specified in (h) to (k) above
shall appear consecutively in the sequence given.
6.2.2.9.3 Other marks are allowed in areas other
than the side wall, provided they are made in low stress areas and
are not of a size and depth that will create harmful stress concentrations.
Such marks shall not conflict with required marks.
6.2.2.9.4 In addition to the preceding marks,
each metal hydride storage system that meets the periodic and test
requirements of 6.2.2.4 shall be marked indicating:
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(a) The character(s) identifying the country authorizing
the body performing the periodic inspection and test, as indicated
by the distinguishing sign of motor vehicles in international traffic.
This marking is not required if this body is approved by the competent
authority of the country approving manufacture;
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(b) The registered mark of the body authorized
by the competent authority for performing periodic inspection and
test;
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(c) The date of the periodic inspection and test,
the year (two digits) followed by the month (two digits) separated
by a slash (i.e. "/" ). Four digits may be used to indicate the year.
The above marks shall appear consecutively in the sequence given.".
6.2.4 Provisions for aerosol dispensers,
small receptacles containing gas (gas cartridges) and fuel cell cartridges
containing liquefied flammable gas
6.2.4.3 Replace with the following:
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"6.2.4.3 With the approval of the competent authority,
aerosols and receptacles, small, are not subject to 6.2.4.1 and 6.2.4.2,
if they are required to be sterile but may be adversely affected by
water bath testing, provided:
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(a) They contain a non-flammable gas and either
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(i) contain other substances that are constituent
parts of pharmaceutical products for medical, veterinary or similar
purposes;
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(ii) contain other substances used in the production
process for pharmaceutical products; or
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(iii) are used in medical, veterinary or similar
applications;
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(b) An equivalent level of safety is achieved
by the manufacturer's use of alternative methods for leak detection
and pressure resistance, such as helium detection and water bathing
a statistical sample of at least 1 in 2000 from each production batch;
and
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(c) For pharmaceutical products according to (a)(i)
and (iii) above, they are manufactured under the authority of a national
health administration. If required by the competent authority, the
principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) established by the
World Health Organization (WHO)footnote shall
be followed.".
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