Chapter 5.2
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Chapter 5.2

  5.2.1.4 and 5.2.2.1.7 Add "and large packagings" after "capacity".

  5.2.1.5.4.3 Amend the end of the sentence to read as follows: "…origin of design and either the name of the manufacturer or other identification of the packaging specified by the competent authority of the country of origin of design.".

  5.2.1.5.8 Add the following new paragraph:

  "5.2.1.5.8 In case of international transport of packages requiring competent authority design or shipment approval, for which different approval types apply in the different countries concerned, marking shall be in accordance with the certificate of the country of origin of the design.".

  5.2.1.7 Add the following new paragraphs:

  "5.2.1.7 Except as provided in 5.2.1.7.1:

– combination packagings having inner packagings containing liquid dangerous goods;

– single packagings fitted with vents; and

– open cryogenic receptacles intended for the transport of refrigerated liquefied gases,

shall be legibly marked with package orientation arrows which are similar to the illustration shown below or with those meeting the specifications of ISO 780:1985. The orientation arrows shall appear on two opposite vertical sides of the package with the arrows pointing in the correct upright direction. They shall be rectangular and of a size that is clearly visible commensurate with the size of the package. Depicting a rectangular border around the arrows is optional.

or
Two black or red arrows on white or suitable contrasting background. The rectangular border is optional

  5.2.1.7.1 Orientation arrows are not required on packages containing:

  • (a) pressure receptacles;

  • (b) dangerous goods in inner packagings of not more than 120 ml which are prepared with sufficient absorbent material between the inner and outer packagings to completely absorb the liquid contents;

  • (c) class 6.2 infectious substances in primary receptacles of not more than 50 ml;

  • (d) class 7 radioactive material in Type IP-2, IP-3, A, B(U), B(M) or C packages; or

  • (e) articles which are leak-tight in all orientations (e.g. alcohol or mercury in thermometers, aerosols, etc.).

  5.2.1.7.2 Arrows for purposes other than indicating proper package orientation shall not be displayed on a package marked in accordance with this sub-section.".

  5.2.2.1.2 Amend to read as follows:

 "Where articles or substances are specifically listed in the Dangerous Goods List, a danger class label shall be affixed for the hazard shown in column 3. A subsidiary risk label shall also be affixed for any risk indicated by a class or division number in column 4 of the Dangerous Goods List. However, special provisions indicated in column 6 may also require a subsidiary risk label where no subsidiary risk is indicated in column 4 or may exempt from the requirement for a subsidiary risk label where such a risk is indicated in the Dangerous Goods List."

  5.2.2.1.12.2.2 Insert "symbol" after "SI prefix".

  5.2.2.1.12.5 Add the following new paragraph:

  "5.2.2.1.12.5 In case of international transport of packages requiring competent authorities design or shipment approval, for which different approval types apply in the different countries concerned, labelling shall be in accordance with the certificate of the country of origin of design.".

  5.2.2.1.13 Delete.

  5.2.2.2.1 Add the following note at the end of the existing text:

  "NOTE: Where appropriate, labels in 5.2.2.2.2 are shown with a dotted outer boundary as provided for in 5.2.2.2.1.1. This is not required when the label is applied on a background of contrasting colour.".

  5.2.2.2.1.1 Add the following sentence at the end: "Labels shall be displayed on a background of contrasting colour, or shall have either a dotted or solid outer boundary line.".

  5.2.2.2.2 In the labels for class 5:

 Replace the text under label No. 5.1 with the following:

"(No.5.1)
Class 5.1
Oxidizing substances
Symbol (flame over circle): black. Background: yellow
Figure "5.1" in bottom corner"

 Retain the existing label No.5.2 and replace the text below it by:

"(No.5.2(a)*)
Class 5.2 Organic peroxides
Symbol (flame over circle): black. Background: yellow
Figure "5.2" in bottom corner"
 
and add a footnote to read: "* May be used until 1 January 2011.".
 
Add label No.5.2(b) and the text under the label with the following:
 
 
"(No.5.2(b))
Class 5.2
Organic peroxides
Symbol (flame): black or white.
Background: upper half red; lower half yellow.
Figure "5.2" in bottom corner".

  5.2.2.2.2 In the label for class 8:

 Replace the shaded hand with unshaded hand. Add a footnote to read "A class 8 label with a shaded hand may also be used".

Parent topic: Part 5
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