भारतीय मानक IS 18149 : 2023

Indian Standard

खतरनाक सामग्रियों का पररवहन —

ग्रिशाग्रनिेश

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

— Guidelines

ICS 13.300, 55.020, 03.220

 BIS 2023

भारतीय मानक ब्यरू ो

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
मानक भवन, 9 बहादरु शाह ज़फर मार्ग, नई ददल्ली - 110002
MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI - 110002
www.bis.gov.in www.standardsbis.in

February 2023 Price Group 13

Transport Services Sectional Committee, SSD 01

FOREWORD

This Indian Standard was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by the Transport
Services Sectional Committee had been approved by the Service Sector Division Council.

Dangerous goods are substances and articles that have explosive, flammable, toxic, infectious or corrosive
properties and pose a risk to public safety, property and the environment. The transportation of these goods
involves the implementation of adequate measures to ensure their transit in total security and safety.
Transportation may be by land, sea, waterways, rail or even by air.

The sensitivity and risk factors involved in transporting hazardous goods required specific precautions to be taken.
These include meticulous packaging and conditioning, specific handling operations during transportation and
training and development for persons engaged in transportation and handling of this category of goods.

The transportation of dangerous goods is controlled and governed by various regulatory regimes, operating at both
the national and international levels. While formulating this standard, assistance has been taken from Central
Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (CMVR) and International documents including UN Model Regulations -
Recommendations for Transportation of Dangerous Goods (twenty second edition). The UN Model Regulations
are given legal entity by the provision of a series of international modal agreements and national legislation for
the transport of dangerous goods.

These international agreements include:

a) the European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR);
b) the Regulations Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID);
c) the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO TI); and
d) the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG).

This standard is formulated to provide guidelines for all the stakeholders including good vehicle owners/transport
agencies, contractors, consignors, consignees, operators and drivers carrying dangerous goods/substances for the
safe transportation of dangerous goods. The standard broadly covers guidelines on classification, packaging,
labelling and marking, transportation, documentation, role of stakeholders, training, emergency action and
provisions for segregation.

The composition of the committee, responsible for the formulation of this standard is listed in Annex E.

For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with the final value,
observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis shall be rounded off in accordance with
IS 2 : 2022 ‘Rules for rounding off numerical values (second revision)’. The number of significant places retained
in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.
 IS 18149 : 2023

Indian Standard
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS — GUIDELINES

1 SCOPE 3.2 Cargo Transport Unit — A road transport tank

or freight vehicle, a railway transport tank or freight
This standard provides guidelines on packaging,
wagon, a multimodal freight container or portable
labeling, handling and transport operations for safe
tank, or a multiple-element gas container (MEGC).
transportation of dangerous goods based on their
classification which include explosives, gases, 3.3 Carrier — Any person, organization or
flammable liquids, flammable solids, oxidizing government undertaking the transport of dangerous
substances and organic peroxides, poisonous and goods by any means of transport.
infectious substances, radioactive substances,
corrosive substances and other miscellaneous 3.4 Classification — Categorization of dangerous
dangerous substances, in order to prevent harm to goods in either of the hazard class or its division.
human, animals, property and the environment.
3.5 Combination Packaging — A combination of
NOTE — These guidelines are not applicable for the packaging for transport purposes, consisting of one
dangerous goods forbidden for transportation by law.
or more inner packaging secured in an outer
2 REFERENCES packaging.
The standards listed below contain provisions 3.6 Composite Packaging — A packaging
which, through reference in this text, constitute consisting of an outer packaging and an inner
provisions of this standard. At the time of receptacle so constructed that the inner receptacle
publication, the editions indicated were valid. All and the outer packaging form an integral packaging.
standards are subject to revision and parties to Once assembled it remains thereafter an integrated
agreements based on this standard are encouraged to single unit; it is filled, stored, transported and
investigate the possibility of applying the most emptied as such.
recent editions of the standards indicated below:
3.7 Competent Authority — Any person or
IS No. Title organization that has the legally delegated or
invested authority, capacity, or power to perform a
IS 1446 : 2002 Classification of dangerous designated function.
goods
3.8 Consignee — Any person, organization or
IS 11466 (Part 2) Guidelines for packing,
government which is entitled to take delivery of a
: 1985 stowage and securing of
consignment.
cargo inside the freight
containers: Part 2 dangerous 3.9 Consignment — Any package or packages, or
goods load of dangerous substances (solid, liquid or gas)
IS 16833 : 2018 Automotive tracking device or goods, presented by a consignor for
(ATD) and integrated systems transportation.
3.10 Consignor — Any person, organization or
3 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS government who prepares a consignment for
For the purpose of this standard, the following transport.
definitions should apply. 3.11 Corrosive Substance — Substances which by
3.1 Bulk Container — A containment system chemical action will cause severe damage when in
(including any liner or coating) intended for the contact with living tissue or in the case of leakage
transport of solid substances which are in direct will materially damage or even destroy other goods
contact with the containment system. Packaging, or the means of transport, they may also cause other
intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), large hazards.
packaging and portable tanks are not included.
3.12 Crate — An outer packaging with incomplete
NOTE — A bulk container is:
surfaces.
a) of a permanent character and accordingly strong
enough to be suitable for repeated use; 3.13 Cylinder — A transportable pressure
b) specially designed to facilitate the transport of goods receptacle of a water capacity not exceeding 150
by one or more means of transport without litres.
intermediate reloading;
c) fitted with devices permitting its ready handling; and 3.14 Dangerous Goods — Articles or substances
d) of a capacity of not less than 1.0 m³. which are capable of posing a hazard to health,

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safety, property or the environment and which are 3.23 Freight Forwarder — A person or
classified according to the details given in Table 1. organization who offers the service of arranging the
transport of cargo.
NOTE — The material includes article, substance, mixtures
and preparations. The classification of dangerous goods is 3.24 Gas — A gas is a substance which:
covered under 5.1.
a) at 50 °C has a vapour pressure greater than
3.15 Drum — A flat-ended or convex-ended
300 kPa; or
cylindrical packaging made of metal, fibreboard,
plastics, plywood or other suitable materials. This b) is completely gaseous at 20 °C at a standard
also includes packaging of other shapes, for example pressure of 101.3 kPa.
round taper-necked packaging, or pail-shaped
NOTE — For the transport condition, a gas is
packaging.
described according to its physical state as follows:
NOTE — Wooden barrels or jerricans are not covered by
this definition. a) Compressed gas — A gas (other than in
solution) which when packaged under pressure
3.16 Explosive Article — An article containing for transport is entirely gaseous at 20 °C;
one or more explosive substances. b) Liquefied gas — A gas which when packaged for
transport is partially liquid at 20 °C;
3.17 Explosive Substance — A solid or liquid c) Refrigerated liquefied gas — A gas which is
substance (or a mixture of substances) which in itself liquefied by refrigeration and maintained at or
is capable of producing gas by chemical reaction at near its boiling point at atmospheric pressure;
such a temperature, pressure and at such a speed as d) Gas in Solution — Compressed gas which when
to cause damage to the surroundings. packaged for transport is dissolved in a solvent:
and
3.18 Filler — The participant (individual or e) Adsorbed gas — A gas which when packaged
business) who is responsible for filling tanks or for transport is adsorbed onto a solid porous
containers (for carriage in bulk) with dangerous material resulting in an internal receptacle
goods prior to transportation. pressure of less than 101.3 kPa at 20 °C and less
than 300 kPa at 50 °C.
3.19 Flammable Gas — A gas having flammable
range with air at 20 °C and standard pressure of 3.25 Infectious Substances — Substances known
101.3 kPa. or reasonably expected to contain pathogens.
NOTE — Pathogens are defined as micro-organisms
3.20 Flammable Liquids — Liquids, or mixtures (including bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, parasites, fungi)
of liquids, or liquids containing solids in solution or or recombinant micro-organisms (hybrid or mutant), that
suspension (for example, paints, varnishes, lacquers, are known or reasonably expected to cause infectious
etc., but not including substances otherwise disease in animals or humans.
classified on account of their dangerous 3.26 Inner Packaging — A packaging for which an
characteristics) which gives off a flammable vapour outer packaging is required for transport.
at temperatures of not more than 60.5 °C.
3.27 Inner Receptacle — A receptacle which
3.21 Flammable Solids — Solids which under requires an outer packaging in order to perform its
conditions encountered in transport, are readily containment function.
combustible or may cause or contribute to fire
through friction. 3.28 Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) — Any
rigid or flexible portable packaging that:
3.22 Freight Container — Article of transport
equipment which is: a) has a capacity of:

a) of a permanent character and accordingly 1) not more than 3.0 m³ for solids and
strong enough to be suitable for repeated liquids of packing groups II and III;
use;
2) not more than 1.5 m³ for solids of
b) specially designed to facilitate the carriage packing group I when packed in
of goods by one or more modes of transport, flexible, rigid plastics, composite,
without intermediate reloading; fiberboard and wooden IBCs;
c) fitted with devices permitting its ready
handling, particularly its transfer from one 3) not more than 3.0 m³ for solids of
mode of transport to another; packing group I when packed in metal
IBCs; and
d) so designed as to be easy to fill and empty;
and 4) not more than 3.0 m³ for radioactive
e) having an internal volume of at least 1 m³. material of Class 7;

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b) is designed for mechanical handling; and may generally cause, or contribute to the combustion
of other material by yielding oxygen.
c) is resistant to the stresses produced in
handling and transport, as determined by 3.37 Package — The complete product of the
the tests. packing operation, consisting of the packaging and
its contents prepared for transport.
3.29 Intermediate Packaging — A packaging
placed between inner packaging, or articles, and an 3.38 Packaging — One or more receptacles and
outer packaging. any other components or materials necessary for the
receptacles to perform their containment and other
3.30 Large Packaging — A packaging consisting safety functions.
of an outer packaging which contains articles or
inner packaging and which: 3.39 Portable Tank — Tanks that are used for the
transportation and storage of dangerous liquids such
a) is designed for mechanical handling; and as chemicals, oil and gas and drilling fluids, waste
b) exceeds 400 kg net mass or 0.45 m3 capacity materials and aviation fuel.
but has a volume of not more than 3 m³. NOTE — These tanks are inside a frame, protecting it from
damage during shipping and handling.
3.31 Large Salvage Packaging — A special
packaging which is designed for mechanical 3.40 Radioactive Material — Any material
handling and exceeds 400 kg net mass or 0.45 m3 containing radio nuclide where both the activity
capacity. concentration and the total activity in the
consignment exceed the values specified, depending
NOTE — This special packaging has a volume of not more
than 3 m³; into which damaged, defective, leaking or non-
on the type of material, by the Atomic Energy
conforming dangerous goods packages, or dangerous goods Commission of India.
that have spilled or leaked are placed for purposes of
transport for recovery or disposal. 3.41 Receptacle — A containment vessel for
receiving and holding substances or articles,
3.32 Loader — The participant (individual or including any means of closing.
business) who is responsible for loading dangerous
goods onto a vehicle prior to transportation. 3.42 Salvage Packaging — A special packaging
into which damaged, defective, leaking or non-
3.33 Organic Peroxides — Substance which conforming dangerous goods packages, or
contain the bivalent O-O structure and may be dangerous goods that have spilled or leaked, are
considered derivatives of hydrogen peroxide, where placed for purposes of transport for recovery or
one or both of the hydrogen atoms have been disposal.
replaced by organic radicals. This also includes
organic peroxides formulations (mixtures). 3.43 Security — Measures or precautions to be
taken to minimize theft or misuse of dangerous
NOTE — Organic peroxides are thermally unstable goods that may endanger persons or property.
substances, which may undergo exothermic self-
accelerating decomposition. In addition, they may have one
or more of the following properties:
3.44 Shipment — The specific movement of a
consignment from origin to destination.
1 Be liable to explosive decomposition;
2 Burn rapidly; 3.45 Tank — A portable tank including a tank
3 Be sensitive to impact or friction; container, a road tank-vehicle, a rail tank-wagon or
4 React dangerously with other substances; and
5 Cause damage to the eyes.
a receptacle to contain solids, liquids, or gases,
having a capacity of not less than 0.45 m3 when used
3.34 Outer Packaging — The outer protection of a for the transport of gases.
composite or combination packaging together with
any absorbent materials, cushioning and any other 3.46 Toxic Substances — Substances liable either
components necessary to contain and protect inner to cause death or serious injury or to harm human
receptacles or inner packaging. health if swallowed or inhaled or by skin contact.

3.35 Overpack — An enclosure used by a single 3.47 Unloader — The participant (individual or
consignor to contain one or more packages and to business) who is responsible for the removal of
form one unit for convenience of handling and dangerous goods from a vehicle, or the unloading
stowage during transport. or discharge of dangerous goods from a tank,
container or vehicle.
3.36 Oxidizing Substances — Substance which,
while in themselves not necessarily combustible,

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4 STATUTORY AND REGULATORY 5 CLASSIFICATION — CLASSES, DIVISIONS

REQUIREMENTS AND PACKING GROUPS
The stakeholders involved in transportation of 5.1 Substances (including mixtures and solutions)
dangerous goods including consignor, consignee, and articles subject to this standard shall be assigned
carrier agency shall ensure compliance to statutory to one of the nine classes according to the hazard or
and regulatory requirements and guidelines the most predominant of the hazards they present.
applicable at National and International levels Some of the classes are further subdivided into
including Annex A. divisions. The classes and their divisions are given
in Table 1.

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Table 1 Classification of Dangerous Goods

(Clause 5.1)

Sl No. Class Division Substance

(1) (2) (3) (4)
i) Class 1 - Explosives 1.1 Substances and articles which have a mass explosion
hazard
1.2 Substances and articles which have a projection hazard
but not a mass explosion hazard
1.3 Substances and articles which have a fire hazard and
either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection
hazard or both, but not a mass explosion hazard
1.4 Substances and articles which present no significant
hazard
1.5 Very insensitive substances which have a mass
explosion hazard
1.6 Extremely insensitive articles which do not have a
mass explosion hazard
ii) Class 2 - Gases, compressed, 2.1 Flammable gases
liquefied, dissolved under
pressure or deeply refrigerated 2.2 Non-flammable, non-toxic gases
2.3 Toxic gases
iii) Class 3 - Flammable liquids - Flammable liquids

iv) Class 4 - Flammable solids; 4.1 Flammable solids, self-reactive substances, solid
substances liable to desensitized explosives and polymerizing substances
spontaneous combustion;
substances which, on contact 4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion
with water, emit flammable 4.3 Substances which in contact with water emit
gases flammable gases
v) Class 5 - Oxidizing substances 5.1 Oxidizing substances
and organic peroxides
5.2 Organic peroxides
vi) Class 6 - Toxic and infectious 6.1 Toxic substances
substances
6.2 Infectious substances
vii) Class 7 - Radioactive material - -
viii) Class 8 - Corrosive substances - -
ix) Class 9 - Miscellaneous - -
dangerous substances and
articles, including
environmentally hazardous
substances

NOTES
1 The numerical order of the classes and divisions is not that of the degree of danger.
2 Refer IS 1446 for further detailed classification of dangerous goods.
3 The Dangerous Goods list does not include goods which are so dangerous that their transport, except with special authorization, is
prohibited. Also, such goods are not listed because the transport of some goods may be prohibited for some modes of transport and
allowed in others and, in addition, because it would be impossible to draw up an exhaustive list.
4 For precedence of hazard characteristics, refer 2.0.3 of UN Model Regulations on dangerous goods.

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5.2 For packing purposes, substances should be b) cause a dangerous effect, for example
assigned to the following three packing groups in catalyzing a reaction or reacting with the
accordance with the degree of danger they present: dangerous goods; and
c) allow permeation of the dangerous goods
a) Packing Group I – Substances presenting
that may pose a danger under normal
high danger;
conditions of transport.
b) Packing Group II – Substances presenting
medium danger; and 6.6 When filling packaging, including IBCs and
large packaging, with liquids, sufficient outage
c) Packing Group III – Substances presenting
should be left to ensure that neither leakage nor
low danger.
permanent distortion of the packaging occurs as a
NOTE — For further details on packing group, Chapter 3.2 result of an expansion of the liquid caused by
of UN Model Regulations may be referred. temperature fluctuations likely to occur during
5.3 Placards and UN Numbers transport. Unless specific requirements are
prescribed, liquid should not be completely filled in
5.3.1 Each dangerous goods class should be packaging at a temperature of 55 °C. However,
represented by a placard, that is a distinctive and sufficient outage should be left in an IBC to ensure
specific class label in the shape of a diamond. that at the mean bulk temperature of 50 °C, it is not
filled to more than 98 percent of its water capacity.
5.3.2 Depending on its properties, each type of 6.7 For air transport, packaging intended to contain
dangerous goods shall be assigned a number known liquids should also be capable of withstanding a
as its UN number. The UN number should be pressure differential without leakage as specified in
available on the label, transport document and safety the International Civil Aviation Organization’s
data sheet. Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO TI) and The
6 PACKING AND TANK PROVISIONS Aircraft (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rules,
6.1 Dangerous goods should be packed in good 2003 of Director General of Civil Aviation.
quality packaging, including IBCs and large 6.8 Inner packaging inside an outer packaging
packaging, which should be strong enough to should be done in such a way that, under normal
withstand the shocks encountered during loadings, conditions of transport, it should not break, puncture
unloading and transportation, including or leak contents into the outer packaging. Inner
transshipment between cargo transport units and packaging containing liquids should be packed with
warehouses. their closures facing upward. Inner packaging that
6.2 For the construction and testing of packaging, are liable to break or be punctured easily, such as
intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), large those made of glass, porcelain or stoneware or of
packaging, portable tanks, multiple-element gas certain plastics materials, etc., should be secured in
containers (MEGCS) and bulk containers, the outer packaging with suitable cushioning material.
compliance to Chapter 6 of UN Model Regulations Any leakage of the contents should not substantially
on the transport of dangerous goods should be impair the protective properties of the cushioning
ensured. material or of the outer packaging.
6.3 In order to prevent any loss of contents or 6.9 Where an outer packaging of a combination
damage to dangerous goods during transportation packaging or a large packaging is successfully tested
due to vibration or changes in environmental with different types of inner packaging, a variety of
conditions, the packaging, including IBCs and large such different inner packaging may also be
packaging, should be constructed in accordance with assembled, if appropriate, in this outer packaging or
the information provided by the manufacturer. large packaging. In addition, and to ensure that an
equivalent level of performance is maintained, the
6.4 No dangerous residue should adhere to the following variations in inner packaging should be
outside of packages, IBCs and large packaging allowed without further testing of the package:
during transport.
6.5 The packaging or parts of packaging, including a) Inner packaging of equivalent or smaller
IBCs and large packaging, which are in direct size may be used provided:
contact with dangerous goods should not: 1) the inner packaging is of similar design
to the tested inner packaging (for
a) be significantly weakened and affected by example shape-round, rectangular, etc);
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2) the construction of material of the inner gas emitted should not cause danger on account of
packaging (glass, plastics, metal, etc) its toxicity, its flammability or the quantity released.
should resist impact and stacking forces
6.15 Liquids should only be filled into inner
equal to or greater than that of the
packaging which have an appropriate resistance to
originally tested inner packaging;
internal pressure that may be developed under
3) the inner packaging has the same or normal conditions of transport.
smaller openings and the closure is of
similar design (for example screw cap, 6.16 Venting of the package should not be permitted
friction lid, etc); if the dangerous goods have to be trans-shipped for
4) sufficient additional cushioning air transport.
material should be used to take up void 6.17 Packaging, including IBCs, used for solids
spaces and to prevent significant which may become liquid at temperatures likely to
movement of the inner packaging; and be encountered during transport should also be
5) inner packaging should be oriented capable of containing the substance in the liquid
within the outer packaging in the same state.
manner as in the tested package.
6.18 Packaging, including IBCs, used for powdery
b) A lesser number of the tested inner or granular substances should be sift proof or should
packaging, or of the alternative types of be provided with a liner.
inner packaging identified in 6.9 a), should
be used provided sufficient cushioning is 6.19 For plastic drums and jerrycans/carboys, rigid
added to fill the void space(s) and to plastics IBCs and composite IBCs with plastics
prevent significant movement of the inner inner receptacles should be used, unless otherwise
packaging. approved by the competent authority. The period of
use permitted for the transport of dangerous
6.10 Use of supplementary packaging within an
substances should be five years from the date of
outer packaging (for example an intermediate
manufacture of the receptacles, except where a
packaging or a receptacle inside a required inner
shorter period of use is prescribed because of the
packaging) additional to what is required by the
nature of the substance to be transported.
packing instructions may be permitted provided all
relevant requirements are met, and if appropriate, NOTE — For composite IBCs the period of use refers to the
suitable cushioning may be used to prevent date of manufacture of the inner receptacle.
movement within the packaging.
6.20 For explosives, self-reactive substances and
6.11 Dangerous goods should not be packed organic peroxides, the packaging, including IBCs
together in the same outer packaging or in large and large packaging, used for goods of Class 1, self-
packaging, if they react dangerously with each other reactive substances of Division 4.1 and organic
and cause: peroxides of Division 5.2 should comply with the
provisions for the medium danger group (Packing
a) combustion and/or evolution of considerable Group II).
heat;
b) evolution of flammable, toxic or asphyxiant 6.21 Damaged, defective, leaking or non-
gases; conforming packages of dangerous goods that have
c) the formation of corrosive substances; and spilled or leaked should be transported in salvage
d) the formation of unstable substances. packaging and large salvage packaging.
6.12 The consignor should ensure that the closures 6.22 Appropriate measures should be taken to
should be of appropriate design to prevent loss of prevent excessive movement of the damaged or
liquid during the transport. The packaging leaking packages within a salvage packaging. When
containing wetted or diluted substances should be the salvage packaging contains liquids, sufficient
such that the percentage of liquid (water, solvent or inert absorbent material should be added to
phlegmatizer) should not fall below the prescribed eliminate the presence of free liquid.
limits given by the manufacturer or any other
relevant concerned authority during the transport. 6.23 Appropriate measures should be taken to
ensure that there is no dangerous build-up of
6.13 Where two or more closure systems are fitted
pressure.
in series on an IBC then the closure system nearest
to the substance being carried should be closed first. NOTES
1 Refer IS 11466 (Part 2) for additional guidelines for
6.14 Where pressure may develop in a package by packing, stowage and securing cargo inside freight
the emission of gas from the contents (as a result of containers.
2 In addition to above, refer UN Model Regulations -
temperature increase or other causes), the packaging Recommendations on Transport of Dangerous Goods for
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6.24 For the purposes of the transport of: 7.1.4 The markings as mentioned in 7.1.1 should be:

a) substances of Class 1 and Classes 3 to 9, a a) in English and readily visible and legible;
multimodal portable tank should be used b) able to withstand open weather exposure
which includes a shell fitted with service without a substantial reduction in
equipment and structural equipment effectiveness;
necessary for the transport of dangerous
substances; c) displayed on a background of contrasting
colour on the external surface of the
b) non-refrigerated, liquefied gases of Class 2, package; and
a multimodal tank having a capacity of
more than 450 litres should be used which d) be located away from any other marking
includes a shell fitted with service (such as advertising) that could
equipment and structural equipment substantially reduce their effectiveness and
necessary for the transport of gases; and visibility.
c) refrigerated liquefied gases, a thermally 7.1.5 The label on the packages should contain the
insulated tank should be used having a following information:
capacity of more than 450 litres fitted with
a) The trade name as well as technical
service equipment and structural
/chemical name;
equipment necessary for the transport of
refrigerated liquefied gases. b) The name and the address, including
telephone number of the manufacturer, the
NOTE — The portable tank should be capable of importer or the distributor;
being loaded and discharged without the need of
removal of its structural equipment. It should possess c) The chemical name of the substance (in the
stabilizing members external to the shell, and should case of a preparation, the chemical names of
be capable of being lifted when full. It should be
designed primarily to be loaded on to a vehicle or
the hazardous components);
vessel and is equipped with skids, mountings or d) Primary and subsidiary class label;
accessories to facilitate mechanical handling.
e) Risk phrases (R-phrases);
7 LABELLING AND MARKING f) Safety phrases (S-phrases); and
7.1 Labeling and Marking on Packages g) The quantity of the contents of the package
or container.
7.1.1 Unless provided in this standard, the proper
shipping name for the dangerous goods and the NOTE — Refer Annex B for the diagrammatic
representation of the labels.
corresponding UN number preceded by the letters
‘UN’, should be displayed on each package. The UN 7.1.6 For receptacles of capacity 20 litres or more, a
number and the letters ‘UN’ should be at least 12 diamond shaped label of at least 100 mm x 100 mm
mm high, except for packages of 30 litres capacity in the form of a square set at an angle of 45 and the
or less or of 30 kg maximum net mass and for minimum width of the line inside the edge forming
cylinders of 60 litres water capacity or less when the diamond should be 2 mm denoting primary
they should be at least 6 mm in height and except for transport hazard class assigned should be affixed on
packages of 5 litres capacity or less or of 5 kg the receptacles. In the case of being a secondary
maximum net mass when they should be of an hazard, then the transport hazard diamond label
appropriate size. In the case of unpackaged articles, should be affixed adjacent to the primary hazard,
the mark should be displayed on the article, on its placard based on the markings as appearing on the
cradle or on its handling, storage or launching packaging in visual proximity to the primary hazard
device. label. However, for receptacles with capacity less
7.1.2 Salvage packaging including large salvage than 20 litres, a smaller but clearly legible label
packaging and salvage pressure receptacles should should be affixed.
additionally be marked with the word ‘SALVAGE’. 7.1.7 Special Marking Provisions for Radioactive
The lettering of the ‘SALVAGE’ mark should be at Material
least 12 mm high.
Each package should be legibly and durably marked
7.1.3 Intermediate bulk containers of more than 450 on the outside of the packaging with an
litres capacity and large packaging should be identification of either the consignor or consignee,
marked on two opposing sides.

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or both. Each over pack should be legibly and 7.1.8 Special Marking Provisions for
durably marked on the outside of the over pack with Environmentally Hazardous Substances
an identification of either the consignor or
consignee, or both unless these marks of all Unless otherwise specified in this standard,
packages within the over pack are clearly visible. packages containing environmentally hazardous
Each package of gross mass exceeding 50 kg should substances should be durably marked with the
have its permissible gross mass legibly and durably environmentally hazardous substance mark. The
marked on the outside of the packaging. environmentally hazardous substance mark should
be located adjacent to the markings given in 7.1.1
and should meet the requirements given in 7.1.3 and
7.1.4. The environmentally hazardous substance
mark should be as shown in Fig. 1.

FIG. 1 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE MARK

7.2 Placarding of Cargo Transport Units and 12.5 mm (except for Class 7) from the
Bulk Containers outside of that line to the edge of the placard.
For Class 7, the line inside the edge should
7.2.1 In order to provide a warning that the contents be parallel and 5 mm from the outside of that
of the unit are dangerous goods and present hazards, line to the edge of the placard. see Fig. 2 and
placards should be affixed to the exterior surface of Fig. 3;
cargo transport units and bulk containers. e) In case of a secondary hazard, the transport
7.2.2 The followings should be ensured while hazard diamond placard should be affixed
affixing placards: adjacent to and in visual proximity to the
primary hazard placard;
a) Placards should correspond to the primary f) In the case of a vehicle without sides, the
hazard of the goods contained in the cargo placards may be affixed directly on the
transport unit and bulk container; cargo-carrying unit provided that they are
b) Placards should be displayed on a readily visible;
background of contrasting colour, or should g) For physically large tanks or freight
have either a dotted or solid outer boundary containers, the placards on the tanks or
line; freight containers should be sufficed; and
c) All placards should withstand the rigors of h) In the case of vehicles having insufficient
the journey; area to affix larger placards, the dimensions
d) The size of diamond placard should be at of the placard as described in Fig. 2 and Fig.
least 250 mm x 250 mm denoting the 3 may be reduced to 100 mm. Any placards
assigned primary transport hazard class. The which do not relate to the contents should be
line inside the edge should be parallel and removed.

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FIG. 2 PLACARD (EXCEPT FOR CLASS 7) FIG. 3 PLACARD FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL OF CLASS 7

7.3 Markings of Cargo Transport Units and Bulk c) solid dangerous goods in bulk containers.
Containers
7.3.2.2 The UN Number for the goods should be
7.3.1 Proper Shipping Name displayed in black digits not less than 65 mm high,
either:
The proper shipping name of the contents of
consignment of dangerous goods should be: a) against a white background in the area
below the pictorial symbol and above the
a) durably marked on at least both sides of tank class number and the compatibility group
cargo transport units and bulk containers letter in a manner that does not obscure or
containing dangerous goods; and detract from the other required label
b) displayed in characters not less than 65 mm elements;
high and should be of contrasting colour b) on an orange rectangular panel not less than
with the background. 120 mm high and 300 mm wide, with a 10
7.3.2 Display of UN Numbers mm black border, to be placed immediately
adjacent to each placard. See Fig. 4; and
7.3.2.1 UN Number should be displayed on
consignments of:
c) for portable tanks with a capacity of not
a) solids, liquids or gases transported in tank more than 3 000 litres and with an
cargo transport units, including each available surface area insufficient to affix
compartment of a multi-compartment tank the prescribed placards, the UN number
cargo transport unit; may be displayed on an orange rectangular
b) packaged dangerous goods of a single panel of appropriately reduced size on the
commodity which constitute a full load for external surface of the tank in characters
the cargo transport unit; and not less than 25 mm high.

FIG. 4 EXAMPLE OF DISPLAY OF UN NUMBERS

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7.3.3 Elevated Temperature Substances equal to or exceeding 240 °C should bear on each
side and on each end the mark as shown in the
Cargo transport units containing a substance that is
Fig. 5. The triangular shaped mark should have
in a liquid state at a temperature equal to or
sides of at least 250 mm and should be shown in
exceeding 100 °C or in a solid state at a temperature
red.
.

FIG. 5 MARKING FOR TRANSPORT AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURE

In addition to the elevated temperature mark, the a) The correct technical name of the
maximum temperature of the substance expected to dangerous goods in letters not less than
be reached during transport should be durably 50 mm high;
marked on both sides of the portable tank or b) The United Nations class number for the
insulation jacket, immediately adjacent to the dangerous goods as given in 5 in numerals
elevated temperature mark, in characters at least not less than 100 mm high;
100 mm high. For portable tanks with a capacity of
not more than 3 000 litres and with an available c) The class label of the dangerous or
surface area insufficient to affix the prescribed hazardous goods of the size of not less than
marks, the minimum dimensions of the sides may be 250 mm square; and
reduced to 100 mm. d) The name and telephone number of the
emergency services to be contacted in the
7.3.4 Environmentally Hazardous Substances Mark event of fire or any other accident in letters
and numerals that are not less than 50 mm
A cargo transport unit or bulk container containing high and the name and telephone number of
environmentally hazardous substances should the consignor of the dangerous goods or of
clearly display the environmentally hazardous some other person from whom expert
substance mark having minimum dimensions information and advice can be obtained
250 mm x 250 mm on at least two opposing sides of concerning the measures that should be
the unit or bulk container and in any case in such a taken in the event of an emergency
position as may be seen by all those involved in the involving such goods.
loading or unloading processes. For portable tanks
with a capacity of not more than 3 000 litres and with 7.3.5.2 The information contained in 7.3.5.1
an available surface area insufficient to affix the should also be displayed on the vehicle by means of
prescribed marks, the minimum dimensions may be a sticker relating to the particular dangerous or
reduced to 100 mm x 100 mm. hazardous goods carried in that particular trip.
7.3.5 Emergency Information Panel 7.3.5.3 Every class label and emergency
information panel should be marked on the goods
7.3.5.1 Every goods carriage used for transporting carriage and should be kept free and clean from
any dangerous goods should be legibly and obstructions at all times.
conspicuously marked with an emergency
information panel at three places so that the NOTE — Refer Annex C for representation of Emergency
emergency information panel faces to each side of Information Panel.
the carriage and to its rear and such panel should
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8 DOCUMENTATION the words ‘SALVAGE PACKAGING’ or

‘SALVAGE PRESSURE RECEPTACLE’
8.1 General should be included;
The consignor should provide requisite information f) In case of self-reactive substances, organic
and documentation to the carrier about dangerous peroxides and polymerizing substances
goods to be transported, including any additional which may require temperature control
information and documentation as specified in this during transportation, the control and
standard. The information may be provided in a emergency temperatures should be indicated
dangerous goods transport document preferably in such as ‘Control temperature: .... °C
the format given in Annex D or in any other format Emergency temperature: .... °C’;
agreed between consignor and carrier. In case
g) Restrictions on the mode of transport or
dangerous goods are being transported in the same
conveyance and any necessary routing
vehicle with non-dangerous goods, the information
instructions;
of dangerous goods should preferably be provided
separately. It should be ensured that dangerous h) Details of the emergency arrangements
goods transport document should be easy to identify, appropriate to the consignment; and
legible and durable. The use of electronic data j) Actual holding time, where applicable, for
processing (EDP) and electronic data interchange example portable tanks carrying refrigerated
(EDI) transmission techniques as an alternative to liquefied gases.
paper documentation may be preferred.
NOTES
8.2 Declaration of Dangerous Goods 1 The format given in Annex D may be used for declaration
of dangerous goods by the Shipper/Consignor/Sender.
The following information should be provided by 2 For any mis-declared or undeclared dangerous goods,
the consignor/shipper in the documented form: the provisions specific to different mode of transport under
10 should be followed.
a) Dangerous goods description including UN
number, proper shipping name, primary 8.3 Emergency Response Information
hazard class, subsidiary hazard class and the
While transporting the dangerous goods, the
packing group of substance or article
following should be ensured by the carrier:
(for example PG-II for Packing Group II)
for each dangerous substance, material or a) The emergency response telephone number
article offered for transport; should be readily available; and
b) Name and address of the consignor and the b) The following information for emergency
consignee with contact numbers; response should be available with the carrier
c) Total quantity of dangerous goods; in a separate document maintained with the
other transport documents:
d) The temperature of good/substance at which
it is being transported (in case the 1) Description of the dangerous articles;
temperature is 100 °C or more, such 2) Immediate hazards to health;
consignment should be marked with Hot or 3) Immediate methods for handling small
Molten as the case may be); or large fires and spills or leaks; and
e) For dangerous goods are transported in 4) Preliminary first aid measures.
salvage packaging including large salvage
packaging or salvage pressure receptacles,

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8.4 Retention of Records

The following records and documents should be retained as documented information:

Document Participant Responsible Retention Period

Consignor and carrier Three months
Transport Documents
Emergency response information Consignee, consignor and carrier Period of use
Training Record Consignor, consignee and carrier Duration of employment plus
one year
Annual report (DGSA) Consignor/ consignee/carrier Five years
Vehicle Certification Carrier Period of use
Tanks Certification Carrier/consignee/consignor Period of use

9 PROVISIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION

9.1.4 The dangerous goods should not be
9.1 General Provisions transported unless cargo transport units are:

Dangerous goods should not be offered for transport a) appropriately marked, labelled and
unless: placarded; and
b) in a condition to transport in accordance
a) Goods have been properly classified, with this standard.
packed, marked, labelled and described and
certified on a dangerous goods transport 9.1.5 Packages containing dangerous goods should
document; only be loaded in cargo transport units that are strong
b) Goods are in a fit condition for transport as enough to withstand the shocks encountered during
required by this standard, and no dangerous transport. The cargo transport unit should be
residue of the dangerous goods adheres to constructed in such a way as to prevent the loss of
the outside of the package; contents and should be fitted with devices to
c) Cargo transport units have been facilitate securing and handling of dangerous goods.
appropriately marked, labelled and
placarded; and 9.1.6 The interior and exterior of a cargo transport
d) Cargo transport units are in a fit condition unit should be inspected prior to loading to ensure
for movement and transportation. that there is no damage that could affect its integrity
or that of the packages to be loaded in it.
9.1.1 Carrier should not accept dangerous goods
for transport unless: 9.1.7 Cargo transport units should be loaded in a
way such that incompatible dangerous goods are not
a) a copy of the dangerous goods transport placed together. Specific loading instructions such
document and other documented as orientation arrows direction of the goods, goods
information as prescribed in 8 are provided; that are not to be double stacked, goods to be kept
or dry or other temperature control requirements
b) the information applicable to the dangerous should be met. The dangerous goods in liquid form
goods is provided in electronic form. should be loaded below dry dangerous goods
whenever possible.
9.1.2 The information and documents applicable to
the dangerous goods should accompany the 9.1.8 The packages containing dangerous goods
dangerous goods during transportation to the final and unpackaged dangerous articles should be
destination and should be provided to the consignee secured by suitable means capable of restraining the
when the dangerous goods are delivered. goods (such as fastening straps, sliding slat boards,
adjustable brackets) in the cargo transport unit in a
9.1.3 When the information applicable to the manner to prevent any movement during transport
dangerous goods is given to the carrier in electronic which would change the orientation of the packages
form, it should be available to the carrier at all times or cause damage. When dangerous goods are
during transport to the final destination. The transported with other goods like heavy machinery
information should be made available to the or crates, all goods should be securely fixed or
authorities without delay and as a paper document, packed in the cargo transport units so as to prevent
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packages may also be prevented by filling any voids dangerous goods by filling the spaces with cargo
by the use of dunnage or by blocking and bracing. compatible with the dangerous substances or
Where restraints such as banding or straps are used, articles.
these should not be over-tightened to cause damage
or deformation of the package. 9.2.4 An over pack should not contain dangerous
goods which react dangerously with one another.
9.1.9 Packages should not be stacked unless
designed for that purpose. Where different design 9.3 Reporting of Accidents or Incidents
types of packages that have been designed for Involving Dangerous Goods in Transport
stacking are to be loaded together, consideration
should be given to their compatibility for stacking 9.3.1 Any incidents or accidents involving
with each other. Where necessary, stacked packages transportation of dangerous goods should
should be prevented from damaging the package immediately be reported to the nearest local
below by the use of load-bearing devices. authorities as well as concerned person notified in
the emergency response documents to deal with
9.1.10 During loading and unloading, attention such situations. In case of transportation of
should be given to the handling of packages, so that dangerous goods at International level, the
accidental damage through dragging or mishandling compliance of prevailing law of the country, where
the packages may be avoided. In case the package is the incident or accidents has occurred, should be
found to be damaged, it should not be transported ensured.
and may be moved to a safe place.
9.3.2 Information reported should include at least
9.2 Segregation of Dangerous Goods the description of the goods as provided in 8.2,
description of the accident/incident, date and
9.2.1 The segregation provisions for each particular location, estimated loss of dangerous goods,
mode of transport should be based on the following containment information (packaging or tank type,
principles: identification marks, capacity and quantity) and
cause and type of any packaging/tank failure that
a) Incompatible dangerous goods should be resulted in a release/damage of dangerous goods.
segregated from one another so as to
effectively minimize hazards in the event of 9.3.3 Certain types of dangerous goods, as
accidental leakage or spillage or any other determined by the competent authority or
accident; established under applicable International law, may
b) Whenever dangerous goods are stowed be excepted from these guidelines for reporting of
together, the most stringent segregation accidents or incidents.
provisions for any of the goods should be
applied; and NOTE — For reporting of accidents or incidents involving
dangerous goods related to different mode of transport, the
c) In case, the packages required to bear a
specific guidelines as per 10 should be followed.
subsidiary hazard label, the segregation
appropriate to the subsidiary hazard should 10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR
be applied when it is more stringent than that DIFFERENT MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
required by the primary hazard.
10.1 Transportation by Road
9.2.2 Incompatible dangerous goods should be
segregated and loaded on carrier in such a way that In addition to other relevant and applicable
any possible contact of such goods is avoided during requirements given in this standard, the compliance
transportation. For the purposes of segregation, two of Carriage by Road Act, 2007 and the Central
substances or articles are considered mutually Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 shall be ensured for
incompatible when their stowing together may result transportation of dangerous goods by road.
in undue hazards in the case of leakage, spillage, or
any other accident. In this regard, detailed 10.2 Transportation by Sea
segregation requirements for substances and articles
of Class 1 are provided in 11.1. In addition to other relevant and applicable
requirements given in this standard, the compliance
9.2.3 As the extent of the hazard due to of International Maritime Dangerous Goods
incompatible dangerous goods may vary, the (IMDG) code shall be ensured for transportation of
segregation arrangements required should also vary dangerous goods by sea.
as appropriate. In some instances, such segregation
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10.3 Transportation by Rail compliance of International Carriage of Dangerous

Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN) shall be
In addition to other relevant and applicable ensured for transportation of dangerous goods by
requirements covered in this standard, the inland waterways.
compliance of Red Tariff Rules (RED TARIFF
No. 20) of the Ministry of Railways shall be ensured NOTE — For approvals and permissions, the provisions
applicable for different mode of transportation of dangerous
for transportation of dangerous goods by rail.
goods as covered under 10 should be followed.

10.4 Transportation by Air 11 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL MODES

OF TRANSPORTATION
In addition to other relevant and applicable
requirements covered in this standard, the 11.1 Transport of Explosives
compliance of International Civil Aviation
Organization’s Technical Instructions for the Safe Considering the practicability and economical
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO TI) transportation of explosive (Class 1 goods or
and The Aircraft (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) substances), a mix of such goods of Class 1 of
Rules, 2003 shall be ensured for transportation of relevant compatibility groups may be transported
dangerous goods by air. provided safety is not compromised at any level
during handling and transportation of explosives.
10.5 Transportation by Inland Waterways
In addition to other relevant and applicable
requirements covered in this standard, the

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11.1.1 Compatibility Classification Codes

(Description of Substance or Article to be Classified) (Compatibility (Classification

Group) Code)

Primary explosive substance A 1.1A

Article containing a primary explosive substance and not B 1.1B

containing two or more effective protective features. 1.2B
Some articles, such as detonators for blasting, detonator 1.4B
assemblies for blasting and primers, cap-type, are
included, even though they do not contain primary
explosives
Propellant explosive substance or other deflagrating C 1.1C
explosive substance or article containing such explosive 1.2C
substance 1.3C
1.4C
Secondary detonating explosive substance or black D 1.1D
powder or article containing a secondary detonating 1.2D
explosive substance, in each case without means of 1.4D
initiation and without a propelling charge, or article 1.5D
containing a primary explosive substance and containing
two or more effective protective features
Article containing a secondary detonating explosive E 1.1E
substance, without means of initiation, with a propelling 1.2E
charge (other than one containing a flammable liquid or 1.4E
gel or hypergolic liquids)
Article containing a secondary detonating explosive F 1.1F
substance with its own means of initiation, with a 1.2F
propelling charge (other than one containing a flammable 1.3F
liquid or gel or hypergolic liquids) or without a propelling 1.4F
charge
Pyrotechnic substance, or article containing a pyrotechnic G 1.1G
substance, or article containing both an explosive 1.2G
substance and an illuminating, incendiary, tear- or 1.3G
smoke-producing substance (other than a water-activated 1.4G
article or one containing white phosphorus, phosphides, a
pyrophoric substance, a flammable liquid or gel, or
hypergolic liquids)
Article containing both an explosive substance and white H 1.2H
phosphorus 1.3H

Article containing both an explosive substance and a J 1.1J

flammable liquid or gel 1.2J
1.3J

Article containing both an explosive substance and a K 1.2K

toxic chemical agent 1.3K

Explosive substance or article containing an explosive L 1.1L

substance and presenting a special hazard (for example 1.2L
due to water-activation or presence of hypergolic liquids, 1.3L

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(Concluded)
(Description of Substance or Article to be Classified) (Compatibility (Classification
Group) Code)

phosphides or a pyrophoric substance) and needing

isolation of each type

Articles predominantly containing extremely insensitive N 1.6N

substances

Substance or article so packed or designed that any S 1.4S

hazardous effects arising from accidental functioning are
confined within the package unless the package has been
degraded by fire, in which case all blast or projection
effects are limited to the extent that they do not
significantly hinder or prohibit firefighting or other
emergency response efforts in the immediate vicinity of
the package

NOTES

1 Articles of compatibility groups D and E may be fitted or packed together with their own means of initiation provided that such
means have at least two effective protective features designed to prevent an explosion in the event of accidental functioning of the
means of initiation. Such articles and packages should be assigned to compatibility groups D or E.
2 Articles of compatibility groups D and E may be packed together with their own means of initiation, which do not have two
effective protective features when, in the opinion of the competent authority, the accidental functioning of the means of initiation
does not cause the explosion of an article under normal conditions of transport. Such packages should be assigned to compatibility
groups D or E.

11.1.2 Classification of Explosives with Compatibility Group

Hazard Compatibility Group

Division A B C D E F G H J K L N S

1.1 1.1A 1.1B 1.1C 1.1D 1.1E 1.1F 1.1G 1.1J 1.1L

1.2 1.2B 1.2C 1.2D 1.2E 1.2 F 1.2 G 1.2H 1.2J 1.2K 1.2L

1.3 1.3C 1.3F 1.3G 1.3H 1.3J 1.3K 1.3L

1.4 1.4B 1.4 C 1.4D 1.4E 1.4F 1.4G 1.4S

1.5 1.5D

1.6 1.6N

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11.1.3 Provisions of Transportation for groups. Furthermore, goods in compatibility group

Compatibility Groups A to K and N L should only be transported with the same type of
goods within compatibility group L.
Goods in Compatibility Groups A to K and N may
be transported in accordance with the following 11.1.7 Provisions of Transportation for
provisions: Compatibility Groups N

a) Packages bearing the same compatibility Goods of Compatibility Group N should not in
group letter and the same division number general (see 11.1.3 b)) be transported with goods in
may be transported together; other compatibility groups except S. However, if
b) Goods of the same compatibility group but these goods are transported together with goods of
different divisions may be transported compatibility groups C, D and E the goods of
together provided that the whole is treated as compatibility group N should be considered as
belonging to the division having the smaller goods having compatibility group D
number. However, when goods of Division (see also 11.1.4).
1.5, Compatibility Group D, are transported
together with goods of Division 1.2, 11.1.8 Provisions of Mixed Transport of Goods of
Compatibility Group D, and the total of the Class 1 with Dangerous Goods of other Classes
consignment should be treated as Division
1.1, Compatibility Group D, for the For mixed transport of goods of Class 1 with
purposes of transport; and dangerous goods of other classes the following
c) Packages bearing different compatibility provisions should be ensured:
group letters should not in general be
transported together (regardless of the a) Except where otherwise specially provided
division number) except in the case of for in this standard, goods of Class 1 should
compatibility group letters C, D, E and S. not be transported together in freight
containers, vehicles or wagons with
NOTE — Other combinations of compatibility groups A to dangerous goods of other classes;
K and N may be permitted under provisions applicable to b) Goods in Division 1.4, compatibility group
the individual mode of transport.
S, may be transported together with
11.1.4 Provisions of Transportation for dangerous goods of other classes;
Compatibility Groups C, D and E c) Basting explosives (except UN 0083
Explosive, blasting, type C) may be
Goods in compatibility groups C, D and E are transported together with ammonium
permitted to be carried together in the same unit load nitrate (UN Nos. 1942 and 2067),
or cargo transport unit provided the overall ammonium nitrate emulsion or suspension
classification code should be determined in or gel (UN 3375) and alkali metal nitrates
accordance with the classification procedures given (for example UN 1486) and alkaline earth
in UN Model Regulations on the transportation of metal nitrates (for example UN 1454)
dangerous goods. The appropriate division should provided the aggregate is treated as blasting
be determined in accordance with 11.1.3 b). Any explosives under Class 1 for the purposes
combination of articles in compatibility groups C, D of placarding, segregation, stowage and
and E should be assigned to compatibility group E. maximum permissible load;
Any combination of substances in compatibility NOTE — Alkali metal nitrates include caesium nitrate
groups C and D should be assigned to the most (UN 1451), lithium nitrate (UN 2722), potassium nitrate
(UN 1486), rubidium nitrate (UN 1477) and sodium nitrate
appropriate of the compatibility groups shown in (UN 1498). Alkaline earth metal nitrates include barium
11.1.2, taking cognizance of the predominant nitrate (UN 1446), beryllium nitrate (UN 2464), calcium
characteristics of the combined load. nitrate (UN 1454), magnesium nitrate (UN 1474) and
strontium nitrate (UN 1507).
11.1.5 Provisions of Transportation for d) Life-saving appliances (UN Nos. 3072 and
Compatibility Groups S 2990) containing Class 1 goods as
equipment may be transported together
Goods in Compatibility Group S may be transported with the same dangerous goods as
with goods in all compatibility groups other than A contained in the appliances; and
and L. e) Air bag inflators, or air bag modules, or
seat-belt pretensioners, of Division 1.4,
11.1.6 Provisions of Transportation for compatibility group G, (UN 0503) may be
Compatibility Groups L transported with air bag inflators or air bag
modules or seat-belt pretensioners of Class
Goods in Compatibility Group L should not be
9 (UN 3268).
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11.2 Transport of Gases understand all applicable regulations for the

packing, labelling, transport and documentation of
Aerosols transported for the purposes of consignments of infectious substances. The carrier
reprocessing or disposal should only be transported should accept and expedite the transport of
in well-ventilated cargo transport units other than consignments conforming to the rules in force. If the
closed freight containers. carrier finds any error in the labelling or
documentation, it should be immediately notified to
11.3 Transport of Self-Reactive Substances the consignor or consignee so that the appropriate
corrective measures should be taken.
11.3.1 All self-reactive substances, organic
peroxides and polymerizing substances should be 11.4.2.2 Actions to be taken in the event of damage
protected from direct sunlight and all sources of or leakage
heat, and placed in adequately ventilated areas.
The person responsible for the carriage of packages
11.3.2 Where a number of packages are assembled containing infectious substances who becomes
in a freight container, closed road vehicle or unit aware of damage to or leakage from such packages
load, the total quantity of substance, the type and should:
number of packages and the stacking arrangement
a) avoid handling the package or keep handling
should not create an explosion hazard.
to a minimum;
b) inspect adjacent packages for contamination
11.4 Transport of Toxic and Infectious
and put aside any that may have been
Substances
contaminated;
c) inform the appropriate public health
11.4.1 Toxic Substances
authority or veterinary authority, and
provide information on any other countries
11.4.1.1 Segregation from foodstuffs
of transit where persons may have been
The substances marked as or known to be toxic exposed to danger; and
(packing groups I, II and III) should not be carried d) notify the consignor and/or the consignee.
in the same railway wagon, lorry, hold of a ship,
compartment of an aircraft or other cargo transport 11.4.2.3 Decontamination of cargo transport units
unit with substances marked as or known to be
A railway wagon, road vehicle, cargo space of a
foodstuffs, feeds or other edible substances intended
ship, compartment of an aircraft or other cargo
for consumption by humans or animals. The
transport unit which has been used to transport
relaxation of this position may be allowed for
infectious substances should be inspected for release
substances of packing groups II and III provided the
of the substance before re-use. If the infectious
competent authority is satisfied that the packing and
substances were released during transport, the cargo
segregation are adequate to prevent the
transport unit should be decontaminated before it is
contamination of foodstuffs, feeds or other edible
re-used. Decontamination should be achieved by
substances intended for consumption by humans or
any means which effectively inactivates the released
animals.
infectious substance.
11.4.1.2 Decontamination of cargo transport units
11.5 Transport of Radioactive Material
A railway wagon, lorry, cargo space of a ship,
The compliance of requirements for the safe
compartment of an aircraft or other cargo transport
transport of radioactive material as prescribed in
unit which has been used to carry substances marked
AERB Safety Code No. AERB/NRF-TS/SC-1 (Rev.1)
as or known to be toxic (packing groups I, II and III)
issued by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board shall be
should, before re-use, be inspected for
ensured.
contamination. A railway wagon, lorry, hold of a
ship, compartment of an aircraft or other cargo 11.6 Transport of Portable Tanks
transport unit which has been contaminated should
not be returned to service until such contamination Portable tanks should only be transported on
has been removed. vehicles whose fastenings are capable, in conditions
of maximum permissible loading of the portable
11.4.2 Infectious Substances tanks.
11.4.2.1 Responsibility of carrier 12 TRAINING

The carriers and their staff responsible for 12.1 The persons engaged in the transport of
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dangerous goods requirements commensurate with 3) Preventing exposure to hazards and

their responsibilities. general dangers presented by the
various classes of dangerous goods
12.2 The training should be imparted to the including the use of personal protective
individuals who, clothing and equipment; and
4) Immediate procedures in the event of an
a) classify dangerous goods; unintentional release of dangerous
b) pack dangerous goods; goods, including emergency response
c) mark and label dangerous goods; procedures and personal protection
d) prepare transport documents for dangerous procedures should be followed.
goods;
e) offer or accept dangerous goods for d) Minimum Qualification of Road Driver — In
transport; addition to valid driving license to drive a
f) carry or handle dangerous goods in transport vehicle, the driver should read and
transport; write one Indian language as well as
g) load or unload packages of dangerous English. Also, the driver should have a
goods; and certificate having successfully passed 3 days
h) directly involved in the transport of course in transportation of dangerous goods
dangerous goods including driver, crew from the institute/training centre recognized
members and as determined by the by the state government/MoRTH. The
competent authority. curriculum of such training courses should
be in line with curriculum given in CMVR.
12.3 The training to individuals should include the Thereafter, license holder should get the
following aspects: license endorsed at Regional Transport
Office (RTO) for driving a vehicle carrying
a) General Awareness — The following dangerous goods.
general awareness training should be
provided:
12.4 Training to Individuals for Different Modes
1) Each person should be trained in order of Transport
to be familiar with the general
provisions of dangerous goods transport For any specific requirements related to training
requirements; and applicable to different mode of transport, the
provisions given under 10 should be followed.
2) Training should include a description of
the classes of dangerous goods; 12.5 Records of Training
labelling, marking, placarding,
packaging, segregation, handling and The records of training should be kept by the
compatibility requirements; a employer and made available to the employee or the
description of the purpose and content competent authority, upon request. These records
of the dangerous goods transport should be kept by the employer for a period of time
document; and a description of established by the competent authority.
available emergency response
documents; 13 SECURITY AND SAFETY PROVISIONS
b) Function-Specific Training — Each person
involved in dangerous goods transport All persons engaged in the transport of dangerous
should be trained for the specific function goods should comply with the following security
requirements that person performs; and safety provisions for the transport of dangerous
goods commensurate with their responsibilities:
c) Safety Training — Commensurate with the
risk of exposure in the event of a release and a) Each crew member involved in transporting
the functions performed, each person should dangerous goods should carry documents such
be trained for the followings: as photo identification issued by the
government, driving license, medical/fitness
1) Methods and procedures to avoid
certificate (vision and general health) and other
accidents such as proper use of
relevant documents depending on mode of
package-handling equipment and
transport;
appropriate methods of stowage of b) An emergency escape mask should be available
dangerous goods; with each crew member of the vehicle carrying
2) Competency to act on available
goods with Division 2.3 or Division 6.1;
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c) A shovel, a drain seal and a compatible a driver arrives on site, ensure that all
collecting container should be available in the necessary documentation is provided;
vehicle carrying solids and liquids of Class 3, c) use only packaging, large packaging,
Division 4.1, Division 4.3, Class 8 and Class 9 intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and
only; tanks (tank-vehicles, demountable tanks,
d) The crew should carry a first aid kit and any battery-vehicles, MEGCs, portable tanks
other safety items identified in risk assessment and tank containers) approved for and
(for example chemical spill kit, chemical over suited to the carriage of the substances
suit, protective overalls, safety boots, hard hat concerned and bearing the markings
etc); prescribed in 7. The tanks shall be
e) Each member of the crew should carry a torch, approved by PESO/any other government
a pair of protective gloves, safety glasses, eye agency, where required, to meet the
wash and a warning vest along with two self- regulatory requirements;
standing warning signs for the vehicle; d) comply with the provisions on the means
f) Consignors should only offer dangerous goods of dispatch and on forwarding restrictions
to carriers that have been appropriately as prescribed in 9;
identified; e) comply with security and safety measures
g) Transit sites, such as airside warehouses, as prescribed in 13;
marshalling yards and other temporary storage f) ensure that the driver(s) involved in
areas should be properly secured, well-lit and, transportation of dangerous goods carrying
where possible, not be accessible to the general an appropriate driver training certificate
public; and and photo identity. Also ensure that vehicle
h) The consignment should be halted as soon as is equipped with first-aid, safety equipment
possible, if during the journey, an infringement and antidotes as may be necessary;
occurs which could jeopardize the safety of the g) to make transport agency aware of the risks
operation, bearing in mind the requirements of involved in transportation of dangerous
traffic safety, safe immobilization of the goods to health or safety of any person;
consignment and public safety. The transport h) ensure emergency procedures are in place
operation should only be continued once the as prescribed in 18;
consignment complies with applicable laws and j) ensure all persons involved in
guidelines given in this standard. transportation of dangerous goods are
appropriately trained in advance as
14 ROLE OF PARTICIPANTS/STAKEHOLDERS prescribed in 12;
k) ensure that the carrier should be fitted with
14.1 Consignor/Shipper Automatic Vehicle Location Tracking
The consignor/shipper should have a place of (AVL) System with an integrated
business in the state. If no person in the state satisfies emergency system preferably conforming
this requirement, the consignee of the goods should to IS 16833; and
assume the duties of the consignor. When the m) consignor in consultation with consignee
consignor acts on behalf of a third party, the latter and carrier should prepare route map for
should inform the consignor in writing that transportation of dangerous goods and
dangerous goods are involved and provide all the same may be monitored by
information and documents needed to perform the consignor/consignee. The carrier should be
responsible to follow the decided route map
consignor’s obligations.
and any deviation, if any should be brought
The consignor/shipper should in particular: to the knowledge of consignor/consignee
along with the justification.
a) ascertain that the dangerous goods are
classified and authorized for carriage in 14.2 Carrier
accordance with provisions given in this
standard; The carrier should ensure that:
b) furnish the carrier with information and
data and, if necessary, the required a) the goods carriage has a valid registration
transport documents including TREM to carry the said goods and the said carriage
card, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and is safe for the transport of the said goods;
accompanying documents (authorizations, b) the vehicle is equipped with necessary first-
approvals, notifications, certificates, etc). aid, safety equipment including fire
The consignor should ensure that a carrier extinguishers, toolbox and antidotes as
is informed in advance of the nature of the may be necessary to contain any accident;
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c) the driver of the goods carriage carrying d) Keep written emergency instructions
dangerous goods holds and carry a valid readily available in the vehicle;
driving licence; e) All safety equipment and PPE should be
d) the dangerous goods to be carried are available in the vehicle and in case of any
authorized for carriage in accordance with deficiency or missing items, inform the
this standard; carrier immediately;
e) all information prescribed in 8.2 provided f) The vehicle is properly plated, placarded,
by the consignor before carriage is marked and is kept clean. The plates,
complete and accurate in all respects and placards and other mark which are not
correspond to the classification of such required should be removed or covered;
goods as specified in 5; g) The damaged or leaking packages should
f) a monitoring/audit procedure is carried out not be loaded;
to assess the transport vehicle for defects, h) Apart from members of the vehicle crew,
leakages, cracks, missing equipment, etc. no passengers should be carried in transport
and to check whether the date of the next units carrying dangerous goods;
test/maintenance for the transport vehicle j) Not to open a package containing
has not expired; dangerous goods during transit;
g) the vehicle is not overloaded; k) Any torch or lighting apparatus used should
h) the danger labels and markings for the not exhibit any metal surface liable to
vehicle have been affixed as per 7; produce sparks;
j) security and safety measures are in place as m) No smoking should be done during
prescribed in 13; handling operations in the vicinity of the
k) emergency procedures are in place as vehicle and inside the vehicle;
prescribed in 18; n) The engine should be shut off during
m) both driver and crew are suitably trained in loading and unloading operations, except
advance of any work involving dangerous where it has to be used to drive the pumps
goods as per 12; or other appliances and the laws of the
n) drivers should also hold an appropriate country in which the vehicle is operating
driver training certificate; permit such use;
p) the laid down route plan for each trip p) No vehicles carrying dangerous goods
should be followed by the driver unless should be parked without the parking
directed or permitted by the police/local brakes being applied and that trailers
authorities and also fix a time table for each without braking devices are restrained from
trip to the destination should be laid down moving by applying at least one-wheel
and followed; and chock;
q) CMVR and/or state government q) If responsible for tank filling or emptying,
notifications are followed on the restriction ensure compliance of 14.5;
of working hours of drivers in case of r) The occurrence of an accident should be
transportation by road. reported immediately to the nearest police
station/local authorities, concerned person
14.3 Driver and Vehicle Crew notified in the emergency response
documents and also the owner of the goods
In addition to compliance of the provisions given carriage or the transporter;
under Motor Vehicle Driving Regulations 2017, s) Adhere to the supervision provisions of the
drivers and/or crew members should ensure the vehicle; and
followings in particular: t) Special care needs to be taken while
travelling with dangerous goods by
a) Carry their driver training certificate, valid maintaining safer speeds and safer gaps
driving licence and photo identity card as (both front and back) with other vehicles on
relevant; the road. A marking on the back of the
b) Read and understood transport vehicle mentioning ‘Danger-Maintain at
documentation provided in advance of any least 30 m distance’ is desirable.
transport operation. If an issue does arise
with the documentation, the crew members 14.4 Packer
should raise and rectify any matter prior to
the start of the journey; The packer should ensure:
c) All documents related to transportation of
dangerous goods including TREM card a) compliance of the provisions concerning
should be kept in the driver’s cabin and packing, or mixed packing as prescribed in
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b) compliance of the provisions concerning concerning loading and handling as

marking and labelling of the packages as mentioned in this standard;
prescribed in 7 while preparing packages for d) Compliance of the provisions concerning
carriage. danger markings after loading dangerous
goods into a container as prescribed in 7; and
NOTE — These provisions may vary and inputs may be e) To comply with the prohibitions on mixed
taken from DGSA, if required.
loading, taking into account the dangerous
14.5 Filler goods already loaded in the vehicle. In
addition, also ensure the compliance of the
The filler in particular should ensure that: requirements concerning the separation of
foodstuffs, other articles of consumption or
a) prior to the filling of tanks, the equipment is animal feedstuffs.
in a satisfactory technical condition;
b) the date of the next test for the transport 14.7 Tanker Operator
vehicle is not expired;
The operator of the tank-container/portable tank
c) only authorized tanks are filled with the
should be responsible for all related operations and
dangerous goods for carriage;
ensure:
d) not more than the maximum permissible
degree of filling or the maximum a) compliance with the requirements for
permissible mass of contents per litre of construction, equipment, tests and markings
capacity for the substance while filling the as given in this standard;
tank; b) that the maintenance of shells and their
e) no dangerous residues of the filling equipment is carried out in such a way that
substance adhere to the outside of tanks under normal operating conditions, the tank
filled or emptied; container/portable tank satisfies the
f) closing devices are leak-proof after filling requirements of this standard until the next
the tank; inspection; and
g) no dangerous residue of the filling substance c) to have an exceptional check made when the
adheres to the outside of the tank; safety of the shell or its equipment is liable
h) the placards and labels are affixed on the to be impaired by a repair, an alteration or an
tanks, containers and vehicle in accordance accident.
with this standard;
j) the compliance of relevant provisions of this 14.8 Unloader
standard while filling vehicles or containers
with dangerous goods are followed; and The unloader should in particular ensure the
k) there is a good electrical connection to the following:
earth prior to the emptying or filling
operation as may be appropriate (for a) Ascertain that the correct goods are
example flammable liquids). unloaded by comparing the relevant
information on the transport document with
14.6 Loader the information on the package, container,
tank, MEMU, MEGC or vehicle;
The loader should ensure the following: b) Before and during unloading, should verify
whether the packaging, the tank, the vehicle
a) Handover the dangerous goods to the carrier or the container is damaged to an extent
only if they are authorized for carriage in which would endanger the unloading
accordance with provisions given in this operation. In such case of damage, the
standard; unloading should not be carried out until
b) When handing over the dangerous goods to appropriate measures have been taken;
the carrier check the packaging for any c) Immediately following the unloading of the
damage. The loader should not hand over a tank, vehicle or container:
package if its packaging is damaged, 1) remove any dangerous residues which
especially if it is not leak-proof and there are have adhered to the outside of the tank,
leakages or the possibility of leakages of the vehicle or container during the process
dangerous substance, until the damage has of unloading; and
been repaired; 2) ensure the closure of valves and
c) While loading dangerous goods in a vehicle, inspection openings;
or a large or small container, ensure d) The containers once completely unloaded,
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danger markings display on vehicle are activities in the carriage of dangerous goods
carried-out; and including incidents of accidents and
e) In case the unloader makes use of the emergencies. The records of reports should
services of other participants (cleaner, be retained for five years and made available
decontamination facility etc), the to the authorities on demand; and
appropriate measures should be taken to f) Periodic review of training mechanism and
ensure the compliance of this standard. behavioral aspects of carrier crew.

14.9 Consignee (Customer or Recipient) 15 NON-COMPLIANCE

The consignee who takes charge of the dangerous
15.1 In the case of non-compliance of any provision
goods when delivered should ensure the following:
of this standard, potential non-conformity should be
a) Not to defer acceptance of the goods without informed to the consignor, consignee or carrier
compelling reasons and should verify the responsible for packing, handling, loading,
compliance of this standard after unloading; unloading and transportation of dangerous goods.
b) In the case of an infringement of the
requirements of this standard, the consignee 15.2 The consignor, consignee or carrier as
may immediately inform the consignor or appropriate, should:
carrier and return the container to the carrier,
a) take immediate steps to mitigate the
if needed, and only after the infringement
consequences of the non-compliance;
has been remedied, the container should be
b) investigate the non-compliance and its
accepted; and
causes, circumstances and consequences;
c) If the consignee makes use of the services of
c) take appropriate steps to identify the causes
other participants (unloader, cleaner,
of non-compliance and take corrective
decontamination facility etc), the
actions as well as preventive actions to
appropriate measures should be taken to
avoid recurrence of the non-compliance;
ensure compliance of this standard.
and
d) communicate the investigation report to the
14.10 Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor – DGSA
management and relevant authorities, as
The consignor, consignee or carrier responsible for appropriate, which includes the causes of
packing, handling, loading, unloading and the non-compliance and the corrective or
transportation of dangerous goods on regular basis preventive actions taken or to be taken.
should preferably appoint at least one Dangerous
Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA). A formally 15.3 The communication of the non-compliance to
appointed DGSA may be an employee, the head of the consignor and relevant competent authorities
the business or an external consultant. DGSA should be made as soon as practicable and it should
should be a certified/trained person and be immediate whenever an emergency exposure
successfully pass specified exam(s) as situation has developed or is developing.
recommended by the competent authority.
16 USE OF GPS AND IT
The main responsibilities of a DGSA are as
follows: Trucks carrying Dangerous Goods should be
equipped with a GPS device for visibility and real
a) Ensuring compliance of rules and time monitoring of the cargo to ensure the following:
regulations pertaining to the packaging,
transportation and storage of dangerous a) Route guidance and avoidance of
goods; congested areas;
b) Advising on the potential security aspects b) Immediate assistance in case of accidents;
and risk involved of transport of each c) RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
consignment; chips would help to save time/delays at
c) Advising on the selection of carriage for tolls and checkpoints;
dangerous goods; d) Assessment of risks in case of traversing
d) Investigating, preparing and compiling through tunnels or over-bridges; and
reports on any accidents or emergencies; e) Assistance in loading pattern of the vehicle
e) Prepare and submit an annual report to (as prevalent on ships).
management of transport agency or a local
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17 CERTIFICATION AND INSPECTION e) The RTO should carry out the verification of
the consignment and the carrier to ensure
Certification and Inspections should be a regular compliance of the provisions given in this
feature in the movement of dangerous goods. standard.

17.1 Certification 18 EMERGENCY ACTION

The following certifications should be ensured by 18.1 All employers including consignee, consignor
the carrier agency: and transport agency are responsible to carry out a
risk assessment and prepare emergency action
a) Vehicle and carriage fitness;
procedure to minimize and control hazards.
b) Medical fitness certificate of drivers and
crew members handling dangerous goods;
18.2 All the participants engaged in different
c) Proper loading inspection; and
operations of transportation of dangerous goods
d) Mandatory equipment.
including driver and other crew members should be
provided training, all relevant documents, and
17.2 Inspection and Role of Local Authorities
procedures relevant to operations and supervision to
The local authorities, such as police, fire service act on emergency action procedure.
department, state PWD, highway toll plaza, should
ensure the followings, as relevant, for the safe 18.3 All the participants engaged in various
movement of dangerous goods: processes including packaging, labeling, handling
and transport of dangerous goods should have
a) Provide adequate infrastructure in terms of documented procedures, as appropriate, to deal with
proper wide roads and lights in order to the situations such as:
avoid accidents;
b) The highway patrol should ensure the a) chemical spills;
smooth flow of traffic on the highways and b) fire explosion;
highway rescue squads need to be set up at c) road traffic incidents involving dangerous
critical locations for rendering prompt goods;
response in case of accidents; d) personal and/or environmental
c) Local police should be aware of the contamination; and
provisions for transportation of dangerous e) security incidents/loss of dangerous goods.
goods under the CMVR and verify the
compliance; To deal with such accidents, the driver as well as the
d) Continuous monitoring of movement of transport agency should notify the emergency
transportation of dangerous goods. A services, of any immediate risk to public safety,
dedicated consignment tracking system property or the environment.
should preferably be made by the local
NOTE — Compliance of act/rules/notifications issued
authorities which should be linked to fire, by government and relevant to transportation of all the
police and emergency control rooms classes of dangerous goods should be ensured.
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ANNEX A
(Clause 4)

ACTS, RULES AND REGULATIONS

Sl No. Act/Rules/Notification

1. Carriage by Road Act, 2007

2. Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989

3. Explosive Rules, 2008

4. Petroleum Rules, 2002

5. Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989 as amended

6. The Factories Act, 1948

7. The Chemical Accidents (Emergency, Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules 1996, Ministry
of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

8. The Aircraft (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rules, 2003

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ANNEX B
(Clause 7.1)

LABELS FOR PACKAGES

B-1 LABELS/TRANSPORT PICTOGRAM

Label Division or Symbol and Symbol Colour Background Figure in Bottom Corner Specimen Note
Model No. Category (and Figure Colour) Labels
Class 1: Explosive Substances or
Articles
1 Divisions Exploding bomb: black Orange 1 -** Place for division – to be left blank if
1.1, (black) explosive is the subsidiary hazard
1.2, 1.3
-* Place for compatibility group – to be left
blank if explosive is the subsidiary hazard

1.4 Division 1.4 1.4: black Orange 1 * Place for compatibility group
Numerals should be about 30 mm in (black)
height and be about 5 mm thick (for a
label measuring 100 mm × 100 mm)

1.5 Division 1.5 1.5: black Orange 1 * Place for compatibility group
Numerals should be about 30 mm in (black)
height and be about 5 mm thick (for a
label measuring 100 mm × 100 mm)

1.6 Division 1.6 1.6: black Orange 1 * Place for compatibility group
Numerals should be about 30 mm in (black)
height and be about 5 mm thick (for a
label measuring 100 mm × 100 mm)

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Label Model Division or Category Symbol and Symbol Background Figure in Bottom Corner Specimen labels Note
No. Colour (and Figure
Colour)

Class 2: Gases
2.1 Division 2.1: Flame: black or white Red 2 -
Flammable (black or white)
gases

2.2 Division 2.2: Gas cylinder: black Green 2 -

Non-flammable, non-toxic orwhite (black or white)
gases

2.3 Division Skull and White 2 -

2.3:Toxic crossbones :black (black)
gases

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Label Model Division or Category Symbol and Background Figure in Bottom Specimen Labels Note
No. Symbol Colour Corner (and Figure
Colour)

Class 3: Flammable Liquids

3 - Flame: black or Red 3 -
white (black or white)

Class 4: Flammable Solids; Substances Liable to Spontaneous Combustion;

Substances which, in Contact with Water, Emit Flammable Gases
4.1 Division 4.1: Flame: black White with 7 4 -
Flammable solids, self- vertical red (black)
reactive substances, stripes
polymerizing substances
andsolid desensitized
explosives

4.2 Division 4.2: Flame: black Upper 4 -

Substances liable to half (black)
spontaneous combustion white,
lower half
red

4.3 Division 4.3: Flame: black or Blue 4 -

Substances which, in contact white (black or white)
with water emit flammable
gases

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Label Model Division or Category Symbol and Symbol Background Figure in Bottom Specimen Labels Note
No. Colour Corner (and
Figure Colour)
Class 5: Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
5.1 Division 5.1: Flame over circle: Yellow 5.1 -
Oxidizing black (black)
substances

5.2 Division 5.2: Flame: black or white Upper half red, 5.2 -
Organic lower half (black)
peroxides yellow

Class 6: Toxic Substances and Infectious Substances

6.1 Division 6.1: Skull and crossbones: White 6 -
Toxic black (black)
substances

6.2 Division 6.2: Three crescents White 6 The lower half of the label may
Infectious superimposed on (black) bear the inscriptions:
substances acircle: black “INFECTIOUS
SUBSTANCE” and
“In the case of damage or
leakage immediately notify
Public Health Authority” in
black colour

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Label model Division or Symbol and Background Figure in Bottom Specimen Labels Note
No. Category Symbol Corner (and Figure
Colour Colour)

Class 7: Radioactive Material

7A Category I Trefoil: black White 7 Text (mandatory), black in lower half of
-WHITE (black) label:“RADIOACTIVE”
“CONTENTS ...”
“ACTIVITY ...”
One red vertical bar should follow the
word:“RADIOACTIVE”

7B Category II Trefoil: black Upper half yellow 7 Text (mandatory), black in lower half of
-YELLOW with whiteborder, (black) label:“RADIOACTIVE”
lower half white “CONTENTS ...”
“ACTIVITY ...”
In a black outlined box:
“TRANSPORT
INDEX”;
Two red vertical bars should follow the
word:“RADIOACTIVE”
7C Category III Trefoil: black Upper half yellow 7 Text (mandatory), black in lower half of
-YELLOW with whiteborder, (black) label:“RADIOACTIVE”
lower half white “CONTENTS ...”
“ACTIVITY ...”
In a black outlined box:
“TRANSPORT
INDEX”.
Three red vertical bars should follow the
word:“RADIOACTIVE”
7E Fissile material - White 7 Text (mandatory): black in upper half of label:
(black) “FISSILE”;
In a black outlined box in the lower half of label:
“CRITICALITY SAFETY INDEX”

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Label Division or Symbol and Symbol Colour Background Figure in Bottom Specimen Labels Note
Model No. Category Corner (and
Figure Colour)

Class 8: Corrosive substances

8 - Liquids, spilling from two glass vessels Upper half white, lower half 8 -
andattacking a hand and a metal: black black with white border (white)

Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and Articles, Including Environmentally Hazardous Substances
9 - 7 vertical stripes in upper half: White 9 underlined -
black (black)

9A - 7 vertical stripes in upper White 9 underlined -

half:black; (black)
battery group, one broken and
emittingflame in lower half:
black

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B-2 TYPICAL LABEL WITH DETAILS

See Fig. 6.

1 Orientation label 2 Primary class 3 Standardized UN certification

(optional) label (according to standard)

4 Shipping name 5 UN number 6 Subsidiary class label

FIG. 6 DANGEROUS GOODS PACKAGE WITH LABELS

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ANNEX C
(Clause 7.3)

EMERGENCY INFORMATION PANEL

C-1 EMERGENCY INFORMATION PANELS POSITION

See Fig. 7.

FIG. 7 PLACES FOR FIXING EMERGENCY INFORMATION PANELS ON VEHICLES

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C-2 EMERGENCY INFORMATION PANEL DIMENSIONS

See Fig. 8.

FIG. 8 PANEL DIMENSIONS (All dimensions in mm)

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C-3 TYPICAL EXAMPLES SHOWING EMERGENCY INFORMATION PANEL

See Fig. 9 and Fig. 10.

FIG. 9 SINGLE SUB RISK

A. 200 mm square Primary Hazard Label B. 50 mm square Sub-Risk Labels

trimmed to fit permitted to overlap borders

FIG. 10 TWO SUB RISK

NOTE — For labels/transport pictogram, additional provisions applicable for different mode of transportation of dangerous goods as
per 10 should be followed

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ANNEX D
(Clause 8.2)

DANGEROUS GOODS DECLARATION FORM

1 Shipper/Consignor/Sender 2 Transport document number

3 Page No. of 4 Shipper’s Reference

5 Freight Forwarder’s
Reference

6 Consignee 7 Carrier (to be completed by the carrier)

SHIPPER’S DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are

fully and accurately described below by the Proper
Shipping Name, and are classified, packaged, marked and
labelled/placarded and are in all respects in proper
condition for transport according to the applicable
international and national governmental regulations.

8 This Shipment is within the Limitations Prescribed 9 Additional Handling Information

for:

(Delete non-Applicable)

Passenger and Cargo Cargo Aircraft Only

Aircraft

10 Goods Carriage 11 Place of loading

12 Place of discharge 13 Destination

14 Shipping Marks Number and kind of Packages, Gross Mass (kg) Net Mass (kg) Cube (m3)
Description of Goods

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15 Container Identification 16. Seal Number(s) 17 Container/Vehicle 18 Tare Mass 19 Total

Number / Vehicle size and type (kg) Gross Mass
Registration no. (including
tare) (kg)

CONTAINER/VEHICLE PACKING 21 RECEIVING ORGANISATION RECEIPT

CERTIFICATE
Received the above number of
I hereby declare that the goods described above have packages/containers/trailers in apparent good order and
been packed/loaded into the container/vehicle identified condition, unless stated hereon:
above in accordance with the applicable provisions **
RECEIVING ORGANISATION REMARKS:
MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED FOR ALL
CONTAINER/VEHICLE LOADS BY PERSON
RESPONSIBLE FOR PACKING / LOADING

20 Name of Company Haulier’s Name 22 Name of company (of

shipper preparing this note)

Name/status of declarant Vehicle Registration No. Name/status of declarant

Place and Date Signature and Date Place and date

Signature of declarant Driver’s Signature Signature of Declarant

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ANNEX E
(Foreword)

COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Transport Services Sectional Committee, SSD 01

Organization Representative(s)
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi PROF GEETAM TIWARI (Chairperson)
Agri Value Chain Services Private Limited, Chennai SHRI R. SIVAKUMAR
Air Passengers Association of India, Chennai REPRESENTATIVE
All India Transporter's Welfare Association, New Delhi SHRI PRADEEP SINGAL
SHRI MAHENDRA ARYA (Alternate I)
SHRI J. P. SINGLA (Alternate II)
Asian Institute of Transport Development, New Delhi SHRI RAGHU DAYAL
SHRI B. N. PURI (Alternate)
Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India, SHRI RAJKIRAN JAYARAM KANAGALA
New Delhi SHRI D. S. RAJORA (Alternate I)
SHRI KAUSHAL LAL GUPTA (Alternate II)
Association of State Road Transport Undertakings, New Delhi SHRI R. R. K. KISHORE
SHRI PRAFUL MATH (Alternate)
Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, New Delhi REPRESENTATIVE
Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India, Chennai SHRI A. AFZAL
CSIR - Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi DR ERRAMPALLI MADHU
DR MINAL (Alternate)
Carrier Transicold India, Mumbai SHRI PANKAJ MEHTA
SHRI AKSHAY M. RAJAN (Alternate I)
SHRI JOSHUA R. D’SOUZA (Alternate II)
Clariant Chemicals India Limited, Mumbai SHRIMATI TEJESHRI PINGALE
Central Institute of Road Transport, Pune SHRI K. V. R. K. PRASAD
SHRI RAJKUMAR MALAJURE (Alternate)
Container Corporation of India, New Delhi REPRESENTATIVE

Confederation of Indian Industry, New Delhi SHRI NITIN VYAS

SHRI A. M. VISVANATHAN (Alternate)
DG Shipping, Mumbai CAPT RAJENDRA POSWAL
Domestic Air Cargo Agents Association, Navi Mumbai REPRESENTATIVE
Dredging Corporation of India Limited, Vizag PROF G. Y. V. VICTOR
CAPT S. V. PRASAD (Alternate I)
SHRI T. V. SURESH KUMAR (Alternate II)
Federation of Cold Storage Associations of India, Lucknow REPRESENTATIVE
Federation of Freight Forwarders' Associations in India, Mumbai SHRI ALAN JOSE
SHRI SHANKAR SHINDE (Alternate)
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, SHRI SACHIN HARITASH
New Delhi

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Organization Representative(s)
Hindustan Unilever Limited, Mumbai SHRI SANJAY HARLAKA
Human Qind Design Foundation, New Delhi MS RUCHI VARMA
Indian Federation for Road Safety, Hyderabad SHRI VINOD KUMAR KANUMALA
SHRI DHEERENDRA SAMINENI (Alternate I)
SHRI BODE SAI DEEPAK (Alternate II)
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi PROF NITIN SETH
PROF DEEPANKAR SINHA (Alternate)
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad PROF DEBJIT ROY
PROF SANDIP CHAKRABARTI (Alternate)
Indian Institute of Management, Bengaluru DR ADITYA GUPTA
Indian Institute of Packaging, Mumbai DR BABU RAO GUDURI
SHRI SUBODH K. JUIKAR (Alternate)
Indian Ports Association, New Delhi REPRESENTATIVE
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited, SHRI HARENDRA SINGH
New Delhi SHRI KAMAL KATHIAT (Alternate)
Indian Railways Institute of Logistics and REPRESENTATIVE
Materials Management, New Delhi
Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management, REPRESENTATIVE
Lucknow
Indian Road Congress, New Delhi REPRESENTATIVE
Indian Road Transport & Development Association SHRI ASHOK GOYAL
(IRTDA), Mumbai SHRI ABHISHEK GUPTA (Alternate)
Infrastructure Industry and Logistics Federation of India, REPRESENTATIVE
New Delhi
Inland Waterways Authority of India, Noida SHRI A. K. BANSAL
SHRI L. K. RAJAK (Alternate I)
SHRI K. K. SAHOO (Alternate II)
SHRI SURENDER SINGH (Alternate III)
SHRI ARVIND KUMAR (Alternate IV)
Logistics Sector Skill Council, Chennai CAPT T. S. RAMANUJAM
SHRI RAVIKANTH YAMARTHY (Alternate I)
SHRI RAMESH VENKAT (Alternate II)
SHRI RAGHUL R. (Alternate III)
Ministry of Civil Aviation, New Delhi MS BHAWNA SINGH
SHRI BLALAJI SRINIVASAN (Alternate I)
Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of DR SURENDRA KUMAR AHIRWAR
Commerce, New Delhi SHRI ANANT SWARUP (Alternate)
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, New Delhi REPRESENTATIVE
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, New Delhi REPRESENTATIVE
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, REPRESENTATIVE
New Delhi

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Organization Representative(s)
National Center for Cold Chain Development, New Delhi SHRI BRAJENDRA SINGH
SHRI ANGSHUMAN SIDDHANTA(Alternate)
National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai DR VIVEK KHANZODE
PROF RAVINDRA GOKHALE (Alternate I)
PROF RAKESH RAUT (Alternate II)
Nayara Energy Limited, Mumbai SHRI SESHKUMAR IYER
SHRI BALVINDER SINGH BHATTI (Alternate)
Packaging Industry Association of India, Mumbai REPRESENTATIVE
Prasanna Purple Mobility Solutions Private Limited, Pune SHRI PRASANNA PATWARDHAN
SHRI H. N. PATIL (Alternate)
PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited, Gurugram SHRI JATIN LOHMORH
SHRI KARUN JALALI (Alternate)
Research Designs and Standards Organization SHRI S. K. SINGH
(RDSO), Lucknow SHRI GAURAV KUMAR SINGH (Alternate I)
SHRI MOHIT VERMA (Alternate II)
S G Architects, New Delhi DR SANDEEP GANDHI
Samarthyam – National Centre for Accessible SHRIMATI ANJILEE AGARWAL
Environments, New Delhi SHRI DEBABRATA CHAKRAVARTI (Alternate I)
SHRIMATI NIDHI MADAN (Alternate II)
Services Export Promotion Council, New Delhi DR ABHAY SINHA
MS ALPA ANTANI (Alternate)
TRAX - Road Safety NGO of India, New Delhi SHRI ANURAG KULSHRESTHA
SHRIMATI RAJNI GANDHI (Alternate I)
SHRI NISHANT AGRAWAL (Alternate II)
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport India, SHRI VINOD ASTHANA
New Delhi SHRI RAJIV KUMR KOCHHAR (Alternate I)
DR VENI MATHUR (Alternate II)
Transmitr Sewa Foundation, Navi Mumbai SHRI MOHAN SUBRAMANIAM
Transport Corporation of India Limited, Gurugram REPRESENTATIVE
XLRI - Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur DR T.A.S. VIJAYARAGHAVAN
SHRI ABHISHEK CHAKRABORTY (Alternate)
BIS Directorate General SHRI S. K. KANOGIA, SCIENTIST ‘F’/SENIOR DIRECTOR AND
HEAD (SERVICE SECTOR) [REPRESENTING DIRECTOR
GENERAL (Ex-officio)]

Member Secretary
SHRI SHIVAM SONI
SCIENTIST ‘B’/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
(SERVICE SECTOR), BIS

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Organization Representative(s)
CSIR - Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi DR ERRAMPALLI MADHU (Convener)
DR MINAL (Alternate)
Agri Value Chain Services Private Limited, Chennai SHRI R. SIVAKUMAR

All India Transporter's Welfare Association, New Delhi SHRI PRADEEP SINGAL
SHRI MAHENDRA ARYA (Alternate I)
SHRI J. P. SINGLA (Alternate II )
Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India, SHRI RAJKIRAN JAYARAM KANAGALA
New Delhi SHRI D. S. RAJORA (Alternate I)
SHRI KAUSHAL LAL GUPTA (Alternate II)
Association of State Road Transport Undertakings, SHRI R. R. K. KISHORE
New Delhi SHRI PRAFUL MATH (Alternate)
Confederation of Indian Industry, New Delhi SHRI NITIN VYAS
SHRI A. M. VISVANATHAN (Alternate)
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, SHRI SACHIN HARITASH
New Delhi
Indian Road Congress , New Delhi REPRESENTATIVE
Infrastructure Industry and Logistics Federation of India, REPRESENTATIVE
New Delhi
Indian Road Transport & Development Association SHRI ASHOK GOYAL
(IRTDA), Mumbai SHRI ABHISHEK GUPTA (Alternate)
Logistics Sector Skill Council, Chennai CAPT T.S. RAMANUJAM
SHRI RAVIKANTH YAMARTHY (Alternate I)
SHRI RAMESH VENKAT (Alternate II)
SHRI RAGHUL R. (Alternate III)
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, New Delhi REPRESENTATIVE
National Center for Cold Chain Development, New Delhi SHRI BRAJENDRA SINGH
SHRI ANGSHUMAN SIDDHANTA (Alternate)
Samarthyam - National Centre for Accessible Environments, SHRIMATI ANJILEE AGARWAL
New Delhi SHRI DEBABRATA CHAKRAVARTI (Alternate I)
SHRIMATI NIDHI MADAN (Alternate II)
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport India, SHRI VINOD ASTHANA
New Delhi SHRI RAJIV KUMR KOCHHAR (Alternate I)
DR VENI MATHUR (Alternate II)
XLRI - Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur DR T.A.S. VIJAYARAGHAVAN
SHRI ABHISHEK CHAKRABORTY (Alternate)

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