What are the 9 classes of IMDG Code?

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The nine hazard classes are as follows:

Class 1: Explosives.
Class 2: Gases.
Class 3: Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
Class 4: Flammable Solids.
Class 5: Oxidizing Substances, Organic Peroxides.
Class 6: Toxic Substances and Infectious Substances.
Class 7: Radioactive Materials.
Class 8: Corrosives.

What are the 3 types of ships subject to the IMDG Code?

IMDG cargoes are divided into three main groups and each has a specific plan to store, transport and handling in case of accident or spill: Group 1: Cargo which are extremely dangerous. Group 2: Cargo with moderate danger. Group 3: Cargo with less danger.

What is Part 7 of the IMDG Code?

Part 7 of IMDG Code 36th amendment , especially chapters 7.1 and 7.2, is extensively rearranged so as to make the stowage and segregation provisions more user friendly while referring. The main changes are made by re arranging otherwise scattered provisions in an orderly sequence.

What is Part 4 of the IMDG Code?

No dangerous residue shall adhere to the outside of packages, IBCs and large packagings during transport. These provisions apply, as appropriate, to new, reused, reconditioned or remanufactured packagings, and to new, reused, repaired or remanufactured IBCs, and to new, reused or remanufactured large packagings.

What is PSN in IMDG Code?

PSN and UN Number The corresponding Proper Shipping Name (PSN). For example, kerosene is identified in the IMDG Code by its UN Number UN 1223 and the PSN Kerosene.

What is segregation code?

The IMDG Code defines “segregation” as the process of separating two or more substances or articles which are considered mutually incompatible wen their packing or stowage together may result in undue hazards in case of leakage, spillage or any other accident.

How many IMDG codes are there?

nine IMDG Code classes
When you’re looking to implement IMDG Code categories, it’s crucial to understand the nine IMDG Code classes and the materials falling under them. You can then figure out the classes of the materials you normally transport and follow proper handling procedures.

What is packing instruction P001?

The packing instruction P001 tells us that as combination packing, acetone can be transported in 10 liter glass bottles (as inner packaging) in a 4G fibreboard box (as outer packaging) weighing up to 400 kg (net mass). As single packagings, a 3A1 steel jerrican with 60 liter capacity can be used.

What is class 4.2 in the IMDG Code?

Flammable solids
Spontaneously Combustible material is a pyrophoric material, which is a liquid or solid that can ignite within five (5) minutes after coming in contact with air or a self-heating material that when in contact with air and without an energy supply is liable to self-heat.

What is the latest version of the IMDG code?

IMDG Code The IMDG Code, 2020 Edition (inc. Amendment 40-20) comes into force on 1 June 2022 and may be applied voluntarily as from 1 January 2021. The IMDG Code, 2018 Edition (inc. Amendment 39-18) came into force on 1 January 2020 for two years and may be applied voluntarily as from 1 January 2019.

What are the IMDG Class 1 explosives?

International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Classes Class 1- Explosives 1.1Substances and articles which have a mass explosion hazard. 1.2Substances and articles which have a projection hazard but not a mass

Can I host the IMDG code on the web?

For example, if you are a medium sized business/large organisation and your end users have no internet access, you may consider hosting the IMDG Code on your own intranet server. For occasional use from any location, provided an internet connection is present, IMDG Code on the Web provides an economical way of accessing the IMDG Code.

What is an IMDG code transition year?

A transition year is when IMDG Code amendments overlap, and operational use of either amendment is permitted, subject to National Administrations adoption. Click here to see the amendment cycle.