What is limited quantity in IMDG Code?

Limited quantity specifies the maximum quantity that can be in the inner packaging for transporting these DGs under limited quantity. In the IMDG Code, Look for the dangerous good that needs to be transported and under 7a, it will show the limited quantity for that DG.

What is limited quantity in dangerous goods?

Limited quantity refers to any hazardous goods shipped in small containers and packed in boxes. Transporting dangerous materials in smaller quantities generally means less risk. While there’s a chance regular dangerous goods labels won’t be necessary, the goods still need to be identified with a limited quantity label.

What are limited quantity items?

What are Limited Quantities? Limited Quantities refers to dangerous goods that are shipped in small containers which are packed in boxes or shrink-wrapped trays.

What types of items are examples of limited quantity shipments?

Limited Quantities

  • Certain shipments of “Cartridges, Small Arms” and “Cartridges, Power Device”
  • Certain Division 2.1 and 2.2 gases (2.3 non-pressurized gas samples may also qualify)
  • Certain Class 3 materials.
  • Certain Division 4.1 PG II and III materials.
  • Certain Division 4.2 PG III materials.

What is a limited quantity exception?

The limited quantity is the maximum quantity per inner packaging or article for transporting dangerous goods as limited quantities. It can be found in the column 7a of Dangerous Goods List.

How do you determine limited quantity?

Limited Quantity shipments must have a “Y” in the Packing Instruction column of the declaration. Marks and Labels: All marks and labels are still required. This of course would include hazard class labels, addresses, net weights, etc. This is the big difference between shipping Limited Quantities by Air vs Ground.

Which chapter of IMDG Code covers limited quantities?

Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities (IMDG Code 37-14)

How do I ship limited quantities?

How many kgs Can you ship under the limited quantity exemption?

The “Limited Quantities Exemption” (Section 1.17) may allow you to transport more than 150 kg without having to comply with the entire TDG Regulations.

What is the content of chapter 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.

Which chapter of the IMDG Code contains the provisions for limited quantities?

chapter 3.2
Column 7a of Dangerous Goods List in chapter 3.2 of IMDG Code sets the maximum quantity per inner packing for limited quantities.

How many classifications of IMDG codes are there?

three
Know the cargo groups 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 are the 3 purposes of the IMDG Code classification?

The consistency in format of the UN Recommendations, the IMDG Code and other dangerous goods transport regulations is intended to enhance user-friendliness, compliance with the regulations, and the safe transport of dangerous goods.

What are the IMDG classifications?

IMDG cargo is usually classified into:

  • Class 1: Explosives.
  • Class 2.1: Flammable Gases.
  • Class 2.2: Non-flammable/Non-Toxic Gases.
  • Class 2.3: Toxic Gases:
  • Class 3: Flammable liquids.
  • Class 4.1: Flammable solids.
  • Class 4.2: Spontaneously combustible Substances.
  • Class 4.3: Substances that are dangerous when wet.

What are the provisions of the IMDG code for dangerous goods?

Dangerous goods consigned according to chapter 3.4 of IMDG Code has relaxations from many provisions of IMDG Code including marking, labelling, placarding. The biggest relaxation is less stringent requirement of segregation. Dangerous Goods in limited quantities must be always packed in combination packing.

What are the dot and IMDG requirements for package marking?

For packages other than those containing hazardous substances or hazardous wastes, the DOT and IMDG require only the “surface” limited quantity marking (i.e., a blank white area), and orientation arrows if the package contains liquid.

What are the requirements of the IMDG code?

The requirements of the IMDG Code are based upon the Model Regulations (known as the ‘Orange Book’) produced by the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods in Geneva, together with a number of recommendations for good practice.

How to identify dangerous goods in limited quantity (LQ)?

Before shipping dangerous goods in Limited Quantity (LQ) in combination packaging by road ADR, by rail RID, ADN, by sea IMDG, it is necessary to verify some important steps. To a correct identification of the goods it is necessary to start from UN number, Packing Group and from the name of the goods.