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International Transport and logistics

Section 10: Haz Mat

HAZ MAT TRANSPORTATION

Ruled in the USA under CFR49 / HAZ MAT

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

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In Canada, called ‘Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG):Directives in 16 parts:Part 1: General interpretation and special casesPart 2: ClassificationPart 3: DocumentationPart 4: Danger indication – Dangerous goodsPart 5: PackagingPart 6: TrainingPart 7: Emergency response planPart 8: Requirement regarding volunteer or accidental rejects

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TDG CANADA – Table of content (2)

Part 9: Road TransportationPart 10: Rail transportationPart 11: Ocean transportationPart 12: Air TransportationPart 13: OrdersPart 14: Equivalent security levelPart 15: Court ordersPart 16: Inspectors

9 classes OF HAZ MAT

CLASSES OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG)

Class 1: ExplosivesClass 2: GasesClass 3: Flammable liquids and combustile liquidsClass 4: Flammable solidsClass 5: Oxydizers and roganic peroxydeClass 6: PoisonClass 7: RadioactiveClass 8: CorrosiveClass 9: Misc

Be carefull, not exactly the same placards in the USA and in Canada.

HAZ MAT placarding is in evolution around the world.  

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PLACARDING TDG -PART 4.15The shipper must provide placards (when required)for quantities greater than 500 kg for the following:

• Class 1• Classes 2.1, 2.2, 2.3• Class 3• Classes 4.1, 4.2, 4.3• Classes 5.1, 5.2• Classes 6.1, 6.2• Classes 7 cat I, II• Class 8• Class 9

• Exceptions• Class 7 cat.III: any qty• Explosive 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5

> 10 kg• Class 1.4B, C, D, E, F and G,

for more than 1000 kg• Explosive 1.4S: none • ERAP• Large MoC

HAZ MAT PACKAGING

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EXAMPLE OF AN OVERPACK

Paint, UN 1263, Net Qty 3L

Acetone, UN 1090, Net Quantity 2L

Butyl acid phosphate, UN1718, Net Qty 0.5L

From: ABC Chemical521 Bourbon StMontreal, QC, Canada H1B 2T3

OVERPACK

Orientation arrows on opposite sides

To: CB Enterprises888 West 64th Street WCalgary, AB, Canada T4T 5G5

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MARKING & LABELLING (DGR 7.1.5.7, 7.2.3.12)

All packed in one• The required markings of 7.1.5.1;

UN number of each dangerous goods Proper Shipping of each dangerous goods Net quantity or gross weight of each dangerous goods Shipper’s and consignee’s addresses

• Packages must bear the UN specification mark or be clearly marked with the Limited Quantity mark.

• All hazard label(s) of each class or division contained.

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DOCUMENTATION

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There are four (4) elements that are key in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG).

1. TRAINING and CERTIFIYING the personnel;

2. Complete adequately proper DOCUMENTATION;

3. PACKAGE accordingly with regulation. Use the UN boxes;

4. PLACARD Vehicles (large means of containment) and LABEL boxes / crates (small means of containment).

CFT Canada