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UPDATES ON IMDG CODE AMENDMENT 38-16
Port Klang Authority I Dangerous Goods Department I 13 March 2018 (Tuesday) I Crystal Crown Hotel
QUAK SIOW CHINPORT KLANG AUTHORITY
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INTRODUCTION
Published – 2016
Recommendatory – 1 January 2017
Mandatory – 1 January 2018
The 2014 Supplement to the Code has not been updated and remains valid!
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Part 1 – General Provisions, Definitions and Training
Section 1.1.1.6 on the application of standards is clarified further.
Definitions in 1.2 are revised.
Chapter 1.3 is updated (1.3.1.5 and 1.3.1.7)
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IMDG CODE 38-16IMDG CODE 38-16 Part 2 – Classification
There is a new 2.0.0.2 for when a consignor, on the basis of test data, identifies that a substance listed by PSN in the DGL meets classification criteria for a hazard class or division that is not identified in the list. This permits the consignor, with the approval of the competent authority, to either assign a substance ‘Under the most appropriate generic or not otherwise specified (N.O.S.) entry reflecting all hazards’ or ‘Under the same UN number and name but with additional hazard communication information as appropriate’. This change is reflected with a new sentence after the first paragraph in 2.0.2.2.
For explosives the description of division 1.6 explosives is amended in 2.1.1.4, the description of Compatibility Group "N" is replaced in 2.1.2.2, and the assignment of fireworks to hazard divisions sub-paragraph is replaced with new text in 2.1.3.5.1.
There is a new 2.1.3.6 regarding classification documentation for explosives.
For class 3 there are updates to the assignment of packing group for viscous liquids as covered in 2.3.2.2 and 2.3.2.5.
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Part 2 – Classification
Polymerizing substances are now covered under the definition and general provisions for class 4.1. The definition and properties of these substances is covered in 2.4.2.5 with new UN Numbers (UN 3531 to UN 3534) being added accordingly.
The classification of organic peroxides table in 2.5.3.2.4 has been amended.
For class 9 there have been some amendments to items that have been assigned to this class. Halogenated Monomethyldiphenylmethanes have been added to the items which, in the event of fire, may form dioxins.
Engine entries for UN 3166 have been amended to reflect the new UN Number assignation for these, UN 3528-3530.
For Class 2,3,6.1 and 8 there are new sections (2.2.4,2.3.5, 2.6.2.5 and 2.8.3 respectively)
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Part 3 – Dangerous Goods List (DGL), Special proviosnand Exemptions
Numerous changes to DG entries to reflect update to packing provisions, MP status, special provisions and the columns 16a and 16b.
UN3166 just for vehicles.
9 new UN Numbers .
Numerous changes to Special Provisions. (11 new ones added)
Updated on Excepted quantities on inner packaging being securely packed with immediate packaging and marking on overpacks, 3.5.2.1.2 and 3.5.4.3 respectively.
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Part 4 Packing and Tank Provisions
Large salvage packaging are now included in paragraph 4.1.1.18
New packing instructions and special provisions added. (P005,P412,P910,LP200)
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Part 5 – Consignment Procedures
New 5.2.1.10 which provides new mark for lithium batteries.
New 5.3.1.1.2 which clarifies new No. 9A label must not used for placarding purpose.
Sub-paragraphs 5.4.1.5.5 incorporates the inclusion o polymerizing substances to class 4.1
The marking requirements as covered in chapter 5.5 have new paragraphs added – Survive 3 months immersion in the sea.
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Part 6 – Construction and Testing of Packings
Inclusion of new ISO standards concerning UN pressure receptacles, aerosol dispensers and gas cartridges.
Minor amendments to section 6.5.2 concerned marking for primary marking and additional marking.
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Part 7 – Provisions Concerning Transport Operations
In Chapter 7.1 there is a new introductory note 2 to clarify that cargo holds cannot be interpreted as closed cargo transport units.
There is a new stowage code added to 7.1.5, for liquid-fuelled engines or machinery of UN3528, SW29 prescribes stowage category A when the fuel flashpoint is 23°C or above.
There is a new table 7.2.6.3.3 added for Organometallic Substances which exempts them from normal segregation requirements.
There is a change to the segregation table for segregation between bulk materials possessing chemical hazards and dangerous goods in packaged form, 7.6.3.5.2. (Column 4.3," versus column 2.1, replace "1" by "2“)
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9 New Entries (UN3531 ~ UN3534) & (UN0510)
11 New SP 378-387, SP971-927
6 UN numbers that are newly identified as Marine Pollutant
New Test Method for the classification of UN2211 (SP382)
Amendments to the Special Provisions and Entry for UN3166
New Entries and Provisions for engines and machineries (UN3528 ~ UN3530)
New CLASS 9 label (No.9A) / (SP384) and Lithium Batteries mark have been adopted for Lithium Batteries shipments (see 5.2.1.10 / 5.2.1.10.2)
Amendments to the Provisions for Lithium Batteries
Amendments to the placarding provisions for portable tanks with the capacity less than 3000 liter (see 5.3.2.1.2.2)
Amendments to packing instruction (IBCs, Large Packagings)(P005,P412,P910,LP200)
Minimum height for word “Overpack” – 65mm.
Polymerizing substances of Class 4.1 have been assigned to new entries: UN3531, UN3532, UN3533 and UN3534
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9 New entries
UN0510
UN3527
UN3528
UN3529
UN3530
UN3531
UN3532
UN3533
UN3534
New Entries (UN3531 ~ UN3534) Provisions (SP386) for Polymerizing Substances
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New Test Method UN2211 (POLYMERIC BEADS, EXPANDABLE, evolving flammable vapour)
ReplaceSP 207
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Amendments to the Special Provisions and Entry for UN3166
Fourth in this series is changes to Vehicles and Engines.
Separating Engines from UN 3166
Allocating new UN Numbers for engines and machineries which require labels and placards depending on fuel it contains or the capacity of fuel tanks.
This entry applies to vehicles powered by flammable liquid or gas internal combustion engines or fuel cells. Engines must not be consigned under this entry.
NON DG!Use new LOI format.
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New Entries and Provisions ENGINES AND MACHINES
(UN3528 ~ UN3530)
UN3528
• > 60 L of liquid fuel
< 450 L Capacity = Label
• > 60 L of liquid fuel
<3,000 L = 2 sides Label
• > 60 L of liquid fuel
> 3,000 L = 2 sides Placard
UN3529
Fuel tank water capacity < 450 L = Label > 450 L < 1,000 L = 2 Label >1,000 L = 2 Placard
UN3530Marine Pollutant
MARINE POLLUTANT
UN1208UN1218UN1791
UN2057, UN2294, UN2296
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PLACARDING PROVISIONS FOR PORTABLE TANKS (5.3.2.1.2)
New Class 9 label (SP384)Lithium ion Batteries / Cells mark
(see 5.2.1.10.2)
Non DG (SP 188)
Dangerous Goods
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Lithium Ion Batteries / Cells Shipments
Provision 5.3.1.1.2 clarifies that new 9A label must not be used for placarding purpose.
During Transitional Period from 1 Jan 2017- 31 Dec 2018, either the Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods hazard label or new Class 9 Lithium Battery Hazard label can be used.
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