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ICHCA International Safety Panel Briefing Pamphlet No 30 the date of each 5 yearly inspection and test. 8.1.6 Under the IMDG Code, all tank containers must carry: the Proper Shipping Name (PSN) of the contents which shall be marked on at least both sides of the tank container (see Annex 3) any placards associated with the class of cargo carried the UN number for the cargo carried (for example see Figure 1) Figure 1 an Environmentally Hazardous Substances (Aquatic Environment) mark if appropriate (see Figure 2). For maritime transport these substances are known as Marine Pollutants and subject to the provisions of Annex III of MARPOL 73/78. The mark shown in Figure 2 is a recent addition to the IMDG Code Previously the Marine Pollutant mark shown in Figure 3 was used to signal that the tank container was carrying such a cargo. This mark may be used until December 31 st 2009. 8.1.6.1 Tank containers containing a substance that is transported in a liquid state at a temperature equal to or exceeding 100ºC or in a solid state at a temperature equal to or exceeding 240ºC shall bear on each side and on each end the mark shown in Figure 4. 8.1.6.2 In addition to the elevated temperature mark, the maximum temperature of the substance expected to be reached during transport shall be durably marked on both sides of the tank container, immediately adjacent to the elevated temperature mark, in characters at least 100 mm high. Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Page 28 ©ICHCA International Limited
ICHCA International Safety Panel Briefing Pamphlet No 30 8.1.6.3 Under UIC, all tank containers that have a maximum gross mass equal to or greater than 34,000 kg must carry a super heavy decal (see Picture 47) 8.2 Optional 8.2.1 Calibration chart – a chart to provide guidance on the volume of cargo based on a dip stick measurement 8.2.2 Do not walk decal – insulated containers may have a decal similar to that shown in Picture 48 affixed to ensure that the insulation cladding is not stepped on. Stepping on it may be a slip hazard and damage the insulation material. Picture 48 Picture 49 Picture 50 8.2.3 Do not use fork truck decal. Picture 49 shows an example of the designs used. 8.2.4 Food Grade Cargo decal. Picture 50 shows a typical mark used. The rectangle below is used to enclose the name of the food stuff being carried. 8.3 Placards, Marks and Labels Picture 47 8.3.1 There are specifications and minimum dimensions specified for the placards. They must match the designs and colours shown in Chapter 5.2 of the IMDG Code. Placards must be “diamond” shaped i.e. in the shape of a square set at 45 o . Each side must be at least 250mm long. There must be a line alongside the edge of each placard inset by exactly 12.5 mm. The class number of the hazard must be shown in the lower corner. The digits forming this number must be at least 25 mm high Note 1: In most cases, where the class has a division number, for example 6.1, it is not required to show the division number in the lower corner. However, the display of this detail is mandatory when oxidisers of Class 5.1 and organic peroxides of Class 5.2 are carried Note 2: If a tank container is known to carry dangerous goods and does not display the class placard on the front, rear and each side, the tank container must not be accepted for transport. Page 29 ©ICHCA International Limited
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