1  PART 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS,DEFINITIONS AND TRAINING

1.1  General provisions

1.1.0  Introductory note

1.1.1  Application and implementation of the Code

1.1.2  Conventions

1.1.3  Dangerous goods forbidden from transport

1.2  Definitions,units of measurement and abbreviations

1.2.1  Definitions

1.2.2  Units of measurement

1.2.3  List of abbreviations

1.3  Training

1.3.0  Introductory note

1.3.1  Training of shore-side personnel

1.4  Security provisions

1.4.0  Scope

1.4.1  General provisions for companies, ships and port facilities

1.4.2  General provisions for shore-side personnel

1.4.3  Provisions for high consequence dangerous goods

1.5  General provisions concerning radioactive material

1.5.1  Scope and application

1.5.2  Radiation protection programme

1.5.3  Management system

1.5.4  Special arrangement

1.5.5  Radioactive material possessing other dangerous properties

1.5.6  Non-compliance

2  PART2 CLASSIFICATION

2.0  Introduction

2.0.0  Responsibilities

2.0.1  Classes, divisions, packing groups

2.0.2  UN numbers and proper shipping names

2.0.3  Classification of substances, mixtures and solutions with multiple hazards (precedence of hazard characteristics)

2.0.4  Transport of samples

2.0.5  Transport of wastes

2.0.6  Classification of articles as articles containing dangerous goods N O S

2.1  Class 1-Explosives

2.1.0  Introductory notes

2.1.1  Definitions and general provisions

2.1.2  Compatibility groups and classification codes

2.1.3  Classification procedure

2.2  Class 2-Gases

2.2.0  Introductory note

2.2.1  Definitions and general provisions

2.2.2  Class subdivisions

2.2.3  Mixtures of gases

2.2.4  Gases not accepted for transport

2.3  Class 3-Flammable liquids

2.3.0  Introductory note

2.3.1  Definitions and general provisions

2.3.2  Assignment of packing group

2.3.3  Determination of flashpoint

2.3.4  Determination of initial boiling point

2.3.5  Substances not accepted for transport

2.4  Class 4-Flammable solids; substances liable to spontaneous combustion; substances which,in contact with water, emit flammable gases

2.4.0  Introductory note

2.4.1  Definition and general provisions

2.4.2  Class 4 .1-Flammable solids,self-reactive substances,solid desensitized explosives and polymerizing substances

2.4.3  Class 4.2 - Substances liable to spontaneous combustion

2.4.4  Class 4 .3-Substances which,in contact with water, emit flammable gases

2.4.5  Classification of organometallic substances

2.5  Class 5 - Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides

2.5.0  Introductory note

2.5.1  Definitions and general provisions

2.5.2  Class 5.1-Oxidizing substances

2.5.3  Class 5.2-Organic peroxides

2.6  Class 6 - Toxic and infectious substances

2.6.0  Introductory notes

2.6.1  Definitions

2.6.2  Class 6.1-Toxic substances

2.6.3  Class 6.2-Infectious substances

2.7  Class 7-Radioactive material

2.7.1  Definitions

2.7.2  Classification

2.8  Class 8-Corrosive substances

2.8.1  Definition,general provisions and properties

2.8.2  General classification provisions

2.8.3  Packing group assignment for substances and mixtures

2.8.4  Alternative packing group assignment methods for mixtures:step-wise approach

2.8.5  Substances not accepted for transport

2.9  Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles (class 9) and environmentally hazardous substances

2.9.1  Definitions

2.9.2  Assignment to class 9

2.9.3  Environmentally hazardous substances (aquatic environment)

2.9.4  Lithium batteries

2.10  Marine pollutants

2.10.1  Definition

2.10.2  General provisions

2.10.3  Classification

3  PART3 GOODS LIST,SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS

3.1  General

3.1.1  Scope and general provisions

3.1.2  Proper shipping names.

3.1.3  Mixtures or solutions.

3.1.4  Segregation groups

3.2  Dangerous Goods List

3.2.1  Structure of the Dangerous Goods List

3.2.2   Abbreviations and symbols

3.2.3  Dangerous Goods List.

3.3  Special provisions applicable to certain substances,materials or articles

3.4  Dangerous goods packed in limited quantities

3.4.1  General

3.4.2  Packing

3.4.3  Stowage

3.4.4  Segregation

3.4.5  Marking and placarding

3.4.6  Documentation

3.5  Dangerous goods packed in excepted quantities

3.5.1  Excepted quantities

3.5.2  Packagings.

3.5.3  Tests for packages

3.5.4  Marking of packages

3.5.5  Maximum number of packages in any cargo transport unit

3.5.6  Documentation

3.5.7  Stowage

3.5.8  Segregation

4  PART4 PACKING AND TANK PROVISIONS

4.1  Use of packagings, including intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and large packagings

4.1.0  Definitions

4.1.1  General provisions for the packing of dangerous goods in packagings,including IBCs and large packagings

4.1.2  Additional general provisions for the use of IBCs

4.1.3  General provisions concerning packing instructions

4.1.4  List of packing instructions

 Packing instructions concerning the use of packagings （except IBCs and large packagings)

 Packing instructions concerning the use of IBCs

 Packing instructions concerning the use of large packagings

4.1.5  Special packing provisions for goods of class 1

4.1.6  Special packing provisions for goods of class 2

4.1.7  Special packing provisions for organic peroxides (class 5.2) and self-reactive substances of class 4.1

4.1.8  Special packing provisions for infectious substances of category A （class 6.2, UN 2814 and UN 2900)

4.1.9  Special packing provisions for radioactive material

4.2  Use of portable tanks and multiple-element gas containers(MEGCs)

4.2.0  Transitional provisions

4.2.1  General provisions for the use of portable tanks for the transport of substances of class 1 and classes 3 to 9

4.2.2  General provisions for the use of portable tanks for the transport of non-refrigerated liquefied gases and chemicals under pressure

4.2.3  General provisions for the use of portable tanks for the transport of refrigerated liquefied gases of class 2

4.2.4  General provisions for the use of multiple-element gas containers (MEGCs)

4.2.5  Portable tank instructions and special provisions

 Portable tank instructions

 Portable tank special provisions

4.2.6  Additional provisions for the use of road tank vehicles and road gas elements vehicles

4.3  Use of bulk containers

4.3.1  General provisions

4.3.2  Additional provisions applicable to bulk goods of classes 4.2,4.3,5.1,6.2,7 and 8

4.3.3  Additional provisions for the use of sheeted bulk containers (BK1)

4.3.4  Additional provisions for the use of flexible bulk containers (BK3)

5  PART5 CONSIGNMENT PROCEDURES

5.1  General provisions

5.1.1  Application and general provisions

5.1.2  Use of overpacks and unit loads

5.1.3  Empty uncleaned packagings or units

5.1.4  Mixed packing

5.1.5  General provisions for class 7

5.1.6  Packages packed into a cargo transport unit

5.2  Marking and labelling of packages including IBCs

5.2.1  Marking of packages including IBCs

5.2.2  Labelling of packages including IBCs

5.3  Placarding and marking of cargo transport units and bulk containers

5.3.1  Placarding

5.3.2  Marking

5.4  Documentation

5.4.1  Dangerous goods transport information

5.4.2  Container/vehicle packing certificate

5.4.3  Documentation required aboard the ship

5.4.4  Other required information and documentation

5.4.5  Multimodal Dangerous Goods Form

5.4.6  Retention of dangerous goods transport information

5.5  Special provisions

5.5.1  ［Reserved]

5.5.2  Special provisions applicable to fumigated cargo transport units (UN 3359)

5.5.3  Special provisions applicable to packages and cargo transport units containing substances presenting a risk of asphyxiation when used for cooling or conditioning purposes

 (such as dry ice (UN 1845) or nitrogen,refrigerated liquid (UN 1977) or argon, refrigerated liquid (UN 1951) or nitrogen)

6  PART6 CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING OF PACKAGINGS,INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS(IBCs),LARGE PACKAGINGS,PORTABLE TANKS, MULTIPLE-ELEMENT GAS CONTAINERS (MEGCs)AND ROAD TANK VEHICLES

6.1  Provisions for the construction and testing of packagings

6.1.1  Applicability and general provisions

6.1.2  Code for designating types of packagings

6.1.3  Marking

6.1.4  Provisions for packagings

6.1.5  Test provisions for packagings

6.2  Provisions for the construction and testing of pressure receptacles, aerosol dispensers, small receptacles containing gas (gas cartridges) and fuel cell cartridges containing liquefied flammable gas

6.2.1  General provisions

6.2.2  Provisions for UN pressure receptacles

6.2.3  Provisions for non-UN pressure receptacles

6.2.4  Provisions for aerosol dispensers, small receptacles containing gas（gas cartridges) and fuel cell cartridges containing liquefied flammable gas

6.3  Provisions for the construction and testing of packagings for class 62 infectious substances of category A（UN 2814 and UN 2900)

6.3.1  General

6.3.2  Provisions for packagings

6.3.3  Code for designating types of packagings

6.3.4  Marking

6.3.5  Test provisions for packagings

6.4  Provisions for the construction, testing and approvalof packages for radio active material and for the approval of such material

6.4.1  ［Reserved]

6.4.2  General provisions

6.4.3  Additional provisions for packages transported by air

6.4.4  Provisions for excepted packages

6.4.5  Provisions for industrial packages

6.4.6  Provisions for packages containing uranium hexafluoride

6.4.7  Provisions for Type A packages

6.4.8  Provisions for Type B(U) packages

6.4.9  Provisions for Type B(M) packages

6.4.10  Provisions for Type C packages

6.4.11  Provisions for packages containing fissile material

6.4.12  Test procedures and demonstration of compliance

6.4.13  Testing the integrity of the containment system and shielding and evaluating criticality safety

6.4.14  Target for drop tests

6.4.15  Test for demonstrating ability to withstand normal conditions of transport

6.4.16  Additional tests for Type A packages designed for liquids and gases

6.4.17  Tests for demonstrating ability to withstand accident conditions of transport

6.4.18  Enhanced water immersion test for Type B(U) and Type B(M) packages containing more than 105A2 and Type C packages

6.4.19  Water leakage test for packages containing fissile material

6.4.20  Tests for Type C packages

6.4.21  Tests for packagings designed to contain uranium hexafluoride

6.4.22  Approvals of package designs and materials

6.4.23  Applications for approval and approvals for radioactive material transport

6.4.24  Transitional measures for class 7

6.5  Provisions for the construction and testing of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs)

6.5.1  General requirements

6.5.2  Marking

6.5.3  Construction requirements

6.5.4  Testing, certification and inspection

6.5.5  Specific provisions for IBCs

6.5.6  Test provisions for IBCs

6.6  Provisions for the construction and testing of large packagings

6.6.1  General

6.6.2  Code for designating types of large packagings

6.6.3  Marking

6.6.4  Specific provisions for large packagings

6.6.5  Test provisions for large packagings

6.7  Provisions for the design,construction, inspection and testing of portable tanks and multiple-element gas containers (MEGCs)

6.7.1  Application and general provisions

6.7.2  Provisions for the design,construction, inspection and testing of portable tanks intended for the transport of substances of class 1 and classes 3 to 9

6.7.3  Provisions for the design,construction,inspection and testing of portable tanks intended for the transport of non-refrigerated liquefied gases of class 2

6.7.4  Provisions for the design,construction, inspection and testing of portable tanks intended for the transport of refrigerated liquefied gases of class 2

6.7.5  Provisions for the design,construction,inspection and testing of multiple-element gas containers (MEGCs) intended for the transport of non-refrigerated gases

6.8  Provisions for road tank vehicles and road gas elements vehicles

6.8.1  General

6.8.2  Road tank vehicles for long international voyages for substances of classes 3 to 9

6.8.3  Road tank vehicles and road gas elements vehicles for short international voyages

6.9  Provisions for the design, construction,inspection and testing of bulk containers

6.9.1  Definitions

6.9.2  Application and general provisions

6.9.3  Provisions for the design,construction, inspection and testing of freight containers used as BK1 or BK2 bulk containers

6.9.4  Provisions for the design, construction and approval of BK1 or BK2 bulk containers other than freight containers

6.9.5  Requirements for the design, construction, inspection and testing of flexible bulk containers BK3

6.10  Provisions for the design,construction, inspection and testing of portable tanks with shells made of fibre-reinforced plastics(FRP) materials

6.10.1  Application and general requirements

6.10.2  Provisions for the design,construction, inspection and testing of FRP portable tanks

7  PART7 PROVISIONS CONCERNING TRANSPORT OPERATIONS

7.1  General stowage provisions

7.1.1  Introduction

7.1.2  Definitions

7.1.3  Stowage categories

7.1.4  Special stowage provisions

7.1.5  Stowage codes

7.1.6  Handling codes

7.2  General segregation provisions

7.2.1  Introduction

7.2.2  Definitions

7.2.3  Segregation provisions

7.2.4  Segregation table

7.2.5  Segregation groups

7.2.6  Special segregation provisions and exemptions

7.2.7  Segregation of goods of class 1

7.2.8  Segregation codes

 Annex: Segregation flow chart

7.3  Consigning operations concerning the packing and use of cargo transport units (CTUs) and related provisions

7.3.1  Introduction

7.3.2  General provisions for cargo transport units

7.3.3  Packing of cargo transport units

7.3.4  Segregation provisions within cargo transport units

7.3.5  Tracking and monitoring equipment

7.3.6  Opening and unloading cargo transport units

7.3.7  Cargo transport units under temperature control

7.3.8  Loading of cargo transport units on board ships

7.4  Stowage and segregation on containerships

7.4.1  Introduction

7.4.2  Stowage requirements

7.4.3  Segregation requirements

7.5  Stowage and segregation on ro-ro ships

7.5.1  Introduction

7.5.2  Stowage provisions

7.5.3  Segregation provisions

7.6  Stowage and segregation on general cargo ships

7.6.1  Introduction

7.6.2  Stowage and handling provisions

7.6.3  Segregation provisions

7.7  Shipborne barges on barge-carrying ships

7.7.1  Introduction

7.7.2  Definitions

7.7.3  Barge loading

7.7.4  Stowage of shipborne barges

7.7.5  Segregation between barges on board barge-carrying ships

7.8  Special requirements in the event of an incident and fire precautions involving dangerous goods

7.8.1  General

7.8.2  General provisions in the event of incidents

7.8.3  Special provisions for incidents involving infectious substances

7.8.4  Special provisions for incidents involving radioactive material

7.8.5  General fire precautions

7.8.6  Special fire precautions for class 1

7.8.7  Special fire precautions for class 2

7.8.8  Special fire precautions for class 3

7.8.9  Special fire precautions and fire fighting for class 7

7.9  Exemptions, approvals and certificates

7.9.1  Exemptions

7.9.2  Approvals (including permits, authorizations or agreements) and certificates

7.9.3  Contact information for the main designated national competent authorities

 APPENDICES

AppendixA  Appendix A List of generic and N.O.S proper shipping names

AppendixB  Appendix B Glossary of terms

 Supplyment

B-1  Revised Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EmS Guide).

B-2  Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods (MFAG)....

B-3  Reporting procedures.

B-4  Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships.

B-5  International Code for the Safe Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel,Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Wastes on board Ships (INF Code)

B-6  Appendix:Resolutions and circulars related to the IMDG Code and Supplement.