Regulation

The full text of the ADR 2003, applicable as from 1 January 2003, is available at the UNECE's website (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) :
https://unece.org/fr/adr-2003-files

- Marking of packages

1. Unless provided otherwise in ADR, the UN number corresponding to the dangerous goods contained, preceded by the letters "UN" shall be clearly and durably marked on each package. In the case of unpackaged articles the marking shall be displayed on the article, on its cradle or on its handling, storage or launching device.

2. All package markings required by this Chapter :

a) Shall be readily visible and legible ;
b) Shall be able to withstand open weather exposure without a substantial reduction in effectiveness ;

3. Intermediate bulk containers of more than 450 litres capacity shall be marked on two opposite sides.

- Labelling of packages

Each label shall :

1. be so placed on the package that it is not covered or obscured by any part or attachment to the packaging or any other label or marking ;

2. be displayed next to each other when more than one label is required. Where a package is of such an irregular shape or small size that a label cannot be satisfactorily affixed, the label may be attached to the package by a securely affixed tag or other suitable means.

3. Intermediate bulk containers of more than 450 litres capacity shall be labelled on two opposite sides.

Class 1 Explosive substances and articles
Class 2 Gases
Class 3 Flammable liquids
Class 4.1 Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitized explosives
Class 4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion
Class 4.3 Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases
Class 5.1 Oxidizing substances
Class 5.2 Organic peroxides
Class 6.1 Toxic substances
Class 6.2 Infectious substances
Class 7 Radioactive material
Class 8 Corrosive substances
Class 9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles

To consult the full text of the ADR 2003 :
https://unece.org/fr/adr-2003-files

Packing group I: Substances presenting high danger;
Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger;
Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger.

To consult the full text of the ADR 2003 :
https://unece.org/fr/adr-2003-files

Consult the chapter 6 of the ADR 2003 : Requirements for the construction and testing of packagings, intermediate bulk container (IBCs), large packagings and tanks.

Download ADR 2003 chapter 6

For the transport of dangerous products, the following tests are required :

- Bottom lift test
- Top lift test
- Stacking test
- Airtightness
- Hydraulic pressure test
- Drop test
- Tear test
- Topple test
- Righting up test
- Compatibility testé

For more information, consult the full text of the ADR 2003.
Téléchargez le chapitre 6 de l'ADR 2003

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Regulation > Authorized packaging for the storage and the transport of a given chemical substance > section 1 (obtain the UN number)

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Regulation > Authorized packaging for the storage and the transport of a given chemical substance > section 3 (Designatory code system for IBCs)

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