Document ID (ISN) | 78481 |
CIS number |
02-530 |
ISBN(s) |
92-1-139074-5 |
Year |
2001 |
Convention or series no. |
ST/SG/AC.10/1/Rev.12
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Title |
Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods - Model regulations [United Nations] |
Bibliographic information |
United Nations Publications, 1211 Genève 10, Switzerland, 12th Rev. ed., June 2001. vi, 732p. Illus. Index. |
Abstract |
Latest update of the "Orange Book" (see CIS 95-1188 for the 9th edition, and CIS 02-531 for the Spanish-language edition). It contains a list of dangerous goods most commonly carried to which a UN identification number has been allocated. It addresses: principles of classification and definition of classes, general packing requirements, testing procedures; marking, labelling or placarding; shipping documents. Special recommendations apply to certain classes of goods. The recommendations do not apply to dangerous goods in bulk. |
Descriptors (primary) |
dangerous substances; UN; classification systems; labelling; testing; transport of materials |
Descriptors (secondary) |
packing, filling; flashpoints; list of chemical substances; road transport; water transport; international agreements; replaced; glossary; directive; air transport |
Document type |
A - Laws, regulations, directives |
Country / State or Province | UN |
Subject(s) |
Standards and directives with the force of law
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Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
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Browse category(ies) |
Transport of materials Labour inspection
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