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Document ID (ISN)100468
CIS number 02-1051
Year 2001
Convention or series no. ST/SG/AC.10/1/Rev.12
Title Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods - Model regulations [United Nations]
Original title Rekomendacii po Perevozke opasnyh gruzov: Tipovye pravila [in Russian]
Bibliographic information United Nations Publications, 1211 Genève 10, Switzerland, 12th Rev. ed., 2001. vi, p.1-452. Illus. (vol. I); p.453-743. Illus. Index (vol. II).
Abstract Russian version of the latest update of the "Orange Book" in two volumes. 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; and 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; translation; glossary; directive; air transport
Document type A - Laws, regulations, directives
Country / State or ProvinceUN
Subject(s) Standards and directives with the force of law
Broad subject area(s) Fires, explosions and major hazards
Browse category(ies) Labour inspection
Transport of materials