| Document ID (ISN) | 103999 |
| CIS number |
05-6 |
| ISBN(s) |
92-1-139106-7 (En); 92-1-239099-4 (Fr) |
| Year |
2005 |
| Convention or series no. |
ST/SG/AC.10/1/Rev.14
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| Title |
Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods - Model regulations [United Nations] |
| Original title |
Recommandations relatives au transport de marchandises dangereuses - Règlement type [Nations Unies] [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
United Nations Publications, 1211 Genève 10, Switzerland, 14th Rev.ed., 2005. vi, 420p. (Vol. I); vii, 348p. (Vol.II). |
| Internet access |
http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/unrec/rev14/14files_e.html [in English]
http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/unrec/rev14/14files_f.html [in French]
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| Abstract |
Latest update of the "Orange Book" (for the previous edition in English, see CIS 03-1036). The Model Regulations are annexed to the Recommendations and cover: principles of classification of dangerous goods; packing and tank provisions; consignment procedures; requirements for the construction and testing of packagings and containers; and provisions concerning transport operations. The Regulations include a list of the most commonly carried dangerous goods with the UN identification number, class number and requirements for packagings and containers; Special recommendations apply to certain classes of goods. The recommendations do not apply to dangerous goods in bulk. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
dangerous substances; classification systems; transport of materials; UN |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
packing, filling; explosives; flammable substances; radioactive substances; toxic substances; containers; directive; list of chemical substances; testing; international agreements; replaced; glossary; labelling |
| Document type |
A - Laws, regulations, directives |
| Country / State or Province | UN |
| Subject(s) |
Standards and directives with the force of law
Fire and explosions
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
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| Browse category(ies) |
Transport of materials
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