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What are the contents of IMDG Code?
The contents of IMDG code: Part – 1: General provision, definitions and training. Part – 2: Classification. Part – 4: Packing and tank provision. Part – 5: Consignment procedure.
What is IMDG Code Wikipedia?
The IMDG Code was developed as an international code for the maritime transport of dangerous goods in packaged form, in order to enhance and harmonize the safe carriage of dangerous goods and to prevent pollution to the environment.
What is Part 4 of IMDG Code?
4 the formation of unstable substances. 4.1. 1.7 The closures of packagings containing wetted or diluted substances shall be such that the percentage of liquid (water, solvent or phlegmatizer) does not fall below the prescribed limits during transport. 4.1.
What is Part 1 of IMDG Code?
General provisions, definitions and training
Part 1 General provisions, definitions and training. Part 2 Classification. Part 4 Packing and tank provisions. Part 5 Consignment procedures.
What is IMO class?
Dangerous or IMO (International Maritime Organization) goods are any goods whose properties or characteristics pose a risk to people’s safety and security. Dangerous goods are categorized into nine different classes based on their characteristics and the degree of danger they present.
What is a Class 5 cargo?
Class 5 dangerous goods are oxidizing substances and organic peroxides.
What is a 4G packaging code?
4G Packaging The designation “4G” is a dangerous goods packaging code used to alert shipping personnel that inside the cardboard container there is packaging which contains dangerous goods.
What is IMO cargo?
What is V Rated packaging?
“V” for variation packaging. “Y” known as the performance level means that the packaging is designed for and UN rated for the shipment of Packing Groups II (medium hazardous materials) and III (low hazardous materials).
What is the IMDG code for dangerous goods?
The IMDG Code requires that anyone who offers dangerous goods for transport must provide a dangerous goods transport document to communicate details of the dangerous goods being shipped. This document must include:
What is the latest version of the IMDG code?
IMDG Code The IMDG Code, 2020 Edition (inc. Amendment 40-20) comes into force on 1 June 2022 and may be applied voluntarily as from 1 January 2021. The IMDG Code, 2018 Edition (inc. Amendment 39-18) came into force on 1 January 2020 for two years and may be applied voluntarily as from 1 January 2019.
What is the primary purpose of the IMDG Code’s classification system?
The primary purpose of the IMDG Code’s classification system is to: Identify goods which are considered to be dangerous for transport. Identify the dangers which are presented by dangerous goods in transport.
What is in the IMDG code supplement volume?
3.3.3 Supplement Volume The Supplement volume comprises a number of separate IMO publications that relate to the IMDG Code, these include Emergency Procedures (EmS) for use on ships in the event of an accident (e.g. spillage or fire). Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG) for use on ships in accidents involving dangerous goods.