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020 _a9211390745
082 _a343.093
_bUN
110 _aUnited Nations
245 _aRecommendations on the transport of dangerous goods : model regulations
250 _a12th
260 _aNew York
_bUnited Nations
_c2001
300 _avi,732p.
504 _a"Includes index"
520 _aThe Model Regulations cover the classification of dangerous goods and their listing, the use, construction, testing, and approval of packagings and portable tanks, and the consignment procedures (marking, labeling, placarding, and documentation). They aim at ensuring a high level of safety by preventing accidents to persons and property and damage to the environment during transport and, providing at the same time, a uniform regulatory framework that can be applied worldwide for national or international transport by any mode. This revised edition contains new and revised provisions concerning, inter alia the transport of viscous liquids; polymerizing substances and mixtures; vehicles (including electric vehicles), and lithium batteries.
650 _aDangerous Goods List and limited quantities exceptions
650 _aPacking and tank provisions
650 _aRequirement for the construction and testing of packagings, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), large packagings and portable tanks
942 _cBK