IMDG (VII)

1. What is IMDG code?

INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS CODE It gives a uniform international code of dangerous goods for transportation by sea It gives methods of packing in packets or in container, stowage and segregation of incompatible substances. 2. Dangerous Good regulation and convention? Marking: The following requirements shall be complied with The package must be clearly marked with the correct technical names of goods and an indication must be given with the hazards that could arise during the transportation of the goods. Markings must comply with IMDG. The outer material of the package will survive 3 months immersion and the marking must be durable. If the outer material does not survive 3 months then the inner receptacle which will survive 3 months must be durably marked. If the goods are carried in a container then the unit must have distinctive labels on the external. Packing: 1. Shall be in good condition. 2. Of such a character that an interior surface with which the contents may come in contact is not dangerously affected by the substance being conveyed and capable of withstanding the ordinary risk of carriage at sea. 3. Where absorbent or cushioning is being used Capable of minimizing the danger to which the liquid may give rise. Prevent movement and ensures that the receptacle remains surrounded. Absorb liquid in the event of breakage.

1. Receptacles shall have an ullage at the filling temperature sufficient to allow for the highest temperature during the voyage. 2. Cylinders or receptacles under pressure shall have been adequately constructed, tested and correctly filled. 3. Empty receptacles shall be considered as dangerous and be treated as dangerous cargo unless they have been cleaned and dried. Stowage: Dangerous cargo should be stowed safely appropriately according to the nature of the cargo. Incompatible goods to be separated from one another. Explosives to be stored in magazines and to be kept securely closed at sea. They should be kept far away from electrical. Goods which give dangerous vapours should be stowed in well-ventilated places.

Ships carrying inflammable liquids and gases special precautions should be taken against fire and explosion. Substances liable to spontaneous heating should not be carried unless adequate precautions have been taken.

1. How many volumes and supplement for IMDG code? Volume I (Part 1, 2 and 4 7) General provisions, definitions, training Classification Packing and tank provisions Consignment procedures Construction and testing of packaging, IBCs, large packaging, portable tanks and road tanks vehicles Transport operation Volume II (Part 3) Limited quantities exceptions The index Appendices Supplement EMS Guide Medical first aid guide Reporting procedures Packing cargo transport units Safe use of pesticides INF code 1. What are EMS No and MFAG? MEDICAL FIRST AID GUIDE (MFAG) Guide use in accidents involving dangerous goods. It gives information regarding safety, first aid, and emergency procedures to be followed and action to be taken in the event of an accident involving certain dangerous goods. EMERGENCY SCHEDULE NUMBER (EMS No) Emergency schedule for FIRE and SPILLAGE
2. How many classes of dangerous goods and name them? CLASSES OF DANGEROUS CARGO: Class 1: Explosives Class 2: Gases Compressed, Liquefied or Dissolved Under Pressure. Class 3: Inflammable Liquids. Class 4.1: Inflammable Solids. Class 4.2: Inflammable Solids or Substances Liable to Spontaneous Combustion. Class 4.3: Inflammable Solids or Substances Which When In Contact With Water Emit Flammable Gases. Class 5.1: Oxidising Substances. Class 5.2: Organic Peroxides. Class 6.1: Poisonous Toxic Substances. Class 6.2: Infectious Substances. Class 7: Radio Active Substances. Class 8: Corrosives.

Class 9: miscellaneous dangerous cargo which presto a danger not covered by other classes. 3. What is Play Card? Marking and labelling of dangerous goods on packages and container? Dangerous good label on container carrying dangerous good Small label over packages from 100 x 100 mm to 150 x 150 mm Radioactive 250 x 250 mm Standard size of label on container 200 x 200 mm

1. How will you find information about dangerous good in IMDG code?
Volume -2 Find the dangerous good by alphabetical name in index at last pages or UN No in Dangerous good list In Dangerous Goods list information is given in 18 columns of a UN NO

In chapter 3.2 definitions of 18 columns are written Volume -1 for interpretation of volume 2 UN No columns (2 to 14) Supplement For the interpretation of volume 2 UN No columns (15) 1. Find the label to be used for IMDG Dangerous Good (Cotton waste, oily) from IMDG code? Volume 2 Find the Class Number of dangerous good Volume 1 In chapter 5.2 Label specifications is given in 5.2.2.2.2 According to Class Number pick up label for dangerous good
IMDG Code Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which amendment of the IMDG Code should I use? 32-04 and older All amendments prior to 33-06 are no longer valid. If you are still using one of these older amendments you are strongly advised to upgrade to Version 9 containing Amendment 34-08. 33-06 Amendment 33-06 became valid on 01 January 2007 and may be used until 31 December 2009. This amendment is contained in IMDG Code on CD Version 8. 34-08 Amendment 34-08 becomes valid on 01 January 2009 and may be used until 31 December 2011. This amendment is contained in IMDG Code for Windows Version 9.
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2. Which version do I use during the transition year 2009? 2009 is a transition year when either Version 8 with amdt 33-06 or Version 9 with amdt 34-08 may be used operationally, subject to National Administrations adoption. Therefore, unless there is an operational requirement for using Version 8, it is advised that Version 9 should be used during 2009. Click here to see amendments up to

2015

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3. If Version 9 cannot be used until 2009 what should I buy now?

Purchase Version 9 now and activate it on your computer. Then download and install a copy of Version 8.11 on to the same computer. You will find that your copy of Version 8.11 will run immediately. It will continue to run as long as you have a valid activated copy of Version 9 on the same computer.
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4. What's new in Amendment 34-08?

Click here to see a summary of changes

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5. When does Amendment 34-08 become mandatory? Amendment 34-08 becomes mandatory on 01 January 2010 and is valid until 31 December 2011.
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6. What if I need help in understanding or interpreting the content of the IMDG Code? Contact your own National Competent Authority. Details are in IMDG Code 7.9.3. Hint: enter 7.9.3 into the Find box and press Enter. Scroll down the list of countries until you find your own National Competent Authority details.
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7. What are the differences between IMDG Code for Windows, IMDG Code on the Web and IMDG Code for Intranet? There are two main factors that should help you decide which product suits your requirements: Number of anticipated users Method of access (e.g. via the internet)

IMDG code for Windows DG200E This is the traditional solution for single users who need frequent and guaranteed access. Perhaps you need to travel and would like to access the product from a laptop. IMDG Code for Windows is a stand-alone product installed locally on your computer. Each computer on which it is installed must be licenced and is activated with an activation code. For ease of maintenance and updating the product can be on a network share and accessed by networked computers, but each networked computer requires an activation code. IMDG Code for Intranet DG201E In some cases the method of access will be the main criteria for determining which product meets the requirements of your organisation. For example, if you are a medium sized business/large organisation and your end users have no internet access you may consider hosting the IMDG Code on your own intranet server. IMDG Code on the Web S200E For occasional use from any location, provided an internet connection is present, IMDG Code on the Web provides an economical way of accessing the IMDG Code. Several users can share the same "username", but only one user at a time.
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8. What is IMDG Code e-learning? IMDG Code e-learning is a Computer Based Training (CBT) package in the application of the provisions of the IMDG Code primarily for shore-side personnel, including shipping line staff processing dangerous goods shipments.