49 CFR 173.62
Specific packaging requirements for explosives.
(a) Except as provided in § 173.7 of this subchapter, when the § 172.101 Table specifies that an explosive must be packaged in accordance with this section, only packagings which conform to the provisions of paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section or § 173.7(e) of this subchapter and the applicable requirements in §§ 173.60 and 173.61 may be used unless otherwise approved by the Associate Administrator.
(b) Explosives Table. The Explosives Table specifies the Packing Instructions assigned to each explosive. Explosives are identified in the first column in numerical sequence by their identification number (ID #), which is listed in column 4 of the § 172.101 table, of this subchapter. The second column of the Explosives Table specifies the Packing Instruction (PI) which must be used for packaging the explosive. The Explosives Packing Method Table in paragraph (c) of this section defines the methods of packaging. The Packing Instructions are identified using a 3 digit designation. The Packing Instruction prefixed by the letters “US” is particular to the United States and not found in applicable international regulations.
Explosives Table ID# PI UN0004 112 UN0005 130 UN0006 130 UN0007 130 UN0009 130 UN0010 130 UN0012 130 UN0014 130 UN0015 130 UN0016 130 UN0018 130 UN0019 130 UN0020 101 UN0021 101 UN0027 113 UN0028 113 UN0029 131 UN0030 131 UN0033 130 UN0034 130 UN0035 130 UN0037 130 UN0038 130 UN0039 130 UN0042 132 UN0043 133 UN0044 133 UN0048 130 UN0049 135 UN0050 135 UN0054 135 UN0055 136 UN0056 130 UN0059 137 UN0060 132 UN0065 139 UN0066 140 UN0070 134 UN0072 112(a) UN0073 133 UN0074 110(a) or 110(b) UN0075 115 UN0076 112 UN0077 114(a) or 114(b) UN0078 112 UN0079 112(b) or 112(c) UN0081 116 UN0082 116 or 117 UN0083 116 UN0084 116 UN0092 135 UN0093 135 UN0094 113 UN0099 134 UN0101 140 UN0102 139 UN0103 140 UN0104 139 UN0105 140 UN0106 141 UN0107 141 UN0110 141 UN0113 110(a) or 110(b) UN0114 110(a) or 110(b) UN0118 112 UN0121 142 UN0124 US1 UN0129 110(a) or 110(b) UN0130 110(a) or 110(b) UN0131 142 UN0132 114(b) UN0133 112(a) UN0135 110(a) or 110(b) UN0136 130 UN0137 130 UN0138 130 UN0143 115 UN0144 115 UN0146 112 UN0147 112(b) UN0150 112(a) or 112(b) UN0151 112 UN0153 112(b) or 112(c) UN0154 112 UN0155 112(b) or 112(c) UN0159 111 UN0160 114(b) UN0161 114(b) UN0167 130 UN0168 130 UN0169 130 UN0171 130 UN0173 134 UN0174 134 UN0180 130 UN0181 130 UN0182 130 UN0183 130 UN0186 130 UN0190 101 UN0191 135 UN0192 135 UN0193 135 UN0194 135 UN0195 135 UN0196 135 UN0197 135 UN0204 134 UN0207 112(b) or 112(c) UN0208 112(b) or 112(c) UN0209 112 UN0212 133 UN0213 112(b) or 112(c) UN0214 112 UN0215 112 UN0216 112(b) or 112(c) UN0217 112(b) or 112(c) UN0218 112(b) or 112(c) UN0219 112 UN0220 112 UN0221 130 UN0222 112(b), 112(c) or 117 UN0224 110(a) or 110(b) UN0225 133 UN0226 112(a) UN0234 114(a) or 114(b) UN0235 114(a) or 114(b) UN0236 114(a) or 114(b) UN0237 138 UN0238 130 UN0240 130 UN0241 116 or 117 UN0242 130 UN0243 130 UN0244 130 UN0245 130 UN0246 130 UN0247 101 UN0248 144 UN0249 144 UN0250 101 UN0254 130 UN0255 131 UN0257 141 UN0266 112 UN0267 131 UN0268 133 UN0271 143 UN0272 143 UN0275 134 UN0276 134 UN0277 134 UN0278 134 UN0279 130 UN0280 130 UN0281 130 UN0282 112 UN0283 132 UN0284 141 UN0285 141 UN0286 130 UN0287 130 UN0288 138 UN0289 139 UN0290 139 UN0291 130 UN0292 141 UN0293 141 UN0294 130 UN0295 130 UN0296 134 UN0297 130 UN0299 130 UN0300 130 UN0301 130 UN0303 130 UN0305 113 UN0306 133 UN0312 135 UN0313 135 UN0314 142 UN0315 142 UN0316 141 UN0317 141 UN0318 141 UN0319 133 UN0320 133 UN0321 130 UN0322 101 UN0323 134 UN0324 130 UN0325 142 UN0326 130 UN0327 130 UN0328 130 UN0329 130 UN0330 130 UN0331 116 or 117 UN0332 116 or 117 UN0333 135 UN0334 135 UN0335 135 UN0336 135 UN0337 135 UN0338 130 UN0339 130 UN0340 112(a) or 112(b) UN0341 112(b) UN0342 114(a) UN0343 111 UN0344 130 UN0345 130 UN0346 130 UN0347 130 UN0348 130 UN0349 101 UN0350 101 UN0351 101 UN0352 101 UN0353 101 UN0354 101 UN0355 101 UN0356 101 UN0357 101 UN0358 101 UN0359 101 UN0360 131 UN0361 131 UN0362 130 UN0363 130 UN0364 133 UN0365 133 UN0366 133 UN0367 141 UN0368 141 UN0369 130 UN0370 130 UN0371 130 UN0372 141 UN0373 135 UN0374 134 UN0375 134 UN0376 133 UN0377 133 UN0378 133 UN0379 136 UN0380 101 UN0381 134 UN0382 101 UN0383 101 UN0384 101 UN0385 112(b) or 112(c) UN0386 112(b) or 112(c) UN0387 112(b) or 112(c) UN0388 112(b) or 112(c) UN0389 112(b) or 112(c) UN0390 112(b) or 112(c) UN0391 112(a) UN0392 112(b) or 112(c) UN0393 112(b) UN0394 112(a) UN0395 101 UN0396 101 UN0397 101 UN0398 101 UN0399 101 UN0400 101 UN0401 112 UN0402 112(b) or 112(c) UN0403 135 UN0404 135 UN0405 135 UN0406 114(b) UN0407 114(b) UN0408 141 UN0409 141 UN0410 141 UN0411 112(b) or 112(c) UN0412 130 UN0413 130 UN0414 130 UN0415 143 UN0417 130 UN0418 135 UN0419 135 UN0420 135 UN0421 135 UN0424 130 UN0425 130 UN0426 130 UN0427 130 UN0428 135 UN0429 135 UN0430 135 UN0431 135 UN0432 135 UN0433 111 UN0434 130 UN0435 130 UN0436 130 UN0437 130 UN0438 130 UN0439 137 UN0440 137 UN0441 137 UN0442 137 UN0443 137 UN0444 137 UN0445 137 UN0446 136 UN0447 136 UN0448 114(b) UN0449 101 UN0450 101 UN0451 130 UN0452 141 UN0453 130 UN0454 142 UN0455 131 UN0456 131 UN0457 130 UN0458 130 UN0459 130 UN0460 130 UN0461 101 UN0462 101 UN0463 101 UN0464 101 UN0465 101 UN0466 101 UN0467 101 UN0468 101 UN0469 101 UN0470 101 UN0471 101 UN0472 101 UN0473 101 UN0474 101 UN0475 101 UN0476 101 UN0477 101 UN0478 101 UN0479 101 UN0480 101 UN0481 101 UN0482 101 UN0483 112(b) or 112(c) UN0484 112(b) or 112(c) UN0486 101 UN0487 135 UN0488 130 UN0489 112(b) or 112(c) UN0490 112(b) or 112(c) UN0491 143 UN0492 135 UN0493 135 UN0494 US1 UN0495 115 UN0496 112(b) or 112(c) UN0497 115 UN0498 114(b) UN0499 114(b) UN0500 131 UN0501 114(b) UN0502 130 UN0503 135 UN0504 112(c) UN0505 135 UN0506 135 UN0507 135 UN0508 114(b) UN0509 114(b) NA0124 US1 NA0276 134 NA0323 134 NA0331 116 or 117 NA0337 135 NA0349 133 NA0494 US1
(c) Explosives must be packaged in accordance with the following table:
(1) The first column lists, in alphanumeric sequence, the packing methods prescribed for explosives in the Explosives Table of paragraph (b) of this section.
(2) The second column specifies the inner packagings that are required. If inner packagings are not required, a notation of “Not necessary” appears in the column. The term “Not necessary” means that a suitable inner packaging may be used but is not required.
(3) The third column specifies the intermediate packagings that are required. If intermediate packagings are not required, a notation of “Not necessary” appears in the column. The term “Not necessary” means that a suitable intermediate packaging may be used but is not required.
(4) The fourth column specifies the outer packagings which are required. If inner packagings and/or intermediate packagings are specified in the second and third columns, then the packaging specified in the fourth column must be used as the outer packaging of a combination packaging; otherwise it may be used as a single packaging.
(5) Packing Instruction 101 may be used for any explosive substance or article if an equivalent level of safety is shown to be maintained subject to the approval of the Associate Administrator.
Table of Packing Methods Packing instruction Inner packagings Intermediatepackagings Outer packagings 101 This Packing Instruction may be used as an alternative to a specifically assigned packing method with the approval of the Associate Administrator prior to transportation. When this packing instruction is used, the following must be marked on the shipping documents:“Packaging approved by the competent authority of the United States of America (USA)”. PARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS:1. Samples of new or existing explosive substances or articles may be transported as directed by the Associate Administrator for purposes including: testing, classification, research and development, quality control, or as a commercial sample. Explosive samples which are wetted or desensitized must be limited to 25 kg. Explosive samples which are not wetted or desensitized must be limited to 10 kg in small packages as specified by the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety 110(a) Bags Bags Drums. PARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS:1. The Intermediate packagings must be filled with water saturated material such as an anti-freeze solution or wetted cushioning 2. Outer packagings must be filled with water saturated material such as an anti-freeze solution or wetted cushioning. Outer packagings must be constructed and sealed to prevent evaporation of the wetting solution, except when 0224 is being carried dry plastics,textile, plastic coated or lined rubber textile, rubberized textile Receptacles wood plastics,textile, plastic coated or lined rubber textile, rubberized- Receptacles plastics metal wood steel (1A1 or 1A2).other metal (1N1 or 1N2). plastics-(1H1 or 1H2). 110(b) Bags Dividing partitions Boxes. PARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONSFor UN 0074, 0113, 0114, 0129, 0130, 0135 and 0224, the following conditions must be satisfied: a. inner packagings must not contain more than 50 g of explosive substance (quantity corresponding to dry substance); b. each inner packaging must be separated from other inner packagings by dividing partitions; and c. the outer packaging must not be partitioned with more than 25 compartments rubber, conductiveplastics, conductive Receptacles metal wood rubber, conductive plastics, conductive metalwood plastics fibreboard natural wood, sift-proof wall (4C2).plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). 111 Bags Not necessary Boxes. PARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS:For UN0159, inner packagings are not required when metal (1A1, 1A2, 1B1, 1B2, 1N1 or 1N2) or plastics (1H1 or 1H2) drums are used as outer packagings paper, waterproofedplastics textile, rubberized Sheets plastics textile, rubberized Receptacles wood steel (4A).aluminum (4B). other metal (4N). natural wood, ordinary (4C1). natural wood, sift proof (4C2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). plastics, expanded (4H1). plastics, solid (4H2). Drums steel (1A1 or 1A2). aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). other metal (1N1 or 1N2). plywood (1D). fiberboard (1G). plastics (1H1 or 1H2). 112(a) Bags Bags Boxes. PARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS:1. For UN Nos. 0004, 0076, 0078, 0154, 0219 and 0394, packagings must be lead free 2. Intermediate packagings are not required if leakproof drums are used as the outer packaging 3. For UN0072 and UN0226, intermediate packagings are not required paper, multiwall, water resistantplastics textile textile, rubberized woven plastics Receptacles metal plastics wood plasticstextile, plastic coated or lined Receptacles metal plastics wood steel (4A).aluminum (4B). other metal (4N). natural wood, ordinary (4C1). natural wood, sift proof (4C2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). plastics, expanded (4H1). plastics, solid (4H2). Drums steel (1A1 or 1A2). aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). other metal (1N1 or 1N2). plywood (1D). fiber (1G). plastics (1H1 or 1H2). 112(b) Bags Bags Bags. This packing instruction applies to dry solids other than powdersPARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS: 1. For UN 0004, 0076, 0078, 0154, 0216, 0219 and 0386, packagings must be lead free 2. For UN0209, bags, sift-proof (5H2) are recommended for flake or prilled TNT in the dry state and a maximum net mass of 30 kg. 3. For UN0222, inner packagings are not required paper, Kraftpaper, multiwall, water resistant plastics textile textile, rubberized plastics woven plastics (for UN0150 only)plastics textile, plastic coated or lined woven plastics sift-proof (5H2/3).plastics, film (5H4). textile, sift-proof (5L2). textile, water resistant (5L3). paper, multiwall, water resistant (5M2). Boxes steel (4A). aluminum (4B). other metal (4N). natural wood, ordinary (4C1). natural wood, sift proof (4C2). plywood (4D) reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). plastics, expanded (4H1). plastics, solid (4H2). Drums steel (1A1 or 1A2). aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). plywood (1D). other metal (1N1 or 1N2). fiber (1G). plastics (1H1 or 1H2). 112(c) This packing instruction applies to solid dry powders Bags Bags Boxes. PARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS:1. For UN 0004, 0076, 0078, 0154, 0216, 0219 and 0386, packagings must be lead free 2. For UN0209, bags, sift-proof (5H2) are recommended for flake or prilled TNT in the dry state. Bags must not exceed a maximum net mass of 30 kg. 3. Inner packagings are not required if drums are used as the outer packaging. 4. At least one of the packagings must be sift-proof paper, multiwall, water resistantplastics woven plastics Receptacles fiberboard metal plastics wood paper, multiwall, water resistant with inner liningplastics Receptacles metal plastics wood steel (4A).aluminum (4B). other metal (4N). natural wood, ordinary (4C1). natural wood, sift proof (4C2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). plastics, solid (4H2). Drums. plastics (1H1 or 1H2). steel (1A1 or 1A2). aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). other metal (1N1 or 1N2). plywood (1D). fiber (1G). 113 Bags Not necessary Boxes. PARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS:1. For UN0094 and UN0305, no more than 50 g of substance must be packed in an inner packaging 2. For UN0027, inner packagings are not necessary when drums are used as the outer packaging 3. At least one of the packagings must be sift-proof 4. Sheets must only be used for UN0028 paperplastics textile, rubberized Receptacles fiberboard metal plastics wood Sheets paper, kraft paper, waxed steel (4A).aluminum (4B). other metal (4N). natural wood, ordinary (4C1). natural wood, sift-proof walls (4C2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). plastics, solid (4H2). Drums plastics (1H1 or 1H2). steel (1A1 or 1A2). aluminum-(1B1 or 1B2). other metal (1N1 or 1N2). plywood (1D). fiber (1G). 114(a) Bags Bags Boxes This packing instruction applies to wetted solidsPARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS: 1. For UN 0077, 0234, 0235 and 0236, packagings must be lead free 2. For UN0342, inner packagings are not required when metal (1A1, 1A2, 1B1, 1B2, 1N1 or 1N2) or plastics (1H1 or 1H2) drums are used as outer packagings 3. Intermediate packagings are not required if leakproof removable head drums are used as the outer packaging plasticstextile woven plastics Receptacles metal plastics wood plasticstextile, plastic coated or lined Receptacles metal plastics Dividing partitions wood steel (4A).other metal (4N). natural wood, ordinary (4C1). natural wood, sift proof walls (4C2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). plastics, solid (4H2). Drums. steel (1A1 or 1A2). aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). other metal (1N1 or 1N2) plywood (1D). fiber (1G). plastics (1H1 or 1H2). 114(b) Bags Not necessary Boxes PARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS:1. For UN Nos. 0077, 0132, 0234, 0235 and 0236, packagings must be lead free 2. For UN0160 and UN0161, when metal drums (1A2, 1B2 or 1N2) are used as the outer packaging, metal packagings must be so constructed that the risk of explosion, by reason of increased internal pressure from internal or external causes, is prevented 3. For UN0160, UN0161, and UN0508, inner packagings are not necessary if drums are used as the outer packaging 4. For UN0508 and UN0509, metal packagings must not be used paper, kraftplastics textile, sift-proof woven plastics, sift-proof. Receptacles fiberboard metal paper plastics wood woven plastics, sift-proof. natural wood, ordinary (4C1).natural wood, sift-proof walls (4C2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). Drums. steel (1A1 or 1A2). aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). other metal (1N1 or 1N2). plywood (1D). fiber (1G). plastics (1H1 or 1H2). 115 Receptacles Bags Boxes PARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS:1. For liquid explosives, inner packagings must be surrounded with non-combustible absorbent cushioning material in sufficient quantity to absorb the entire liquid content. Metal receptacles should be cushioned from each other. The net mass of explosive per package may not exceed 30 kg when boxes are used as outer packaging. The net volume of explosive in each package other than boxes must not exceed 120 liters 2. For UN 0075, 0143, 0495 and 0497 when boxes are used as the outer packaging, inner packagings must have taped screw cap closures and be not more than 5 liters capacity each. A composite packaging consisting of a plastic receptacle in a metal drum (6HA1) may be used in lieu of combination packagings. Liquid substances must not freeze at temperatures above −15 °C ( + 5 °F) 3. For UN0144, intermediate packagings are not necessary. Aluminum drums (1B1 and 1B2) and metal, other than steel or aluminum, drums (1N1 and 1N2) must not be used. metalplastics wood plastics in metal receptaclesDrums metal Receptacles wood natural wood, ordinary (4C1).natural wood, sift proof walls (4C2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). Drums. plastics (1H1 or 1H2). steel (1A1 or 1A2). aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). other metal (1N1 or 1N2). plywood (1D). fiber (1G). Specification MC-200 containers may be used for transport by motor vehicle. 116 Bags Not necessary Bags. PARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS:1. For UN 0082, 0241, 0331 and 0332, inner packagings are not necessary if leakproof removable head drums are used as the outer packaging. 2. For UN 0082, 0241, 0331 and 0332, inner packagings are not required when the explosive is contained in a material impervious to liquid. 3. For UN 0081, inner packagings are not required when contained in rigid plastic that is impervious to nitric esters. 4. For UN 0331, inner packagings are not required when bags (5H2), (5H3) or (5H4) are used as outer packagings. 5. For UN0081, bags must not be used as outer packagings. paper, water and oil resistant plasticstextile, plastic coated or lined woven plastics, sift-proof Receptacles fiberboard, water resistant metal plastics wood, sift-proof Sheets paper, water resistant paper, waxed plastics woven plastics (5H1/2/3).paper, multiwall, water resistant (5M2). plastics, film (5H4). textile, sift-proof (5L2). textile, water resistant (5L3). Boxes. steel (4A). aluminum (4B). other metal (4N). wood, natural, ordinary (4C1). natural wood, sift proof walls (4C2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). plastics, solid (4H2). Drums. steel (1A1 or 1A2). aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). other metal (1N1 or 1N2). plywood (1D). fiber (1G). plastics (1H1 or 1H2). Jerricans. steel (3A1 or 3A2). plastics (3H1 or 3H2). 117 Not necessary Not necessary IBCs. PARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS:1. This packing instruction may only be used for explosives of UN 0082 when they are mixtures of ammonium nitrate or other inorganic nitrates with other combustible substances that are not explosive ingredients. Such explosives must not contain nitroglycerin, similar liquid organic nitrates, liquid or solid nitrocarbons, or chlorates. 2. This packing instruction may only be used for explosives of UN 0241 that consist of water as an essential ingredient and high proportions of ammonium nitrate or other oxidizers, some or all of which are in solution. The other constituents may include hydrocarbons or aluminum powder, but must not include nitro-derivatives such as trinitrotoluene. 3. Metal IBCs must not be used for UN 0082, UN 0222 and UN 0241. 4. Flexible IBCs may only be used for solids. 5. For UN 0222, when other than metal or rigid plastics IBCs are used, they must be offered for transportation in a closed freight container or a closed transport vehicle. 6. For UN 0222, flexible IBCs must be sift-proof and water-resistant or must be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner. metal (11A), (11B), (11N), (21A), (21B), (21N), (31A), (31B), (31N).flexible (13H2), (13H3), (13H4), (13L2), (13L3), (13L4), (13M2). rigid plastics (11H1), (11H2), (21H1), (21H2), (31H1), (31H2). composite (11HZ1), (11HZ2), (21HZ1), (21HZ2), (31HZ1), (31HZ2). 130 Not necessary Not necessary Boxes. Particular Packaging Requirements: 1. The following applies to UN 0006, 0009, 0010, 0015, 0016, 0018, 0019, 0034, 0035, 0038, 0039, 0048, 0056, 0137, 0138, 0168, 0169, 0171, 0181, 0182, 0183, 0186, 0221, 0238, 0243, 0244, 0245, 0246, 0254, 0280, 0281, 0286, 0287, 0297, 0299, 0300, 0301, 0303, 0321, 0328, 0329, 0344, 0345, 0346, 0347, 0362, 0363, 0370, 0412, 0424, 0425, 0434, 0435, 0436, 0437, 0438, 0451, 0459 and 0488. Large and robust explosives articles, normally intended for military use, without their means of initiation or with their means of initiation containing at least two effective protective features, may be carried unpackaged. When such articles have propelling charges or are self-propelled, their ignition systems must be protected against stimuli encountered during normal conditions of transport. A negative result in Test Series 4 on an unpackaged article indicates that the article can be considered for transport unpackaged. Such unpackaged articles may be fixed to cradles or contained in crates or other suitable handling devices2. Subject to approval by the Associate Administrator, large explosive articles, as part of their operational safety and suitability tests, subjected to testing that meets the intentions of Test Series 4 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria with successful test results, may be offered for transportation in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter Steel (4A). Aluminum (4B). Other metal (4N). Wood natural, ordinary (4C1). Wood natural, sift-proof walls (4C2). Plywood (4D). Reconstituted wood (4F). Fiberboard (4G). Plastics, expanded (4H1). Plastics, solid (4H2). Drums. Steel (1A1 or 1A2). Aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). Other metal (1N1 or 1N2). Plywood (1D). Fiber (1G). Plastics (1H1 or 1H2). Large Packagings. Steel (50A). Aluminum (50B). Metal other than steel or aluminum (50N). Rigid plastics (50H). Natural wood (50C). Plywood (50D). Reconstituted wood (50F). Rigid fiberboard (50G). 131 Bags Not necessary Boxes. PARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS:1. For UN 0029, 0267 and 0455, bags and reels may not be used as inner packagings. 2. For UN 0030, 0255 and 0456, inner packagings are not required when detonators are packed in pasteboard tubes, or when their leg wires are wound on spools with the caps either placed inside the spool or securely taped to the wire on the spool, so as to restrict free moving of the caps and to protect them from impact forces. 3. For UN 0360, 0361 and 0500, detonators are not required to be attached to the safety fuse, metal-clad mild detonating cord, detonating cord, or shock tube. Inner packagings are not required if the packing configuration restricts free moving of the caps and protects them from impact forces. paperplastics Receptacles fiberboard metal plastics wood Reels steel (4A).aluminum (4B). other metal (4N). wood, natural, ordinary (4C1). natural wood, sift proof walls (4C2). plastics, solid (4H2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). Drums. steel (1A1 or 1A2). Aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). other metal (1N1 or 1N2). Plywood (1D). fiber (1G). plastics (1H1 or 1H2). 132(a) Not necessary Not necessary Boxes For articles consisting of closed metal, plastic or fiberboard casings that contain detonating explosives, or consisting of plastics-bonded detonating explosives steel (4A).aluminum (4B). other metal (4N). wood, natural; ordinary (4C1). wood, natural, sift proof walls (4C2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). plastics, solid (4H2). 132(b) Receptacles Not necessary Boxes For articles without closed casings fiberboardmetal plastics wood Sheets paper plastics steel (4A). aluminum (4B).other metal (4N). wood, natural, ordinary (4C1). wood, natural, sift proof walls (4C2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). plastics, solid (4H2). 133 Receptacles Boxes. PARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS:1. For UN 0043, 0212, 0225, 0268 and 0306 trays are not authorized as inner packagings fiberboardmetal plastics wood Trays, fitted with dividing partitions fiberboard plastics wood Intermediate packagings are only required when trays are used as inner packagings.Receptacles fiberboard metal plastics wood steel (4A).aluminum (4B). other metal (4N). wood, natural, ordinary (4C1). wood, natural, sift proof walls (4C2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). plastics, solid (4H2). 134 Bags Not necessary Boxes. water resistantReceptacles fiberboard metal plastics wood Sheets fiberboard, corrugated Tubes fiberboard steel (4A).aluminum (4B). other metal (4N). wood, natural, ordinary (4C1). wood, natural, sift proof walls (4C2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). plastics, expanded (4H1). plastics, solid (4H2). Drums. fiberboard (1G). plastics (1H1 or 1H2). steel (1A1 or 1A2). aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). other metal (1N1 or 1N2). plywood (1D). 135 Bags Not necessary Boxes. paperplastics Receptacles fiberboard metal plastics wood Sheets paper plastics steel (4A).aluminum (4B). other metal (4N). wood, natural, ordinary (4C1). wood, natural, sift proof walls (4C2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). plastics, expanded (4H1). plastics, solid (4H2). Drums. steel (1A1 or 1A2). aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). other metal (1N1 or 1N2) plywood (1D). fiber (1G). plastics (1H1 or 1H2). 136 Bags Not necessary Boxes. plasticstextile Boxes. fiberboard plastics wood Dividing partitions in the outer packagings steel (4A).aluminum (4B) other metal (4N). wood, natural, ordinary (4C1). wood, natural, sift proof walls (4C2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). plastics, solid (4H2). Drums. steel (1A1 or 1A2). aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). other metal (1N1 or 1N2). plywood (1D). fiber (1G). plastics (1H1 or 1H2). 137 Bags Not necessary Boxes. PARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS:For UN 0059, 0439, 0440 and 0441, when the shaped charges are packed singly, the conical cavity must face downwards and the package marked “THIS SIDE UP”. When the shaped charges are packed in pairs, the conical cavities must face inwards to minimize the jetting effect in the event of accidental initiation. plasticsBoxes fiberboard wood Tubes fiberboard metal plastics Dividing partitions in the outer packagings steel (4A).aluminum (4B). other metal (4N). wood, natural, ordinary (4C1). wood, natural, sift proof walls (4C2). plastics, solid (4H2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). Drums. steel (1A1 or 1A2). aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). other metal (1N1 or 1N2). plywood (1D). fiber (1G). plastics (1H1 or 1H2). 138 Bags Not necessary Boxes. PARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS:If the ends of the articles are sealed, inner packagings are not necessary Plastics steel (4A).aluminum (4B). other metal (4N). wood, natural, ordinary (4C1). wood, natural, sift proof walls (4C2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). plastics, solid (4H2). Drums. fiberboard (1G). plastics (1H1 or 1H2). steel (1A1 or 1A2). aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). other metal (1N1 or 1N2). 139 Bags Not necessary Boxes. PARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS:1. For UN 0065, 0102, 0104, 0289 and 0290, the ends of the detonating cord must be sealed, for example, by a plug firmly fixed so that the explosive cannot escape. The ends of CORD DETONATING flexible must be fastened securely 2. For UN0065 and UN0289, inner packagings are not required when they are fastened securely in coils plasticsReceptacles fiberboard metal plastics wood Reels Sheets paper plastics steel (4A).aluminum (4B). other metal (4N). wood, natural, ordinary (4C1). wood, natural, sift proof walls (4C2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). plastics, solid (4H2). Drums. steel (1A1 or 1A2). aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). other metal (1N1 or 1N2). plywood (1D). fiber (1G). plastics (1H1 or 1H2). 140 Bags Not necessary Boxes. PARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS:1. If the ends of UN0105 are sealed, no inner packagings are required 2. For UN0101, the packaging must be sift-proof except when the fuse is covered by a paper tube and both ends of the tube are covered with removable caps 3. For UN0101, steel or aluminum boxes or drums must not be used plasticsReels Sheets paper, kraft plastics Receptacles wood steel (4A).aluminum (4B). other metal (4N). wood, natural, ordinary (4C1). wood, natural, sift proof walls (4C2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). plastics, solid (4H2). Drums. plastics (1H1 or 1H2). steel (1A1 or 1A2). aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). other metal (1N1 or 1N2). plywood (1D). fiber (1G). 141 Receptacles Not necessary Boxes. fiberboardmetal plastics wood Trays, fitted with dividing partitions plastics wood Dividing partitions in the outer packagings steel (4A).aluminum (4B). other metal (4N). wood, natural, ordinary (4C1). wood, natural, sift proof walls (4C2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). plastics, solid (4H2). Drums. steel (1A1 or 1A2). aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). other metal (1N1 or 1N2). plywood (1D). fiber (1G). plastics (1H1 or 1H2). 142 Bags Not necessary Boxes. paperplastics Receptacles fiberboard metal plastics wood Sheets paper Trays, fitted with dividing partitions plastics steel (4A).aluminum (4B). other metal (4N). wood, natural, ordinary (4C1). wood, natural, sift proof walls (4C2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). plastics, solid (4H2). Drums. steel (1A1 or 1A2). aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). other metal (1N1 or 1N2). plywood (1D). fiber (1G). plastics (1H1 or 1H2). 143 Bag Not necessary Boxes. PARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS:1. For UN 0271, 0272, 0415 and 0491 when metal packagings are used, metal packagings must be so constructed that the risk of explosion, by reason of increase in internal pressure from internal or external causes is prevented 2. Composite packagings (6HH2) (plastic receptacle with outer solid box) may be used in lieu of combination packagings paper, kraftplastics textile textile, rubberized Receptacles fiberboard metal plastics wood Trays, fitted with dividing partitions plastics wood steel (4A).aluminum (4B). other metal (4N). wood, natural, ordinary (4C1). wood, natural, sift proof walls (4C2). plywood (4D). reconstituted wood (4F). fiberboard (4G). plastics, solid (4H2). Drums. steel (1A1 or 1A2). aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). other metal (1N1 or 1N2). plywood (1D). fiber (1G). plastics (1H1 or 1H2). 144 Receptacles Not necessary Boxes. PARTICULAR PACKING REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS:For UN0248 and UN 0249, packagings must be protected against the ingress of water. When CONTRIVANCES, WATER ACTIVATED are transported unpackaged, they must be provided with at least two independent protective features that prevent the ingress of water fiberboardmetal plastics wood Dividing partitions in the outer packagings steel (4A).aluminum (4B) other metal (4N). wood, natural, ordinary (4C1) with metal liner. plywood (4D) with metal liner. reconstituted wood (4F) with metal liner. plastics, expanded (4H1). plastics, solid (4H2). Drums. steel (1A1 or 1A2). aluminum (1B1 or 1B2). other metal (1N1 or 1N2). plastics (1H1 or 1H2). plywood (1D). US 1 1. A jet perforating gun, charged, oil well may be transported under the following conditions: a. Initiation devices carried on the same motor vehicle or offshore supply vessel must be segregated; each kind from every other kind, and from any gun, tool or other supplies, unless approved in accordance with § 173.56. Segregated initiation devices must be carried in a container having individual pockets for each such device or in a fully enclosed steel container lined with a non-sparking material. No more than two segregated initiation devices per gun may be carried on the same motor vehicle. b. Each shaped charge affixed to the gun may not contain more than 112 g (4 ounces) of explosives. c. Each shaped charge if not completely enclosed in glass or metal, must be fully protected by a metal cover after installation in the gun. d. A jet perforating gun classed as 1.1D or 1.4D may be transported by highway by private or contract carriers engaged in oil well operations. (i) A motor vehicle transporting a gun must have specially built racks or carrying cases designed and constructed so that the gun is securely held in place during transportation and is not subject to damage by contact, one to the other or any other article or material carried in the vehicle; and (ii) The assembled gun packed on the vehicle may not extend beyond the body of the motor vehicle. e. A jet perforating gun classed as 1.4D may be transported by a private offshore supply vessel only when the gun is carried in a motor vehicle as specified in paragraph (d) of this packing method or on offshore well tool pallets provided that: (i) All the conditions specified in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this packing method are met; (ii) The total explosive contents do not exceed 90.8 kg (200 pounds) per tool pallet; (iii) Each cargo vessel compartment may contain up to 90.8 kg (200 pounds) of explosive content if the segregation requirements in § 176.83(b) of this subchapter are met; and (iv) When more than one vehicle or tool pallet is stowed “on deck” a minimum horizontal separation of 3 m (9.8 feet) must be provided.
[Amdt. 173-260, 62 FR 24720, May 6, 1997]
Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations affecting § 173.62, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.fdsys.gov.