Bulk, dangerous goods

Cover the carnage of dangerous goods by road m bulk, m tanks and m containers. The requirements for documentation, information, loadmg/unloadmg, and emergencies and parking are included. 

Only two chemical groupings need to be indicated for the conqionents conqirising the most significant risk. This classification is an interim classification until an application is made to the European Union for the inclusion of fast pyrolysis liquid on the dangerous goods list. This classification should be used on all labels and for all sizes of shipments, in particular on the transportation documents and the MSDS. For tank containers, and bulk shipments, additional placarding is required and this is discussed below. 

Essential oils that are classified as dangerous goods and shipped in bulk, that is, drum lots for example, will only be accepted for transport if they are packed in UN-approved iron drums. These drums with a bunghole for example bear the following UN code ... 

Generally speaking, the relevant dangerous goods legislation may require vehicles to have a current licence (UK - be currently road taxed) and be approved by the authority in relation to compliance with the UN Recommendations. There are exceptions in some cases where bulk containers are not carried. Check your local requirements. Specifications may be given for various aspects of vehicle usage. 

If the hazardous substance is a dangerous good, then the requirements for placarding of tanks and bulk stores are generally set out in your relevant local legislation. 

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