UN 1361 – CARBON animal or vegetable origin

Unground hard coal, coke and anthracite, meeting the classification criteria of Class 4.2, packing group III, are not subject to the requirements of ADR.

When carried in bulk, hard coal, coke and anthracite, meeting the classification criteria of Class 4.2, packing group III may also be carried in open wagons or containers, provided that (a) The coal is conveyed from fresh extraction directly into the wagon or container (without measuring the temperature) or (b) The temperature of the cargo is not higher than 60 °C during or immediately after loading into the wagon or container. Using suitable measuring methods, the filler shall ensure and document that the maximum permissible temperature of the cargo is not exceeded during or immediately after loading the wagons or containers. The consignor shall ensure that the following statement is included in the document accompanying the consignment (such as a bill of lading, cargo manifest or CMR/CIM consignment note): "CARRIAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIAL PROVISION 665 OF RID". The other provisions of RID do not apply.

Except in the case of carriage in bulk, unground hard coal, coke and anthracite, meeting the classification criteria of Class 4.2, packing group III, are not subject to the requirements of ADN.

Hard coal, coke and anthracite, when carried in bulk, are not subject to the provisions of ADN if: (a) The temperature of the cargo has been determined using an appropriate procedure and is not higher than 60°C before, during or immediately after loading of the hold; (b) Depending on the temperature of the cargo before, during and immediately after loading of the hold, the expected duration of carriage without temperature monitoring does not exceed the maximum number of days shown in the table below: +-------------------------------------+------------------------------------+ | Maximum temperature on loading (°C) | Maximum duration of journey (days) | +-------------------------------------+------------------------------------+ | 60 | 10 | | 50 | 18 | | 40 | 32 | | 30 | 57 | +-------------------------------------+------------------------------------+ (c) Where the effective duration of carriage exceeds the maximum duration shown in sub-paragraph (b), temperature monitoring is carried out from the first day over the maximum duration. The necessary monitoring apparatus shall be on board as from the first day of the carriage following the maximum duration of the journey; (d) The master is given, at the time of loading and in a traceable form, instructions on how to proceed if there is a significant heating of the cargo.

.1 For the purpose of this Code, carbon of animal or vegetable origin means carbon, generated in a production or manufacturing process, not formed in a geological process and not obtained from mining. Carbon covered by this entry is produced by pyrolysis of an organic material such as bone, bamboo, coconut shell, jute or wood. .2 The UN N.4 test according to section 33.4.6 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria shall not be used to exempt carbon of animal or vegetable origin (UN 1361) from the provisions of this Code. .3 Without testing, the material shall be assigned to at least packing group III. .4 Unless otherwise approved by the competent authority, the following provisions apply: .1 after production, the unpacked material shall be subject to weathering (stored under cover, but in the open air) for a minimum period of 14 days before being packaged for transport; or .2 after pyrolysis, steam and cooling shall be applied to the unpacked material and the material shall be packed under an inert gas atmosphere (e.g. nitrogen); packages shall then be stored under loose cover or in the open air for a minimum of 24 hours before transport. .5 The material shall be packed into packagings only when the temperature of the material does not exceed 40°C on the day of packing. .6 When stowed in a cargo transport unit, minimum headspace in the CTU of 30 cm shall be maintained, and: .1 the stowage height of the package(s) in the unit should not exceed 1.5 m; or .2 the maximum block size of the packages should be 16 m³ and a minimum of 15 cm of space between blocks should be maintained.

.1 For the purpose of this Code, carbon of animal or vegetable origin means carbon, generated in a production or manufacturing process, not formed in a geological process and not obtained from mining. Carbon covered by this entry is produced by pyrolysis of an organic material such as bone, bamboo, coconut shell, jute or wood. .2 The UN N.4 test according to section 33.4.6 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria shall not be used to exempt carbon of animal or vegetable origin (UN 1361) from the provisions of this Code. .3 Without testing, the material shall be assigned to at least packing group III. .4 Unless otherwise approved by the competent authority, the following provisions apply: .1 after production, the unpacked material shall be subject to weathering (stored under cover, but in the open air) for a minimum period of 14 days before being packaged for transport; or .2 after pyrolysis, steam and cooling shall be applied to the unpacked material and the material shall be packed under an inert gas atmosphere (e.g. nitrogen); packages shall then be stored under loose cover or in the open air for a minimum of 24 hours before transport. .5 The material shall be packed into packagings only when the temperature of the material does not exceed 40°C on the day of packing. .6 When stowed in a cargo transport unit, minimum headspace in the CTU of 30 cm shall be maintained, and: .1 the stowage height of the package(s) in the unit should not exceed 1.5 m; or .2 the maximum block size of the packages should be 16 m³ and a minimum of 15 cm of space between blocks should be maintained.

This article or substance may be transported on cargo aircraft only with the prior approval of the appropriate authority of the State of Origin and the State of the Operator under the written conditions established by those authorities. Where States, other than the State of Origin and the State of the Operator, have notified ICAO that they require prior approval of shipments made under this special provision, approval must also be obtained from the States of transit, overflight and destination, as appropriate. In each case the conditions must include the quantity limitations and packing requirements and these must comply with S-3;1.2.3 of the Supplement. A copy of the document(s) of approval, showing the quantity limitations and the packing and labelling requirements, must accompany the consignment. Transport in accordance with this special provision must be noted on the dangerous goods transport document.

If the chemical or physical properties of a substance covered by this description are such that, when tested, it does not meet the established defining criteria for the class or division listed in column 3, or any other class or division, it is not subject to these Instructions.

This article or substance may be transported on cargo aircraft only with the prior approval of the appropriate authority of the State of Origin and the State of the Operator under the written conditions established by those authorities. Where States, other than the State of Origin and the State of the Operator, have notified ICAO that they require prior approval of shipments made under this special provision, approval must also be obtained from the States of transit, overflight and destination, as appropriate. In each case the conditions must include the quantity limitations and packing requirements and these must comply with S-3;1.2.3 of the Supplement. A copy of the document(s) of approval, showing the quantity limitations and the packing and labelling requirements, must accompany the consignment. Transport in accordance with this special provision must be noted on the dangerous goods transport document.

If the chemical or physical properties of a substance covered by this description are such that, when tested, it does not meet the established defining criteria for the class or division listed in column 3, or any other class or division, it is not subject to these Instructions.