What are limited and excepted quantities?

Selected dangerous goods packed in small quantities (limited quantity) or very small volumes (excepted quantity) pose a lesser risk in transport than do the same goods packed in larger volumes. Thus they qualify for some relief from robust packaging requirements provided that they are packed and marked properly.

What are limited quantity items?

What are Limited Quantities? Limited Quantities refers to dangerous goods that are shipped in small containers which are packed in boxes or shrink-wrapped trays.

What is the limited quantity exception?

The small quantity exception is for use only within the U.S. whereas the limited quantity exception is accepted in international transport. The small quantity exception is for use only in transport by highway or rail whereas the limited quantity exception is available by all modes (highway, rail, air, vessel).

How do you determine limited quantity?

Limited Quantity shipments must have a “Y” in the Packing Instruction column of the declaration. Marks and Labels: All marks and labels are still required. This of course would include hazard class labels, addresses, net weights, etc. This is the big difference between shipping Limited Quantities by Air vs Ground.

What types of items are examples of limited quantity shipments?

Limited Quantities

• Certain shipments of “Cartridges, Small Arms” and “Cartridges, Power Device”
• Certain Division 2.1 and 2.2 gases (2.3 non-pressurized gas samples may also qualify)
• Certain Class 3 materials.
• Certain Division 4.1 PG II and III materials.
• Certain Division 4.2 PG III materials.

What are LQ products?

Limited quantity substances are packed with a limited quantity label such as an LQ packaging label. According to limited quantity regulations for ADR transport, packages do not need to feature PSN, UN numbers or hazard warnings on the box. LQ labels now replace these marks.

What is an LQ label?

Limited quality labels feature a white diamond-shaped with a black outline. Limited quantity refers to any hazardous goods shipped in small containers and packed in boxes. Transporting dangerous materials in smaller quantities generally means less risk.

What are limited quantity shipments?

When shipped by ground, air, or vessel, small quantities of hazardous materials (or dangerous goods)—referred to as “limited quantities”—are granted relief from certain hazmat shipping requirements.

What should be marked on packages in limited quantity?

What mark is required on a Limited Quantity package by ground or ocean? The Limited Quantity mark without the letter “Y” means the package can be shipped all modes EXCEPT by air. Furthermore, this mark communicates that the package complies with all Limited Quantity requirements.

What is the 500 kg exemption?

The 500 kg Exemption is an alternative to preparing shipments as fully regulated, and simplifies packaging and paperwork. However, this exemption is limited to select classes/divisions of dangerous goods for ground transport only.

How much fuel can you carry without an ADR Licence?

If you’re acting in the course of your main business, you may use your own equipment to transport up for 450 litres of diesel for refuelling on a single site without ADR approval, this is known as the ‘small load exemption’.

Do you placard limited quantity?

Hazmat Placards The hazardous materials placarding requirements for limited quantities vary depending on the mode of transport. *For vessel shipments, the large limited quantity mark is required if the freight container is transporting only limited quantities.

What Mark is used for limited quantity shipments?

As per subsection 1.17(5) and 1.17(6) of the TDGR, the following marks for a limited quantity are accepted: the abbreviation “Ltd. Qty.”

In which situation does the 500kg exemption not apply?

So, if you have 300 kilograms of regulated material and 400 kilograms of limited quantities on board, you could not use this exemption. Package size is restricted to no more than 30 kilograms for classes other than class 2.

Is a 400 Litre tank a large container?

A “small means of containment” are containers that have a water capacity of less than 450 liters. These types of containers include drums, barrels, bulk containers, boxes, jerricans, bags, and cylinders. A “large means of containment” is a container with a water capacity that is greater than 450 liters.

How many Litres of diesel can I transport without ADR?

1000 litres
Diesel and gas oil Diesel/fuel oil is in TC 3, so up to 1000 litres may be carried in packages without application of much of the regulations (small load exemption).

How many petrol cans can be filled up and transported at once?

If you are using a plastic fuel can you can store up to 10 litres in one container. If you are storing the fuel containers in a vehicle you can store no more than 30 litres in no more than two containers.

Do you need shipping papers for limited quantity?

IATA and IMDG always require shipping papers for limited quantities. Shipping papers are not required for limited quantities by ground. The “Y” packaging instruction indicates that the package is a limited quantity.

What are the ADR limited quantity movements?

ADR Limited Quantities Movements 1 Packing Limited Quantities. 2 Limited Quantity (LQ) Exemptions (ADR 3.4) Limited Quantity (LQ) refers to small receptacles, typically of the sort that feeds into the retail distribution chain, which is packed in boxes or 3 Examples of Limited Quantity Application.

Is Lq regulated in ADR?

Final conclusion: People who think LQ is not regulated in ADR are wrong. There are many relating regulations as you see. This is the reason why ADR never let any driver take any dangerous goods without proper training. Not even a box or LQ or EQ.

What is the ADR threshold for ADR Category 2?

– Transport Category 2 or 3 depending on strength. The small load threshold is 333 or 1000 litres respectively. For TC 3, one 1000 litre Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) or five 200 litre drums or forty 25 litre drums can be carried under the minimum ADR requirements if the carrier chooses to do so.

What is the maximum receptacle size allowed under ADR?

See ADR 2015 paragraphs 3.4.11 to 3.4.15. From column 7a of Table A, the maximum receptacle (inner packaging) size is 1 litre. This means that as long as the individual ‘bottles’ are not larger than 1 litre, and the box does not weigh more than 30 kg, then, subject to the conditions outlined above, ADR does not apply.