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639 See 2.2.2.3, classification code 2F, UN No. 1965, Note 2.

640 The physical and technical characteristics mentioned in column (2) of Table A of

Chapter 3.2 determine different tank codes for the carriage of substances of the same

packing group in tanks conforming to Chapter 6.8 of RID or ADR.

In order to identify these physical and technical characteristics of the product carried

in the tank, the following shall be added, to the particulars required in the transport

document, only in case of carriage in tanks conforming to Chapter 6.8 of ADR or

RID:

"Special provision 640X" where "X" is the applicable capital letter appearing

after the reference to special provision 640 in column (6) of Table A of Chapter

3.2.

These particulars may, however, be dispensed with in the case of carriage in the

type of tank which, for substances of a specific packing group of a specific UN

number, meets at least the most stringent requirements.

643 Stone or aggregate asphalt mixture is not subject to the requirements for Class 9.

644 This substance is admitted for carriage provided that:

– The pH is between 5 and 7 measured in an aqueous solution of 10% of the

substance carried;

– The solution does not contain more than 0.2% combustible material or chlorine

compounds in quantities such that the chlorine level exceeds 0.02%.

645 The classification code as mentioned in Column (3b) of Table A of Chapter 3.2 shall

be used only with the approval of the competent authority of a Contracting Party

to ADN prior to carriage. When assignment to a division is made in accordance with

the procedure in 2.2.1.1.7.2, the competent authority may require the default

classification to be verified on the basis of test data derived from Test Series 6 of the

Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part I, Section 16.

646 Carbon made by steam activation process is not subject to the requirements of ADN.

647 Except for carriage in tank vessels, the carriage of vinegar and acetic acid with not

more than 25 % pure acid by mass is subject only to the following requirements:

(a) Packagings, including IBCs and large packagings, and tanks shall be

manufactured from stainless steel or plastic material which is permanently

resistant to corrosion of vinegar/acetic acid food grade;

(b) Packagings, including IBCs and large packagings, and tanks shall be subjected

to a visual inspection by the owner at least once a year. The results of the

inspections shall be recorded and the records kept for at least one year.

Damaged packagings, including IBCs and large packagings, and tanks shall not

be filled;

way that no product is spilled or adheres to the outer surface;

(d) Seals and closures shall be resistant to vinegar/acetic acid food grade.

Packagings, including IBCs and large packagings, and tanks shall be