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UN 1057: LIGHTERS

UN 1057 (LIGHTERS) belongs to ADR class 2 (Gases). Tunnel restriction code: D.

Class
2Gases
Classification code
6F
Warning labels
2.1
Hazard identification number (Kemler)The first digit is the main hazard (2 gas, 3 flammable liquid, 4 flammable solid, 5 oxidising, 6 toxic, 8 corrosive, 9 miscellaneous), the next digits are additional hazards, a repeated digit (e.g. 33) means an intensified hazard, an X before the number means a dangerous reaction with water.
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Tunnel restriction code
D: Carriage is forbidden in tunnels of categories D-E.
Transport categoryThe transport category (0 to 4) sets the multiplier: according to ADR Check, category 1: multiplier 50, category 2: multiplier 3, category 3: multiplier 1, category 4: multiplier 0 (no limit), and category 0 means the exemption does not apply. Points are the net quantity (kg or L) times the multiplier.
2
Multiplier for the 1000-point limitPoints are the net quantity (kg or L) times the multiplier; a load total not exceeding 1000 points falls within the ADR 1.1.3.6 exemption.
3
Limited quantity (LQ)The largest quantity per inner packaging for which carriage can use the limited-quantity rules.
0
Excepted quantity (EQ)A code indicating the limits for excepted quantities; its content is given in the text of ADR.
E0
Packing instructionsPacking instruction codes (e.g. P, IBC, R) indicate which packagings are permitted.
P002
Special packing provisionsCodes (e.g. PP, BB) add requirements to the packing instruction.
PP84, RR5
Mixed packingCodes (MP) say how this substance may be packed together with others in one outer packaging.
MP9
Loading, unloading and handlingThe codes indicate provisions on carriage, loading and unloading.
CV9
Operation of the vehicleCodes (e.g. S2, S20) indicate additional operating provisions for carriage.
S2

Names of this entry

  • LIGHTERS containing flammable gas
  • LIGHTER REFILLS containing flammable gas

The content of the packing codes and the carriage provisions is in ADR, chapters 4.1 and 7.

Special provisions

  • 201: Lighters and lighter refills shall comply with the provisions of the country in which they were filled.
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    They shall be provided with protection against inadvertent discharge. The liquid portion of the gas shall not exceed 85 % of the capacity of the receptacle at 15 °C. The receptacles, including the closures, shall be capable of withstanding an internal pressure of twice the pressure of the liquefied petroleum gas at 55 °C. The valve mechanisms and ignition devices shall be securely sealed, taped or otherwise fastened or designed to prevent operation or leakage of the contents during carriage. Lighters shall not contain more than 10 g of liquefied petroleum gas. Lighter refills shall not contain more than 65 g of liquefied petroleum gas. NOTE: For waste lighters collected separately see Chapter 3.3, special provision 654.
  • 654: Waste lighters collected separately and consigned in accordance with 5.4.1.1.3.1 may be carried under this entry for the purposes of disposal.
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    They need not be protected against inadvertent discharge provided that measures are taken to prevent the dangerous build-up of pressure and dangerous atmospheres. Waste lighters, other than those leaking or severely deformed, shall be packed in accordance with packing instruction P003. In addition the following provisions shall apply: - only rigid packagings of a maximum capacity of 60 litres shall be used; - the packagings shall be filled with water or any other appropriate protection material to avoid any ignition; - under normal conditions of carriage all ignition devices of the lighters shall fully be covered by the protection material; - the packagings shall be adequately vented to prevent the creation of flammable atmosphere and the build-up of pressure; - the packages shall only be carried in ventilated or open vehicles or containers. Leaking or severely deformed lighters shall be carried in salvage packagings, provided appropriate measures are taken to ensure there is no dangerous build-up of pressure. NOTE: Special provision 201 and special packing provisions PP84 and RR5 of packing instruction P002 in 4.1.4.1 do not apply to waste lighters.
  • 658: UN No.
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    1057 LIGHTERS complying with standard EN ISO 9994:2019 "Lighters - Safety Specification" and UN No. 1057 LIGHTER REFILLS, may be carried subject only to the provisions of 3.4.1 (a) to (h), 3.4.2 (except for the total gross mass of 30 kg), 3.4.3 (except for the total gross mass of 20 kg), 3.4.11 and 3.4.12, provided the following conditions are met: (a) The total gross mass of each package is not more than 10 kg; (b) Not more than 100 kg gross mass of such packages is carried in a vehicle or large container; and (c) Each outer packaging is clearly and durably marked with "UN 1057 LIGHTERS" or "UN 1057 LIGHTER REFILLS", as appropriate.

Tools

Limited quantities (LQ) · 1000-point calculator · Load compatibility

Data: ADR Check (adr.exportsy.pl). Basis: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR). For guidance only, it does not replace the text of the Agreement or the assessment of a dangerous goods safety adviser (DGSA).