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UN 2211: POLYMERIC BEADS, EXPANDABLE

UN 2211 (POLYMERIC BEADS, EXPANDABLE) belongs to ADR class 9 (Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles). Packing group: III. Hazard identification number: 90. Tunnel restriction code: D/E.

Classification code
M3
Packing group
III
Warning labels
keine
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.
90
Tunnel restriction code
D/E: Code with a slash: the restriction depends on the way of carriage (in a tank or otherwise). See table 8.6.4 of ADR. Tunnel categories in the code: 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.
3
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.
1
Limited quantity (LQ)The largest quantity per inner packaging for which carriage can use the limited-quantity rules.
5 kg
Excepted quantity (EQ)A code indicating the limits for excepted quantities; its content is given in the text of ADR.
E1
Packing instructionsPacking instruction codes (e.g. P, IBC, R) indicate which packagings are permitted.
P002, IBC08, R001
Special packing provisionsCodes (e.g. PP, BB) add requirements to the packing instruction.
PP14, B3, B6
Mixed packingCodes (MP) say how this substance may be packed together with others in one outer packaging.
MP10
Carriage in bulkThe codes indicate provisions on carriage, loading and unloading.
VC1, VC2, AP2
Loading, unloading and handlingThe codes indicate provisions on carriage, loading and unloading.
CV36

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

Special provisions

  • 382: Polymeric beads may be made from polystyrene, poly (methyl methacrylate) or other polymeric material.
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    When it can be demonstrated that no flammable vapour, resulting in a flammable atmosphere, is evolved according to test U1 (Test method for substances liable to evolve flammable vapours) of Part III, sub-section 38.4.4 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria, polymeric beads, expandable need not be classified under this UN number. This test should only be performed when de-classification of a substance is considered.
  • 633: Packages and small containers containing this substance shall bear the following mark: "Keep away from any source of ignition".
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    This mark shall be in an official language of the forwarding country, and also, if that language is not English, French or German, in English, French or German, unless any agreements concluded between the countries concerned in the transport operation provide otherwise.
  • 675: For packages containing these dangerous goods, mixed loading with substances and articles of Class 1, with the exception of 1.4S, shall be prohibited.

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).