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Paragraph 9 Corrosive substances (classification code 8)

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(1)

Containers and wagons shall be thoroughly cleaned and in particular be free of all combustible debris before they are loaded with packages containing any of the following goods—

  • UN 1796 NITRATING ACID MIXTURE with more than 50% Nitric Acid

  • UN 1802 PERCHLORIC ACID

  • UN 1826 NITRATING ACID MIXTURE, SPENT WITH MORE THAN 50% NITRIC ACID

  • UN 2032 NITRIC ACID, RED FUMING

  • UN 3084 CORROSIVE SOLID, OXIDIZING, N.O.S.

  • UN 3093 CORROSIVE LIQUID, OXIDIZING, N.O.S.

(2)

The use of combustible materials for stowing packages containing any of the goods listed in sub-paragraph (1) above is prohibited.