Wheel Nut:
This is the biggest railroad known to TruckNet UK but rather than start a new thread I have used this one.My question relates to carrying Methanol UN1230 and has the same basic properties.
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Transport Classification 2We use the Methanol for racing and need to carry it in the van to race meetings, the cheapest way is for a few riders to club together and buy a 200 litre drum. Obviously it falls under the 333kg limit, so am I correct in advising the team that they do not need anything other than 1 x 2kg dry powder extinguisher?
I would also surmise that the occasional sea journey would use the same rules as above except for a class 3 placard.
Sorry about the diversion, choo choo
Hi Malc,
No probs using this topic for your question, because thatâs how it was set up by Site Admin.
Written correctly, what youâre carrying is:
UN 1230 METHANOL, 3(6.1), PGII, (D/E)
ADR Transport Category 2.
The primary hazard is that methanol is a flammable liquid (Class 3) but itâs also toxic enough to require a âtoxicâ secondary hazard label, hence the 6.1 in brackets. Both labels MUST be shown on the drum(s.) The (D/E) in the brackets [ADR tunnel code] must be there but isnât in force just yet.
In the best traditions of this programme, hereâs one I prepared earlierâŚ
Youâre absolutely spot-on in that the ADR limit for methanol is 333ltrs, but Iâm wondering whether it might be a better idea to use 12 x 25 ltr drums/jerricans = 300ltrs, which just fits neatly within the limit for not requiring orange boards etc. Just an idea to allow you to carry more fuel.
Is 1x 200 ltr drum sufficient fuel for your teamâs needs?
Youâre also correct that 1 x 2kg dry powder fire extinguisher is a requirement, but please remember that it MUST be fully ADR compliant. The drum(s) must also be fully compliant in terms of bearing the correct UN approval and packaging code AND must be correctly secured against all movement whilst on board the vehicle.
The package code will be a minimum of:
In order that you donât get problems with IMDG (they can be very fussy ) Iâll stick to what types of packages are acceptable by both road AND sea for the carriage of methanolâŚ
The drum(s) can be metal (1A1) or plastic (1H1,) but must be the fixed head âbungâ type.
Max size 400ltrs
(Clip tops ARE NOT allowed eg. 1A2 or 1H2)
Jerricans (elliptical cross-section) are allowed eg. steel (3A1) or plastic (3H1) max individual size 60ltrs.
The part of the code for drums/jerricans with the red arrow can be an âXâ or a âY,â but NOT a âZ.â
For the sea journey, under IMDG, youâll need 3 x Class 3 placards and 3 x class 6.1 placards:
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These are 250mm x 250mm minimum size.
Youâll also need a multi-modal DGN. Iâd suggest that you only apply the placards to the vehicle once youâre in the docks and that you ensure that they come (fall ) off just as youâre coming off the boat, because they arenât needed by road.
BTW, IMDG doesnât regard methanol as a marine pollutant, so thereâs no need for the triangular fish signs.
Under IMDG, methanol is in their stowage category âB.â (Clear of living quarters.)
Labelling
If the drum(s) / jerrican(s) are labelled as in the top picture, then that will comply with ADR and IMDG, because the two required class labels are present along with the UN number and the Proper Shipping Name (PSN.)
By road (ADR) there needs to be the UN number (plus the two class labels) on the package(s.)
An alternative method for displaying the UN number is a label like this:
IMDG requirements for labelling are the same as ADR, but with the addition of the PSN.
An alternative method for displaying the PSN for IMDG is a label like this:
If the PSN is shown on packages during road transport, then that isnât a problem, it simply means that the packages exceed minimum labelling requirents by road.
Iâd not bother with the channel tunnel if I were you⌠under their Regs, methanol is banned
I can help with obtaining the correct packages and labelling (at cost price) and with the preparation of the correct DGN if you need. (My own DGSA service and DGN is a freebie in your teamâs case. )
I hope that helps.