BOS 519-2: 2013

Description

This standard identifies the various types of large packaging that are suitable for the transport of dangerous goods by road and rail. It describes minimum performance requirements for the large packaging, the procedures to be followed to obtain approval from test stations or certification authorities and gives details of the marking and labelling to be displayed on the large packaging.NOTE The requirements of this standard do not apply to a) gases of Class 2, except aerosol dispensers and gas cylinder, b) infectious substances of Division 6.2, except clinical waste of UN 3291 (see BOS 540), and c) Class 7 packages containing radioactive material.