Segregation and stowage requirements for dangerous cargo - IMDG code guideline Handling dangerous cargo requires special care due to the inherent hazardous nature of the cargo and applicable carriage regulations. The general provisions for segregation between the various classes of dangerous goods are shown in "Segregation table" (IMDG Code Chapter 7.2.1.16). In addition to the general provisions, there may be a need to segregate a particular substance, material or article from other goods which could contribute to its hazard. Particular provisions for segregation are indicated in the Dangerous Goods List and, in the case of conflicting provisions, always take precedence over the general provisions. For example: a) In the Dangerous Goods List entry for ACETYLENE, DISSOLVED, class 2.1, UN 1001, the following particular segregation requirement is specified: “separated from” chlorine b) In the Dangerous Goods List entry for BARIUM CYANIDE, CLASS 6.1, UN 1565, THE FOLLOWING PARTICULAR SEGREGATION IS SPECIFIED: “separated from” acids ( IMDG Code Chapter 7.2.1.6 ) 2. Where the Code indicates a single secondary hazard (one subsidiary risk label), the segregation provisions applicable to that hazard should take precedence where they are more stringent than those of the primary hazard. ( IMDG Code Chapter 7.2.1.6.1 ) 3. Except for class 1, the segregation provisions for substances, materials or articles having more than two hazards (2 or more subsidiary risk labels) are given in the Dangerous Goods List. For example: In the Dangerous Goods List entry for BROMINE CHLORIDE, class 2.3 UN 2901, subsidiary risk 5.1 and 8, the following particular segregation is specified: “segregation as for class 5.1 but “separated from “class 7” * (IMDG Code Chapter 7.2.1.6.2 ) 4. Whenever dangerous goods are stowed together, whether or not in a cargo transport unit, the segregation of such dangerous goods from others should always be in accordance with the most stringent provisions for any of the dangerous goods concerned. (IMDG Code Chapter 7.2.1.9 ) 5. No segregation need be applied between dangerous goods of different classes which comprise the same substance but vary only in their water content, such as sodium sulphide in classes 4.2 and 8, or for class 7 if the difference is due to quantity only. (IMDG Code Chapter 7.2.1.13) 6. Notwithstanding IMDG Code Chapter 7.2.1.6.1, 7.2.1.6.2 and 7.2.1.13, substances of the same class may be stowed together without regard to segregation required by secondary hazards (subsidiary risk label(s)), provided the substances do not react dangerously with each other and cause: .1 combustion and/or evolution of considerable heat; .2 evolution of flammable, toxic or asphyxiant gases; .3 the formation of corrosive substances; or .4 the formation of unstable substances. (IMDG Code Chapter 7.2.1.11) Remark: As a general rule to carry these substances in same cargo transport unit, this regulation should not be applied priority over Chapter 7.2.1.6.1, 7.2.1.6.2 and 7.2.1.13 without surveyor’s clarified assess that there is not the above danger due to mixing these substances. 7. Dangerous goods which have to be segregated from each other should not be carried in the same cargo transport unit. However, dangerous goods which should be segregated “away from” each other may be carried in the same cargo transport unit with the approval of the competent authority. In such cases an equivalent standard of safety must be maintained. (IMDG Code Chapter 7.2.2.3) 8. For the purpose of segregation, dangerous goods having certain similar chemical properties have been grouped together in segregation groups as listed in 7.2.1.7.2. The entries allocated to these segregation groups are listed in IMDG Code chapter 3.1.4.4. Where in the Dangerous Goods List entry in column 16 (stowage and segregation) a particular segregation requirement refers to a group of substances, such as "acids", the particular segregation requirement applies to the goods allocated to the respective segregation group. (IMDG Code Chapter 7.2.1.7.1.) *Segregation groups referred to in the Dangerous Goods List* (IMDG Code Chapter 7.2.1.7.2.) .1 acids .2 ammonium compounds .3 bromates .4 chlorates .5 chlorites .6 cyanides .7 heavy metals and their salts .8 hypochlorites .9 lead and lead compounds .10 liquid halogenated hydrocarbons .11 mercury and mercury compounds .12 nitrites .13 perchlorates .14 permanganates .15 powdered metals .16 peroxides .17 azides .18 alkalis 9. It is recognized that not all substances falling within a segregation group are listed in this Code by name. These substances are shipped under N.O.S. entries. Although these N.O.S. entries are not listed themselves in the above groups, the shipper shall decide whether allocation under the segregation group is appropriate. Mixtures, solutions or preparations containing substances falling within a segregation group and shipped under an N.O.S. entry are also considered to fall within that segregation group. (IMDG Code Chapter 7.2.1.7.3.) 10. The segregation groups in this Code do not cover substances which fall outside the classification criteria of this Code. It is recognised that some non-hazardous substances have similar chemical properties as substances listed in the segregation groups. A shipper or the person responsible for packing the goods into a cargo transport unit who does have knowledge of the chemical properties of such non-dangerous goods may decide to implement the segregation requirements of a related segregation group on a voluntary basis. (IMDG Code Chapter 7.2.1.7.4.) 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