Combination packagings are authorized.

The following packagings are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 are met:

(1) For liquids and solids containing or contaminated with PCBs, polyhalogenated biphenyls, polyhalogenated terphenyls or halogenated monomethyldiphenylmethanes: Packagings in accordance with packing instructions

P001 or P002,

as appropriate.

(2) For transformers and condensers and other articles:

(a) Packagings in accordance with packing instructions P001 or P002. The articles shall be secured with suitable cushioning material to prevent inadvertent movement during normal conditions of carriage; or

(b) Leakproof packagings which are capable of containing, in addition to the articles, at least 1.25 times the volume of the liquid PCBs, polyhalogenated biphenyls, polyhalogenated terphenyls or halogenated monomethyldiphenylmethanes present in them. There shall be sufficient absorbent material in the packagings to absorb at least 1.1 times the volume of liquid which is contained in the articles. In general, transformers and condensers shall be carried in leakproof metal packagings which are capable of holding, in addition to the transformers and condensers, at least 1.25 times the volume of the liquid present in them.

NOTE: The packagings authorized may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).


Notwithstanding the above, liquids and solids not packaged in accordance with packing instructions P001 and P002 and unpackaged transformers and condensers may be carried in cargo transport units fitted with a leakproof metal tray to a height of at least 800 mm, containing sufficient inert absorbent material to absorb at least 1.1 times the volume of any free liquid.

NOTE: The packagings authorized may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).


Additional requirement:
Adequate provisions shall be taken to seal the transformers and condensers to prevent leakage during normal conditions of carriage.