This entry only applies to articles such as machinery, apparatus or devices containing dangerous goods as a residue or as an integral element of the articles. It must not be used for articles for which a proper shipping name already exists in Table 3-1.

Where the quantity of dangerous goods exceeds the limits permitted by Packing Instruction 962, and the dangerous goods meet the provisions of Special Provision 301 of the UN Model Regulations, the articles may be transported only with the prior approval of the appropriate authority of the State of Origin and the State of the Operator under the written conditions established by those authorities.

Notwithstanding the quantities specified in Packing Instruction 962, articles may also contain up to 5 kg of UN 3077 - Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. and/or 5 L of UN 3082 - Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. The quantity of environmentally hazardous substance must not be indicated on the dangerous goods transport document.

Articles containing only UN 3077 - Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. and/or UN 3082 - Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. in quantities not exceeding 5 L or 5 kg are not subject to these Instructions.

Where the quantity of dangerous goods in the article exceeds the quantity permitted by Special Provision 301 of the UN Model Regulations, or the dangerous goods are not permitted as limited quantity by the UN Model Regulations, classification of the article must be in accordance with Part 2, Introductory Chapter, 6.1 to 6.6.