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The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail Regulations 1996

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Corrosive substances (classification code 8)

9.—(1) Containers and wagons shall be thoroughly cleaned and in particular be free of all combustible debris before they are loaded with packages containing any of the following goods—

  • UN 1796 NITRATING ACID MIXTURE with more than 50% Nitric Acid

  • UN 1802 PERCHLORIC ACID

  • UN 1826 NITRATING ACID MIXTURE, SPENT WITH MORE THAN 50% NITRIC ACID

  • UN 2032 NITRIC ACID, RED FUMING

  • UN 3084 CORROSIVE SOLID, OXIDIZING, N.O.S.

  • UN 3093 CORROSIVE LIQUID, OXIDIZING, N.O.S.

(2) The use of combustible materials for stowing packages containing any of the goods listed in sub-paragraph (1) above is prohibited.

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