UN 0018

Dangerous Goods · Explosive substances and articles

AMMUNITION, TEAR- PRODUCING with burster, expelling charge or propelling charge

Class 1

Class 8

Class 6.1

Modal carriage coverage

Carriage mode	Convention	Status	Class	Packing group	Limited quantities
Road	ADR / Annex A	Listed	1	—	0
Rail	RID	Listed	1	—	0
Inland waterway	ADN	Listed	1	—	0
Sea	IMDG Code	Listed	1.2G	—	0
Air	ICAO TI / IATA DGR	Listed	1.2G	—	—

ADR 2025 (UNECE) · RID / ADN / IMDG / ICAO listings via BAM

Multi-modal Table A

IMDG · Table A

Class: 1.2G
Subsidiary risk: 6.1, 8
Limited quantities: 0
Excepted quantities: E0
Packing instructions: P130, LP101
EmS: F-B!, S-Z
Stowage category: 03
Stowage & handling: SW1
Segregation: SG2

RID · Table A

Class: 1
Classification code: 1.2G
Subsidiary risk: 6.1, 8
Limited quantities: 0
Excepted quantities: E0
Packing instructions: P130, LP101
Transport category: 1
Hazard ID number: 1.2G

ADN · Table A

Class: 1
Classification code: 1.2G
Subsidiary risk: 6.1, 8
Special provisions: 802
Limited quantities: 0
Excepted quantities: E0
Equipment required: PP
Blue cones / lights: 3
Additional measures: LO01, HA01, HA03

ICAO TI / IATA DGR · Table A

Class: 1.2G
Subsidiary risk: 6.1, 8
Emergency response code: 1CP

ADR 2025 (UNECE) · RID / ADN / IMDG / ICAO listings via BAM

Required transport equipment

A collecting container

A drain seal

A pair of protective gloves

A shovel

Eye protection

For each vehicle, a wheel chock

Portable lighting apparatus

Two self-standing warning signs

Warning vest

ADR 2025 (UNECE)

ADR 2025 · Table A

UN 0018

3a Class 1

3b Classification code 1.2G

4 Packing group —

6 Special provisions —

7a Limited quantities 0

7b Excepted quantities E0

8 Packing instructions P130 LP101

9a Special packing provisions PP67 L1

9b Mixed packing provisions MP23

10 Portable tank instructions —

11 Portable tank special provisions —

12 Tank code —

13 Tank special provisions —

14 Tank vehicle —

15 Transport category 1

15 Tunnel restriction B1000C

20 Hazard ID (HIN) —

ADR 2025 (UNECE)

ADR Packaging guide

Packing instruction

Inner packaging

Outer packaging

4A4B4NBoxes steel aluminium other metal

Max per inner Max gross mass · Packing group ——

4C14C24DBoxes natural wood, ordinary natural wood, sift-proof walls plywood

Max per inner Max gross mass · Packing group ——

4F4GBoxes reconstituted wood fibreboard

Max per inner Max gross mass · Packing group ——

4H14H2Boxes plastics, expanded plastics, solid

Max per inner Max gross mass · Packing group ——

1A11A21B11B21N11N21DDrums steel aluminium other metal plywood

Max per inner Max gross mass · Packing group ——

1GDrums fibre

Max per inner Max gross mass · Packing group ——

1H11H2Drums plastics

Max per inner Max gross mass · Packing group ——

Informational only — based on ADR 2025. Always verify against the original official source before carriage.

ADR Exemptions & reliefs

Limited Quantities (3.4)

Not eligible for Limited Quantity exemption.

Excepted Quantities (3.5)

Not eligible for Excepted Quantity exemption.

Transport-category points (1.1.3.6)1

Multiplier: × 50 · Limits 20

Quantity (kg or L)

Informational only — based on ADR 2025. Always verify against the original official source before carriage.

Classification code 1.2G

Division 1.2: Substances and articles which have a projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazardCompatibility Group G: Pyrotechnic substance, or article containing a pyrotechnic substance

Transport category 1

Max Total Quantity per Transport Unit: 20 kg/LMultiplication Factor: 50Substances of Packing Group I... Class 1: 1.1B... (Factor 50)

1.1.3.6.4 Calculation: Where dangerous goods of different transport categories are carried in the same transport unit, the sum of:

The quantity of substances and articles of transport category 1 multiplied by 50;
The quantity of substances and articles of transport category 1 referred to in Note a to the table in 1.1.3.6.3 multiplied by 20;
The quantity of substances and articles of transport category 2 multiplied by 3; and
The quantity of substances and articles of transport category 3;

shall not exceed 1000.

Tunnel restriction B1000C

Carriage where the total net explosive mass per transport unit - exceeds 1000 kg: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category B, C, D and E; - does not exceed 1000 kg: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category C, D and E

Limited quantities 0

Not permitted as Limited Quantity.

Excepted quantities E0

Not permitted as Excepted Quantity.

Packing instructions 2

P130

The following packagings are authorized, provided the general packing provisions of 4.1.1, 4.1.3 and special packing provisions of 4.1.5 are met:

Special packing provision: PP67 The following applies to UN Nos. 0006, 0009, 0010, 0015, 0016, 0018, 0019, 0034, 0035, 0038, 0039, 0048, 0056, 0137, 0138, 0168, 0169, 0171, 0181, 0182, 0183, 0186, 0221, 0243, 0244, 0245, 0246, 0254, 0280, 0281, 0286, 0287, 0297, 0299, 0300, 0301, 0303, 0321, 0328, 0329, 0344, 0345, 0346, 0347, 0362, 0363, 0370, 0412, 0424, 0425, 0434, 0435, 0436, 0437, 0438, 0451, 0488, 0502 and 0510: Large and robust explosives articles, normally intended for military use, without their means of initiation or with their means of initiation containing at least two effective protective features, may be carried unpackaged. When such articles have propelling charges or are self-propelled, their ignition systems shall be protected against stimuli encountered during normal conditions of carriage. A negative result in test series 4 on an unpackaged article indicates that the article can be considered for carriage unpackaged. Such unpackaged articles may be fixed to cradles or contained in crates or other suitable handling devices. NOTE: The packagings authorized may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).

P130 PACKING INSTRUCTION P130
Inner packagings	Intermediate packagings	Outer packagings
Not necessary	Not necessary	Boxes steel (4A) aluminium (4B) other metal (4N) natural wood, ordinary (4C1) natural wood, sift-proof walls (4C2) plywood (4D) reconstituted wood (4F) fibreboard (4G) plastics, expanded (4H1) plastics, solid (4H2) Drums steel (1A1, 1A2) aluminium (1B1, 1B2) other metal (1N1, 1N2) plywood (1D) fibre (1G) plastics (1H1, 1H2)

LP101

The following packagings are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 and special provisions of 4.1.5 are met:

Special packing provision: L1 For UN Nos. 0006, 0009, 0010, 0015, 0016, 0018, 0019, 0034, 0035, 0038, 0039, 0048, 0056, 0137, 0138, 0168, 0169, 0171, 0181, 0182, 0183, 0186, 0221, 0243, 0244, 0245, 0246, 0254, 0280, 0281, 0286, 0287, 0297, 0299, 0300, 0301, 0303, 0321, 0328, 0329, 0344, 0345, 0346, 0347, 0362, 0363, 0370, 0412, 0424, 0425, 0434 , 0435, 0436, 0437, 0438, 0451, 0488, 0502 and 0510: Large and robust explosives articles, normally intended for military use, without their means of initiation or with their means of initiation containing at least two effective protective features, may be carried unpackaged. When such articles have propelling charges or are self-propelled, their ignition systems shall be protected against stimuli encountered during normal conditions of carriage. A negative result in test series 4 on an unpackaged article indicates that the article can be considered for carriage unpackaged. Such unpackaged articles may be fixed to cradles or contained in crates or other suitable handling devices.

LP101 PACKING INSTRUCTION LP101
Inner packagings	Intermediate packagings	Large outer packagings
Not necessary	Not necessary	steel (50A) aluminium (50B) metal, other than steel or aluminium (50N) rigid plastics (50H) natural wood (50C) plywood (50D) reconstituted wood (50F) rigid fibreboard (50G)

Special packing provisions 2

PP67

The following applies to UN Nos. 0006, 0009, 0010, 0015, 0016, 0018, 0019, 0034, 0035, 0038, 0039, 0048, 0056, 0137, 0138, 0168, 0169, 0171, 0181, 0182, 0183, 0186, 0221, 0243, 0244, 0245, 0246, 0254, 0280, 0281, 0286, 0287, 0297, 0299, 0300, 0301, 0303, 0321, 0328, 0329, 0344, 0345, 0346, 0347, 0362, 0363, 0370, 0412, 0424, 0425, 0434, 0435, 0436, 0437, 0438, 0451, 0488, 0502 and 0510: Large and robust explosives articles, normally intended for military use, without their means of initiation or with their means of initiation containing at least two effective protective features, may be carried unpackaged. When such articles have propelling charges or are self-propelled, their ignition systems shall be protected against stimuli encountered during normal conditions of carriage. A negative result in test series 4 on an unpackaged article indicates that the article can be considered for carriage unpackaged. Such unpackaged articles may be fixed to cradles or contained in crates or other suitable handling devices. NOTE: The packagings authorized may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).

L1

For UN Nos. 0006, 0009, 0010, 0015, 0016, 0018, 0019, 0034, 0035, 0038, 0039, 0048, 0056, 0137, 0138, 0168, 0169, 0171, 0181, 0182, 0183, 0186, 0221, 0243, 0244, 0245, 0246, 0254, 0280, 0281, 0286, 0287, 0297, 0299, 0300, 0301, 0303, 0321, 0328, 0329, 0344, 0345, 0346, 0347, 0362, 0363, 0370, 0412, 0424, 0425, 0434 , 0435, 0436, 0437, 0438, 0451, 0488, 0502 and 0510: Large and robust explosives articles, normally intended for military use, without their means of initiation or with their means of initiation containing at least two effective protective features, may be carried unpackaged. When such articles have propelling charges or are self-propelled, their ignition systems shall be protected against stimuli encountered during normal conditions of carriage. A negative result in test series 4 on an unpackaged article indicates that the article can be considered for carriage unpackaged. Such unpackaged articles may be fixed to cradles or contained in crates or other suitable handling devices.

Mixed packing provisions 1

MP23

Carriage — packages 1

V2

(1) Packages shall only be loaded on to EX/II or EX/III vehicles which satisfy the relevant requirements of Part 9. The choice of vehicle depends on the quantity to be carried, which is limited per transport unit in accordance with the provisions concerning loading (see 7.5.5.2). Where a transport unit consists of an EX/II vehicle and an EX/III vehicle, both carrying explosive substances or articles, the quantity limit of 7.5.5.2.1 applicable for an EX/II transport unit applies for the entire transport unit.

(2) Trailers, except semi-trailers, which satisfy the requirements for EX/II or EX/III vehicles may be drawn by motor vehicles which do not satisfy those requirements.

For carriage in containers, see also 7.1.3 to 7.1.6.

Where substances or articles of Class 1 in quantities requiring a transport unit made up of EX/III vehicle(s) are being carried in containers to or from harbour areas, rail terminals or airports of arrival or departure as part of a multimodal journey, a transport unit made up of EX/II vehicle(s) may be used instead, provided that the containers being carried comply with the appropriate requirements of the IMDG Code, the RID or the ICAO Technical Instructions.

Carriage — loading, unloading & handling 4

CV1

-1 The following operations are prohibited: (a) Loading or unloading goods in a public place in a built-up area without special permission from the competent authorities; (b) Loading or unloading goods in a public place elsewhere than in a built-up area without prior notice thereof having been given to the competent authorities, unless these operations are urgently necessary for reasons of safety. -2 If, for any reason, handling operations have to be carried out in a public place, then substances and articles of different kinds shall be separated according to the labels.

CV2

-1 Before loading, the loading surface of the vehicle or container shall be thoroughly cleaned. -2 The use of fire or naked flame shall be prohibited on vehicles and containers carrying goods, in their vicinity and during the loading and unloading of these goods.

CV3

See 7.5.5.2.

CV28

Carriage — operation 1

S1

CHAPTER 8.5 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO PARTICULAR CLASSES OR SUBSTANCES In addition to the requirements of Chapters 8.1 to 8.4, when reference is made to them in Column (19) of Table A of Chapter 3.2, the following requirements shall apply to the carriage of the substances or articles concerned. In the event of conflict with the requirements of Chapters 8.1 to 8.4, the requirements of this Chapter shall take precedence. S1: Requirements concerning the carriage of explosive substances and articles (Class 1) (1) Special training of drivers If, according to other regulations applicable in the country of a Contracting Party, a driver has followed equivalent training under a different regime or for a different purpose, covering the subjects defined in 8.2.2.3.4, the specialization training course may be totally or partially dispensed with. (2) Approved official If the national regulations so provide, the competent authority of a country contracting party to ADR may require an approved official to be carried in the vehicle at the carrier's expense. (3) Prohibition of smoking, fire and naked flame Smoking, the use of fire or of naked flames shall be prohibited on vehicles carrying substances and articles of Class 1, in their vicinity and during the loading and unloading of these substances and articles. This prohibition of smoking is also applicable to the use of electronic cigarettes and similar devices. (4) Places of loading and unloading (a) Loading or unloading of substances and articles of Class 1 shall not take place in a public place in a built-up area without special permission from the competent authorities; (b) Loading or unloading of substances and articles of Class 1 in a public space elsewhere than in a built-up area without prior notice thereof having been given to the competent authorities shall be prohibited, unless operations are urgently necessary for reasons of safety; (c) If, for any reason, handling operations have to be carried out in a public place, then substances and articles of different kinds shall be separated according to the labels; (d) When vehicles carrying substances and articles of Class 1 are obliged to stop for loading or unloading operations in a public place, a distance of at least 50 m shall be maintained between the stationary vehicles. This distance shall not apply to vehicles belonging to the same transport unit. (5) Convoys (a) When vehicles carrying substances and articles of Class 1 travel in convoy, a distance of not less than 50 m shall be maintained between each transport unit and the next; (b) The competent authority may lay down rules for the order or composition of convoys.(6) Supervision of vehicles The requirements of Chapter 8.4 shall be applicable only when substances and articles of Class 1 having a total net mass of explosive substance above the limits set below are carried in a vehicle:

Division 1.1:	0 kg
Division 1.2:	0 kg
Division 1.3, compatibility group C:	0 kg
Division 1.3, other than compatibility group C:	50 kg
Division 1.4, other than those listed below:	50 kg
Division 1.5:	0 kg
Division 1.6:	50 kg
Substances and articles of Division 1.4 belonging to UN Nos. 0104, 0237,0255,
0267, 0289, 0361, 0365, 0366, 0440, 0441, 0455, 0456, 0500, 0512 and 0513:	0 kg

For mixed loads the lowest limit applicable to any of the substances or articles carried shall be used for the load as a whole. In addition, these substances and articles, when subject to the provisions in 1.10.3, shall be supervised in accordance with the security plan in 1.10.3.2 at all times to prevent any malicious act and to alert the driver and the competent authorities in the event of loss or fire. Empty uncleaned packagings are exempted. (7) Locking of vehicles Doors and rigid covers in the load compartments of EX/II vehicles and all openings in the load compartments of EX/III vehicles carrying substances and articles of Class 1 shall be locked during transport, except for the periods of loading and unloading. S2: Additional requirements concerning the carriage of flammable liquids or gases (1) Portable lighting apparatus The load compartment of closed vehicles carrying liquids having a flash-point of not more than 60 °C or flammable substances or articles of Class 2, shall not be entered by persons carrying portable lighting apparatus other than those so designed and constructed that they cannot ignite any flammable vapours or gases which may have penetrated into the interior of the vehicle. (2) Operation of combustion heaters during loading or unloading The operation of combustion heaters of vehicles of type FL (see Part 9) is forbidden during loading and unloading and at loading sites. (3) Precautions against electrostatic charges In the case of vehicles of type FL (see Part 9), a good electrical connection from the vehicle chassis to earth shall be established before tanks are filled or emptied. In addition, the rate of filling shall be limited. S3: Special provisions concerning the carriage of infectious substances The requirements of the table columns (2), (3) and (5) in 8.1.4.1 and the requirements in 8.3.4 shall not apply. S4: See 7.1.7. NOTE: This special provision S4 does not apply to substances referred to in 3.1.2.6 when substances are stabilized by the addition of chemical inhibitors such that the SADT is greater than 50 °C. In this case, temperature control may be required under conditions of carriage where the temperature may exceed 55 °C. S5: Special provisions common to the carriage of radioactive material of Class 7 in excepted packages (UN Nos. 2908, 2909, 2910 and 2911) only The requirements of the instructions in writing of 8.1.2.1 (b) and of 8.2.1, 8.3.1 and 8.3.4 shall not apply.

Source

UNECE — ADR 2025, the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (Annex A, Table A) unece.org ↗

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