ADR special provision 314

Substances that can decompose exothermically when hot: keep out of direct sun, away from heat sources, in well-ventilated areas.

These substances may decompose exothermically at high temperatures, triggered by heat or by impurities such as powdered metals (iron, manganese, cobalt, magnesium) and their compounds. While being carried they must be shaded from direct sunlight, kept away from all heat sources, and stowed in adequately ventilated areas.

Carried by 8 Table A entries

UN 1748 · UN 2208 · UN 2880 · UN 3485 · UN 3486 · UN 3487

Source: ADR 2025 (ECE/TRANS/352), Volume I, section 3.3.1, special provision 314, page 621.

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