ADR special provision 378
Radiation detectors holding this gas in non-refillable receptacles outside Chapter 6.2/P200 may travel if pressure, size, burst and packing limits are met.
Radiation detectors holding this gas in non-refillable pressure receptacles that do not meet Chapter 6.2 or P200 may still travel under this entry if conditions (a) to (g) are met. If conditions (a) to (f) are met and each detector receptacle holds no more than 50 ml, the detectors, including those inside radiation detection systems, are free of all other ADR requirements.
| Value | Applies when |
|---|---|
| 50 bar | maximum working pressure per receptacle |
| 12 litres | maximum receptacle capacity |
| 3 times working pressure | minimum burst pressure, relief device fitted |
| 4 times working pressure | minimum burst pressure, no relief device |
| 1.2 metre | drop test the complete package must survive |
| 50 ml | receptacle capacity at or below which detectors meeting (a) to (f) are fully exempt |
Conditions
- (a) Working pressure per receptacle no more than 50 bar.
- (b) Receptacle capacity no more than 12 litres.
- (c) Burst pressure at least 3 times working pressure with a relief device, at least 4 times without one.
- (d) Receptacle material must not fragment if it ruptures.
- (e) Detectors made under a registered quality assurance programme (ISO 9001 may serve).
- (f) Strong outer packagings; the package must pass a 1.2 metre drop with no detector breakage or outer packaging rupture; equipment containing a detector is packed in strong outer packaging unless the equipment protects it equally.
- (g) Transport document states "Transport in accordance with special provision 378".
| documents | Transport document statement "Transport in accordance with special provision 378" |
|---|
Note. The provision begins on page 633 and continues on page 634.
Refers to: Chapter 6.2; P200; 4.1.4.1.
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Source: ADR 2025 (ECE/TRANS/352), Volume I, section 3.3.1, special provision 378, page 633.
Paraphrase in FreightUtils' own words, not the official text. Not yet reviewed.
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