ADR special packing provision RR8

RID/ADR only: pressure receptacles for the listed substances need initial and periodic tests at no less than 1 MPa (10 bar).

In P402, for UN 1389, 1391, 1411, 1421, 1928, 3129, 3130, 3148, 3482, the pressure receptacles must undergo an initial test and periodic tests at a pressure of at least 1 MPa (10 bar), instead of the 0.6 MPa stated in the instruction. This provision is specific to RID and ADR.

Limits
ValueApplies when
1 MPaminimum initial and periodic test pressure
10 barminimum initial and periodic test pressure

Note. Appears only in P402.

Carried by 12 Table A entries

UN 1389 · UN 1391 · UN 1411 · UN 1421 · UN 1928 · UN 3129 · UN 3130 · UN 3148 · UN 3482

Source: ADR 2025 (ECE/TRANS/352), Volume II, section 4.1.4.1, P402, RR8, page 109.

Paraphrase in FreightUtils' own words, not the official text. Not yet reviewed.

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