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LQ/EQ Checker

Check Limited & Excepted Quantity eligibility for mixed dangerous goods consignments

ADR 2025
Check Items (LQ)

What are Limited Quantities?

ADR Chapter 3.4 allows dangerous goods to be transported with reduced requirements when packaged in small quantities. Each UN number has a maximum quantity per inner packaging (Column 7a of Table A). If the quantity per inner packaging is within the limit, the goods qualify for Limited Quantity status โ€” meaning simplified labelling, no Tremcard required, and reduced driver training requirements.

What are Excepted Quantities?

ADR Chapter 3.5 provides even more relaxed requirements for very small quantities. Each substance has an EQ code (E1โ€“E5) that defines maximum quantities per inner and outer packaging. E0 means excepted quantities are not permitted. EQ transport is exempt from most ADR requirements except basic packaging and labelling rules.

References: ADR 2025 Chapter 3.4 (Limited Quantities), Chapter 3.5 (Excepted Quantities), Table A Column 7a/7b. Always verify classifications with a certified DGSA for operational use.

REST API
POST/api/adr/lq-check
POST /api/adr/lq-check { "mode": "lq", "items": [{ "un_number": "1203", "quantity": 0.5, "unit": "L" }] }
View API documentation โ†’
Related Tools
ADR Dangerous Goods Lookup โ†’ADR 1.1.3.6 Exemption Calculator โ†’Limited Quantities Guide โ†’

This tool is for reference only. Always verify dangerous goods classifications with a certified DGSA for operational transport.