What types of containers can be used for "bulk" transport?
Transporting dangerous goods in tanks or containers: What are your obligations?
Practical sheet REF: FIC1240 V1
What types of containers can be used for "bulk" transport?
Transporting dangerous goods in tanks or containers: What are your obligations?

Author : Valérie GUILLET

Publication date: May 10, 2025 | Lire en français

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2. What types of containers can be used for "bulk" transport?

The types of container defined by the ADR that can be used for "bulk" transport are :

  • or equipment that can be handled on its own and attached to a vehicle chassis for transport;

  • or vehicles with equipment attached, forming a complete assembly.

2.1 Equipment only

Equipment includes :

  • tank containers, tank swap bodies and multiple-element gas containers (MEGC – pressure receptacle or tank assembly) intended for carriage by road, and described in § 6.8 of the ADR; tank containers and tank swap bodies may also be made of fiber-reinforced plastic, in which case they comply with § 6.9 of the ADR;

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