Shortinfo ADR, BAM no. 9601 (DGG-Info)

BAM name (German)	Ameisensäure, wasserfrei
BAM name (English)	Formic acid, anhydrous
BAM name (French)	Acide formique, anhydre
Aggregate state (under normal conditions)	liquid
BAM no.	9601
CAS no.	64-18-6
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Transport status	allowed
Tunnel restriction code	Tunnel restriction code: D/E Bulk or tank carriage: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category D and E; Other carriage: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category E.
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Orange plate for tanks

Hazard identification number	83	corrosive or slightly corrosive substance, flammable (flash-point between 23 °C and 60 °C, inclusive)
UN number	1779	FORMIC ACID with more than 85 % acid by mass

Limited quantities	1 L
Excepted quantities	E2
Limited quantity according to 1.1.3.6	333 L
Transport category	2
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Packages	none
Loading, unloading and handling	none
Operation	Operation: S2 Additional requirements concerning the carriage of flammable liquids or gases (1) Portable lighting apparatus The load compartment of closed vehicles carrying liquids having a flash-point of not more than 60 °C or flammable substances or article of Class 2, shall not be entered by persons carrying portable lighting apparatus other than those so designed and constructed that they cannot ignite any flammable vapours or gases which may have penetrated into the interior of the vehicle. (2) Operation of combustion heaters during loading or unloading The operation of combustion heaters of vehicles of type FL (see Part 9) is forbidden during loading and unloading and at loading sites. (3) Precautions against electrostatic charges In the case of vehicles of type FL (see Part 9), a good electrical connection from the vehicle chassis to earth shall be established before tanks are filled or emptied. In addition, the rate of filling shall be limited.
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Instructions	P001
Special provisions	none
Mixed packing	Mixed packing: MP15 May - in quantities not exceeding 3 litres per inner packaging - be packed together in a combination packaging conforming to 6.1.4.21: - with goods of the same class covered by other classification codes or with goods of other classes, when mixed packing is also permitted for these; or - with goods which are not subject to the requirements of ADR, provided they do not react dangerously with one another.

Instructions	IBC02
Special provisions	none

Transport in large packagings is not permitted.

Portable tanks (UN tanks)
Tank instruction	Tank instruction T7 The portable tank instructions T1 to T22 apply to liquid and solid substances of Class 1 and Classes 3 to 9. The general provisions of Section 4.2.1 and the requirements of Section 6.7.2 shall be met. The instructions for portable tanks with FRP shells apply to substances of classes 1, 3, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2, 8 and 9. Additionally, the requirements of Chapter 6.9 apply. T7 Minimum test pressure (bar): 4 Minimum shell thickness (in mm-reference steel for shells made of metallic materials) (see 6.7.2.4): See 6.7.2.4.2 Pressure-relief requirements (see 6.7.2.8): Normal ) Bottom opening requirements (see 6.7.2.6): See 6.7.2.6.3 ) When the word "Normal" is indicated, all the requirements of 6.7.2.8 apply except for 6.7.2.8.3.
Special provisions	Special provision TP2 The degree of filling prescribed in 4.2.1.9.3 shall not be exceeded: Degree of filling = 95 / (1 + alpha x (tr - tf)) where alpha = mean coefficient of cubical expansion of the liquid between tf and tr; tr = maximum mean bulk temperature during carriage [°C]; tf = mean temperature of the liquid during filling [°C].

Portable tanks (UN tanks)

Tank instruction

Special provisions

ADR tanks
Tank code	Tank code L4BN Code L4BN: L = Type of tank: Tank for substances in the liquid state (liquids or solids handed over for carriage in the molten state). ------------------------- 4 = Calculation pressure: Minimum calculation pressure: 4 bar (see 6.8.2.1.14) ------------------------- B = Openings (see 6.8.2.2.2): Tank with bottom-filling or bottom-discharge openings with 3 closures. ------------------------- N = Safety valves/devices: Tank without a breather device according to 6.8.2.2.6 and not hermetically closed.
Special provisions	Special provision TU42 Tanks with a shell constructed of aluminium alloy, including those with a protective lining, shall only be used if the pH value of the substance is not less than 5.0 and not more than 8.0.

ADR tanks

Tank code

Special provisions

Vehicle for tank carriage
Tank vehicle	Tank vehicle: FL (a) A vehicle intended for the carriage of liquids having a flash-point of not more than 60°C (with the exception of diesel fuel complying with standard EN 590:2013 + A1:2017, gas oil, and heating oil (light) - UN No. 1202 - with a flash-point as specified in standard EN 590:2013 + A1:2017) in fixed tanks or demountable tanks with a capacity exceeding 1 m³ or in tank-containers or portable tanks with an individual capacity exceeding 3 m³; or (b) A vehicle intended for the carriage of flammable gases in fixed tanks or demountable tanks with a capacity exceeding 1 m³ or in tank-containers, portable tanks or MEGCs with an individual capacity exceeding 3 m³; or, (c) A battery-vehicle with a total capacity exceeding 1 m³ intended for the carriage of flammable gases; or d) A vehicle intended for the carriage of hydrogen peroxide, stabilized or hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solution stabilized with more than 60% hydrogen peroxide (Class 5.1, UN No. 2015) in fixed tanks or demountable tanks with a capacity exceeding 1 m3 or in tank-containers or portable tanks with an individual capacity exceeding 3 m³;

Vehicle for tank carriage

Tank vehicle

Transport in bulk is not permitted.

Transport in bulk containers (BK containers) is not permitted.

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