Section 7 in Dangerous Goods (Arrival, Receipt, Transport, Handling and Storage), in Jawaharlal Nehru Port Regulations, 2007
7. Packing of Dangerous Goods.
(1)The packaging of dangerous goods shall be in accordance with the latest amendment of IMDG Code and need identifiable supervision.(2)Incompatible goods (including goods to be stowed away from one another) as well as dunnage or packing material liable to interact with other substances should not be packed into the same container.(3)Dangerous goods, which may cause damage by taint, odour or contamination to other products, should not be packed into the same container with goods susceptible to such damage. Foodstuff should not be packed into the same container having toxic material.(4)When planning to stuff, the following should be kept in mind -(a)The cargo weight should be distributed evenly over the container floor. In no case, should more than 60 per cent of the load be on less than half the floor surface area.(b)The goods should be tightly stowed; maintaining a level surface as far as is practicable.(c)Liquids should not be stowed on top of dry goods. The relevant resistance of the lower layer should not be disregarded.(d)Heavy goods should not be placed on top of light goods.(e)Packing susceptible to damage, especially cargo should be protected against sharp and projecting angle or parts by the use of appropriate dunnage and protective material.(f)The goods that cannot be stacked should be secured against movement; adequate dunnage material should be used to prevent the goods from shifting.(g)As a rule, barrel should be packed last close to the container door.(h)Vented packages should be packed upright and in such a manner that vents are not obstructed.(i)The cargo in the container should be secured against movement during transport.(j)The material used should not be susceptible to interaction with dangerous cargo.(k)If any safety gear is provided with the container, the same should be used.(l)The goods close the door should be secured in such a manner that they do not fall out when the door is opened.(m)Unloading procedures should be borne in mind when packing container for simplicity of supervision; identical goods should be packed together. It is useful to simplify identification of such goods by adequate labelling.(5)Special packing instructions on individual packaging should be followed that is goods marked "Protect from frost" should be stowed away from container walls.(6)Dangerous goods forming only part of a load should be stored for preference towards the rear end door of the container if this is compatible with other recommendations.
