Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (SOR/2001-286)

1.32 [Repealed, SOR/2026-127, s. 30]

Class 2, Gases, that May Be Identified as UN1075, LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS

• 1.32.1 (1) The following dangerous goods may be identified by the UN number UN1075 and the shipping name LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES instead of the UN number and shipping name identified for them:

  • (a) UN1011, BUTANE;

  • (b) UN1012, BUTYLENE;

  • (c) UN1055, ISOBUTYLENE;

  • (d) UN1077, PROPYLENE;

  • (e) UN1969, ISOBUTANE; and

  • (f) UN1978, PROPANE.

• (2) The shipping name of the dangerous goods listed in paragraphs (1)(a) to (f) may be shown on the shipping document, in parentheses, following the words “LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES”.

• (3) If either UN1077, PROPYLENE, or UN1978, PROPANE, is to be transported on a road vehicle or railway vehicle on board a vessel and is identified as LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES on the shipping document in accordance with subsection (1), the shipping name PROPYLENE or PROPANE, as appropriate, must be shown on the shipping document, in parentheses, following the words “LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES”.

Class 2.2, Non-flammable, Non-toxic Gases, Absolute Pressure less than 280 kPa

• 1.32.2 (1) Gases that are non-flammable and non-toxic transported at an absolute pressure of less than 280 kPa at 20°C that are not liquefied or refrigerated gases may be offered for transport, handled or transported as if they were included in Class 2.2. In that case, the requirements of these Regulations that relate to gases included in Class 2.2 must be complied with.

• (2) For greater certainty, a dangerous goods mark displayed in accordance with the requirements of subsection (1) is not misleading as to the presence or nature of any danger.

Class 2, Gases, in Small Means of Containment

1.32.3 Parts 3, 6 and 17 do not apply to dangerous goods that are transported in one or more small means of containment on a road vehicle solely on land if

• (a) the dangerous goods are

  • (i) UN1001, ACETYLENE, DISSOLVED,

  • (ii) UN1002, AIR, COMPRESSED,

  • (iii) UN1006, ARGON, COMPRESSED,

  • (iv) UN1013, CARBON DIOXIDE,

  • (v) UN1060, METHYLACETYLENE AND PROPADIENE MIXTURE, STABILIZED,

  • (vi) UN1066, NITROGEN, COMPRESSED,

  • (vii) UN1072, OXYGEN, COMPRESSED, or

  • (viii) UN1978, PROPANE;

• (b) the dangerous goods are contained in no more than five small means of containment;

• (c) the gross mass of the dangerous goods is less than or equal to 500 kg; and

• (d) the labels displayed on the small means of containment can be seen from outside the road vehicle.

Class 3, Flammable Liquids

1.33 Parts 3 to 7, 9, 10 and 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of dangerous goods included in Class 3 if they

• (a) have no subsidiary class;

• (b) are included in Packing Group III and have a flash point greater than 37.8°C; and

• (c) are in one or more small means of containment designed, constructed, filled, closed, secured and maintained so that under normal conditions of transport, including handling, there will be no release of the dangerous goods that could endanger public safety.

Class 3, Flammable Liquids, Flash Point Greater Than 60°C but Less Than or Equal to 93°C

• 1.34 (1) Substances that have a flash point greater than 60°C but less than or equal to 93°C may be transported as if they were included in Class 3 and Packing Group III. In that case, the requirements of these Regulations that relate to flammable liquids included in Class 3 must be met, except those set out in paragraph 7.2(1)(f) and Part 17.

• (2) For greater certainty, a dangerous goods mark displayed in accordance with the requirements of subsection (1) is not misleading as to the presence or nature of any danger.

1.34.1 [Repealed, SOR/2017-137, s. 9]

UN1202, DIESEL FUEL or UN1203, GASOLINE

1.35 Part 3, sections 4.12 and 4.15.2 and Parts 6 and 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting, on a road vehicle, of dangerous goods that are UN1202, DIESEL FUEL or UN1203, GASOLINE, if

• (a) the dangerous goods are in one or more means of containment;

• (b) each means of containment has at least one label or placard that is visible from outside the road vehicle during transport;

• (c) each means of containment is secured to the road vehicle to prevent unintended movement during transport; and

• (d) the total capacity of the means of containment is less than or equal to 2 000 L.

Class 3, Flammable Liquids, Alcoholic Beverages and Aqueous Solutions of Alcohol

1.36 Parts 3 to 10 and 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of

• (a) an alcoholic beverage if the alcoholic beverage

  • (i) contains alcohol that is less than or equal to 24% by volume,

  • (ii) is included in Packing Group II and is contained in a means of containment with a capacity that is less than or equal to 5 L, or

  • (iii) is included in Packing Group III and is contained in a means of containment with a capacity that is less than or equal to 450 L; or

• (b) an aqueous solution of alcohol if the aqueous solution has a flash point greater than 23°C and

  • (i) contains alcohol that is less than or equal to 50% by volume and at least 50% by volume of a substance that is not dangerous goods, and

  • (ii) is contained in a small means of containment.

1.37 [Repealed, SOR/2008-34, s. 19]

1.38 [Repealed, SOR/2026-112, s. 28]

Class 6.2, Infectious Substances, UN3373, BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B

1.39 Parts 3 and 4, except section 4.22.1, and Part 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of infectious substances that are included in Category B if

• (a) one external surface of the means of containment for the substances measures at least 100 mm × 100 mm;

• (b) the means of containment is in compliance with Part 5 (Means of Containment) and has displayed on the external surface

  • (i) the mark illustrated in Part 4 (Dangerous Goods Marks) for infectious substances included in Category B, and

  • (ii) the shipping name, on a contrasting background, next to the mark in letters at least 6 mm high; and

• (c) the 24-hour telephone number required under paragraph 3.5(1)(j) is displayed next to the shipping name on the means of containment.

1.40 [Repealed, SOR/2008-34, s. 21]

Biological Products

1.41 Parts 3 to 8 and 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of biological products if they

• (a) are prepared in accordance with the Food and Drugs Act or the Health of Animals Act;

• (b) are in a means of containment that is designed, constructed, filled, closed, secured and maintained so that under normal conditions of transport, including handling, there will be no release of the dangerous goods that could endanger public safety; and

• (c) are in a means of containment that is marked with the words “Biological Product” or “Produit biologique” in black letters at least 6 mm high on a contrasting background.

Human or Animal Specimens

• 1.42 (1) Parts 3 to 8 and 17 do not apply to the importing, offering for transport, handling or transporting of human or animal specimens for which a competent professional has determined that there is minimal likelihood that infectious substances are present.

• (1.1) In making the determination, the professional must take into account the medical history, symptoms and relevant circumstances of the human or animal and the endemic local conditions applicable to the human or animal.

• (2) The human or animal specimens referred to in subsection (1) must be in a means of containment that is marked with the words “Exempt Human Specimen” or “spécimen humain exempté” or “Exempt Animal Specimen” or “spécimen animal exempté” and that is designed, constructed, filled, closed, secured and maintained so that under normal conditions of transport, including handling, there will be no release of the specimen.

Tissues or Organs for Transplant

1.42.1 These Regulations do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transport of tissues or organs for transplant.

Blood or Blood Components

• 1.42.2 (1) Parts 3 to 8 and 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of blood or blood components that are intended for transfusion or for the preparation of blood products and are reasonably believed not to contain infectious substances.

• (2) The blood or blood components referred to in subsection (1) must be in a means of containment that is designed, constructed, filled, closed, secured and maintained so that under normal conditions of transport, including handling, there will be no release of the blood or blood components.

Medical or Clinical Waste

1.42.3 Part 3, sections 4.10 to 4.12 and Parts 5 to 8 and 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of dangerous goods that are medical waste or clinical waste if

• (a) the dangerous goods are UN3291, CLINICAL WASTE, UNSPECIFIED, N.O.S., (BIO) MEDICAL WASTE, N.O.S., or REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE, N.O.S.;

• (b) the dangerous goods are in a means of containment that is in compliance with CGSB-43.125; and

• (c) the following information is displayed on the means of containment:

  • (i) the biohazard symbol; and

  • (ii) the word “BIOHAZARD” or “BIORISQUE”.

Class 7, Radioactive Materials

1.43 Parts 3 to 7, 9 to 11 and 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of dangerous goods included in Class 7 if the dangerous goods

• (a) satisfy the conditions in the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, 2015 for transport in an excepted package;

• (b) are in an excepted package; and

• (c) are accompanied by a document that includes the information referred to in subparagraphs 29(2)(a)(i) to (v) of the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, 2015.

Radioactive Materials — Unknown Classification

1.43.1 Parts 2 to 7, 9 and 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of goods that include radioactive materials whose classification is unknown and cannot be readily determined, and that satisfy the conditions set out in paragraph 2(2)(n) or (o) of the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, 2015.

Residues of Dangerous Goods in a Drum or IBC

1.44 Parts 2 to 4, 7 and 17 do not apply to a residue contained in a drum or an IBC, except for a residue of dangerous goods included in Packing Group I or in Class 1, 4.3, 6.2 or 7, if

• (a) in the case of a residue contained in a drum,

  • (i) the drum is being transported to a facility for the purpose of reconditioning, remanufacturing or repair in accordance with CGSB-43.150,

  • (ii) the drum is accompanied by a document that includes the primary class of each residue and the words “Residue Drum(s)” or “fût(s) de résidu”, preceded by the number of drums containing dangerous goods in that primary class, and

  • (iii) if more than 10 drums are on a road vehicle or railway vehicle, the DANGER placard is displayed on each side and each end of the vehicle in accordance with Part 4, except for section 4.16; and

• (b) in the case of a residue contained in an IBC,

  • (i) the IBC is being transported to a facility for the purpose of conducting IBC leak tests and inspections in accordance with CGSB-43.146,

  • (ii) the IBC is accompanied by a document that includes the primary class of each residue and the words “Residue IBC(s)” or “GRV de résidu”, preceded by the number of IBCs containing dangerous goods in that primary class, and

  • (iii) if an IBC is on a road vehicle or railway vehicle, the DANGER placard is displayed on each side and each end of the vehicle in accordance with Part 4, except for section 4.16.