49 CFR 172.102 Special Provisions — W-Codes

49 CFR 172.102 W-codes — special provisions for transportation by water.

Excerpts from 49 CFR §172.102. Verify against the current official rule text before relying on them.

Code	Description	Open
`W1`	This substance in a non friable prill or granule form is not subject to the requirements of this subchapter when tested in accordance with the UN Manual of Test and Criteria (IBR, see § 171.7 of this subchapter) and is found to not meet the definition or criteria for inclusion in Division 5.1.	View
`W7`	Vessel stowage category for uranyl nitrate hexahydrate solution is “D” as defined in § 172.101(k)(4).	View
`W8`	Vessel stowage category for pyrophoric thorium metal or pyrophoric uranium metal is “D” as defined in § 172.101(k)(4).	View
`W9`	When offered for transportation by water, the following Specification packagings are not authorized unless approved by the Associate Administrator: woven plastic bags, plastic film bags, textile bags, paper bags, IBCs and bulk packagings.	View
`W10`	When offered for transportation by vessel, the use of Large Packagings (see § 171.8 of this subchapter) is prohibited.	View

`W31`	Non-bulk packagings must be hermetically sealed.	View
`W40`	Non-bulk bags are not allowed.	View
`W41`	When offered for transportation by water, this material must be packaged in bales and be securely and tightly bound with rope, wire or similar means.	View
`W100`	Non-bulk flexible, fibreboard or wooden packagings must be sift-proof and water-resistant or must be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner.	View