Section 5 of the dangerous goods regulations covers packing instructions for dangerous goods. It discusses packing groups that classify substances by level of danger, with packing group I being the highest danger. The shipper is responsible for packing dangerous goods in compliance with the regulations, including adhering to limits for quantity per package, using salvage packaging for damaged packages, and managing damaged packaging. Packing instructions specify requirements for inner and outer packaging, removable lids, crates, pallets, and packaging engines and blades.

1. DANGEROUS
GOODS
REGULATIONS
Section 5
PACKING

2. Classification
Scope:
General
Packing Groups
Packing Instructions
Packing Material and Support Structures

3. 5.0 - general
• Packing instructions are covered in section 5 whereas section 6 covers packing specifications and
performance testing
• The shipper is responsible for all aspects of the packing of DG in compliance with the Regulations
• The quantity per package, inner and outer, must be strictly adhered to
• Salvage packaging is used to transport damaged or leaking packages
• Shipper must manage damaged packaging
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4. Packing Groups
• There are three Packing Groups:
• Packing Group I—Substances presenting high danger.
• Packing Group II—Substances presenting medium danger.
• Packing Group III—Substances presenting low danger
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5. 5

6. 6

7. Removable lids
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8. ENGINE AND BLADE CONTAINERS
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Helicopter Blades
Engine crates
Crate

9. CRATES AND PALLETS
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10. INTERNAL
COMBUSTION
ENGINES – PACKING
INSTRUCTION - 950
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11. Inner and outer packing
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12. Un specification packaging
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13. DANGEROUS
GOODS
Section 5
PACKING
FIN