DANGEROUS GOODS GUIDELINES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE
2.0 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
3.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION
4.0 LABELLING REQUREMENTS

APPENDICES

A EXAMPLES OF UN NOS AND CLASS DIVISIONS FOR OILPHASE CHEMICALS

A.1 Dangerous Goods for Wellsite Analysis Kits

A.2 Dangerous Goods for Sampling Operations
A.3 Goods Forbidden in Passenger Aircraft

B CONTACT NAMES FOR DANGEROUS GOODS SHIPPING

B.1 Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor - UK Only

B.2 International Air Travel
B.3 International Sea Travel
B.4 European Road Travel

C DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING CENTRES

D FURTHER INFORMATION

FEEDBACK

REVISION HISTORY

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1.0 SCOPE

This document is intended to be used as guideline to the understanding of the classification of

dangerous goods, the labelling system used in various modes of transport and the training
required to pack and ship dangerous goods.

The information is applicable to air and sea transport worldwide and road transport in Europe.

Using this document will not prepare you to be able to ship dangerous goods unless you have be
trained through an approved training centre for the mode of transport you are about to use.

2.0 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Training is an essential element in maintaining a safe regulatory regime. It is necessary for all
individuals involved in the preparation or transport of dangerous goods to be properly trained to
carry out their responsibilities. Depending on their job-function, this may entail only familiarisation
or may also include more detailed training into the intricacies of the Regulations. It is important to
remember that dangerous goods are very unlikely to cause a problem when they are prepared
and handled in compliance.

The proper declaration of dangerous goods by the shipper ensures that all in the transportation
chain know what dangerous goods they are transporting, how to properly load and handle them
and what to do if an incident or accident occurs either in-flight, at sea or on the ground.

There are two classes of training, which is relevant to Oilphase:

• Shipper, the minimum training would include: general philosophy,

limitations, general requirements for shippers, classification, list of
dangerous goods, general packing requirements, packing instructions
labelling and marking, Shipper’s declaration and other relevant
documentation.

• Packer, whose minimum training would include general philosophy,

classification, list of dangerous goods, general packing requirements,
packing instructions labelling and marking.

Training for the above classes can be sourced from any approved training companies ie IATA
Dangerous Goods accredited schools see Appendix C for authorised training centres.

3.0 DOCUMENTATION

As with shipping of any hazardous goods, a dangerous goods declaration form must be signed
only by a trained shipper. A packer can package the goods and write up the declaration but then
must pass these to the Shipper. If the shipper is satisfied by the way the items have been packed
and if the goods correspond to the declaration, the Shipper may then sign it. If the shipper is not
satisfied by the packer’s efforts, the shipper can redo the packing until satisfied. Completed
documentation will depend on how the items are to be transported. By air, sea or road requires
similar but individual paperwork.

The consequences of signing the declaration and not being properly trained could put you and
well as the company in breach of international shipping law. Deliberate use of false information
on the shipper’s declaration in order to get the shipment to its destination quicker, will almost

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certainly, if caught, lead to heavy fines (in excess of £100, 000 as well as possible
imprisonment). See Appendix B for Oilphase trained shippers and Dangerous Goods Safety
Advisor.

Oilphase has a policy to fully investigate ALL instances where there are anomalies in shipping
dangerous goods this shall be carried out by reporting incidents through QUEST.

If you use a shipping agent for handling your dangerous goods, ensure they pack the items and
they complete ALL documentation. Ensure that you do not sign any declarations unless trained
to do so. Details of declaration requirements can be found in the following publications:

AIR: IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

This publication is reviewed annually and the issued in January of each year. The regulations
detail the method of classifying a substance for air shipment as well as the packaging and
labelling requirements. Classification is carried out by taking the substance’s most hazardous
property and fitting it into one of the stated classes.

Country variations are listed at the front with details on specific requirements that must be
conformed to for shipping into and out of that specific country.

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Sea: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

This publication is revised periodically. The list of UN numbers for classified substances is
standard throughout all the codes.

ROAD: ADR, the European Agreement

Concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Road

This covers the European area only. There

are a number of other contracting states out-
with Europe such as the Russian Federation.

Unlike the air and sea codes there is no

international consensus on the transportation
of dangerous goods by road and rail.

The local government agency laws apply in

the countries where the sample receptacles
are being filled and through which they are
transported.

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EXAMPLE of a dangerous goods declaration for air transport

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EXAMPLE of a Dangerous Goods Declaration for Sea Transport

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4.0 LABELLING REQUIREMENTS

All transport regulations specify a system of labels and marks to be applied to packages
containing dangerous goods, in order to communicate the hazards to the carrier and, if
necessary, to the emergency services. Labels for carriage regulations are diamond shaped
hazard warning signs. “Marks” are textual information such as proper shipping name, UN number
(not the UN certification mark of the package, which has to be present). Other relevant marks
such as trade names are permitted. These labels and marks are not the same as the supply
labels.

The design of the labels has a number of criteria to meet:

- correct colour and pictogram must be used,

- class number is shown at he bottom of the diamond,
- dimensions
- durability
- it must be affixed onto a contrasting background.

Labels and marks must be legible in normal use.

The subsidiary label is used for secondary hazards and does not show the class number.

The specific requirements are listed under the following headings. Illustrations show the type of
labels described in the text.
Handling labels should be used wherever appropriate.

Marine Pollutant Label for Sea This way up Cargo Aircraft Only Label
Transport label

Example of Handling Labels

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Dangerous Goods Labelling

The labelling details can be found in both the IMDG and IATA Regulations

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4.1 SAMPLE BOTTLES (PRESSURISED OIL AND GAS)

4.1.1 In pressurised oil and gas bottle, the greatest hazard is usually the gas. Any transit box
that contains a full or used bottle must have the following labels affixed as required i.e.
Class 2.1 Flammable gases and/or Class 2.3 Toxic gases. Identical labelling must be
affixed to the sample bottle.

As with shipping of any dangerous goods, a dangerous goods declaration form must be
completed by a TRAINED shipper. The information below is intended to assist in
completing the declaration.

4.1.2 Gas bottles containing pressurised gas only. Any transit box that contains a full or used
bottle must carry the following label: Class 2.1 Flammable gases and/or Class 2.3 Toxic
gases.

As with shipping of any dangerous goods, a dangerous goods declaration form must be
completed by a TRAINED shipper.
4.3 DEAD CRUDE UN CERTIFIED CANS

Any full or used UN Certified cans must carry the following labels: Class 3 Flammable
Liquids.

As with shipping of any hazardous goods, dangerous goods declaration form must be
completed by a TRAINED shipper.

UN Number Proper Shipping Subsidiary Label Receptacle

Name Information
UN 1965 Hydrocarbon Gas {Octane/Nonane Class 2.1 CSB, SSB
Mixture, Liquefied, NOS Samples} label
UN 3161 Liquefied Gas, {Pressurised gas Class 2.1 CSB, SSB
Flammable, NOS condensate samples}
UN 1964 Hydrocarbon Gas {Methane/ethane Class 2.1 Gas Sample Bottle
Mixture, Compressed, mixture}
NOS
*UN 1953 Compressed Gas, {Pressurised Class 2.3 CSB, SSB,
Toxic, Flammable NOS methane/ethane with Additional Gas Sample Bottle
hydrogen sulphide label
content} Class 2.1
UN 3295 Hydrocarbons Liquid, {Dead Condensate Class 3 UN Certified cans
NOS Sample} and drums
(IATA Cans)
UN 1267 Petroleum Crude Oil Class 3 UN Certified cans
and drums
(IATA Cans)

• This classification is used where more than 440 p.p.m. H2S is present in the sample whether it be oil or gas, it is also
FORBIDDEN BY PASSENGER AND CARGO AIRCRAFT

Table of Common Sample Classifications, Labelling and Packaging

This information is included to assist in the classification and packaging problems sometimes
associated with the shipping of samples by air and sea.

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4.4 DEAD CRUDE SHIPPING CONTAINER

Dead crude samples must be packed in a different container to the pressurised oil/gas
samples. When back-loading the two containers, they must be separated on the boats,
deck by at least six (6) metres or shipped on different boats. The container in which the
UN certified cans are packed must carry the following labels: Class 3 Flammable Liquids.

4.5 CHEMICALS

When shipping chemicals ie for wellsite analysis, these can fall into several types of
categories for labelling. In order to classify your chemical it is important to review the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which should accompany all chemicals.

Flammable Liquids ie alcohols Class 3

Flammability is defined by reference to the flash point and boiling point and three packing
groups are set.

Other Flammable Substances ie sulphur Class 4

Three divisions; flammable solids (flammable solids and self reactive substances),
spontaneously combustible substances and water reactive substances.

Oxidising Substances and Organic Peroxides ie silver nitrate Class 5

Two divisions: oxidising substances can be tested if they are solids. Organic peroxides are
almost always classified a in this group and test are used to establish the reactivity.

Toxic and Infectious Substances ie carbon tetrachloride Class 6

Toxicity is based on acute oral dermal and inhalation routes, and there are three packing
groups based on the LD(C)50. (toxicity level)

Corrosives ie acetic acid, glacial Class 8

Materials which, by chemical action, will cause severe damage when in contact with living
tissue, or in the case of leakage will materially damage or even destroy other goods or the
means of transport.

Miscellaneous ie lithium batteries Class 9

Substances in this group include those which may produce harm after single exposure but
with delayed effect, and a number of specifics; certain codes use this class for
environmental effects.

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4.6 TREM CARDS, HANDLING LABELS AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION

TREM cards (TRansport EMergency action card)

A Safety Data Sheet must accompany all hazardous shipments moving by road. This is
also known as a TREM card, which lays down the requirements for emergency service
action. In case of accident or spillage, the emergency services/driver can access the TREM
card, which immediately alerts them to the nature of the particular hazard, how to safely
handle the production and the action required. This document has to be provided by the

consignors in respect of the road transport relating to their cargoes. Consignors are
regarded as the most knowledgeable regarding their own cargo, hence the requirement
that they provide the Safety Data Sheets.

You can access TREM Card information at this website:

http://www.aberdeen.oilphase.slb.com/Departments/QHSEPages/QHSEDangGoods.htm

4.7 EMPTY RECEPTACLES

The regulations state that empty receptacles having contained dangerous goods are
treated and shipped as dangerous goods until the receptacles have been purged of the
dangerous substance.

In the case of sample bottles CSB, SSB or Gas receptacles it is acceptable to return the
sample piston (where fitted) to the top of the bottle removing all the substance. Then purge
across the top of the sample area with nitrogen removing the final traces of flammable gas
or liquid.

APPENDIX A EXAMPLES OF UN NOS AND CLASS DIVISIONS FOR OILPHASE

CHEMICALS

A.1 Dangerous Goods for Wellsite Analysis Kits

UN No Class Sub Risk Marine

Pollutant
FPE KIT
Petroleum Distillates, NOS** UN 1268 Class 3 None
Xylenes UN 1307 Class 3 None
Flammable Liquid, NOS UN 1993 Class 3 None
{4-Methyl-1-Pentene}
Helium, Compressed UN 1046 Class 2.2 None
FFA KIT
Carbon Tetrachloride UN 1846 Class 6.1 None Yes
Tetrachloroethylene UN 1897 Class 6.1 None Yes
HACH oil in water
1,1,1-Trichloroethane UN 2831 Class 6.1 None
Sulphuric Acid UN 1830 Class 8 None
(Sulfide 1 Reagent)

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A.1 Dangerous Goods for Wellsite Analysis Kits (continued)

UN No Class Sub Risk Marine Pollutant

HACH Hardness, Turbidity etc.
Sodium Hydroxide, Solution UN 1824 Class 8 None
(Alkali Solution For Ca and Mg Test)
Oxidising Solid, Toxic, NOS UN 3087 Class 5.1 Class 6.1 Yes
{Chloride 2 Indicator Powder Pillows}
Sodium Hydroxide, Solution UN 1824 Class 8 None
(EGTA Solution)
Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, UN 3264 Class 8 None Yes
NOS
{Ferric Ion Solution}
Formaldehyde Solution, Flammable UN 1198 Class 3 Class 8
(Potassium 2 Reagent)
Potassium Hydroxide solution UN 1814 Class 8 None
Corrosive Solid, Acidic, Organic, NOS UN 3261 Class 8 None Yes
{Sulfaver 4 Sulfate Reagent}/Citric
Acid
Karl Fischer water in oil
Flammable Liquid, Toxic, NOS UN 1992 Class 3 Class 6.1 Yes
{Karl Fischer reagent in Methanol}
Flammable Liquid, NOS UN 1993 Class 3 None
{Hydranal Water Standard 10.0}
1,1,1-Trichloroethane UN 2831 Class 6.1 None
UOP 212/77
Potassium Hydroxide, Solution UN 1814 Class 8 None
Ethanol Solution UN 1170 Class 3 None
(Acid Titration Solvent)
Ethanol Solution UN 1170 Class 3 None
{5% Monoethanolamine}
Isopropanol UN 1219 Class 3 None
UOP IP342
Isopropanol UN 1219 Class 3 None
(Alkali Titration Solvent in IPA)
Toluene UN 1294 Class 3 None
Nitrogen, Compressed UN 1066 Class 2.2 None
ASTM
Hydrochloric Acid UN 1789 Class 8 None
Sodium Hydroxide, Solution UN 1824 Class 8 None
Cadmium Compound UN 2570 Class 6.1 None Yes
Sir Galahad Mercury Analysis
Mercury UN 2809 Class 8 None
Argon, Compressed UN 1006 Class 2.2 None
Air, Compressed UN 1002 Class 2.2 None

* Please note the following dangerous goods are classified as Marine Pollutants for travel by sea
in accordance with IMO regulations.
** Please note that the italic writing is the full name of each chemical.

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A.2 Dangerous Goods for Sampling Operations

UN No Class Sub Risk Marine

Pollutant
Samples
Hydrocarbon Gas Mixture, UN 1964 Class 2.1 None Yes
Compressed, NOS
{Separator Gas Sample}
Hydrocarbon Gas Mixture, UN 1965 Class 2.1 None Yes
Liquefied, NOS
{Gas/Oil Sample}
Petroleum Crude Oil UN 1267 Class 3 None Yes
Liquefied Gas, Flammable, NOS UN 3161 Class 2.1 None Yes
{Gas Condensate Sample}
Hydrocarbons Liquid, NOS UN 3295 Class 3 None Yes
{Dead Condensate Sample}
Compressed Gas, Toxic, UN 1953 Class 2.3 Class 2.1
Flammable NOS
{Pressurised methane/ethane with
hydrogen sulphide content}
Electronic Clocks
Lithium Batteries UN 3090 Class 9 None
Bottomhole sampling kits (where
necessary)
Nitrogen, Compressed UN 1066 Class 2.2 None

A.3 Goods Forbidden in Passenger Aircraft

Chemical Name Special Provision (Section 4 IATA Regulations)

Flammable Liquid, Toxic, NOS A3

{Karl Fischer Reagent in Methanol}

Hydrocarbon Gas Mixture, Compressed, NOS A1

{Separator Gas Sample}

Hydrocarbon Gas Mixture, Liquefied, NOS A1

{Gas/Oil Sample}

Liquified Gas, Flammable, NOS A1

{Gas Condensate Sample}

A1 This commodity may be transported on passenger aircraft only with the prior approval of the
appropriate authority of the State of origin under the written conditions established by that
authority. A copy of the document of approval, showing the quantity limitations and packing
requirements must accompany the consignment. The commodity may be carried on cargo
aircraft in accordance with columns K and L of the List of Dangerous Goods in subsection
4.2 of the IATA regulations.

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A3 If the chemical or physical properties of a substance covered by this description are such
that, when tested, it does not meet the established criteria for the class or division listed in
Column C, or any other class or division, it is not subject to these Regulations.

APPENDIX B CONTACT NAMES FOR DANGEROUS GOODS SHIPPING

B.1 Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor - UK Only

Aberdeen Doris Greig dgreig1@slb.com

Phone(w): 44 1224 775544
Direct(w) 44 1224 799227
Fax(w): 44 1224 773248

B.2 International Air Travel

Aberdeen Steve Francis francis-s@aberdeen.oilphase.slb.com

Phone(w): 44 1224 775544
Direct(w) 44 1224 799254
Fax(w): 44 1224 773248

Marc Walden walden-m@aberdeen.oilphase.slb.com

Phone(w): 44 1224 775544
Direct(w) 44 1224 799271
Fax(w): 44 1224 773248

Australia/Far East James Gillian gillian@perth.oilfield.slb.com

Phone(w): 61 8 9277 2000
Cell Phone(w): 61 (0)419 350 724
Fax(w): 61 8 9277 3222

Brad Martin martin@perth.oilfield.slb.com

Phone(w): 61 8 9277 2000
Cell Phone(w): 61 417 181 931
Fax(w): 61 8 9277 3222

Jimmy Shim shim@perth.oilfield.slb.com

Phone(w): 61 8 9277 2000
Cell Phone(w): 0411 417 898
Fax(w): 61 8 9277 3222

George Akers akers-g@aberdeen.oilphase.slb.com

Phone(w): 44 1224 775544
Fax(w): 44 1224 773248

USA Tim Daigle tdaigle@houston.oilphase.slb.com

Phone(w): 1 713-921-9500
Fax(w): 1 713-921-9995

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B.3 International Sea Travel

Aberdeen Steve Francis francis-s@aberdeen.oilphase.slb.com

Phone(w): 44 1224 775544
Direct(w) 44 1224 799254
Fax(w): 44 1224 773248

Marc Walden walden-m@aberdeen.oilphase.slb.com

Phone(w): 44 1224 775544
Direct(w) 44 1224 799271
Fax(w): 44 1224 773248

USA Tim Daigle tdaigle@houston.oilphase.slb.com

Phone(w): 1 713 921 9500
Cell Phone(w): 1 281 382 1803
Fax(w): 1 713 921 9995
B.4 European Road Travel

Aberdeen Steve Francis francis-s@aberdeen.oilphase.slb.com

Phone(w): 44 1224 775544
Direct(w) 44 1224 799254
Fax(w): 44 1224 773248

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APPENDIX C DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING CENTRES

The list of training centres that offer dangerous goods training is numerous, below are a few
examples. Choose a company which has been accredited by IATA (for air transport - you will find
them in the Related Pages in the Regulations) and IMO (for sea transport).

North America

International Compliance Center Ltd Houston, Texas, USA 716 283 0002 Air and Sea

Dangerous Goods International Redwood City, Calf, USA 650 306 8450 Air and Sea
email:dgitc@dgitraining.com
Web page: dgitraining.com

Bureau of Dangerous Goods LtdCranbury, NJ, USA 800 367 1879 Air only
email: Rusario@aol.com

Worldwide

Dangerous Goods Management Worldwide http://www.dgm.co.nz/

APPENDIX D Further Information

http://www.iata.org/cargo/dg/index.htm IATA Dangerous Goods Website

http://www.icao.int/index.html ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization

Dangerous Goods Panel

http://www.imo.org/ International Maritime Organization

http://www.unece.org/trans/ United Nations Committee of Experts on the

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

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