AS 1216-1995

Note: The labels are in black and white in the Electronic version of this document.

1 - AS 1216-1995 CLASS LABELS FOR DANGEROUS GOODS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 APPLICATION
6 - 1.3 REFERENCED AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
6 - 1.3.1 Referenced documents
6 - 1.3.2 Related documents
6 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.4.1 Crude match
8 - SECTION 2 CLASS LABELS, SUBSIDIARY RISK LABELS AND MIXED CLASS LABELS
8 - 2.1 ASSIGNMENT OF LABELS
8 - 2.2 LABEL DESIGNS
10 - 2.3 SPECIFICATIONS FOR CLASS AND MIXED CLASS LABELS
10 - 2.3.1 Shape and form
10 - 2.3.2 Letters, numerals and symbols on labels
10 - 2.3.3 Colour of labels
10 - 2.3.4 Durability of labels
10 - 2.3.5 Size of labels
11 - 2.4 SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUBSIDIARY RISK LABELS

Sets out requirements, which are in accordance with United Nations recommendations and the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail, for the design and use of Class labels for dangerous goods. A large replica of each Class label is provided to serve as a model for the production of correct labels.

This Standard sets out details of the design and selection of labels appropriate to the Classes, Categories and Subsidiary Risks of dangerous goods designated in the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code). A large replica of each Class label, and of the Class 1 Subsidiary Risk label, is provided.NOTE: Further information on the classification of dangerous goods and the transportation requirements for such goods is provided in the ADG Code.

First published as AS 1216.1-1976.
Second edition 1981.
Third edition 1984.
Revised and redesignated AS 1216-1995.