Acrylic Acid UN 2218: ADR Tank Markings & Empty Tank Rules

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Identification and markings

Stabilized acrylic acid is UN 2218, class 8, subsidiary hazard 3, packing group II. Its hazard identification number is 839 and its tunnel code is (D/E). (ADR 3.2, Table A, UN 2218, Volume 1, pages 403–404).

Location	Required markings
Tank-container	Placards 8 and 3 on both sides and both ends. (ADR 5.3.1.2, Volume 2, page 266).
Tank-container sides	Orange plates showing 839 above 2218 on both sides under the standard arrangement. (ADR 3.2, Table A, UN 2218, Volume 1, page 404; ADR 5.3.2.1.2, Volume 2, page 268).
Transport unit	Orange plates at the front and rear. If the container’s numbered side plates are obscured, repeat them on the vehicle sides. (ADR 5.3.2.1.1–1.2, Volume 2, page 268; ADR 5.3.2.1.5, Volume 2, page 269).
Vehicle placards	Additional placards 8 and 3 on both sides and the rear only if the container placards are not visible externally. (ADR 5.3.1.3, Volume 2, page 266).

Alternative: when carrying only this dangerous substance and no non-dangerous goods, numbered 839/2218 front and rear plates may replace the numbered side plates. (ADR 5.3.2.1.6, Volume 2, page 269).

If the actual product meets the aquatic environmental-hazard criteria, also apply the environmental mark and add “ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS” to the transport document. (ADR 5.3.6, Volume 2, page 274; ADR 5.4.1.1.18, Volume 2, page 280).

After delivery

Before departing with the empty, uncleaned tank-container:

Keep the placards and orange plates: unloading does not remove these obligations. (ADR 5.3.1.6.1, Volume 2, page 267; ADR 5.3.2.1.7, Volume 2, page 269).
Ensure the tank is closed and as leakproof as when full; no dangerous residue may adhere externally. (ADR 1.4.2.1.1(e), Volume 1, page 39; ADR 4.3.2.3.5, Volume 2).
Maintain adequate stabilization against dangerous polymerization. Temperature control is required if chemical stabilization may become ineffective during the journey. (ADR 3.2, Table A, UN 2218, Volume 1, page 403; ADR 3.3, SP 386, Volume 1, page 614).
Carry the return transport document, official written instructions, photo identification, and applicable driver-training and vehicle-approval certificates. (ADR 8.1.2, Volume 2, page 641).

Is an empty-uncleaned certificate required?

An ADR transport document is required—not a separate “empty-uncleaned certificate.” Use the empty tank-container description below; the dangerous-goods quantity need not be stated. Alternatively, when returning to the original consignor, reuse the outward document, delete its quantity and replace it with “EMPTY, UNCLEANED RETURN.” (ADR 5.4.1.1.6.2.2–1.6.2.3, Volume 2, page 279).

The HTML contains a transport-document template and an optional departure checklist. Complete the placeholders before use. Add the required official-language version for the dispatching country alongside English unless an applicable agreement provides otherwise. (ADR 5.4.1.4.1, Volume 2, page 285).

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en-US">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>UN 2218 — Empty Uncleaned Tank-Container</title>
<style>
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h2 { font-size: 17px; }
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.page { break-before: page; margin-top: 40px; }
@media print { body { margin: 15mm; } }
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</head>
<body>

<section>
<h1>ADR TRANSPORT DOCUMENT</h1>
<h2>Empty, uncleaned tank-container</h2>

<table>
<tr><th>Document reference / date</th><td>[Complete]</td></tr>
<tr><th>Consignor: name and address</th><td>[Return-movement consignor]</td></tr>
<tr><th>Consignee: name and address</th><td>[Return recipient or cleaning facility]</td></tr>
<tr><th>Carrier</th><td>[Company and address]</td></tr>
<tr><th>Place of dispatch</th><td>[Complete]</td></tr>
<tr><th>Destination</th><td>[Complete]</td></tr>
<tr><th>Tank-container identification</th><td>[Complete]</td></tr>
<tr><th>Vehicle / trailer registration</th><td>[Complete]</td></tr>
</table>

<h2>Dangerous-goods description</h2>
<p class="description">
EMPTY TANK-CONTAINER, LAST LOAD:
UN 2218 ACRYLIC ACID, STABILIZED, 8 (3), II, (D/E)
</p>
<p class="note">
Basis: ADR 3.2, Table A, UN 2218, Volume 1, pages 403–404;
ADR 5.4.1.1.6.2.2, Volume 2, page 279.
Dangerous-goods quantity is not required under this provision.
</p>

<p><strong>Required official-language version for the dispatching country:</strong><br>
[Insert the corresponding complete transport description where required.]</p>
<p class="note">ADR 5.4.1.4.1, Volume 2, page 285.</p>

<h2>Conditional additional information</h2>
<ul>
<li>Environmental classification: [Verify].
If applicable, add: <strong>ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS</strong>.
(ADR 5.4.1.1.18, Volume 2, page 280.)</li>
<li>If temperature-controlled transport applies, adapt the description
to include <strong>TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED</strong> and enter:
<strong>Control temperature: [ ] °C; Emergency temperature: [ ] °C</strong>.
(ADR 5.4.1.1.15, Volume 2, page 280.)</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Prepared by:</strong> [Name / company / date]</p>
<p class="note">
This document describes an empty, uncleaned tank-container.
It is not a cleaning or gas-free certificate.
</p>
</section>

<section class="page">
<h1>POST-DELIVERY DEPARTURE CHECKLIST</h1>
<p><strong>Optional operational record — not a substitute for the
ADR transport document or official written instructions.</strong></p>

<p>Tank-container: [ ] &nbsp; Vehicle: [ ] &nbsp; Date / location: [ ]</p>

<table>
<tr><th>Check</th><th>Result / remarks</th></tr>
<tr>
<td>Tank closures secured; tank leakproof as when full.
(ADR 1.4.2.1.1(e), Volume 1, page 39.)</td>
<td>[ ] Checked &nbsp; [ ] Defect</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>No dangerous residue adhering to the tank exterior.
(ADR 4.3.2.3.5, Volume 2.)</td>
<td>[ ] Checked &nbsp; [ ] Defect</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Required placards and orange plates retained and visible.
(ADR 5.3.1.6.1, Volume 2, page 267;
5.3.2.1.7, Volume 2, page 269.)</td>
<td>[ ] Checked &nbsp; [ ] Defect</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stabilization and any required temperature controls confirmed
for the return journey.
(ADR Table A, UN 2218, Volume 1, page 403;
SP 386, Volume 1, page 614.)</td>
<td>[ ] Confirmed &nbsp; Remarks: [ ]</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Return transport document, official written instructions,
photo identification and applicable training/approval certificates aboard.
(ADR 8.1.2, Volume 2, page 641.)</td>
<td>[ ] Checked &nbsp; [ ] Defect</td>
</tr>
</table>

<p>Outstanding defects / corrective action: [Complete]</p>
<p>Checked by: [Name] &nbsp; Date / time: [ ]</p>
</section>

</body>
</html>

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