T13 PORTABLE TANK INSTRUCTION T13
These portable tank instructions apply to liquid and solid substances of class 1 and classes 3 to 9. The general provisions of section 4.2.1 and the requirements of section 6.7.2 shall be met.The instructions for portable tanks with FRP shells apply to substances of classes or divisions 1, 3, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2, 8 and 9. Additionally, the provisions of chapter 6.10 apply to the portable tanks with FRP shells.
Minimum test pressure 6 bar
Minimum shell thickness (reference steel) 6 mm
Pressure-relief provisions Normal
Bottom opening provisions Not allowed
Alternatives permitted T14, T19, T20, T21, T22

Special packing provisions:

TP2
The degree of filling prescribed in 4.2.1.9.3 shall not be exceeded.
TP7
Air shall be eliminated from the vapour space by nitrogen or other means.
TP36
Fusible elements in the vapour space may be used on portable tanks.
TP38
The portable tank instruction T9 may continue to be applied until 31 December 2018.
TP41
The 2.5 year internal examination may be waived or substituted by other test methods or inspection procedures specified by the competent authority or its authorized body, provided that the portable tank is dedicated to the transport of the organometallic substances to which this tank special provision is assigned. However this examination is required when the conditions of 6.7.2.19.7 are met.