TS EN 14564

TS EN 14564 is a terminology standard for tanks used in the transport of dangerous goods. It adds terms and definitions to the language used in ADR and RID so that tank transport can be described and understood consistently. As a result, the document is about correct technical meaning rather than product design or performance requirements.

Why terminology matters in dangerous goods tank transport

In dangerous goods transport, precise wording matters because terms such as tank, portable tank, openings and closures are tied to how equipment is identified and discussed across different parties. The general technical purpose of this standard is to provide a shared vocabulary that supports the proper application of ADR and RID. Being a terminology document, it clarifies concepts instead of setting detailed construction rules.

Boundaries reflected in the document

• It applies to tanks used for the transport of dangerous goods.
• It does not apply to carriage in bulk of dangerous goods.
• Some horizontal definitions from ADR 2017 Chapter 1.2 and some portable-tank definitions from ADR 2017 Chapter 6.7 are repeated in informative annexes.
• Informative trilingual alphabetical indexes are provided in English, French and German, and a normative schematic diagram shows tank openings and closures according to the tank code.

In practical terms, a standard like this helps align regulatory language, technical documentation and operational communication. That consistency is especially important where equipment features, inspection references and multilingual documentation must all point to the same concepts without ambiguity.