Dangerous goods (also referred to as hazardous goods) are goods that are a risk to health, safety and property when transported.
Dangerous goods are grouped into classes depending on the main hazard. The UN classifies dangerous goods in the following classes and divisions.
UN Class | Dangerous Goods | Division(s) (if appl.) | Classification |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Explosives | 1.1-1.6 | Explosive |
2 | Gases | 2.1 2.2 |
Flammable gas Non-flammable, non toxic gas |
3 | Flammable liquids | Flammable liquid | |
4 | Flammable solids | 4.1 4.2 4.3 |
Flammable solid Spontaneously combustible substance Substance which in contact with water emits flammable gas |
5 | Oxidising substances | 5.1 5.2 |
Oxidising substance Organic peroxide |
6 | Toxic substances | 6.1 6.2 |
Toxic substance Infectious substance |
7 | Radioactive material | Radioactive material | |
8 | Corrosive substances | Corrosive substance | |
9 | Miscellaneous Dangerous goods | Miscellaneous dangerous goods |
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