classifications
- Strike-Anywhere Matches
- Goods which are wetted with sufficient water, alcohol, or plasticizer to suppress explosive properties
- Pyrophoric Materials
- Self-heating Materials
CLASS 4 - FLAMMABLE SOLID, SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTIBLE, AND DANGEROUS WHEN WET
classifications
- Paints
- Paint-related materials (Ex. Paint Thinners, Stains, Sealants, Coating)
- Extracts / lFragrances
- Adhesives
- Hand Sanitizers
- Flammable Liquid Powered Machinery/Equipment
class 3 - flammable liquid
classifications
- Cleaners and Chemicals ( Swimming Pool Supplies like CHLORINE)
- Many Acid (Sulfuric, Hydrochloric, Potassium/Sodium Hydroxide)
- Wet Batteries and Battery Acid, Paint Strippers
class 8 - corrosives
legal framework
- The broad principles governing the international transport of dangerous goods by air are contained in Annex 18 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation – The Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
- Dangerous goods can be carried safely by air transport providing certain principles are adopted
- They are intended to facilities transport while providing a level of safety such that dangerous goods can be carried without placing an aircraft or its occupants at risk, providing all the requirements are fulfilled
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classifications
- Ammunition
- Fireworks
class 1 - explosives
classifications
- Oxygen Generators
- Cleaners/Chemicals (such as higher concentrations of Hydrogen Peroxide)
- Adhesive activators
- Curing products
- Resin kits
CLASS 5 - OXIDIZERS, ORGANIC PEROXIDE
shipping DG
- Proper classification and labelling
- Packaging and marking
- Document preparation (DG Declaration, Air Waybill)
- Training requirements for shippers
shipper’s responsibilities
classifications
- Lithium Batteries, Electronic continuing Lithium Batteries (including Cargo Tracking Devices)
- Dry Ice
- Machinery Equipment containing Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials Integral Components (compressed Gas Accumulators, Safety Devices)
CLASS 9 - MISCELLANEOUS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND LITHIUM BATTERIES
legal frmaework
Airlines, freight forwarders, ground handlers and shippers rely on the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR) manual every day to make sure dangerous goods are transported safely and efficiently
DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS (DGR)
shipping DG
- Acceptance criteria for dangerous goods
- Segregation and stowage requirements
- Emergency response procedures
- Training requirements for carrier
carrier’s responsibilities
classifications
- Aerosols ( E.G., Spray Paint, Household Cleaners, Hair Products, Deodorants, Cosmetics, Cooking Sprays
- Lighter
- Butane cans
- Oxygen
- CO2 Cartridges
- Flammable Gas-Powered Machinery and Equipment
- Fire Extinguishers
class 2 - gases
classificiations
- Radiopharmaceuticals
- Radioactive sources (such as those found in certain smoke detectors and medical devices)
CLASS 7 - RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
- Any substance or material capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce.
- Identifying dangerous goods is the first step to reduce the risks posed by the product with proper packaging, communication, handling, and storage
damgerous goods
classifications
- Insecticides / Pesticides
- Regulated Medical Waste
- Infectious Substances
CLASS 6 - POISON (TOXIC), POISON INHALATION HAZARD, INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE
