Classification of dangerous goods is governed by various international and national frameworks. Customers are advised to refer to regulations set forth in IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, IMO Dangerous Goods Code, UN Recommendations for Transport of Dangerous Goods and their local authorities, or other regulatory bodies for further information.
Class 4: Flammable solids; substances liable to spontaneous combustion;substances which, on contact with water, emit flammable gases
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Division 4.1: Flammable solids | |
Division 4.2: Substances liable to spontaneous combustion | |
Division 4.3: Substances which, on contact with water, emit flammable gases |
Class 5: Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides
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Division 5.1: Oxidizing substances | |
Division 5.2: Organic peroxides |
Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances
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Division 6.1: Toxic substances | |
Division 6.2: Infectious substances |
Substances (including mixtures and solutions) and articles subject to the provisions of this Code are assigned to one of the classes 1-9 according to the hazard or the most predominant of the hazards they present.