To make this process simpler for you, we have listed below the 9 most common categories of hazards goods and explained each of them in further detail. Let’s take a look?<\/p>
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Hazard classes: what are they?<\/span><\/h2> <\/p>
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Class 1: Explosives <\/span><\/h3><\/h3>
This division covers explosive substances and articles. Some examples of goods that fit into hazard class 1 are ammunition, fireworks, airbag inflators, and fuse.<\/p>
Class 1 sub-divisions: <\/strong><\/p>\n- Division 1.1: Substances and articles which have a mass explosion hazard;<\/li>\n
- Division 1.2: Substances and articles which have a projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard;<\/li>\n
- Division 1.3: Substances and articles which have a fire hazard and either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard or both;<\/li>\n
- Division 1.4: Substances and articles which present no significant hazard; only a small hazard in the event of ignition or initiation during transport with any effects largely confined to the package;<\/li>\n
- Division 1.5: Very insensitive substances which have a mass explosion hazard;<\/li>\n
- Division 1.6: Extremely insensitive articles which do not have a mass explosion hazard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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Class 2: Gases <\/span><\/h3> <\/p>
This division covers compressed gases, liquefied gases, dissolved gases, refrigerated liquefied gases, mixtures of gases and aerosol dispensers\/articles containing gas. Some examples of goods that fit into hazard class 2 are oxygen, natural gas, carbon dioxide, lighters, and aerosols.<\/p>
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Class 2<\/strong> sub-divisions: <\/strong><\/p>\n- Division 2.1: Flammable gases;<\/li>\n
- Division 2.2: Non-flammable, non-toxic gases;<\/li>\n
- Division 2.3: Toxic gases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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Class 3: Flammable Liquids <\/span><\/h3><\/h3>
This division covers flammable liquids with flash points no more than 60-celsius degrees. Some examples of goods that fit into hazard class 3 are acetone, adhesives, paints, gasoline, perfume, ethanol, methanol and some pesticides with flammable solvents.<\/p>
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Class 4: Flammable Solids and Substances <\/span><\/h3> <\/p>
This division covers flammable solids, substances liable to spontaneous combustion and substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases. Some examples of goods that fit into hazard class 4 are sulfur, matches, activated carbon, alkali metals, and some metal powders.<\/p>
Class 4<\/strong> sub-divisions: <\/strong><\/p>\n- Division 4.1: Flammable solids;<\/li>\n
- Division 4.2: Substances liable to spontaneous combustion;<\/li>\n
- Division 4.3: Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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Class 5: Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides<\/span><\/h3> <\/p>
This division covers oxidizing substances and organic peroxides. Some examples of goods that fit into hazard class 5 are hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate, sodium nitrite, ammonium nitrate fertilizers, and oxygen generators.<\/p>
Class 5<\/strong> sub-divisions: <\/strong><\/p>\n- Division 5.1: Oxidizing substances<\/li>\n
- Division 5.2: Organic peroxides<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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Class 6: Toxic and Infectious Substances <\/span><\/h3> <\/p>
This division covers toxic substances and infectious substances. Some examples of goods that fit into hazard class 6 are cyanides, lead compounds, phenol, cresols, some pesticides, biological samples, and clinical wastes.<\/p>
Class 6<\/strong> sub-divisions: <\/strong><\/p>\n- Division 6.1: Toxic substances<\/li>\n
- Division 6.2: Infectious substances<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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Class 7: Radioactive Material <\/span><\/h3><\/h3>
This division covers radioactive materials such as enriched uranium, radioactive ores, isotopes, and some medical equipment or parts. There is no sub-division in this category. However, there are different labels for radioactive materials which depend on the content and activity of such materials.<\/p>
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Class 8: Corrosive Substances <\/span><\/h3> <\/p>
This division covers corrosive substances that may cause severe damage when in contact with living tissue such as skin or damage\/destroy surrounding materials in case of leakage. Some examples of goods that fit into hazard class 8 are sulfuric acid, strong bases such as sodium hydroxide, batteries, and its fluids.<\/p>
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Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and Articles <\/span><\/h3> <\/p>
This division covers substances and articles which during transport present a danger or hazard not covered by other 8 classes. This class encompasses, but is not limited to, environmentally hazardous substances, substances that are transported at elevated temperatures, miscellaneous articles and substances, genetically modified organisms and micro-organisms and (depending on the method of transport) magnetized materials and aviation regulated substances.<\/p>
Some examples of goods that fit into hazard class 9 are marine pollutants such as zinc oxide, lithium-ion batteries, genetically modified organisms, airbag modules, and motor engines.<\/p>
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So, which hazard class do your products fit into?<\/span><\/h3> <\/p>
Regardless of the type of product you need to transport, FOX Brasil is here to help! We are a freight forwarder with expertise and infrastructure to move any product safely and at the most competitive prices.<\/p>
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This division covers explosive substances and articles. Some examples of goods that fit into hazard class 1 are ammunition, fireworks, airbag inflators, and fuse.<\/p>
Class 1 sub-divisions: <\/strong><\/p> <\/p> <\/p> This division covers compressed gases, liquefied gases, dissolved gases, refrigerated liquefied gases, mixtures of gases and aerosol dispensers\/articles containing gas. Some examples of goods that fit into hazard class 2 are oxygen, natural gas, carbon dioxide, lighters, and aerosols.<\/p> <\/p> Class 2<\/strong> sub-divisions: <\/strong><\/p> <\/p> This division covers flammable liquids with flash points no more than 60-celsius degrees. Some examples of goods that fit into hazard class 3 are acetone, adhesives, paints, gasoline, perfume, ethanol, methanol and some pesticides with flammable solvents.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> This division covers flammable solids, substances liable to spontaneous combustion and substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases. Some examples of goods that fit into hazard class 4 are sulfur, matches, activated carbon, alkali metals, and some metal powders.<\/p> Class 4<\/strong> sub-divisions: <\/strong><\/p> <\/p> <\/p> This division covers oxidizing substances and organic peroxides. Some examples of goods that fit into hazard class 5 are hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate, sodium nitrite, ammonium nitrate fertilizers, and oxygen generators.<\/p> Class 5<\/strong> sub-divisions: <\/strong><\/p> <\/p> <\/p> This division covers toxic substances and infectious substances. Some examples of goods that fit into hazard class 6 are cyanides, lead compounds, phenol, cresols, some pesticides, biological samples, and clinical wastes.<\/p> Class 6<\/strong> sub-divisions: <\/strong><\/p> <\/p> This division covers radioactive materials such as enriched uranium, radioactive ores, isotopes, and some medical equipment or parts. There is no sub-division in this category. However, there are different labels for radioactive materials which depend on the content and activity of such materials.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> This division covers corrosive substances that may cause severe damage when in contact with living tissue such as skin or damage\/destroy surrounding materials in case of leakage. Some examples of goods that fit into hazard class 8 are sulfuric acid, strong bases such as sodium hydroxide, batteries, and its fluids.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> This division covers substances and articles which during transport present a danger or hazard not covered by other 8 classes. This class encompasses, but is not limited to, environmentally hazardous substances, substances that are transported at elevated temperatures, miscellaneous articles and substances, genetically modified organisms and micro-organisms and (depending on the method of transport) magnetized materials and aviation regulated substances.<\/p> Some examples of goods that fit into hazard class 9 are marine pollutants such as zinc oxide, lithium-ion batteries, genetically modified organisms, airbag modules, and motor engines.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Regardless of the type of product you need to transport, FOX Brasil is here to help! We are a freight forwarder with expertise and infrastructure to move any product safely and at the most competitive prices.<\/p> <\/p>\n
Class 2: Gases <\/span><\/h3>
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Class 3: Flammable Liquids <\/span><\/h3>
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Class 4: Flammable Solids and Substances <\/span><\/h3>
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Class 5: Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides<\/span><\/h3>
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Class 6: Toxic and Infectious Substances <\/span><\/h3>
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Class 7: Radioactive Material <\/span><\/h3>
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Class 8: Corrosive Substances <\/span><\/h3>
Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and Articles <\/span><\/h3>
So, which hazard class do your products fit into?<\/span><\/h3>
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