Classification of Dangerous Goods |
Dangerous goods are classified as follows irrespective of carrier:
| Class | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1 | Explosive substances |
| 2 | Gases |
| 3 | Flammable liquids |
| 4.1 | Flammable solids |
| 4.2 | Spontaneously flammable solids |
| 4.3 | Substances which form flammable gases in contact with water |
| 5.1 | Substances which promote combustion (oxidants) |
| 5.2 | Organic peroxides |
| 6.1 | Toxic substances |
| 6.2 | Infectious substances |
| 7 | Radioactive substances |
| 8 | Corrosive substances |
| 9 | Various hazardous substances |