Any products that could potentially pose a risk to people, or the environment are classified as dangerous goods.
Products considered to be dangerous, range from everyday items, such as paints and solvents, to those which are highly dangerous, such as explosives, acid and flammables.
Transportation Companies must ensure these dangerous goods are packaged correctly, in accordance with guidelines, set out by various international & national regulations. It is the responsibility of the transportation company to ensure that cargo is transported safely to minimize the risk of an incident or spillage during transportation, which could lead to fire, explosions or environmental damage.
| Class 1: | Explosive substances and articles |
| Class 2: | Gases |
| Class 3: | Flammable liquids |
| Class 4.1: | Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitized explosives |
| Class 4.2: | Substances liable to spontaneous combustion |
| Class 4.3: | Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases |
| Class 5.1: | Oxidizing substances |
| Class 5.2: | Organic peroxides |
| Class 6.1: | Toxic substances |
| Class 6.2: | Infectious substances |
| Class 7: | Radioactive material |
| Class 8: | Corrosive substances |
| Class 9: | Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles |