Dangerous Goods (DG) are articles or substances capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property, or the environment. The provide a harmonized framework to ensure their safe transport across all modes (air, sea, road, rail). Non-compliance can result in severe penalties, accidents, and legal liability. This report outlines the core classification system, legal obligations, packaging, marking, and training requirements.
National authorities adapt international guidelines to local contexts.
Compliance depends on the mode of transport, with several global organizations setting the standard: dangerous goods regulations
| Class | Description | Examples | |-------|-------------|----------| | 1 | Explosives | Fireworks, ammunition | | 2 | Gases (flammable, non-flammable, toxic) | Propane, oxygen cylinders, chlorine | | 3 | Flammable Liquids | Gasoline, ethanol, acetone | | 4.1 | Flammable Solids | Matches, sulfur | | 4.2 | Substances Liable to Spontaneous Combustion | White phosphorus | | 4.3 | Substances which emit flammable gases in contact with water | Calcium carbide | | 5.1 | Oxidizing Substances | Hydrogen peroxide, ammonium nitrate | | 5.2 | Organic Peroxides | Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide | | 6.1 | Toxic Substances | Pesticides, cyanides | | 6.2 | Infectious Substances | Medical waste, virus cultures | | 7 | Radioactive Material | Medical isotopes | | 8 | Corrosives | Sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide | | 9 | Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods | Lithium batteries, dry ice, asbestos |
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) publishes the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) annually. These are based on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions, which are the official legal standards for air cargo. Dangerous Goods (DG) are articles or substances capable
The transportation of Dangerous Goods (DG)—often referred to as Hazardous Materials (HazMat) in the United States—is a highly regulated sector involving strict adherence to international and national standards. These regulations are designed to prevent accidents, protect human health, and safeguard the environment during transport via air, sea, road, and rail.
All dangerous goods are categorized into nine distinct classes based on the type of hazard they present. Compliance requires identifying the correct class for every item shipped. This report outlines the core classification system, legal
The Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) - IATA serves as the definitive manual for air carriers.
Navigating the landscape of hazardous materials requires understanding both international standards and local laws:
All dangerous goods are assigned to one of , and in some cases, divisions and packing groups (PG I, II, III) based on danger level.