LOGISTICS INFORMATIONDangerous goods

Materials that can detonate and explode, for expample, gelignite, dynamite, nitropil, various detonators, ammunition and fireworks

Gases that can ignite in air or on contact with an ignition source, for example LGP and acetylene

Gases that can displace atmospheric oxygen causing asphyxiation. These materials are often storedunder pressure causing an additional hazard. Examples include nitrogen, carbon dioxide and oxygen

Gases that are liable to cause death if inhales, for example, chlorine gas and anhydrous ammonia

Liquids that produce vapours that can ignite in air on contact with an ignition source. Examples include : petrol, benzene, acetone, MEK and kerosene.

Solid materials that can give off enough vapours for ignition to occur. Examples include : sulphur, carbon and red phosphorous.

Materials that can emit flammable or toxic gases if contacted by water. For example sodium, zinc dust, calcium carbide and zinc.

Materials that emit flammable or toxic gases if contacted by water. For example : sodium, zinc dust, calcium carbide and zinc phosphate.

Materials that can release oxygen and increase the intensity and burning rate of a fire. Examples include sodium nitrate, potassium chlorate, ammonium nitrate and calcium hypochlorite.

Materials that have the abillity to provide both fuel and oxygen if involved in a fire. These matterials are generally unstable and need to be stored under refrigeration.
Examples include : methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, and various fiberglass hardeners.

Materials that can cause death or injury when swallowed, inhaled or brought into contact with skin. An example of this cyanide.

Examples of these materials generally include viruses, bacteria and other pathogens plus various items of material waste.

Materials that emit ionizing radiation. Which can effect the body's cells and disrupt other metabolic processes. Examples included uranium, plutonium and strontium.

Materials that can cause serious damage on contact with the skin or damage the airway if vapours are breathed in. Examples include hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid, and caustic soda.

Materials that present a hazard nor covered by any of the above classes. The danger associated with the material is usually unique to that substance. Examples include dry ice, asbestos, hot bitumen and molten aluminum.