Dangerous Stuff - Hazardous Substances

Most of the information in this section has been taken from "The International Freight Guide" with the kind permission of the British International Freight Association.

Responsibility
The Regulations
1. Classification: the Substance
2. Packing
3. Marks and Labelling
4. Documentation
Conclusion

3. Marks and Labelling

All packages must be legibly and clearly marked, usually, as a minimum, with:

• the proper shipping name, e.g. "Paint";
• the UN number, e.g. "UN 1263";
• the appropriate class label, e.g. "Class 3: Flammable Liquid"; and,
• where applicable,
• the marine pollutant mark.
• In most circumstances, the packages will also indicate the "UN" package
• certification and symbol:

Class 1 - Explosives

Division 1.1 Division 1.2 Division 1.3 Division 1.4

Division 1.4S Division 1.5 Division 1.6

Class 2 – Compressed

Division 2.1 Division 2.2 Division 2.3

Class 3 – Flammable Liquids

Class 4 – Other Flammable Hazards

Division 4.1 Division 4.2 Division 4.3

Class 5 – Oxygen Sources

Division 5.1 Division 5.2

Class 6 – Substances affecting Health

Division 6.1 Division 6.2

Note: The Class 6.1 label is no longer used. It is shown here for illustration purposes only.

The pictogram was intended to convey the meaning of "poisonous, keep away from foodstuffs."

Class 7 – Radioactive Material

White Yellow II Yellow III

Class 8 – Corrosive Materials

Miscellaneous Hazards

For sea freight, these markings are required to be durable and sufficient to withstand three months immersion in the sea. The type of labelling that therefore complies with domestic Regulations concentrating on the supply aspects may not be adequate with regard to adhesion and print quality.

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