Dangerous Goods Regulations _verified_ «iPad»
| 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 |
Report ID: DGR-2026-04 Date: April 14, 2026 Prepared by: Safety & Compliance Office Subject: Overview, Classification, and Compliance Requirements for Transporting Dangerous Goods 1. Executive Summary Dangerous Goods (DG) are articles or substances capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property, or the environment. The Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) 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. 2. Regulatory Framework & Governing Bodies Different modes of transport follow specific regulations, all derived from the UN Model Regulations : dangerous goods regulations
| Mode | Primary Regulation | Issuing Body | |------|--------------------|---------------| | Air | (most restrictive) | International Air Transport Association | | Air (legal enforcement) | ICAO Technical Instructions | International Civil Aviation Organization | | Sea | IMDG Code | International Maritime Organization | | Road (Europe) | ADR | UNECE | | Rail (Europe) | RID | OTIF / UNECE | | US Domestic | 49 CFR Parts 100-185 | PHMSA / DOT | Note: For air transport, the IATA DGR is the industry standard, while ICAO TI is the legal baseline. 3. Classification of Dangerous Goods All dangerous goods are assigned to one of 9 hazard classes , and in some cases, divisions and packing groups (PG I, II, III) based on danger level. Regulatory Framework & Governing Bodies Different modes of