Dangerous Goods
Here at GCR Logistics we offer solutions for making your dangerous goods ready to be shipped. This entails making sure your shipments are packed according to the IATA, IMO or ADR guidelines and preparation of the proper shipping documents (if required). Apart from packing solutions for dangerous goods, we also offer consulting in how to ship your dangerous goods and provide shipping services for them.
What are Dangerous Goods?
Dangerous goods are substances or materials that due to their physical or chemical nature pose dangers to the health and safety of people and the environment. That is why it is important for these products to be packed and shipped in an appropriate manner to ensure safe arrival to their destination.
Below you will find an overview of the different classes of dangerous goods and what some common commodities are that fall under dangerous goods when shipped.
| Label | Classification | Description |
|---|
Class 1 - Explosives
Class 2 - Gases
Class 3 – Flammable Liquids
Class 4 – Flammable Solids
Class 5 – Oxidizing Substances
Class 6 – Toxic Substances
Class 7 – Radioactive Substances
Class 8 – Corrosive Substances
Class 9 – Miscellaneous Articles
These include ammuntions, fireworks, air bag inflactors and fuses.
These include oxygen, natural gas, carbon dioxide, ligthers and aerosols.
These include acetone, adhesives, paints, gasoline, perfume, ethanol, methanol and some pestices with flammable solvents.
These include sulphur, matches, activated carbon, alkali metals and some metal powders.
These include hydrogen peroxide, ammonium nitrate fertilizers and oxygen generators.
These include cyanides, lead compounds, biological samples and clinical waste.
These include enriched uranium, radioactive ores, isotopes and some medical equipment parts.
These include sulfuric acid, strong bases such as sodium hydroxide, batteries and its fluids.
These include lithium ion batteries, genetically modified organisms, air bag modules and motor engines.
