Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods are articles or substances which are capable of posing a significant risk to health, safety, property or the environment when transported by air. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) classified dangerous goods in 9 classes, which are:
Class 1 | Explosives |
Class 2 | Gases |
Class 3 | Flammable liquids |
Class 4 | Flammable solids; Substances liable to spontaneous combustion; Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases |
Class 5 | Oxidizing substances and Organic peroxides |
Class 6 | Toxic and infectious substances |
Class 7 | Radioactive material |
Class 8 | Corrosive substances |
Class 9 | Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles |
Some examples of dangerous goods are:
Nail Polish | Glue |
Perfume | Lipstick |
Batteries | Marker (depended on material) |
Printer Ink | Magnetized material |
Spray | Dry Ice |
Vaccines | Automobile parts |
Laboratory testing Equipment | Camping expeditionary Equipment |
Chemicals | Diving Equipment |
Drilling and Mining Equipment | Dry shipper |