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What is Class 1?
What is Class 1?
What is Class 2?
What is Class 2?
What does Class 2.1 represent?
What does Class 2.1 represent?
Flammable Gas
What does Class 2.2 represent?
What does Class 2.2 represent?
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What does Class 2.3 represent?
What does Class 2.3 represent?
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What does Class 3 represent?
What does Class 3 represent?
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What does Class 4 represent?
What does Class 4 represent?
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What does Class 5 include?
What does Class 5 include?
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What does Class 6 represent?
What does Class 6 represent?
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What does Class 7 include?
What does Class 7 include?
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What does Class 8 represent?
What does Class 8 represent?
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What does Class 9 encompass?
What does Class 9 encompass?
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What is the definition of Dangerous Goods?
What is the definition of Dangerous Goods?
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What are the responsibilities of the shipper?
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Study Notes
Dangerous Goods Classes
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Class 1: Explosives
- Involves materials that can undergo a rapid chemical reaction, leading to fire, explosion, or projection hazards.
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Class 2: Gases
- Comprises different types of gases with various danger factors:
- 2.1 Flammable Gas: Can ignite easily, posing fire risks.
- 2.2 Non-Flammable Gas: May cause asphyxiation through inhalation but not flammable.
- 2.3 Poisonous Gas: Hazardous upon inhalation, can be toxic.
- Comprises different types of gases with various danger factors:
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Class 3: Flammable Liquids
- Liquids capable of igniting and supporting combustion.
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Class 4: Flammable Solids
- Includes:
- 4.1 Flammable Solids: Easily ignites and combusts.
- 4.2 Spontaneously Combustible Solids: Can ignite without an external ignition source.
- 4.3 Dangerous when Wet: React violently with water, producing flammable gases.
- Includes:
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Class 5: Oxidizers (Oxidizing Agents & Organic Peroxides)
- Contains oxidizers which support combustion and organic peroxides that can ignite and support combustion too.
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Class 6: Toxic and Infectious Substances
- Includes:
- 6.1 Toxic Substances: Materials that are poisonous.
- 6.2 Infectious Substances: Pose biohazard risks.
- Includes:
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Class 7: Radioactive Materials
- Materials releasing radiation, posing risks through exposure.
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Class 8: Corrosive Substances
- Substances that can dissolve organic tissue or corrode metals severely.
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Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
- Covers any dangerous goods not classified in the other eight classes.
Responsibilities of the Shipper (PICHLD)
- Ensure accurate identification of hazardous materials in shipments.
- Classify materials according to respective danger classes.
- Pack hazardous materials properly to prevent incidents.
- Label packages accurately to inform handlers of contents.
- Declare hazardous materials in shipping documents.
- Handle materials with care, following safety protocols.
Definition of Dangerous Goods
- Encompasses solids, liquids, gases, and biological substances that may cause harm to:
- Humans
- Other living organisms
- Transport conveyances
- Property
- Environment
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Description
Test your knowledge on the different classes of dangerous goods. This quiz covers classifications from explosives to flammable solids, providing insights into their properties and associated hazards. Understand the significance of each class and improve your safety awareness regarding hazardous materials.
