Transport of Dangerous Goods by Sea (IMDG-Code Amdt. 38-16)


2. Classification (3/9)

How to classify?

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Dangerous Goods are classified in accordance with the criteria of Dangerous Goods regulations. The following three criteria are the most important:
  1. Class of Dangerous Goods:
    Substances are assigned to Dangerous Goods classes according to their physical and chemical properties (e.g. flammable).
  2. UN Number:
    Assignment of a UN Number and a Proper Shipping Name for this particular substance.
  3. Packing Group:
    On the basis of the UN Number, the Packing Group can be found in the Dangerous Goods List.
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For more information on how to classify Dangerous Goods please refer to IMDG Code, chapters 2.0 to 2.10.
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