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#1 Posted : 20 October 2005 10:41:00(UTC)
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Posted By Steve Swann A primary hazard warning diamond has a hazard class number at the bottom of the diamond. I know this number denotes the substances primary hazard, but where can I find a list that tells me the corresponding hazard for each number?
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#2 Posted : 20 October 2005 11:49:00(UTC)
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Posted By Stupendous Man Class 1 - Explosives Class 2.1 - Flammable Gas Class 2.2 - Non-flammable, Non-toxic Gas Class 2.3 - Toxic Gas Class 3 - Flammable Liquids Class 4.1 - Flammable Solid Class 4.2 - Spontaneously Combustible Class 4.3 - Hazardous when Wet Class 5.1 - Oxidiser Class 5.2 - Organic Peroxide Class 6.1 - Toxic Class 6.2 - Infectious Class 7 - Radioactive Class 8 - Corrosive Class 9 - Miscellaneous
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#3 Posted : 20 October 2005 16:26:00(UTC)
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Posted By lawrence baldwin Steve A full list can be found in volume II of the 2005 ADR Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (as would other such documents regarding the carriage of dangerous goods by either air, sea or rail) page 243, marginal 5.2.2.2.2 and then the full description under their relevant class in volume I if you want additional info. Lawrence
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#4 Posted : 20 October 2005 16:44:00(UTC)
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Posted By Richard Chalkley Labeline have a very handy, free, poster which I have on my wall. Obviously it shamelessly advertises their labels but it is a useful reference. They also sell the IATA handbook if you ever need it. Richard.
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