Instructor : TAYFOUR

CLASSIFICATI
O
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Section 3 : In this Section you will be to:

Identify the nine classes of dangerous goods by

their principle criteria;

Recognize the hazard label for each class

or division of dangerous goods;

 Understand and apply the principles of Packing

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Groups.
 DGR Classification System
The physical state and physical properties of the
dangerous goods will affect how easily and safety
the goods can be handled in transport, how they
should be packaged and what hazards they
present, especially if spilled.
Solid Liquid Gas

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 DGR Classification System
The DGR also divides dangerous goods into :
Substances
Articles

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• Dangerous Goods are divided into 9
hazard groups called classes .
– Classes 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 are broken down into
“Divisions” due to hazard variation within
these classes.
• Classes are expressed by single-digit
numbers. (Example Class 7).
• Divisions are expressed by 2-digit
numbers. The first digit identifies the class
number and the second identifies the
division number within that class.
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Example
Class 1, Division
1 would be expressed
as
Division 1.1
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 Label Size
100 mm
Or
10 cm

100 mm
Or
10 cm

IATA DGR Section 7

 CLASSIFICATION

Hazard Label

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 Class 1
Explosive
Division 1.1 Also assigned into
Division 1.2 13 compatibility
Division 1.3 groups
Division 1.4 A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H,
Division 1.5 J, K, L, N, S
Division 1.6

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 Class 1
Explosive
Explosives which can be carried
only in cargo Aircraft

Division
1.3

Division 1.4
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 Class 1
Explosive
Division
1.1
Cargo IMP Code
REX
IMP : Interline Message Procedures

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 Class 1
Explosive
Division

1.2
Cargo IMP Code
REX
IMP : Interline Message Procedures

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 Class 1
Explosive
Division

1.3
Cargo IMP Code
RCX
IMP : Interline Message Procedures

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 Distress Flash

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 Distress Flares

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 Class 1
Explosive
Division
1.4
Group
B-C-D-E-G-S

Cargo IMP Code

RXB – RXC – RXD – RXE –
RXG – RXS
IMP : Interline Message Procedures
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 Class 1
Explosive

Divisions 1.4
RXB RXC RXD RXE RXG RXS

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 Class 1
Explosive
Divisions 1.4S
RXS
It is only one
Accepted to
transported in
Passenger Aircraft
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 ClassClass 11

EExplosivxplosivee
 ClassClass 11

EExplosivxplosivee
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 Class 1
Explosive

Division
1.5
Cargo IMP Code
REX
IMP : Interline Message Procedures

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 Class 1
Explosive

Division
1.6
Cargo IMP Code
REX
IMP : Interline Message Procedures

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 Class 2
Gase
s
Divisions
1. Flammable Gas
2. Non-Flammable , non-toxic Gas
3. Toxic Gas

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 Class 2
Gases
Division
2.1
Flammable Gas
Cargo IMP Code
RFG

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 Class 2
Gase
s
Division
2.2
Non-Flammable , non-toxic Gas

Cargo IMP Code

RNG
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Aircraft Insecticide

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 Class 2
Gases
Division
2.3
Toxic Gas
Cargo IMP Code
RPG

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 Poison Gas Grenade

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 Class 3
Flammable
Liquids
3
Flammable Liquids
Cargo IMP Code
RFL
Note : This class has no sub-divisions

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 Fuel

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 General Packing Requirements
• Packing Group I High Danger

• Packing Group II Medium Danger

• Packing Group III Low Danger

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Flammable liquid are assigned to packing groups according
to the flash point and initial boiling point of the liquid

TABLE 3.3.A
class 3 – Packing Group Assignment (3.3.2.2)

Packing Group Flash Point (closed-cup) Initial Boiling

Point
I — ≤ 35°C

II. < 23°C

> 35°C
III. ≥ 23°C but ≤ 60°C

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Example A
Base on a recognized laboratory test results, a
liquid is having a flash Point (closed-cup) of
22.9°C and as initial boiling point not exceeding
38°C. Identify the packing group of this
substance ?
Packing Group Flash Point (closed-cup) Initial Boiling
Point
I — ≤ 35°C

II. < 23°C

> 35°C
III. ≥ 23°C but ≤ 60°C

• Packing Group: II
Example B

Packing Group Flash Point (closed-cup) Initial Boiling

Point
I — ≤
35°C
II. < 23°C
> 35°C
III. ≥ 23°C but ≤ 60°C

• Flashpoint: 21°C Boiling Point: 37°C

• Packing Group: II
Example C

Packing Group Flash Point (closed-cup) Initial Boiling

Point
I — ≤
35°C
II. < 23°C
> 35°C
III. ≥ 23°C but ≤ 60°C

• Flashpoint: 40°C Boiling Point: 55°C

• Packing Group: III
Example D

Packing Group Flash Point (closed-cup) Initial Boiling

Point
I — ≤
35°C
II. < 23°C
> 35°C
III. ≥ 23°C but ≤ 60°C

• Flashpoint: 72°C Boiling Point:

37°C
• Packing Group:
Not regulated as flammable liquid
 Class 4
Flammable
Solid
Divisions
1. Flammable Solid
2. Spontaneously
Combustible
3. Dangerous when wet

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 Class 4
Flammable Solid

Divisions
4.1
Flammable Solid
Cargo IMP Code
RFS
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 Class 4
Flammable
Divisions Solid
4.2
Spontaneously
Combustible
Cargo IMP Code
RSC
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 Class 4
Flammable
Solid
Divisions
4.3
Dangerous when wet
Cargo IMP Code
RFW
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 Class 5
Oxidizin
g
Divisions
1. Oxidizing
2. Organic Peroxides

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 Class 5
Oxidizin
g
Divisions
5.1
Oxidizer
Cargo IMP Code
ROX
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 Class 5
Oxidizin
g
Divisions
5.2
Organic Peroxides
Cargo IMP Code
ROP
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 Class 6
Toxic
Substances
Divisions
1. Toxic or Poison
2. Infectious Substances

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 Class 6
Toxic
Substances
Divisions
6.1
Toxic or Poison
Cargo IMP Code
RPB
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Packing Group Criteria for class 6.1

a) Packing Group I — Substances and preparations

presenting a very severe toxicity risk;
b) Packing Group II — Substances and preparations
presenting a serious toxicity risk;
c) Packing Group III — Substances and preparations
presenting a relatively low toxicity risk.
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Packing Group Criteria for class 6.1
Table 3.6.A
Oral, Dermal and Dust/ Nist inhalation Hazards Division
6.1 packing group criteria (3.6..1.3)

Inhalation
Oral Toxicity LD 50 Dermal Toxicity Toxicity by
Packing Group LD 50 (mg/kg) Dusts and Mists
(mg/kg)
LC 50 (mg/L)

I ≤ 5.0 ≤ 50 ≤ 0.2

II > 5.0 but ≤ 50 > 50 but ≤ 200 > 0.2 but ≤ 2.0

III > 50 but ≤ 300 > 200 but ≤ 1,000 > 2.0 but ≤ 4.0

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•

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 Class 6.2
•

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 Class 6.2
•
200-25 LD50 oralrat
•
LD50 rat 400-50
•
1-0.25 LC50 rat
•
2-0.25 LC50 rat

LD50 : Lethal Dose

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LC50 : Lethal Concentration
 Class 6
Toxic
Substances
Divisions
6.2
Infectious Substances
Cargo IMP Code
RIS
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TABLE 3.6.A
Class 6 — Packing Group
Assignment
Based on Toxicity
(3.6.3.1)
Packing Inhalation
Oral toxicity LD50 Dermal toxicity LD
Group 50
toxicity LC 50
PG I ≤5 ≤ 50 ≤ 0.2
PG II >5 and ≤ 50 > 50 and ≤ 200 > 0.2 and ≤2
PG III > 50 and ≤ 300 > 200 and ≤ 1000 > 2 and ≤ 4

LD50 : Lethal Dose

LC50 : Lethal Concentration
Example A
A solid substance is having toxicity LD50 of 750 mg/kg
which when in contact with the skin can cause death to
humans. What is the packing group assignment for this
substance?
Inhalation
Oral Toxicity LD 50 Dermal Toxicity Toxicity by
Packing Group LD 50 (mg/kg) Dusts and Mists
(mg/kg)
LC 50 (mg/L)

I ≤ 5.0 ≤ 50 ≤ 0.2

II > 5.0 but ≤ 50 > 50 but ≤ 200 > 0.2 but ≤ 2.0

III > 50 but ≤ 300 > 200 but ≤ 1,000 > 2.0 but ≤ 4.0

Packing Group: III

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 Example B

Packing Inhalation
Oral toxicity LD50 Dermal toxicity LD
Group 50
toxicity LC 50
PG I ≤5 ≤ 50 ≤ 0.2
PG II >5 and ≤ 50 > 50 and ≤ 200 > 0.2 and ≤2
PG III > 50 and ≤ 300 > 200 and ≤ 1000 > 2 and ≤ 4

• Oral Toxicity LD50: 40

mg/kg
• Packing group: II
 Example C

Packing Inhalation
Oral toxicity LD Dermal toxicity LD50
Group 50
toxicity LC 50
PG I ≤5 ≤ 50 ≤ 0.2
PG II >5 and ≤ 50 > 50 and ≤ 200 > 0.2 and ≤2
PG III > 50 and ≤ 300 > 200 and ≤ 1000 > 2 and ≤ 4

• Dermal Toxicity LD 50 : 200

mg/kg
• Packing group: II
 Example D

Packing Inhalation
Oral toxicity LD50 Dermal toxicity LD
Group 50
toxicity LC 50
PG I ≤5 ≤ 50 ≤ 0.2
PG II >5 and ≤ 50 > 50 and ≤ 200 > 0.2 and ≤2
PG III > 50 and ≤ 300 > 200 and ≤ 1000 > 2 and ≤ 4

• Oral Toxicity LD50: 300

mg/kg
• Packing group: III
 Example D

Packing Inhalation
Oral toxicity LD50 Dermal toxicity LD50
Group toxicity LC50
PG I ≤5 ≤ 50 ≤ 0.2
PG II >5 and ≤ 50 > 50 and ≤ 200 > 0.2 and ≤2
PG > 50 and ≤ 300 > 200 and ≤ 1000 > 2 and ≤ 4
III

• Oral Toxicity LD : 50 40 mg/kg

• Dermal Toxicity LD 50 : 300

mg/kg
 Class 7
Radioactive Material
Category
I – White
II - Yellow
III – Yellow
Fissile – Criticality
Safety Index

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 Class 7
Radioactive Material

Category
I – White
Cargo IMP Code
RRW

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 Class 7
Radioactive Material

Category
II – Yellow
Cargo IMP Code
RRY

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 Class 7
Radioactive Material

Category
III – Yellow
Cargo IMP Code
RRY

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 Class 8
Corrosive Material

8
Corrosive
Material
Cargo IMP Code
RCM
Note : This class has no sub-divisions

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 Class 8
Corrosive
Table 3.8.A
Class 8—Packing GroupMaterial
Assignment based on Corrosivity (3.8.3)
Packing Exposure Time Observation Effect Time
Group
≤ 60 min
Full thickness destruction of
I ≤ 3 min
intact
skin
≤ 14 d
Full thickness destruction of
II > 3 min ≤ 60 min
intact
skin
skin
III > 60 min ≤ 4 h ≤ 14 d
Full thickness destruction of
intact Corrosion rate on steel /aluminum
> 6.25 mm a year at a
III
test temperature of
55°C
Example A
A liquid is liable to damage a material when in contact with a full
thickness destruction within an exposure time of 180 minutes under an
observation time of 3 days. What is the packing group assignment of
this substance?
Packing Exposure Time O
Group b
s
e
r
v
a
t
i
o
n Corrosion rate on steel
/aluminum
III E > 6.25 mm a year at a
f test temperature of
f 55°C
e
Packing group: III c
t
 Class 9
Miscellaneous DG

9
Miscellaneou
s DG
Cargo IMP Code
RMD
M.Note : This class has no sub-
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divisions
 Class 9
Miscellaneous DG

9
DRY ICE
Cargo IMP Code
ICE
Note : This class has no sub-
divisions

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 Class 9
Miscellaneous DG

9
Magnetized Material
Cargo IMP Code
MAG
Note : This class has no sub-divisions Handling Label

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 Handling Label

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 Handling Label
Cargo Aircraft Only
Cargo IMP Code
CAO

Handling Label

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 Handling Label
Cryogenic Liquid
Cargo IMP Code
RCL

Handling Label
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 Handling Label

Package Orientation
(This Way Up)

Handling Label

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 Handling Label

Keep away from heat

class 4.1 & 5.2

Handling Label
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 Handling Label

Radioactive
Material , Excepted
Package

Handling Label

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 Handling Label
Dangerous Goods in
Excepted Quantities

Cargo IMP Code

REQ
IMP : Interline Message Procedures

Handling Label
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 Handling Label
Lithium ion Batteries
class 9
Cargo IMP Code
RLI
Lithium Mattel
Batteries
class 9
Cargo IMP Code
RLM Handling Label
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 Handling Label
Time & Temperature
Sensitive

HHandandn
il lingg LabelLabel
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 Classify These Articles

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 EXERCISES
1. Give the appropriate Class or Division number
and Cargo IMP codes for the following:

(a) Toxic substances …………….

(b) Corrosive ……………………...
(c) Radioactive material …………
(d) Carbon Dioxide, Solid (Dry Ice) ……………..
(e) Non-Flammable , non-toxic Gas ……………

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Identify the appropriate Class or Division for
following labels:

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 Summary
• Describe the nine hazard classes of dangerous
goods and their divisions
• Describe the physical properties of each hazard
class/div and give examples
• Identify packing groups
• Determine the hazard class, subsidiary risk,
and packing group of a given material
 Any Question…
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