Dangerous Cargo - IMO Classification

EXPLOSIVES

Classification 1 Explosives
1.1 Substances and articles that have mass explosion risk.
1.2 Substances and articles that have risk of projection but not a mass explosion risk.
1.3 Substances and articles that are at risk of fire, and risk of minor explosion or risk of projection or both, but not mass explosion risk.
1.4 Substances and articles that do not have a significant risk.
1.5 Very insensitive substances that have mass explosion risk.
1.6 Extremely insensitive items that do not have mass explosion risk.

GASES

Classification 2 Gases: Compressed, Liquefied or Dissolved under Pressure
2.1 Flammable gases.
2.2 Non-flammable gases.
2.3 Toxic gases.

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

Classification 3 Flammable liquids
A flammable liquid (Classification 3) its a liquid that has a flash point of no more than 60.5 ° C (141 ° F), or any material in liquid phase with a flash point of 37.8 ° C (100 ° F) or superior, which is intentionally heated and proposed for transport or transported at its flash point or above it in a bulk package.

FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES OR SOLIDS

Classification 4 Flammable substances or solids
4.1 Flammable solids.
4.2 Substances prone to spontaneous combustion.
4.3 Substances that in contact with water emit flammable gases.

OXIDIZING SUBSTANCES AND ORGANIC PEROXIDES

Classification 5 Oxidizing substances (agents) and organic peroxides
5.1 Oxidizing substances (agents) that by oxygen production increase the risk and intensity of fire.
5.2 Organic peroxides - most will burn quickly and are sensitive to impact or friction.

TOXIC AND INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES

Classification 6 Toxic and infectious substances
6.1 Toxic substances.
6.2 Infectious substances.

RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES

Classification 7 Radioactive substances
Any number of packages with radioactive content that has the label III-YELLOW (LSA-III). Some radioactive materials in "exclusive use" with radioactive materials of low specific activity will not have the label, but the RADIOACTIVE sign is required.

CORROSIVE MATERIALS

Classification 8 Corrosive Materials
For the purposes of this section of the chapter, "corrosive materials" (Classification 8) assumes a liquid or a solid that causes the total destruction of the thickness of human skin at the contact spot within a specific period of time. A liquid that has a high corrosion rate in steel or aluminum is also a corrosive material.

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

Classification 9 Various articles and hazardous substances (Marine pollutants that are not of a hazardous nature otherwise listed in classification 9)
A material that presents a risk during transport but that does match the definition of any other risk classification. This classification includes:
1. Any material that has an anesthetic, noxious or similar property that could cause extreme discomfort or discomfort to a flight crew member to prevent the correct performance of the functions
2. Any material for a high temperature material, a hazardous substance, a hazardous waste or a marine pollutant.