01Typical goods and risks
Examples: Acids (sulfuric, hydrochloric, phosphoric), bases (caustic soda), battery acid.
Risks: Destroys skin and material tissue through chemical attack.
Before every shipment, conduct a risk assessment for the specific packaging, loading and routing combination — especially for tunnels, ferry passages and transit countries with special regimes.
02ADR — road transport
ADR; Materialverträglichkeit (Edelstahl, Kunststoff) prüfen.
Required: transport document per 5.4.1 ADR, UN packaging codes, hazard labels and orange warning panel on the vehicle. Drivers need the ADR certificate (basic and, if applicable, specialisation courses).
03IMDG — sea freight
IMDG; Stauung getrennt von Klasse 5 und reagierenden Stoffen.
Notes such as "Stow away from living quarters" or the segregation group are defined in IMDG Code Part 7. Mandatory document: Dangerous Goods Declaration. Containers must be CSC-certified and stowed per the CTU Code.
04IATA — air freight
Meist in PAX PG II/III zulässig; Kategorie-spezifische Mengenlimits.
IATA DGR is updated annually — operators must verify the current yearly edition. Operator variations (OV) of individual airlines are binding. Shipper's declaration is mandatory and often available electronically (eDG).
Frequently asked questions
Can Class 8 — Corrosives be transported by air?
Meist in PAX PG II/III zulässig; Kategorie-spezifische Mengenlimits. Always check the current IATA DGR edition and operator variations.
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