01Typical goods and risks
Examples: 6.1: pesticides, cyanides, mercury. 6.2: medical samples, cultures, vaccines.
Risks: Life and health hazard through exposure or infection.
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; für 6.2 spezielle Kategorie A (UN 2814) vs. B (UN 3373).
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; separate Stauung, UN-zertifizierte Verpackung.
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
UN 2814 nur CAO, UN 3373 und exempt in PAX möglich.
IATA DGR is updated annually (currently 66th edition 2025). Operator variations (OV) of individual airlines are binding. Shipper's declaration is mandatory and often available electronically (eDG).
Preguntas frecuentes
Can Class 6 — Toxic and infectious substances be transported by air?
UN 2814 nur CAO, UN 3373 und exempt in PAX möglich. Always check the current IATA DGR edition and operator variations.