Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods Class 3: Flammable Liquids
Dangerous goods Class 3 (Flammable Liquids): Liquids with a flash point of not more than 60°C (closed cup) or liquids offered for transport at temperatures…
- Class
- 3
- Name
- Flammable Liquids
- Label
- Red, Flame
- Packing groups
- PG I - Flash point <23°C, boiling point ≤35°C (High danger), PG II - Flash point <23°C, boiling point >35°C (Medium danger), PG III - Flash point 23-60°C (Low danger)
Liquids with a flash point of not more than 60°C (closed cup) or liquids offered for transport at temperatures at or above their flash point.
Air transport: restricted
Sea transport: allowed
Class 3 hazards
- Fire
- Explosion
- Vapor accumulation
- Static discharge
Class 3 examples
- Gasoline/Petrol
- Diesel fuel
- Acetone
- Alcohols
- Paints
- Adhesives
- Perfumes
- Nail polish
Special requirements for Class 3
- Grounding/bonding to prevent static
- No smoking/open flames
- Adequate ventilation required
- Temperature monitoring for some substances
- Compatibility with packaging materials
Segregation of Class 3
- Away from oxidizers (5.1)
- Away from explosives (1)
More in this directory
- Dangerous Goods Class 4: Flammable Solids
- Dangerous Goods Class 5: Oxidizing Substances & Organic Peroxides
- Dangerous Goods Class 6: Toxic & Infectious Substances
- Dangerous Goods Class 7: Radioactive Material
- Dangerous Goods Class 8: Corrosive Substances
- Dangerous Goods Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
Frequently asked questions
What is dangerous goods Class 3?
Class 3 covers flammable liquids. Liquids with a flash point of not more than 60°C (closed cup) or liquids offered for transport at temperatures at or above their flash point.
Can Class 3 goods travel by air?
restricted
Can Class 3 goods travel by sea?
allowed