Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods Class 5: Oxidizing Substances & Organic Peroxides
Dangerous goods Class 5 (Oxidizing Substances & Organic Peroxides): Substances that may cause or enhance combustion of other materials, and organic…
- Class
- 5
- Name
- Oxidizing Substances & Organic Peroxides
- Label
- Yellow (5.1), Red/Yellow (5.2), Flame over circle
- Packing groups
- PG I - High danger (5.1 only), PG II - Medium danger (5.1 only), PG III - Low danger (5.1 only), 5.2 uses Type A-G classification
Substances that may cause or enhance combustion of other materials, and organic peroxides with self-reactive properties.
Air transport: restricted
Sea transport: allowed
Class 5 hazards
- Fire enhancement
- Explosion
- Self-decomposition
- Thermal instability
Class 5 divisions
- 5.1 Oxidizing Substances: Substances which may cause or enhance combustion of other materials Examples: Ammonium nitrate, Hydrogen peroxide, Potassium permanganate, Calcium hypochlorite, Sodium nitrate.
- 5.2 Organic Peroxides: Thermally unstable organic substances which may undergo exothermic decomposition Examples: Benzoyl peroxide, Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, Peracetic acid.
Class 5 examples
- Bleach
- Pool chemicals
- Fertilizers (ammonium nitrate)
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Hair dye oxidizers
Special requirements for Class 5
- Keep away from heat and combustibles
- 5.2 may require temperature control
- Clean up spills immediately
- Avoid contamination with organic materials
- Some 5.2 require refrigeration
Segregation of Class 5
- Away from flammables (3, 4)
- Away from combustible materials
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Frequently asked questions
What is dangerous goods Class 5?
Class 5 covers oxidizing substances & organic peroxides. Substances that may cause or enhance combustion of other materials, and organic peroxides with self-reactive properties.
Can Class 5 goods travel by air?
restricted
Can Class 5 goods travel by sea?
allowed