Dangerous Goods

Dangerous Goods Class 6: Toxic & Infectious Substances

Dangerous goods Class 6 (Toxic & Infectious Substances): Substances which are liable to cause death or serious injury if swallowed, inhaled or by skin…

Class: 6
Name: Toxic & Infectious Substances
Label: White with skull (6.1), White with biohazard (6.2), Skull and crossbones (6.1), Biohazard (6.2)
Packing groups: PG I - Very toxic (6.1), PG II - Toxic (6.1), PG III - Harmful (6.1), 6.2 uses Category A/B classification

Substances which are liable to cause death or serious injury if swallowed, inhaled or by skin contact, or infectious substances containing pathogens.

Air transport: restricted

Sea transport: allowed

Class 6 hazards

Poisoning
Infection
Skin absorption
Inhalation hazard

Class 6 divisions

6.1 Toxic Substances: Substances liable to cause death or serious injury by ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact Examples: Cyanides, Arsenic compounds, Pesticides, Mercury, Lead compounds.
6.2 Infectious Substances: Substances containing viable microorganisms known to cause disease in humans or animals Examples: Diagnostic specimens, Medical waste, Cultures, Patient specimens, Vaccines (live).

Class 6 examples

Pesticides
Medical samples
Biological cultures
Cyanide
Arsenic

Special requirements for Class 6

PPE required for handling
Decontamination procedures
6.2 requires triple packaging system
6.2 Category A requires UN2814/UN2900 packaging
Emergency response information required

Segregation of Class 6

Away from foodstuffs and animal feeds

Frequently asked questions

What is dangerous goods Class 6?

Class 6 covers toxic & infectious substances. Substances which are liable to cause death or serious injury if swallowed, inhaled or by skin contact, or infectious substances containing pathogens.

Can Class 6 goods travel by air?

restricted

Can Class 6 goods travel by sea?

allowed