Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods Class 8: Corrosive Substances
Dangerous goods Class 8 (Corrosive Substances): Substances which by chemical action will cause severe damage to living tissue or will materially damage…
- Class
- 8
- Name
- Corrosive Substances
- Label
- White/Black, Liquids pouring on hand and metal
- Packing groups
- PG I - Causes visible necrosis in <3 min (High danger), PG II - Causes visible necrosis in 3-60 min (Medium danger), PG III - Causes visible necrosis in 1-4 hours (Low danger)
Substances which by chemical action will cause severe damage to living tissue or will materially damage other goods or the means of transport.
Air transport: restricted
Sea transport: allowed
Class 8 hazards
- Skin burns
- Eye damage
- Metal corrosion
- Vapor inhalation
Class 8 examples
- Sulfuric acid
- Hydrochloric acid
- Sodium hydroxide
- Battery acid
- Bleach
- Drain cleaners
Special requirements for Class 8
- Corrosion-resistant packaging required
- Absorbent material in outer packaging
- PPE for handling
- Segregation from reactive materials
- Spill containment measures
Segregation of Class 8
- Away from 4.3
- Away from reactive metals
- Separate acids from bases
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Frequently asked questions
What is dangerous goods Class 8?
Class 8 covers corrosive substances. Substances which by chemical action will cause severe damage to living tissue or will materially damage other goods or the means of transport.
Can Class 8 goods travel by air?
restricted
Can Class 8 goods travel by sea?
allowed