www.truckandtrack.com Summer 2024 Truck and Track 55 DANGEROUS GOODS Class 4.1 Flammable solids, self-reactive substances, and solid desensitised explosives which may be ignited by heat, sparks, or flames. These products contain self-reactive substances that are liable to exothermic decomposition in the case of heat supply, contact with other substances (such as acids heavy-metal compounds or amines), friction or shock - this may result in self-ignition or the evolution of harmful or hazardous gases or vapours. Desensitised explosives are at risk of explosion if there is a loss of the desensitiser. Products with the hazard class 4.1 are flammable (can ignite easily at ambient temperatures) or combustible (can burn in air under certain conditions) and containments may explode when heated. Class 4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion. There is a risk of fire or spontaneous combustion if the packaging is damaged, or the contents are spilled. Products with the hazard class 4.2 products may react vigorously with water. Class 4.3 Substances which are deemed dangerous when wet. When in contact with water, these products can emit flammable gases which could lead to a risk of fire and explosion. Class 5.1 Oxidising substances. There is a risk of vigorous reaction, ignition, and explosion when in contact with combustible or flammable substances. Avoid mixing with flammable or combustible substances, such as sawdust. Class 5.2 Organic peroxides. There is a risk of exothermic decomposition at elevated temperatures, contact with other substances (such as acids heavy-metal compounds or amines), friction or shock - this may result in self-ignition or the evolution of harmful and flammable gases or vapours. Classes 6,7 8 and 9 will be covered in the next edition of this column. The regulations determine the properties that the labels must have, including quality, design, and their resistance to the rigours of transport. It is, therefore, imperative to source labels that have been tested and, as a minimum, have BS5609 approval. The consignor must have received dangerous goods training in their specific function as they are responsible for identifying, classifying, packaging, and marking any dangerous goods to be transported. Every day Labeline’s office receives calls from companies with a query or problem relating to the transport of dangerous goods. The enquiries can be complicated or straightforward but, either way, we have the knowledge, resources, and industry contacts to be of assistance. A significant number of these enquiries relate to labels and vehicle placards. These include requests for bespoke labelling, such as proper shipping names for bulk tank shipments by sea, combination labels, and specific label designs for individual companies. Come and meet us! At Labeline, we value the importance of meeting face to face as it helps us to understand our customers’ requirements and how we can help meet their compliance needs. However, with Labeline were presented with yet another top distributor award by IATA at COSTHA 2024
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