& Organic Peroxides (e.g., pool chemicals, bleach)
Air transport places unique stress on packaging due to altitude changes, vibration, and temperature fluctuations.
| Class | Description | Common Examples | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Explosives | Ammunition, fireworks, detonators. | | Class 2 | Gases | Aerosols, fire extinguishers, lighters. | | Class 3 | Flammable Liquids | Paints, adhesives, gasoline, alcohol. | | Class 4 | Flammable Solids | Matches, sodium, magnesium, coal. | | Class 5 | Oxidizing Substances & Organic Peroxides | Fertilizers (ammonium nitrate), hydrogen peroxide. | | Class 6 | Toxic & Infectious Substances | Pesticides, medical waste, viruses. | | Class 7 | Radioactive Material | Medical isotopes, uranium. | | Class 8 | Corrosives | Batteries (wet), sulfuric acid, caustic soda. | | Class 9 | Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods | Lithium batteries, dry ice, magnetized material. |