{"id":1100,"date":"2021-06-10T09:15:55","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T09:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beta.oceantransport.es\/?page_id=1100"},"modified":"2021-08-05T10:20:11","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T10:20:11","slug":"dangerous-goods","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.oceantransport.es\/en\/dangerous-goods\/","title":{"rendered":"Dangerous goods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1628158801312{background-image: url(http:\/\/beta.oceantransport.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_1732861961.jpg?id=2013) !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;cabecera&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;space_150&#8243; el_class=&#8221;space_150&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;space_150&#8243; el_class=&#8221;space_150&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;space_150&#8243; el_class=&#8221;space_150&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a class=\"boton_volver\" href=\"\/en\/useful-information\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrow-left\"><\/i> Back<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_titulo_cabecera_servicio&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Dangerous goods<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>WHAT ARE THEY?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Dangerous goods are substances that are potentially hazardous for health, safety or the environment.<\/p>\n<p>In order to minimize risks associated with their transportation, dangerous goods are required to comply with some special conditions for their handling, loading or labeling.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>International legislation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Due to their singularity and the specific requirements, dangerous goods\u2019 transportation is subject to a strict international regulation in every transport modality.<br \/>\nThey are classified in five categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR):<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Signed in 1957 in Geneva by the United Nations, it currently includes 51 countries.<br \/>\nThe agreement regulates the terms of dangerous goods\u2019 road carriage.<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (AND): <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>It is the body of rules for dangerous goods transportation within the continent\u2019s inland waterways (rivers, lakes or navigable canals).<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RID Regulation:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Current since 1980, this is the regulation for dangerous goods transportation by rail. 44 countries are currently affiliated.<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG):<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Published by the IMO (International Marine Association), collects all provisions and regulations for dangerous good maritime transportation. It is updated every two years.<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IATA DGR Regulation:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>The IATA (International Air Transport Association) regulates international dangerous goods shipments by air.<\/h5>\n<h3><strong>Dangerous goods classification<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>All dangerous merchandise is classified according to its chemical characteristics and degree of danger.<\/p>\n<p>There are 9 types of dangerous goods.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;space_20&#8243; el_class=&#8221;space_20&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;space_50&#8243; el_class=&#8221;space_50&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Explosives<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Explosive substances and objects, and substances or objects designed to have an explosive or pyrotechnic effect. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1731&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]<strong>There are different risk levels in Class 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Substances and objects with a mass explosion hazard.<\/li>\n<li>Substances and objects with a high projection risk but no mass explosion hazard.<\/li>\n<li>Substances and objects with fire, blast or projection hazard but no mass explosion hazard.<\/li>\n<li>Substances and objects with no considerable risk.<\/li>\n<li>Insensitive substances with no mass explosion hazard.<\/li>\n<li>Extremely insensitive objects with no mass explosion hazard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;space_50&#8243; el_class=&#8221;space_50&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Gases<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Gases include all substances which, under 50\u2070C, have a steam pressure above 300 kPa, or are completely gaseous at 20\u2070C at a pressure of 101,3 kPa.<br \/>\nTo determine the transportation conditions they are classified according to their physical state in 5 categories (compressed gas, liquefied gas, refrigerated liquefied gas, dissolved gas and absorbed).<br \/>\n<strong>There are different risk divisions within Class 2:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Flammable gas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1753&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Nonflammable gas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1757&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Toxic gas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1761&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;space_50&#8243; el_class=&#8221;space_50&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Flammable liquids<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This category includes liquids, liquid mixes and liquids containing solid, in solution and in suspension matter with a flashing point at 60\u2070C, or lower temperatures in closed-cup tests. It also includes desensitized liquids.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1766&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]<strong>There are different risk divisions in Class 3 according to their flashpoint temperatures<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Substances with a high flash point<\/li>\n<li>Substances with a middle point<\/li>\n<li>Substances with a low flash point<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;space_50&#8243; el_class=&#8221;space_50&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Flammable solids and substances<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Including substances not classified as explosives which may easily ignite or activate fire in transportation conditions.<br \/>\n<strong>here are different risk divisions in Class 4:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Flammable solids<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1797&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Spontaneously combustible substances<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1801&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Substances releasing toxic or flammable gases when wet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1805&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;space_50&#8243; el_class=&#8221;space_50&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Due to their different chemical properties it\u2019s not possible to set unique criteria to classify them all. They can however be differentiated in two main subcategories:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Oxidizing substances<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1812&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]These substances are not combustible themselves, but can cause spontaneous combustion on other matters, usually by liberating oxygen.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Organic peroxides<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1819&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]Thermally unstable substances susceptible to self-accelerated exothermic reactions, which can generate explosive decomposition, rapid ignition, or be sensitive to impacts or scratches, react dangerously to other substances or provoke eye injuries. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;space_50&#8243; el_class=&#8221;space_50&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Toxic and infectious substances <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>They are classified according to each substance\u2019s toxicity risk.<br \/>\n<strong>They\u2019re divided in two subgroups within Class 6<\/strong>:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Toxic substances<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1826&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]Substances able to cause death or serious injury, or may cause prejudicial effects on human health if swallowed, inhaled or in contact with skin.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;bloque_texto_cabecera_info_util&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Infectious substances<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1830&#8243; 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