033: Which products are considered as dangerous goods?

Goods whose transport or storage have the following risks are considered as dangerous goods (DG):

1. Health
2. Safety
3. Property
4. Envoironment

The following characteristics can be a sign that the product is dangerous

1- Chemcical Properties:

• Flammable
• Explosive
• Toxic
• Asphyxiating
• Corrosive
• Oxidizing
• Radioactive
• Pathogenic
• Allergenic
• Biohazardous

2- Physical Properties:

• Compressed gases and liquids
• Hot Materials

Note1: Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) without considering the issue of transportation are dangerous goods.

Note2: To ensure the condition of the dangerous goods, you should refer to Safety data sheet (SDS) or Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

The following books can also help you in this regard: