Dangerous Goods Class 6 | Toxic and Infectious Substances

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In this article, I am going to explain to you the hazmat Class 6 Toxic and Infectious Substances.

 

Dangerous Goods Class 6 Toxic and Infectious Substances.

DG Class 6 is divided into two divisions:

●          Division 6.1   Toxic Substances

●          Division 6.2 Infectious Substances

 

Class No.	Division No.	Name of  Division
6	1	Toxic Substances
6	2	Infectious Substances

 

Division 6.1
Toxic Substances

Toxic substances are substances which are liable to cause death or injury or to harm human health if swallowed, inhaled or contacted by the skin.

 

Division	IATA IMP CODE
6.1	RPB

 

 

 

Hazmat 6.1 Placard

  

Example

Nicotine , UN 1654

 Are you smoker !!

 

Division 6.2

Infectious Substances

Are substances which are known or are reasonably expected to contain pathogens. Pathogens are defined as micro-organisms (including bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi) and other agents such as prions, which can cause disease in humans or animals.

 

Division	IATA IMP CODE
6.2	RIS

 

Hazmat 6.2 Placard

  

Example

Biological Substances , Category B , UN 3373

 

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