Dangerous Goods Class 9 | Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods Substances and Articles

In this article I will give you an idea about the ninth class of dangerous goods, it is a miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances. It is defined as any substances and articles which during transport present a danger or hazard not covered by other dangerous goods classes.

Class No.	Division No.	Class Name
9	--	Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, lithium batteries and environmentally hazardous substances.

Class	IATA IMP CODE
9	RMD/RSB

Dangerous Goods Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods Hazard Label

These include Aviation regulated solids or liquids, where materials may have irritating, noxious or other properties which could cause extreme annoyance of discomfort to crew members preventing them from performing their duties.

Ex. Asbestos, Garlic Oil, Life Rafts, Internal Combustion Engines, Vehicles

Also, the substances and articles of hazmat class 9 include as example:

1- Carbon dioxide, solid ( Dry Ice, UN 1083)

Class	IATA IMP CODE
9	ICE

Carbon dioxide, solid/ dry ice has a temperature of -79 °C. when dry ice is sublimated it produces a gas heavier than air which in an enclosed area and in large quantities can lead to suffocation.

2- Lithium Batteries

Class	IATA IMP CODE
9	RLI, RLM ,ELI , ELM

Lithium Batteries Hazard Label

Lithium batteries present both chemical and electrical hazards where under certain conditions, this may lead to ignition of a fire as well as provide fuel for a fire caused by conditions unrelated to the batteries.

3- Magnetized Material

Class	IATA IMP CODE
9	MAG

Magnetized Material Hazard Label

These materials have relatively high magnetic field strength.

4- Environmentally Hazardous Substances

Class	IATA IMP CODE
9	----

Environmentally Hazardous Substances Hazard Label

Any substances meeting the criterial in UN model regulation or that meet national or international regulation stablished by appropriate national authority in the state of origin, transit or destination of the consignment.

Hazmat class 9, miscellaneous dangerous goods present many potential hazards to health and safety, infrastructure, and the environment. Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles may be in UN Packing Group II or III, or have no Packing Group.

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