Dangerous goods are solids, liquids or gases that are flammable, explosive or toxic to people, other living organisms, property or the environment. Manufacturers, shippers and transporters MUST know what they are shipping and properly identify, classify, pack, mark, label and document according to Transport Canada’s dangerous goods regulations.
The 9 dangerous goods classes are:
Class 1 Explosives
Class 2 Gases
Class 3 Flammable Liquids
Class 4 Flammable Solids
Class 5 Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
Class 6 Poisonous and Infectious Substances
Class 7 Radioactive Materials
Class 8 Corrosives
Class 9 Miscellaneous Products or Substances