DGG-Info

Frequently searched dangerous goods

The following dangerous goods are among the most frequently searched entries in the BAM Dangerous Goods Database.

Petroleum products

In terms of tonnage, petroleum products account for by far the largest share of global dangerous goods transport.

3
EHS
3
EHS
UN 1202

Heating oil, light, fl.p. <= 60 °C

Class 3 , Packing group III

3
EHS
UN 1203

Motor spirit, Normal EN 228, unleaded

Class 3 , Packing group II

Batteries, rechargeable batteries and energy storage systems

Batteries, rechargeable batteries and energy storage systems are used in many technical devices and are among the fastest-growing types of dangerous goods in the general cargo sector.

Explosive substances

Class 1 dangerous goods comprise explosive substances and articles containing explosives which, when transported, present an explosion or pyrotechnic hazard. Because of their high risk potential, these goods are subject to the strictest transport and safety regulations worldwide.

1.4S
1.4G
UN 0066

Cord, igniter

Class 1

1.4C
UN 0276

Cartridges, power device

Class 1

1.4S
UN 0337

Fireworks

Class 1

Gases

Gases are transported in large quantities for industrial, heating or medical purposes.

2.2
2.1
UN 1049

Hydrogen, compressed

Class 2

2.2
5.1
UN 1072

Oxygen, compressed

Class 2

2.2
(11)
2.1

Industrial chemicals and solvents

Industrial chemicals and solvents are indispensable in the chemical, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. These substances, some of which are corrosive, are transported daily in tankers for use in the metalworking industry and fertiliser production.

3
UN 1170

Ethanol

Class 3 , Packing group II

3
UN 1170

Ethanol, aqueous solution, 24 % < conc.<= 58 % by volume

Class 3 , Packing group III

3
6.1
UN 1230

Methanol

Class 3 , Packing group II

8
UN 1789

Hydrochloric acid, corrosive

Class 8 , Packing group II

8
UN 1824

Sodium hydroxide, aqueous solution, corrosive

Class 8 , Packing group II

Industrial products and mixtures

This category covers chemical products manufactured for commercial or industrial use, which may consist of a combination of several substances.

3
UN 1263

Paint, liquid, flammable, b.p. <= 35 °C

Class 3 , Packing group I

6.1
UN 3288

Paint, inorganic, solid, toxic

Class 6.1 , Packing group II

8
3
UN 3470

Paint, corrosive, flammable, 23 °C <= fl.p. <= 60 °C

Class 8 , Packing group II

Environmentally hazardous substances

Environmentally hazardous substances are substances and mixtures which, if released, may cause acute or long-term damage to ecosystems, organisms and natural habitats. The protection of water, soil and air is the primary focus of this classification, which is why particularly strict regulations apply to the transport of these substances as dangerous goods.

9
EHS
UN 3077

Anthracene

Class 9 , Packing group III

9
EHS
UN 3077

Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.

Class 9 , Packing group III

9
EHS
9
EHS
UN 3082

1,4-Diisopropylbenzene

Class 9 , Packing group III