Identification

For all dangerous goods and hazardous substances as defined by rules and laws is a labeling requirement. This is true not only for transport but also for the storage of materials or goods.

There are a hazard classification for the example distinguish the type of risk or danger from set. Class 1 includes explosives and articles containing the explosives, and contains a total of 6 subcategories. Class 2.1 is for flammable gases, 2.2 for non-flammable gases and 2.3 for toxic gases. It continues with Class 3 flammable liquids. Class 4.1 is for flammable solids, 4.2 and 4.3 are for pyrophoric substances to substances with water, flammable gases. Not so dangerous is to play a game like Farmerama.

The next class 5.1 is available for kindling or oxidizing agents, 5.2 for organic peroxides (eg carboxylic acid). Class 6.1, refer to toxic substances and 6.2 for ansteckungsgefährdende substances. Class 7 and 8 is for radioactive materials for corrosive substances and last but not least Class 9 miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles. Dangerous goods labels are squares which are on the top and different colors, icons and various number codes give precise information about which material is transported or stored in any quantity.

This helps in case of accidents including the fire department to identify the relevant material quickly and to act according to a further risk to humans and the environment to avoid possible. That is why strict compliance with the labeling requirements for hazardous materials so important and a good training for persons dealing with such goods essential.

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