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IMO Classes for Dangerous Goods

Class 4.1. Flammable Solids or Substances.


Flammable Solids or Substances
Desensitized explosives that when dry are explosives of Class 1 and are specifically authorized by name or have been assigned a shipping name and hazard class by the Associate Administrator.
Self-reactive materials,which are thermally unstable and that can undergo a strongly exothermic decomposition even without participation of air.
Readily combustible solids that can cause a fire through friction and show a burning rate faster than 2.2 mm (0.087 inches) per second, or metal powders that can be ignited and react over the whole length of a sample in 10 minutes or less.

 

 

 
















Class

Class 1.

Explosives

Class 2.

Gases

Class 3.

Flammable Liquids

Class 4.1.

Flammable Solids or Substances

Class 4.2.

Flammable solids

Class 4.3.

Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases

Class 5.1.

Oxidizing substances (agents) by yielding oxygen increase the risk and intensity of fire

Class 5.2.

Organic peroxides - most will burn rapidly and are sensitive to impact or friction

Class 6.1.

Toxic substances

Class 6.2.

Infectious substances

Class 7.

Radioactive Substances

Class 8.

Corrosives

Class 9.

Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles