Glossary
Dangerous goods is a collective term for substances and objects that can cause damage to people, the environment or property, if they are not handled correctly during transport. A substance or product that is inherently harmless can pose a danger during transport, depending on how the product is transported and whether it is transported together with other products.
Dangerous goods are divided into nine different classes:
There are a number of subdivisions for each class. The content of these is not exhaustive, but it nevertheless covers the majority of the commercially significant products with hazardous properties.
