Item | Common Issues | Example Item | Possible UN IDs |
Batteries | - Depending on battery type, may be banned or have limited capability to transport on commercial aircraft.
- Some battery types are refillable, and may leak harming handlers or reacting to nearby objects or substances.
- Damaged or swollen batteries are forbidden in air transport.
| Lithium ion | UN3480, UN3481 |
| Lithium metal | UN3090, UN3091 |
Sealed lead acid | UN3028, UN2800, UN3090 |
Refillable lead acid | UN2794, UN3171 |
Biological Hazards | - Heavily restricted on some forms of transport.
- May require specialised documentation. Requires specialised storage.
| Blood/medical samples | UN3291 |
Live infectious substances | UN2814, UN2900 |
Medical waste | UN3291 |
Water Purification | - Some products that contain NaDCC as an active ingredient may count as DG if they contain a sufficiently large percentage, or are shipped in a sufficient size or sufficient quantities (Example: Aquatabs above 1.67 grams per tablet). Always check SDS from the manufacturer before shipping.
- Keep away of products bearing the 4.3 hazard label.
| HTH Calcium Hypochlorite | UN1748, UN2208, UN2880 |
NaDCC | UN2465 |
Sodium Hypochlorite | UN1791 |
Cleaning Agents | - If packaging is compromised, may irritate or harm persons handling them.
- May react to objects and substances stored nearby, causing slow damage or violent energetic reactions.
- Shade and good ventilation is necessary.
- When a large quantity must be stored or stowed, if possible, separate in smaller storing quantities.
- Keep away from products bearing the class 3, division 4.2 hazard labels and in general from any flammable products.
| Alcohol bases hand sanitiser | UN1987 |
Chlorine based cleaning solutions | UN1017, UN1908 |
Compressed gas | - Compressed gas cylinders are considered DG even when completely depressurised or empty when transported by air.
- Compressed gas cylinders may rupture, when stored for long periods of time, or in an unsafe manner.
| Oxygen | UN1002, UN1702 |
Fire extinguisher | UN1044 |
Propane | UN1978, UN1995 |
Liquid Fuel | - Highly combustible depending on the type.
- Fuel is often inappropriately stored in a high temperature or unventilated rooms, or centrally located in a warehouse.
- Shade and good ventilation is necessary.
- Keep away from substances bearing the division 5.1 hazard label.
| Diesel / Gas oil | UN1202 |
Gasoline/Petrol | UN1203 |
Kerosene | UN1223 |
Aviation Fuel/A-1 jet fuel | UN1863 |
Mechanical Equipment and Fluids | - Vehicles and generators can be considered DG for air shipping because they contain fuel or other potentially hazardous fluids, all of which usually must be below a minimum level or completely drained before transporting in an air craft or sea shipping container.
| Automobiles/Vehicles | UN3166, UN3171, UN1202, UN2800 |
Engines | UN3528, UN3529, UN3530, UN3166 |
Generators | UN3166 |
| Oxygen Generator | UN3356 |
Freezers | UN2857, UN3159 |
Lubricants | UN1272 |
Antifreeze | UN3082 |
Coolants | UN1202 |
Chemical Fertilizers | - May be highly explosive depending on chemical composition.
- Storage in high temperature, lowly ventilated areas, or near other reactive substances might cause serious harm.
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| Many |
Building Related materials | - Require proper declaration and documentation for most forms of transport, and is often highly regulated by air transport
| Pesticides | Many |
Sealants | Many |
Paints | UN1950, UN1263 |