UN recommendations
Definition
Transportation recommendations that divide dangerous goods into nine major classes according to their properties and associated risks; Class 1: explosives, Class 2: gases, Class 3: flammable liquids, Class 4: flammable solids, Class 5: oxidizing substances and organic peroxides, Class 6: toxic and infectious substances, Class 7: radioactive material, Class 8: corrosive substances, Class 9: miscellaneous dangerous substances. Full name: UN Recommendations On The Transport Of Dangerous Goods. Developed in 1957, these recommendations apply to air, land, rail, and sea transport of dangerous goods and form the basis for the relevant uniform international regulations.
UN recommendations is in the Material & Occupational Safety and Shipping, Transport, & Travel subjects.
UN recommendations appears in the definitions of the following terms: dangerous goods, intermediate bulk carrier (IBC), Accord European Relatif au Transport International du Merchandis Dangereuses par Route (ADR), CIM, CMR, International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, DOT hazard code and ICAO Technical Instructions
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