Hazardous materials, often referred to as HAZMAT, encompass a range of substances including chemicals, gases, explosives, batteries, magnets, and fertilizers, which can be in solid, liquid, or gaseous form. These materials are stringently categorized into nine classes as they pose a potential risk to human health, property, or the environment due to their chemical or physical properties.
The classification is useful for communicating the hazards through the transportation chain and ensuring that proper handling and shipping procedures are followed.
The classifications include:
Loại 1: Chất nổ
Loại 2: Khí
Loại 3: Chất lỏng dễ cháy
Loại 4: Chất rắn dễ cháy
Substances liable to spontaneous combustion
Substances emitting flammable gases with water contact
Class 5: Oxidizers/organic peroxides
Loại 6: Chất độc hại và truyền nhiễm
Class 7: Radioactive material
Lớp 8: Chất ăn mòn
Class 9: Miscellaneous hazardous materials
Miscellaneous hazardous substances like lithium batteries
Generally, the suppliers play a crucial role in identifying whether a product falls under HAZMAT, the relevant proper shipping procedures, and should provide complete and accurate documentation for these materials.
