ICAO
CLASS / DIVISION |
DESCRIPTION |
IATA
CODE |
LABEL |
EXAMPLES |
EMERGENCY ACTIONS |
| 1 |
Explosives |
RGX
RXS
etc. |
 |
Distress signals, Fireworks, Detonating fuses, Firecrackers, ammunition, etc.
Only 1.4S may be loaded on Passenger Aircraft. |
No flames or heat (direct sunlight) allowed.
No shock (drop, tumble) or friction allowed.
Keep other cargo away under instructions of the supervisor. |
 |
| 2.1 |
Flammable Gas |
RFG |
 |
Gas cartridges, Butan Gas, Gas lighters, Butan lighter Fuel, Aerosols (flammable), etc. |
No flames or heat (direct sunlight) allowed.
Avoid contact and do not inhale gases.
Ventilate and keep unauthorized persons at the windward side. |
| 2.2 |
Non-Flammable
Non-toxic Gas |
RNG
RCL |
 |
Fire extinguishers, Compressed oxygen, Ammonia solution, Aerosols (non-flammable),
Refrigerant gas, Diving Tanks, etc.
Nitrogen refrigerated liquids, etc. |
| 2.3 |
Toxic Gas |
RPG |
 |
Carbon monoxide, Ethylene oxide, Ammonia solution, etc.
Acceptable on Cargo Aircraft only. |
Ventilate and stay at the windward side.
Keep unauthorized persons away. |
| 3 |
Flammable Liquid |
RFL |
 |
Gasoline, Paint, Printing ink, Perfume, Kerosene, Alcohols, Adhesives, Oil lighter, Liquid lighter, refills, Alcoholic beverages containinghigh alcohol, etc. |
No flames or heat (direct sunlight) allowed.
Avoid contact and do not inhale gases.
Ventilate and stay at the windward side.
Keep combustibles away under instructions of the supervisor. |
| 4.1 |
Flammable Solid |
RFS |
 |
matches, Celluloid, Flammable metal powder, Phosphorus amorphous, Sulphur,
etc. |
No flames or heat (direct sunlight) allowed.
Avoid contact and do not inhale gases.
No shock (drop, tumble) or friction allowed.
Keep combustibles away under instructions of the supervisor.
May ignite itself, isolate and keep under constant watch. |
| 4.2 |
Spontaneously
Combustible |
RSC |
 |
Charcoal, Carbon activated, Sodium sulphide, Metal catalyst, etc. |
No flames or heat (direct sunlight) allowed.
Keep combustibles away under instructions of the supervisor.
May ignite itself, isolate and keep under constant watch. |
| 4.3 |
Dangerous When Wet |
RFW |
 |
Calcium, Calcium carbide, Magnesium alloys powder, Barium, Alkali earth metal alloy, etc. |
Do not pour water.
No flames or heat ( direct sunlight ) allowed.
Keep combustibles away under instructions of the supervisor.
May ignite itself, isolate and keep under constant watch. |
| 5.1 |
Oxidizer |
ROX |
 |
Oxygen generator chemical, Sodium chlorate, Hydrogen peroxide aqueous solution, Ammonium nitrate fertilizer, Bleach, etc.
Oxygen generator chemicals are acceptable on Cargo Aircraft only. |
No flames or heat (direct sunlight) allowed.
Keep combustibles away under instructions of the supervisor. |
| 5.2 |
Organic Peroxide |
ROP |
 |
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, etc. |
| 6.1 |
Toxic Substance |
RPB |
 |
Pesticide, Agricultural chemicals, Disinfectant, Dye, Mercury compound, Medicinal goods, etc. |
Pay attention to the direction of the wind and do not inhale vapour or dust/mist.
Keep other cargo away (especially foods) under instructions of the supervisor. |
| 6.2 |
Infectious Substance |
RIS |
 |
Bacteria, Viruses, Medical waste, etc. |
Keep people and cargo away under instructions of the supervisor.
Condone off the area and wait for instructions of the authorities. |
| 7 |
Excepted Packages of Radioactive Material |
RRE |
 |
Radioactive materials in limited quantities, instruments, manufactured articles
and empty packagings.
Not more than 5μ Sv/h on external
surface |
Don't touch and don't come near.
Condone off the area and wait for instructions of the authorities.
Stay away from radioactive materials as much as possible.
If you touch radioactive materials, wash your hands with mild detergent or water.
If your clothes brush against radioactive materials, take them off, put them in
a polyethylene bag and segregate them. |
Radioactive Material
(Category I - White) |
RRW |
 |
Various types of Radionuclide
Not more than 5μ Sv/h on external surface
Transport Index (T.I.) : 0 |
| Radioactive Material (Category II - Yellow) |
RRY |
 |
Various types of Radionuclide
More than 5μ Sv/h but not more than 500μ Sv/h on external surface
Transport Index (T.I.) : More than 0 but not more than 1.0 |
| Radioactive Material (Category III - Yellow) |
 |
Various types of Radionuclide
More than 500μ Sv/h but not more
than 2 mSv/h on external surface
Transport Index (T.I.) : More than 1.0 but not more than 10 |
| 8 |
Corrosive |
RCM |
 |
Wet Batteries, Sulfuric acid, Hydrochloric acid, Acetic acid, Sodium hydroxide
solution, Gallium, Mercury, etc. |
Keep people and cargo away under instructions of the supervisor. |
| 9 |
Miscellaneous
Dangerous Goods |
RMD
ICE
MAG
RSB |
 |
RMD : Internal combustion, Engines, Vehicles, Lithium batteries, etc.
ICE : Dry Ice
MAG : Magnetized materials
RSB : Polymeric beads |
Take measures according to the respective risks.
Keep people and cargo away under instructions of the supervisor. |
| - |
Dangerous Goods in
Excepted Quantities |
REQ |
MARK |
Very small quantities of dangerous goods to meet the provisions specified
in IATA/DGR Sub. Section 2.7. |
Take measures according to the respective risks.
Keep people and cargo away under instructions of the supervisor. |
Handling
Labels |
Cargo Aircraft Only |
CAO |
 |
Transport permitted on Cargo Aircraft only.
(Forbidden on Passenger Aircraft) |
|
| Cryogenic Liquids |
RCL |
 |
This must be affixed in addition to RNG label for Cryogenic Liquids. (e.g.
Nitrogen, Argon) |
|
| Package Orientation |
- |
 |
This must be affixed on combination packagings containing liquids, etc. (Must
be affixed on at least two opposite sides) |
|
| Keep Away from Heat |
- |
 |
This must be used in addition to RFS or ROP labels for shipments containing
self-reactive substances in Division 4.1 and Division 5.2. |
|
| Lithium batteries |
- |
 |
This must be affixed on packages containing lithium ion/metal cells or batteries transported as "Not restricted." |
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