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| ICAO CLASS / DIVISION | DESCRIPTION | IATA CODE |
LABEL | EXAMPLES | EMERGENCY ACTIONS | PDF data for printing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explosives | RGX RXS etc. |
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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. |
(PDF 59KB) |
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| 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. |
(PDF 93KB) |
| 2.2 | Non-Flammable Non-toxic Gas |
RNG RCL |
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Fire extinguishers, Compressed oxygen, Ammonia solution, Aerosols (non-flammable), Refrigerant gas, Diving Tanks, etc. Nitrogen refrigerated liquids, etc. | (PDF 102KB) | |
| 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. |
(PDF 41KB) |
| 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. |
(PDF 49KB) |
| 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. |
(PDF 87KB) |
| 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. |
(PDF 75KB) |
| 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. |
(PDF 87KB) |
| 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. |
(PDF 136KB) |
| 5.2 | Organic Peroxide | ROP | ![]() |
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, etc. | (PDF 59KB) | |
| 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. |
(PDF 59KB) |
| 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. |
(PDF 124KB) |
| 7 | Excepted Packages of Radioactive Material | RRE | ![]() |
Various types of Radionuclide Not more than 5µ Sv/h on external surface Transport Index (T.I.) : 0 |
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. |
(PDF 130KB) |
| Radioactive Material (Category I - White) |
RRW | ![]() |
Various types of Radionuclide Not more than 5µ Sv/h on external surface Transport Index (T.I.) : 0 |
(PDF 104KB) | ||
| 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 |
(PDF 134KB) | ||
| 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 |
(PDF 142B) | |||
| 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. | (PDF 102KB) |
| 9 | Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods |
RMD ICE MAG RSB |
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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. |
(PDF 26KB) |
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(PDF 243KB) | |||||
| - | Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities |
REQ | ![]() MARK |
Very small quantities of dangerous goods to meet the provisions specified in IATA/DGR. | Take measures according to the respective contents. Keep people and cargo away under instructions of the supervisor. |
(PDF 43KB) |
| Limited Quantities | - | ![]() MARK |
Limited quantities of dangerous goods to meet the provisions specified in IATA/DGR. | Take measures according to the respective contents. Keep people and cargo away under instructions of the supervisor. |
(PDF 30KB) | |
| 9 | Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods | RMD | ![]() MARK |
Substances or mixtures dangerous to the aquatic environment. | Keep people and cargo away under instructions of the supervisor. | (PDF 39KB) |
| Handling Labels |
Cargo Aircraft Only | CAO | ![]() |
Transport permitted on Cargo Aircraft only.(Forbidden on Passenger Aircraft) | (PDF 540KB) | |
| Cryogenic Liquids | RCL | ![]() |
This must be affixed in addition to RNG label for Cryogenic Liquids. (e.g. Nitrogen, Argon) | (PDF 86KB) | ||
| Package Orientation | - | ![]() |
This must be affixed on combination packagings containing liquids, etc. (Must be affixed on at least two opposite sides) | (PDF 32KB) | ||
| 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. | (PDF 32KB) | ||
| Lithium batteries | - | ![]() |
This must be affixed on packages containing lithium ion/metal cells or batteries transported as "Not restricted." | (PDF 75KB) |