Quick answer
IMO Class 5 (Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides) covers: This class is divided into subcategories based on the properties of the substances. Typical examples include ammonium nitrate, hydrogen peroxide derivatives. Shipments in this class must be declared with their UN number and packing group, and carriers must be certified for dangerous goods transport.
Subclasses
- 5.1Oxidizing substances. Liquids or solids that can cause combustion or create a flammable atmosphere. One example is ammonium nitrate.
- 5.2Organic peroxides. These substances are derived from hydrogen peroxide. They are highly dangerous and may only be transported in certain quantities in special cargo units.
Typical cargo
Ammonium nitrate, hydrogen peroxide derivatives
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