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IMO Class 6 — Toxic Substances

This class is divided into subcategories based on the properties of the substance.

Quick answer

IMO Class 6 (Toxic Substances) covers: This class is divided into subcategories based on the properties of the substance. Typical examples include methanol, dichloromethane, diagnostic specimens, biological products. Shipments in this class must be declared with their UN number and packing group, and carriers must be certified for dangerous goods transport.

Subclasses

  • 6.1Toxic substances. These are substances that may cause death by inhalation, cutaneous absorption, or ingestion. Examples include methanol and dichloromethane.
  • 6.2Infectious substances. These substances contain pathogens (microorganisms) that could cause disease. Some examples include diagnostic specimens, medical for preparing vaccines, biological products, etc.

Typical cargo

Methanol, dichloromethane, diagnostic specimens, biological products

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