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IMO Class 8 — Corrosive Substances

These substances have a corrosive effect when they come in contact with other substances, meaning that they can destroy living tissue.

Quick answer

IMO Class 8 (Corrosive Substances) covers: These substances have a corrosive effect when they come in contact with other substances, meaning that they can destroy living tissue. Typical examples include sulfuric acid, sodium hypochlorite. Shipments in this class must be declared with their UN number and packing group, and carriers must be certified for dangerous goods transport.

Typical cargo

Sulfuric acid, sodium hypochlorite

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