Flammable Liquids
CLASS 3 – FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
Flammable liquids are defined by dangerous goods regulations as liquids, mixtures of liquids or liquids containing solids in solution or suspension which give off a flammable vapour (have a flash point) at temperatures of not more than 60-65°C, liquids offered for transport at temperatures at or above their flash point or substances transported at elevated temperatures in a liquid state and which give off a flammable vapour at a temperature at or below the maximum transport temperature.
Sub-Divisions
There are no subdivisions within Class 3, Flammable Liquids.
Reason for Regulation
Flammable liquids are capable of posing serious hazards due to their volatility, combustibility and potential in causing or propagating severe conflagrations.
Commonly Transported Flammable Liquids
- Acetone / acetone oils
- Adhesives
- Paints / lacquers / varnishes
- Alcohols
- Perfumery products
- Gasoline / Petrol
- Diesel fuel
- Aviation fuel
- Liquid bio-fuels
- Coal tar / coal tar distillates
- Petroleum crude oil
- Petroleum distillates
- Gas oil
- Shale oil
- Heating oil
- Kerosene
- Resins
- Tars
- Turpentine
- Carbamate insecticides
- Organochlorine pesticides
- Organophosphorus pesticides
- Copper based pesticides
- Esters
- Ethers
- Ethanol
- Benzene
- Butanols
- Dichloropropenes
- Diethyl ether
- Isobutanols
- Isopropyls
- Methanol
- Octanes
DGI
DGI are proficient in handling flammable liquids, Class 3 Dangerous Goods. DGI have the ability to service all customer requests pertaining to the logistics of flammable liquids; packing, packaging, compliance, freight forwarding and training.
Industries served
- Consumer goods
- Food & Beverage
- Electronics
- Shared warehousing
- Crossdocking / Transloading
- FBA Preaparation
Ensure the safe and secure shipping of flammable liquids with our specialized services. We provide top-notch storage and handling solutions to meet your unique needs.
Security from Start to Finish
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