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9.2.2 Classification of dangerous goods
SOLAS regulation VII/7 defines dangerous goods in solid form in bulk. For the purpose of this Code, dangerous goods shall be classified in accordance with part 2 of the IMDG Code.
9.2.2.1 Class 4.1: Flammable solids
The materials in this class are readily combustible solids and solids which may cause fire through friction.
9.2.2.2 Class 4.2: Substances liable to spontaneous combustion
The materials in this class are materials, other than pyrophoric materials, which, in contact with air without energy supply, are liable to self-heating.
9.2.2.3 Class 4.3: Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases
The materials in this class are solids which, by interaction with water, are liable to become spontaneously flammable or to give off flammable gases in dangerous quantities.
9.2.2.4 Class 5.1: Oxidizing substances
The materials in this class are materials while in themselves not necessarily combustible, may, generally by yielding oxygen, cause, or contribute to, the combustion of other material.
9.2.2.5 Class 6.1: Toxic substances
The materials in this class are materials liable either to cause death or serious injury or to harm human health if swallowed or inhaled, or by skin contact.
9.2.2.6 Class 7: Radioactive material
The materials in this class are any materials containing radionuclides where both the activity concentration and the total activity in the consignment exceed the values specified in 2.7.7.2.1 to 2.7.7.2.6 of the IMDG Code.
9.2.2.7 Class 8: Corrosive substances
The materials in this class are materials which, by chemical action, will cause severe damage when in contact with living tissue or will materially damage, or even destroy, other goods or the means of transport.
9.2.2.8 Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
The materials in this class are materials and articles which, during transport, present a danger not covered by other classes.
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