Not everything we sell can be shipped. Please contact us to determine if we are able to ship to your location.

As we are located in Melbourne, any item can be delivered in this area. If you are interstate please confirm with us prior to ordering.

DANGEROUS GOODS

What are dangerous goods in shipping?

Dangerous goods can harm people, property or the environment during transport. The rules depend on the product and how it will travel. Road, Air and sea freight do not always have the same limits.

Products worth checking include:

Lithium batteries, including those inside equipment.

Aerosols and other pressurised containers.

Some perfumes, paints, solvents and cleaning products.

Dry ice used to keep goods cold.

Vehicle parts containing airbags or fuel residue.

Do not rely on the product’s retail packaging or everyday name. Ask the us for accurate product details and the relevant safety information.

What are the nine dangerous goods shipping hazard classes?

A hazard class describes the type of danger. Some classes also have divisions. The list below is a guide to the main groups, not a way to classify cargo yourself.

Class 1: Explosives.

Class 2: Gases.

Class 3: Flammable liquids.

Class 4: Flammable solids, substances liable to burn spontaneously, and substances that emit flammable gas on contact with water.

Class 5: Oxidising substances and organic peroxides.

Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances.

Class 7: Radioactive material.

Class 8: Corrosives.

Class 9: Other dangerous substances and articles, including certain environmental hazards.

How are dangerous goods classified for shipping?

Classification starts with the substance or article and its properties. Confirm these details with a suitably qualified person:

UN number: the identification number for the relevant dangerous goods entry.

Proper shipping name: the name required by the rules, which may differ from the product’s trade name.

Class or division: the main hazard and any additional risks.

Packing group: where one is assigned, the degree of danger.

Packing Group I means high danger, Group II medium danger and Group III lower danger. Not every type of dangerous goods has a packing group. The packaging must still meet the rules for that specific cargo.

A wrong classification can lead to refusal with the carrier. Have it checked before goods are packed or sent for collection.