IATA 4.2 List of Dangerous Goods provides crucial information pertaining to the article or substance which offered by the shipper for air transport. It contains information such as the UN Number, Proper Shipping Name, Class or Division, etc.
Also, it helps cargo personnel to understand the quantity limitations, references to specific packing instructions, and special provisions associated with the dangerous goods article or substance.
Dangerous goods articles or substances are listed alphabetically by their proper shipping name. Additionally, IATA DGR subsection 4.3 provides a cross-reference for the IATA 4.2 List of Dangerous Goods, listing article or substances by their known UN number it gives you the number of the page which contain information - from IATA DGR list of DGs)- about the article or substances on hand.
In this article you will learn about IATA DGR List of Dangerous Goods and you can understand the information on each column.
Proper Shipping Name
Dangerous Goods are assigned to UN numbers and proper shipping names according to their hazard classification and their composition.
The proper shipping name is used to identify the dangerous article or substance on the outside of the package and on the “Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods”.
How to Use the IATA 4.2 List of Dangerous Goods
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Column A: UN/ID Number
Column A contains an assigned serial number for the article or substance based on the United Nations classification system. When this number is used, it must be prefixed with the letters “UN.”
If the substance has not been assigned a number in United Nations classification system, a temporary identification number in the 8000 series has been assigned and indicated where appropriate.
e.g., Column A UN 1717
Substances assigned to this temporary series are prefixed with the letters “ID.”
Column B: Proper Shipping Name
Column B contains the alphabetical listing of dangerous goods by their proper shipping name.
Each proper shipping name is shown in bold type, with additional qualifying descriptive text shown in plain type.
Proper shipping names are assigned in strict alphabetical order. For ease of identification, the following components of the names have been ignored:
• numerals
• the single letters: a-, b-, m-, N-, n-, O-, o-, p- (see n-Butyl formate)
• the prefixes: alpha-, beta-, meta-, omega-, sec-, tert-
• the term “n.o.s.”.
e.g., Column A UN 1709, Column B 2,4-Toluylenediamine, solid. When searching for this proper shipping name, we ignore the numerals 2-4, and we start searching from letter To.
Note : 2-4, is part of the proper shipping name for UN 1709.
Column C: Class / Division and Subsidiary Risks
Column C contains the hazard class or division number assigned to the article or substance, and any subsidiary risks, if applicable, will be shown in parentheses following the primary risk.
e.g., Column A UN 1717, Column B Acetyl Chloride, Column C 3 (8). The primary risk is class 3 and subsidiary risks is class 8.
For DG class 1 compatibility group is showed. e.g., Column A UN 0337, Column B Fireworks, Column C 1.4S.
Column D: Labels
Column D contains the hazard labels to be applied to each package or overpack of the article or substance identified in Column B.
The hazard labels are listed by name, such as “corrosive” or “toxic,” and where there is more than one label listed, the primary hazard label will be listed first, followed by any subsidiary risk label(s).
Additionally, handling labels are listed in this column for all applicable articles and substances.
Examples of such handling labels are, “Cryogenic Liquid,” “Keep Away from Heat,” and “Magnetized material.” and "Environmentally Hazardous Substance".
e.g., Column A UN 2807, Column B Magnetized material, Column C 9, Column D Magnetized material.
Column E: Packing Group
Column E contains the assigned UN Packing Group, indicating the degree of danger the article or substance presents. The UN Packing Group will be represented by I, II or III.
• I – High danger
• II – Medium danger
• III – Low danger
e.g., Column A UN 1709, Column B 2,4-Toluylenediamine, solid, , Column C 6.1, Column D Toxic, Column E Packing Group, III.
Column F: Excepted Quantity Code
For Excepted Quantity Packages, IATA DGR 2.6.
Column F contains the Excepted Quantity code assigned to the substance or article by packing group.
The codes E0, E1, E2, E3, E4, and E5 will be listed, indicating the maximum net quantities per inner and outer packagings for the substance.
e.g., Column A UN 1071, Column B Oil Gas, Compressed, , Column C 2.3 (2.1), Column D Toxic gas and flammable gas, Column E not applicable, Column F E0, If we refer to IATA DGR Table 2.6.A , E0 means “Not Permitted”.
Column G: Passenger and Cargo Aircraft Limited Quantity Packing Instructions
For Limited Quantity Packages, IATA DGR 2.7. To be carried on both passenger and cargo aircraft.
Column G lists the packing instruction number for passenger and cargo aircraft limited quantities. Refer to the relevant packing instructions listed in section 5.
When a number appears in this column, it means that the article or substance is authorized to be packed in limited quantities. Alternatively, if the article or substance is not authorized, the word “Forbidden” will appear across this column and Column H. The number appearing in this column is preceded by the letter “Y.”
Column H: Passenger and Cargo Aircraft Limited Quantity – Maximum Net Quantity Per Package
For Limited Quantity Packages, IATA DGR 2.7. To be carried on both passenger and cargo aircraft.
Column H lists the maximum net quantity (weight or volume) of the article or substances prepared for transport on passenger and cargo aircraft. The weight listed is the net weight, unless otherwise indicated by the letter G, which refers to the gross weight of the package as prepared for transport.
e.g., Column A UN 1071, Column B Oil Gas, Compressed,…. , Column G,H “Forbidden”.
Note: If the article or substance is not authorized for air transport, the word “Forbidden” will appear across these columns G,H.
Column I: Passenger and Cargo Aircraft Packing Instructions
For UN Specification Packages, to be carried on both passenger and cargo aircraft. No CAO label needed.
Column I lists the packing instruction for article or substances prepared for transport on passenger and cargo aircraft. Refer to the relevant packing instructions listed in section 5.
Column J: Passenger and Cargo Aircraft – Maximum Net Quantity Per Package
For UN Specification Packages, to be carried on both passenger and cargo aircraft. No CAO label needed.
Column J lists the maximum net quantity (weight or volume) of the article or substance allowed in each package transported by passenger and cargo aircraft.
e.g., Column A UN 1071, Column B Oil Gas, Compressed,…. , Column I,J “Forbidden”.
Note: If the article or substance is not authorized for air transport, the word “Forbidden” will appear across these columns I,J.
Column K: Cargo Aircraft Only Packing Instructions
For UN Specification Packages, to be carried on cargo aircraft only. CAO label is mandatory.
Column K lists the packing instruction for article or substances prepared for transport by cargo aircraft only. Refer to the relevant packing instructions listed in section 5.
Article or substances prepared for transport by cargo aircraft only must never be carried aboard passenger aircraft.
e.g., Column A UN 1071, Column B Oil Gas, Compressed,…. , Column K Packing Instruction is 200 ( IATA DGR section 5).
Column L: Cargo Aircraft Only – Maximum Net Quantity Per Package
For UN Specification Packages, to be carried on cargo aircraft only. CAO label is mandatory.
Column L lists the maximum net quantity (weight or volume) of article or substance allowed in each package transported by cargo aircraft only.
e.g., Column A UN 1071, Column B Oil Gas, Compressed,…. , Column L maximum net quantity per UN specification package is 25kg.
Note: If the article or substance is not authorized for air transport, the word “Forbidden” will appear across these columns I,J.
Column M: Special Provisions
Column M lists the special provisions associated with the article or substance and applies to all packing groups permitted for the article or substance listed. Special provisions are indicated by either a single, double-, or triple-digit number preceded by the letter “A". this alpha-numeric indicator related to subsection 4.4.
e.g., Column A UN 1071, Column B Oil Gas, Compressed,…. , Column I,J “Forbidden”. But it shows in Column M A1. This mean this article or substance may be carried only with the prior approval.
A1 This article or substance may be transported passenger aircraft only with the prior approval of the appropriate authority of the State of origin and the State of the operator under the written conditions established by those authorities.
See IATA DGR 4.4
Column N: ERG Code
Column N lists the Emergency Response Drill Code as found in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) document, “The Emergency Response Guidance for Aircraft Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods ( ICAO doc. 9481-AN-928),” also known in the industry as the ICAO Red Book.
e.g., Column A UN 1071, Column B Oil Gas, Compressed,…. ,Column N 10P.
By referring to ICAO doc. 9481 Table 4-1. Aircraft Emergency Response Drills, row number 10. It give us the emergency response procedures related to :
• Inherent Risk
• Risk to aircraft | is fire and/or explosion.
• Risk To Occupants
• Spill Or Leak Procedure
• Firefighting Procedure
• Additional Considerations.
Letter P says “Toxic* (Poison)” in the same ICAO doc. 9481 Table 4-1.
Emergency Response Drill Code is recommended by IATA to be showing in the NOTOC. See IATA DGR 4.1,6.1,4.
References :
- IATA DGR Book.
- ICAO doc. 9481,Emergency Response Guidance for Aircraft Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods
