CLASS 8 – CORROSIVES
Corrosives are substances which by chemical action degrade or disintegrate other materials upon contact.
Sub-Divisions
There are no subdivisions within Class 8, Corrosives.
Reason for Regulation
Corrosives cause severe damage when in contact with living tissue or, in the case of leakage, damage or destroy surrounding materials.
Commonly Transported Corrosives
- Acids/acid solutions
- Batteries
- Battery fluid
- Fuel cell cartridges
- Dyes
- Fire extinguisher charges
- Formaldehyde
- Flux
- Paints
- Alkylphenols
- Amines
- Polyamines
- Sulphides
- Polysulphides
- Chlorides
- Chlorosilanes
- Bromine
- Cyclohexylamine
- Phenol / carbolic acid
- Hydrofluoric acid
- Hydrochloric acid
- Sulfuric acid
- Nitric acid
- Sludge acid
- Hydrogen fluoride
- Iodine
- Morpholine
DGI
DGI are proficient in handling corrosives, Class 8 Dangerous Goods. DGI have the ability to service all customer requests pertaining to the logistics of corrosives; packing, packaging, compliance, freight forwarding and training.