ADR class 9

Symbol: ADR class 9

What is ADR class 9 in the dangerous goods category and what does it mean for your transport? Dangerous goods must be transported according to the rules/requirements of the ADR agreement on the international carriage of dangerous goods by road. Class 9 includes substances and objects that may pose a danger to carriers and traffic during transport. The goods transported have unique (dangerous) features. This classification is different from ADR class 8.

ADR 9: Other dangerous substances and articles, which are they?

Rescue agents, Environmentally hazardous substances, Lithium batteries, Substances polluting the aquatic environment, liquid. Substances polluting the aquatic environment, solid. Genetically modified micro-organisms and organisms, Heated substances, Other substances, presenting a hazard during carriage but not falling under the definition of any other class.

Main hazard: Various

What characterises products with ADR 9?

The products you won't actually find anywhere else in the UK's classification system (ADR). The objects that fall under ADR class 9 are those, which present a rather high risk during transport. The typical example of this class is the 'self-inflating life raft'. You know! Those inflatable boats that you can find back in aeroplanes or boats. These inflatable boats contain a large cylinder contains compressed air, usually containing carbon dioxide. This is supposed to inflate a canopy when the raft hits the water. Other examples include various explosive rockets, coloured smoke candles, solid fuel to heat food or flammable liquid base for glue solution. See the complete list of ADR classifications.

The ADR was established under the auspices of the United Nations. The ADR includes requirements for:

Dangerous goods Criteria for hazard classification
Shipping conditions
Packaging and tank requirements
Shipping procedures, including labelling and documentation

ADR 9 transport?

Make sure then that all your equipment, both vehicles and storage facilities, comply with all set safety requirements and regulations of the ADR 9 Directive. When choosing a transporter, you can always ask if they have their equipment set up for this transport. The person who wants to have these goods transported must in turn have arranged proper packaging for his objects. If the product does not come with standard packaging, ask your carrier about the possibilities.

ADR and lighting?

As lighting is always important in transport, ADR carriers must also have good lighting. The equipment only meets ADR 9 requirements if the lighting is also ADR certified. TRALERT® has an extensive range of ADR-certified marker lights and work lights. Curious? MNee