FIRE PROTECTION NOTICE NO.

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DANGEROUS GOODS GENERAL
SECTION 3 of the Dangerous Goods Ordinance declares the following to be DANGEROUS
GOODS:
All explosives, compressed gases, petroleum and other substances giving off inflammable
vapours, substances giving off poisonous gas or vapour, corrosive substances, substances which
become dangerous by interaction with water or air, substances liable to spontaneous combustion
or of a readily combustible nature.
SECTION 6 of the Ordinance states:
Except under and in accordance with a licence granted under this Ordinance no person shall
manufacture, store, convey or use any dangerous goods.
Which means that with the exception of Explosives (Category 1 Dangerous Goods) which can
only be manufactured or stored as required by the Commissioner of Mines, these goods can
only be used and/or stored in excess of the exempt quantity in accommodation approved and
licensed by the Director of Fire Services.
2.

Conveyance
A licence issued by the Director of Fire Services is required for any vehicle used for
the conveyance of Category 2 or Category 5 dangerous goods.

3.

Containers, Capacities and Labels

Attention is drawn to various tables in the Regulations in relation to approved
containers, capacities and labels required. Examples of labels are included at the
end of this Notice.

4.

Removal and Seizure

Fire Officers may require any dangerous goods being used, stored, manufactured or
conveyed in any way in contravention of the Dangerous Goods Ordinance to be
removed at the owners expense to such a place which is in conformity with the
Ordinance. Alternatively, the officer may seize and remove such goods.

5.

Listing
This pamphlet contains an alphabetically listed index of all dangerous goods listed in
the Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulation, with the exception of
Category 1 (Explosives) in respect of which the Authority is the Commissioner of
Mines.
In many instances dangerous goods may be known to you under a trade or other name
and may therefore not be included in this notice. If you are in doubt regarding any
substance not included please contact the Licensing and Certification Command of
the Fire Services Department who will be pleased to advise you.

6.

Categories
In the Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulation, dangerous goods
are listed into the following categories:
Category 1:

Explosives. (The Authority is the Commissioner of Mines. No

further reference to Cat. 1 is made in this pamphlet.)

Category 2:*

Compressed
Gases.

Category 3:

Corrosive Substances.

Category 4:

Poisonous
Substances.

C1. 1
C1. 2
C1. 3

C1.1
C1.2

Category 5:*

Substances giving C1.1

off inflammable
C1. 2
vapours.
C1. 3

Div. 1
Div. 2

Permanent Gases
Liquefied Gases
Dissolved Gases

Substances giving off a poisonous gas

or vapour.
Certain other poisonous substances.
flash point below 23
flash point of or exceeding 23 but
not exceeding 66
flash point of or exceeding 66
(applicable to diesel oils, furnace oils
and other fuel oils only)
immiscible with water. (applicable to
Class 1 & 2 only)
miscible with water. (applicable to
Class 1 & 2 only)

Category 6:

Substances which become dangerous by interaction with water.

Category 7:

Strong supporters of combustion.

Category 8:

Readily combustible substances.

Category 9:

Substances liable to spontaneous combustion.

Category 9A:

Combustible goods exempted from Section 6 to 11 of the Ordinance.

Category 10:

Other dangerous substances.

* Rider clauses are provided in category 2 and category 5 dangerous goods to include any other
substance having similar properties but not yet specified in the list.

7.

7A.

Potable Spirits
The exempted quantities of potable spirits are:
(1)

For transport only, any quantity not exceeding 12 500 l in the aggregate.

(2)

For storage only

(a)

any quantity not exceeding 12 500 l in the aggregate when packed

in individual receptacles not exceeding a capacity of 5 l and
stored or used in premises protected throughout by automatic
sprinkler installations;

(b)

any quantity not exceeding 6 250 l in the aggregate when packed

in individual receptacles exceeding a capacity of 5 l and stored or
used in premises not protected throughout by automatic sprinkler
installations;

(c)

any quantity not exceeding 2 500 l in the aggregate when packed

in individual receptacles exceeding a capacity of 5 l and stored or
used in any premises.

Category 9A Dangerous Goods

This table lists the maximum quantity of dangerous goods in a premises:
(a)
(b)

not designed as industrial premises;

designed as industrial premises.

Details of storage in excess of these quantities is to be sent in a notice to Director of

Fire Services within 48 hours of such storage.

TABLE
Premises forming part
of a building in which
other premises are used
for residential purposes
or otherwise than for
the purpose of an
industrial undertaking

Combustible goods
Cotton (raw)
Kapok
Cotton waste
Matches
Polytetrafluoroethylene
Polythene (raw material)
Polystyrene (raw material)
Polyvinyl Chloride (raw material)
Polymethylmethacrylate (raw material)
Polypropylene (raw material)
Rubber (raw)
Rubber tyres
3

50 kg
50 kg
100 kg
30 kg
250 kg
250 kg
250 kg
250 kg
250 kg
250 kg
100 kg
50 tyres

Buildings
used
exclusively
for purposes
of industrial
undertakings
2 tonnes
2 tonnes
2 tonnes
500 kg
2 tonnes
2 tonnes
2 tonnes
2 tonnes
2 tonnes
2 tonnes
2 tonnes
500 tyres

8.

Prohibited Goods
SECTION 7 states:
NO person shall manufacture or cause to be manufactured any prohibited goods or
have any prohibited goods in his possession, custody or control or in the possession,
custody or control of any servant, agent or warehouse owner.
The following have been declared as prohibited goods:
Ammonium Permanganate
Ammonium Chlorate
Ammonium Nitrate, if containing organic matter otherwise than of a nature and
within a limit approved, either generally or in any particular case, by the Authority
Arsine, except when it is contained in cylinders not exceeding 1 cubic metre in
volume at Standard Temperature and Pressure and of a type approved by the
Authority, and is bought into Hong Kong exclusively for electronic production
processes within Hong Kong, and is stored and used in licensed premises within a
limit approved, either generally or in any particular case, by the Authority
Calcium Azide, except in aqueous solution not exceeding 20 per cent of Calcium
Azide by weight
Chloric Acid solutions of strength greater than 10 per cent by weight
Hydrazine Nitrate
Hydrazine Perchlorate
Hydrogen Cyanide, unstabilized
Hydrogen Peroxide solutions of strength greater than 60 per cent by weight
Manufactured fireworks (category 1, class 7, division 2) which explode on impact
Organic Perchlorates
Perchloric Acid solutions of strength greater than 72 per cent by weight
Vinyl Chloride Monomer

9.

Legal and Moral Responsibility

Persons who are involved with the storage, use, manufacture or transport of
dangerous goods have a legal (and moral) responsibility to ensure that none of the
licensing requirements and the provisions of the Dangerous Goods Ordinance and
Subsidiary Legislation are violated. Licensees should be conversant with the
provisions of the Dangerous Goods Ordinance and Subsidiary Legislation as
applicable to the particular dangerous goods stored, used, manufactured or conveyed.
Copies of the Ordinance and Subsidiary Legislation are on sale at any Government
Publication Centre.

10.

Common offences
Inspections carried out and complaints received concerning dangerous goods indicate
the following common contraventions against the Dangerous Goods Ordinance and
Regulations:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)

Storage of dangerous goods in excess of licensed quantity;

Storage of dangerous goods of a category different from the category of the
licensed store in which they are placed;
Storage of dangerous goods in unlicensed stores;
Storage of different categories of dangerous goods in the same store;
Storage of dangerous goods with other general goods in licensed dangerous
goods stores;
Storage of dangerous goods on open ground (unlicensed areas); and
Storage of dangerous goods in containers not conforming to those specified in
the regulations.

11.

Penalty
Any person who contravenes the provisions of the Dangerous Goods Ordinance and
Subsidiary Legislation is liable to a maximum fine of $25, 000 and to imprisonment
for six months for a single offence. In addition, the Director of Fire Services may
revoke any licence as empowered under S. 9 of the Dangerous Goods Ordinance.

12.

Application for Licence

An application for manufacture, storage, conveyance or use of any dangerous goods
should be made in accordance with regulations 62, 75, 77, 77A, 81, 87, 96, 99A, 101,
124, 136, 150, 156, 167, 171B and 173 of the Dangerous Goods (General)
Regulations and submitted to the following Office:
Licensing & Certification Command,
Dangerous Goods Division,
3/F, Fire Services Department Kwai Chung Office Building,
86 Hing Shing Road,
Kwai Chung,
New Territories, Hong Kong
Tel.: 2417 5757

13.

Enquiries
The information given in this booklet is for guidance only and is not a detailed
analysis of the legislative provisions. For further information or enquiry, please
browse the Fire Services Department website www.hkfsd.gov.hk or contact the Fire
Services Department at telephone no: 2733 7619 or 2417 5757.

14.

Complaints
Any complaints about dangerous goods should be made by telephone hot line
2723 8787 (24-hour service).
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Alphabetic List of Dangerous Goods

Name

Category
(Cl. Div. )

Exempt Quantity

Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )

A
Accelerene
Acetaldehyde
Acetic Acid Over 80% strength
by weight
Acetic Anhydride
Acetone
Acetone Cyanohydrin
(Stabilized)
Acetyl Chloride
Acetylene
Acetylene Tetrachloride
Acetyldehyde Ammonia
(Aldehyde Ammonia)
Acrolein
Acrylonitrile
Aeroplane Dope
Air (Compressed)
Air, liquid
Alcohol Butyl (Tertiary)
Aldehyde Ammonia
Alkaline Solutions Of Sodium
Chlorite
Allyl Alcohol
Aluminium Chloride, Anhydrous
Aluminium Ferrosilicon
Aluminium Hydride

N,N-

80%

Cat.9
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.2
Cat.3

5 kg
20 L
50 L

I
B1
E

()

Cat.3
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.2
Cat.4, Cl.1

25 L
20 L
25 L

E
B1
D

Cat.3
Cat.2, Cl.3
Cat.4 Cl.1
Cat.10

NIL
2 cylinders
100 L
10 kg

E and H
B3
NIL

()

()

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.2

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1
Cat.2, Cl.1
Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.2
Cat.10
Cat.4, Cl.1

20 L
20 L
20 L
2 cylinders
25 L
20 L
10 kg
250 L

B1 and D
B1 and D
B1

B1

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.3
Cat.6
Cat.6

20 L
10 kg
NIL
NIL

B1 and D
E and H
H
H

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Category
(Cl. Div. )

Exempt Quantity

Label

Name

Aluminium Metal or Alloy in

unpolished powder form
Aluminium Silicon in powder
form
Ammonia, Anhydrous
Ammonia Solutions, containing
not less than 10% ammonia by
weight
Ammonium Bichromate
(Ammonium Dichromate)
Ammonium Bifluoride
Ammonium Dichromate
Ammonium
Dinitro-Ortho-Cresolate
Ammonium Hydrogen Fluoride
(Ammonium Bifluoride)
Ammonium Nitrate, free from
added organic matter and not
being included in Cat1
Ammonium Perchlorate
Amyl Acetate

Cat.6

10 kg

Cat.6

25 kg

( 10%
)

Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.4, Cl.1

1 cylinder
50 L

D1
D

Cat.7

5 kg

Cat.3
Cat.7
Cat.10

NIL
5 kg
10 kg

E
G
D1

Cat.3

NIL

Cat.7

NIL

Cat.7
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

10 kg
20 L

G
B1

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

20 L
20 L

B1
B1

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.3
Cat.3

20 L
20 L
25 L
NIL
NIL

B1
B1 and D
D
D and E
D and E

Cat.3

NIL

D and E

Amyl Alcohol (Tertiary)

Amyl Alcohols except Tertiary
Amyl Alcohol
Amyl Chloride
Amyl Nitrite
Aniline (Aniline Oil)
Antimonious Chloride
Antimony Pentachloride
(Antimony Perchloride)
Antimony Trichloride
(Antimonious Chloride)

12

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )

Category
(Cl. Div. )

Name

Argon
Arsenic Bromide
Arsenic Chloride
Arsenic Compounds other than
those specified elsewhere in this
class
Arsenic Trioxide (White
Arsenic)

Cat.2, Cl.1
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.4, Cl.2

()

Cat.4, Cl.2

Exempt Quantity

Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )

1 cylinder
NIL
NIL
5 kg (solid) ()
10L (liquid)()

D
D
D1

5 kg

D1

B
Barium Alloys non-pyrophoric
Barium Alloys (Pyrophoric)
Barium Dioxide
Barium Chlorate
Barium Metal
Barium Nitrate
Barium Perchlorate
Barium Permanganate
Barium Peroxide (Barium
Dioxide)
Barium Salts (except Barium
Sulphate, Barium Cyanide and
such Salts of Barium as are
included in Category 7)
Battery Fluid (Electrolyle)
(A) Sulphuric Acid of strength
not exceeding 50% by
weight
(B) Sulphuric Acid of strength
exceeding 50% by weight
(C) Solutions of Potassium
Hydroxide (Caustic Potash)

()

()

Cat.6
Cat.9
Cat.7
Cat.7
Cat.6
Cat.7
Cat.7
Cat.7
Cat.7

NIL
NIL
10 kg
5 kg
NIL
25 kg
10 kg
10 kg
10 kg

H
I
G and D1
C
H
G and D1
G and D1
G and D1
G and D1

(
())

Cat.4, Cl.2

10 kg

D1

Cat.3

25 L

()
() 50%
() 50%

10 L

()

50 L

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Name

Category
(Cl. Div. )

Exempt Quantity

Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )

Benzaldehyde
Benzene (Benzol, Coal Tar
Benzol)
Benzine (Petroleum Spirit)
Benzoyl Chloride
Benzoyl Peroxide (Dibenzoyl
Peroxide)
Beryllium (Powder, flake or
swarf)
Beryllium Chloride
Beryllium Hydroxide
Beryllium Nitrate
Beryllium Oxide
Beryllium Sulphate
Benzyl Chloride
Bleaching Powder (Chloride of
Lime, Calcium Hypochlorite)
Blowing Agents for rubber
manufacture
Boron Trichloride
Boron Trifluoride
Boron Trifluoride Acetic Acid
Complex
Brake Fluid

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

20 L
20 L

B2
B1

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.3
Cat.10

20 L
NIL
NIL

B1
D and E
F and G

Cat.4, Cl.1

5 kg

()

Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1
Cat.4, Cl.1

Cat.10

5 kg

B4

Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.2, Cl.1
Cat.3

NIL
NIL
NIL

D1
D and E

20 L

B1 or B2

Bromine, and Solution of

Bromine
Bromobenzene
Butadiene
Butyl Acetate
Butyl Alcohols (Butanols) other
than tertiary Butyl Alcohol
Butyraldehyde

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.5 Cl.2, Div. 1
Cat.4, Cl.1

NIL

()

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1
Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

20 L
1 cylinder
20 L
20 L

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.2

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20 L

5 kg
5 kg
5 kg
5 kg
5 kg
NIL
250 kg

D
D
D and G
D
D
B2 and D
D

B1 or B2
B3
B2
B2
B2

Category
(Cl. Div. )

Name

Exempt Quantity

Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )

C
Calcium Alloys (Pyrophoric)
Calcium Bisulphite Solution
Calcium Carbide (Carbide of
Calcium)
Calcium Chlorate
Calcium Chlorite
Calcium Cyanamide
(Nitrolim)(containing not more
than 0.5% of Calcium Carbide)
Calcium Hydride
Calcium Hydrogen Sulphite
Solution (Calcium Bisulphite
Solution)
Calcium Hypochlorite
Calcium Manganese Silicon
Calcium Metal And Alloys
(non-pyrophoric)
Calcium Perchlorate
Calcium Permanganate
Calcium Peroxide
Calcium Phosphide
Calcium Silicide
Calcium Silicon (Calcium
Manganese Silicon)
Camphor Oil
Carbolic Acid
Carbon Bisulphide
Carbon Dioxide

()

Cat.9
Cat.3
Cat.6

NIL
250 L
5 kg

( 0.5%
)

Cat.7
Cat.7
Cat.6

5 kg
5 kg
10 kg

F
F
H

Cat.6
Cat.3

NIL
250 L

()

Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.6
Cat.6

250 kg
NIL
NIL

D
H
H

()

Cat.7
Cat.7
Cat.7
Cat.6
Cat.6
Cat.6

10 kg
10 kg
10 kg
NIL
NIL
NIL

G
G
G
H
H
H

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

Cat.4, Cl.1

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.2, Cl.2

15

20 L
250 kg (Solid)()
250 L (Solution)()
NIL
1 cylinder #

B2
D and E
B1 and D

Category
(Cl. Div. )

Name
Carbon Disulphide (Carbon
Bisulphide)
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Tetrachloride
Caustic Potash

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.2, Cl.1
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.3

Caustic Soda

Cat.3

Cement, Liquid (Adhesive)

Celluloid (raw celluloid and

articles composed wholly or
mainly of celluloid)
Cellulose Enamels and Lacquers
(including paints and varnishes)

(
)

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1
Cat.8

()

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div 1

Celluloid Scrap (including film

Cat.8
()
scrap)
Chile Saltpetre
Cat.7

Chloric Acid Solutions not

Cat.7
( 10%)
exceeding 10% acid by weight
Chloride of Lime
Cat.4, Cl.1

Chlorine
Cat.2, Cl.2

Chloroacetic Acid
Cat.3

(Mono-chloroacetic Acid)
Chloroacetyl Chloride
Cat.3

Chlorobenzene
Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

Chlorobromomethane
Cat.4, Cl.1

Chlorodinitrobenzenes
Cat.4, Cl.2

Chloroform
Cat.4, Cl.1

# (unlimited when intended for use with fire extinguishers )

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Exempt Quantity

Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )

NIL
NIL
100 L
50 kg (Solid)()
50 L (Solution)()
50 kg (Solid)()
50 L (Solution)()
20 L
10 kg
Not exceeding an aggregate of
250 L
250
10 kg
5 kg
NIL

B1 and D
B3 and D1
D
E
E
B1 or B2
F
B1 or B2

F
G
G and D

250 kg
NIL
10 kg

D
D1
E

NIL
20 L
100 L
NIL
100 L

E and H
B2
D
D1

Category
(Cl. Div. )

Name

Exempt Quantity

Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )

Chloropicrin
Trichloronitromethane)
Chlorosulphonic Acid (with or
without Sulphur Trioxide)
Chlorotrifluoromethane (Arcton
13, Freon 13)
Chromic Acid (Solution)
Chromic Acid Solid (Chromium
Trioxide)
Chromic Fluoride
Chromium Trioxide
Coal Gas
Coal Tar (Benzol)
Coal Tar Distillates and oils

()

Cat.4, Cl.1

NIL

()

Cat.3

NIL

E and H

Cat.2, Cl.2

()
()

Cat.3
Cat.7

25 L
10 kg

E and G
G and D1

()

NIL
10 kg
NIL
20 L
20 L

E and H
G and D1
B3 and D1
B1
B1 or B2

Collodion
Cotton (raw) (loose) and Kapok
including sweepings
Cotton Waste (other than waste
cotton used in the manufacturing
of textile)

()

(
)

Cat.3
Cat.7
Cat.2, Cl.1
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1
Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1
Cat.9A

20 L

B1

Cresol (Cresylic Acid), Solid

Cresol (Cresylic Acid), Liquid
Crotonaldehyde
Cumene Hydroperoxide 80%
solution, stablized

()
()

80%(
)
(
)

Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1
Cat.10
Cat.4, Cl.2

5 kg

D1

Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.10

NIL
NIL

B3 and D1
F and G

Cyanides, Metallic (except

Ferri-cyanides And
Ferro-cyanides)
Cyanogen
Cyclohexanone Peroxide

2 cylinders

Cat.9A

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See Note 7A
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See Note 7A (Also see Reg.
169(2))
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()()
250 kg
250 L
20 L
5 kg

D and E
D and E
B1
B2 and G

Name
Cyclopropane

Category
(Cl. Div. )

Cat.2, Cl.2

Exempt Quantity

Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )

1 cylinder

B3

D
Diacetone Alcohol

Decahydronaphthalene (Decalin)
Dibenzoyl Peroxide
Dichlorodifluoromethane
(Arcton 12, Freon 12)
Dichlorodifluoromethane /
Trichlorofluoromethane
Mixtures (Arcton 12/11, Freon
12/11)
Dichlorofluoromethane (Arcton
21, Freon 21)
2,4-Dichlorobenzoyl Peroxide

()

Dichlorotetrafluoroethane
(Arcton 114, Freon 114)
Dichloromethane (Methylene
Chloride)
Dichloroethylene
1:2 Dichloroethane
Diesel Oils
Diethyl Sulphate (Enthyl
Sulphate)
Diethylamine
Diethyl Ether (Ether commonly
so called)
(including Di-isopropyl Ether &
Propylene oxide)
Diethyl p-Nitro-Phenyl
Thiophosphate
Diethyl Zinc (Zinc Ethyl)

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.2

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.2
Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1
Cat.10
Cat.2, Cl.2

20 L

B1 or B2

20 L
NIL
2 cylinders

B2
F and G

Cat.2, Cl.2

2 cylinders

Cat.2, Cl.2

2 cylinders

2,4 (
)

Cat.10
Cat.2, Cl.2

2 cylinders

Cat.4, Cl.1

100 L

()

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1
Cat.5, Cl.3
Cat.4, Cl.1

20 L
20 L
2500 L
NIL

B1
B1

()
()

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.2

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.4, Cl.1

NIL

Cat.9

NIL

NIL

18

20 L
Not exceeding 2.5 L in the
aggregate
2.5

F and G

B1
B1

Name
Diisopropyl Ether (Diisopropyl
oxide)
(including Diethyl Ether &
Propylene oxide)
Diisobutyl Ketone
Dilauroyl Peroxide
Dimethyl Ether
Dimethyl Sulphate (Methyl
Sulphate)
Dimethylamine (Gas)
Dimethylamine (Liquid)
Dimethyl-p-Nitrosoaniline
(Accelerene)
Dinitrobenzenes
(Dinitrotoluences)
Dinitrobenzenes
(Chlorodinitrobenzenes)
Dinitrotoluenes
Dinitro-Ortho-Cresol
Diphenylmethyl Bromide
Ditertiary Butyl Peroxide

Category
(Cl. Div. )

Exempt Quantity

Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )

()

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Not exceeding 2.5 L in the

aggregate
2.5

()

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

Cat.10
Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.4, Cl.1

20 L
NIL
NIL
NIL

B2
F and G
B3
D

N,N

Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.2
Cat.9

NIL
20 L
5 kg

B3
B1
I

Cat.4, Cl.2

10 kg

Cat.4, Cl.2

NIL

Cat.4, Cl.2
Cat.10
Cat.3
Cat.10

10 kg
10 kg
NIL
NIL

B1

D1

D1
E
B1 and G

E
Enamels & Lacquers
(including cellulose, paints &
varnishes)
1-2 Epoxy Propene
(including Diethyl Ether &
Propylene oxide)
Ethane
Ether (Diethyl ether)
(including Di-isopropyl Ether &
Propylene oxide)

(,)

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

()

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

()
()

Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

19

Not exceeding an aggregate of

250 L
250
Not exceeding an aggregate of
2.5 L
2.5
NIL
Not exceeding 2.5 L in the
aggregate
2.5

B1 or B2

B1

B3
B1

Name
Ethylbutyl Acetate (Isohexyl
Acetate)
Ethyl Acetate
Ethyl Alcohol
Ethyl Benzene
Ethyl Butyrate
Ethyl Chloride
Ethyl Chloroformate (Ethyl
Chlorocarbonate)
Ethyl Cellosolve
Ethyl Fluid (Motor Fuel
anti-Knock Compounds)
Ethyl Formate
Ethyl Lactate
Ethyl Nitrite
Ethyl Silicate (Tetraethyl
Silicate)
Ethyl Sulphate (Diethyl
Sulphate)
Ethylene
Ethylene Dichloride
(1:2-Dichloroethane)
Ethylene Glycol Diethyl Ether
Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl
Ether Acetate
Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl
Ether (Ethyl Cellosolve)
Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl
Ether (Methyl Cellosolve)
Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl
Ether Acetate
Ethylene Oxide (Liquid)
Ethylene Oxide (Gas)

Category
(Cl. Div. )

Exempt Quantity

Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

20 L

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.2
Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1
Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1
Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

20 L
20 L
20 L
20 L
1 cylinder or 10 kg
NIL

(
)

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.2

Cat.4, Cl.1

20 L
NIL

B2
D

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.2
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1
Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.2

20 L
20 L
20 L
20 L

B1
B2
B1
B2

()

Cat.4, Cl.1

NIL

Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

1 cylinder
20 L

B3
B1

[1,2]

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

20 L
20 L

B2
B2

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.2

20 L

B2

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.2

20 L

B2

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.2

20 L

B2

()
()

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.2

Cat.2, Cl.2

20 L
1 cylinder or 10 kg

B1
B3

20

B2
B1
B1
B2
B2
B3
B1 and D

Name
Ethylene Oxide (in a
concentration not greater than
12% by weight) mixed with an
inactive carrier gas (such as
dichlorodifluoromethane)

Category
(Cl. Div. )

( 12%)
(
)

Cat.2, Cl.2

Exempt Quantity

Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )

NIL

Cat.6

NIL

F
Ferrosilicon:
(A) Containing less than 30% or
more than 70% Silicon
(B) Containing between 30%
and 70% Silicon
Film (Nitrocellulose base)
Fluoboric Acid (Hydrofluoboric
Acid)
Fluorine
Formic Acid
Furfuraldehyde
Fluoric Acid

() 30% 70%

Cat.6

NIL

() 30% 70%
()

Cat.8
Cat.3

40 kg
NIL

F
D and E

Cat.2, Cl.1
Cat.3
Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1
Cat.3

NIL
25 L
20 L
NIL

D1
E
B2
D and E

20 L
25 kg

B2
G

D
F

G
Gas Oil (distillates)
Guanidine Nitrate

()

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

Cat.7
H

Helium
Hexamethylene Diisocyanate
Hexamine
(Hexamethylenetetramine)
Hydrazine Hydrate
Hydriodic Acid (Hydrogen
Iodide Solution)

1,6
()

Cat.2, Cl.1
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.8

1 cylinder
30 L
50 kg

Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.3

2.5 kg
25 L

21

D and E
E

Category
(Cl. Div. )

Name

Exempt Quantity

Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )

Hydrobromic Acid (Hydrogen

Bromide Solution)

Cat.3

25 L

Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic

Acid or Spirits of Salt)
Hydrochloric Acid, Anhydrous
Hydrocyanic Acid, Anhydrous
Hydrocyanic Acid Solutions
(Prussic Acid)
Fluoboric Acid (Hydrofluoboric
Acid)
Hydrofluoric Acid Anhydrous
Hydrofluoric Acid Solution
(Fluoric Acid, Hydrogen
Fluoride Solution)
Hydrofluosilicic Acid (Sand
Acid)
Hydrogen
Hydrobromic Acid (Hydrogen
Bromide Solution)
Hydrogen Chloride
(Hydrochloric Acid Anhydrous)
Hydrogen Cyanide Anhydrous
(Stabilized)
Hydrogen Cyanide (Hydrocyanic
Acid, Anhydrous)
Hydrogen Fluoride
(Hydrofluoric Acid Anhydrous)
Hydrogen Fluoride Solution
Hydriodic Acid (Hydrogen
Iodide Solution)
Hydrogen Peroxide
(A) Solutions of a strength
greater than 6% and not
exceeding 35% by weight

()

Cat.3

25 L

Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.4, Cl.1

NIL
NIL
NIL

D
D

Cat.3

NIL

D and E

Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.3

NIL
NIL

D1
D and E

Cat.3

10 L

D and E

Cat.2, Cl.1
Cat.3

1 Cylinder
25 L

()

Cat.2, Cl.2

NIL

()

Cat.4, Cl.1

NIL

Cat.2, Cl.2

NIL

()

Cat.2, Cl.2

NIL

D1

Cat.3
Cat.3

NIL
25 L

D and E
E

() 6%
35%

Cat.
Cat.7

25 L

22

B3
E

Name
(B) Solutions of a strength
greater than 35% and not
exceeding 60% by weight
Hydrogen Sulphide
(Sulphuretted Hydrogen)

Category
(Cl. Div. )

Exempt Quantity

Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )

() 35%
60%

Cat.7

NIL

Cat.2, Cl.2

NIL

B3 and D1

I
Inflammable Printers Inks
Isobutyl Acetate
Iso-cyanates of types TD1 And
HD1 (2, 4 tolylenediisocyanate,
2, 6 tolylenediisocyanate, and
hexamethylene diisocyanate)
Isopropyl Alcohol

(2,4
2,6 1,6
)

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1
Cat.4, Cl.1

20 L
20 L
30 L

B1
D

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.2

20 L

B1

K
Kapok

Cat.9A

Kerosene (Aviation Turbine

Fuel, Paraffin)
Krypton

(
)

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

Cat.2, Cl.1

See Note 7A
()()
20 L
1 cylinder

B2

L
Lacquers
(including cellulose, Enamels,
paints & varnishes)
Lacquers Thinners
Lauroyl Peroxide (Dilauroyl
Peroxide)
Lead Acetate
Lead Dioxide
Lead Nitrate
Lead Perchlorate
Lead Peroxide (Lead Dioxide)

(,,)

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.10

Cat.4, Cl.2

10 kg

D1

()

Cat.7
Cat.7
Cat.7
Cat.7

25 kg
25 kg
10 kg
25 kg

G and D1
G and D1
G and D1
G and D1

23

Not exceeding an aggregate of

250 L
250
20 L
NIL

B1 or B2

B1
F and G

Name
Lead Tetraethyl
Lead Tetramethyl
Lithium Aluminium Hydride
Lithium Borohydride
Lithium Hydride

Category
(Cl. Div. )

Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.6
Cat.6
Cat.6

Exempt Quantity

Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL

D
D
H
H
H

5 kg
10 kg
NIL
10 kg
10 kg
25 kg

H
H
I
G
G
H

See Note 7A
()()
10 kg

M
Magnesium Alloys or Metal
containing 50% or more Magnesium
(excluding ingots, bars or sticks):
(A) Powder
(B) Ribbon, boring, etc.
Magnesium Alloys (Pyrophoric)
Magnesium Perchlorate
Magnesium Peroxide
Manganese
Ethylene-Bisdithiocarbamate
(polymeric)(Maneb) preparations at
concentrations of 60% or over
Matches
Mercury Salts (except Mercurous
Chloride, Mercuric Cyanide)
Metaldehyde
Methane
Methyl Acetate
Methyl Alcohol
Methyl Amyl Acetate (Sec-Hexyl
Acetate)
Methyl Amyl Ketone
Methyl Bromide
Methyl Cellosolve
Methyl Chloride
Methyl Chlorocarbonate
Methyl Chloroformate

50% 50%
()()
() ()
()

(
60%)

Cat.6
Cat.6
Cat.9
Cat.7
Cat.7
Cat.6

Cat.9A

()

Cat.4, Cl.2

Cat.8
Cat.2, Cl.1
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.2
Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

30 kg
1 cylinder
20 L
20 L
20 L

()

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.2
Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

20 L
1 cylinder or 25 kg
20 L
1 cylinder
NIL
NIL

24

D1
F
B3
B1
B1
B2
B2

B2
B3
B1 and D
B1 and D

Name
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide
Methyl Formate
Methyl Methacrylate Monomer
Methyl Sulphate
Methylene Chloride
Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate
Mirbane Oil
Mischmetal (Slabs or ingots)
(Powder)
Mixed Acid (when consisting of a
mixture of Sulphuric and Nitric
Acid)
Chloroacetic Acid
(Monochloroacetic Acid)
Monochlorodifluoromethane
(Arcton 22, Freon 22)
Monomethylamine
Motor Fuel Anti-knock Compounds
(Ethyl Fluid)
Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid
or Spirits of Salt)

Category
(Cl. Div. )

Exempt Quantity

Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )

()

()()

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.10
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.8

20 L
NIL
20 L
20 L
NIL
100 L
30 L
50 L
NIL

B1
B2 and G
B1
B1
D

D
D
F

()

Cat.3

10 L

Cat.3

10 kg

Cat.2, Cl.2

2 cylinders

()

Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.4, Cl.1

NIL
NIL

B3
D

Cat.3

25 L

20 L
20 L

B1
B1 or B2

50 kg
30 L
1 cylinder
NIL
100 L

F
D

B1 and D
D1

10 L

E and G

N
Naphtha Distillate
Naphtha (Petroleum or Coal-tar
Naphtha)
Naphthalene (crude or refined)
1, 5-Naphthalene Diisocyanate
Neon
Nickel Carbonyl
Nicotine, and Salts Of Nicotine,
Preparation containing Nicotine and
any Salts of Nicotine
Nitric Acid

()
()

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1
Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1
Cat.8
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.2, Cl.1
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1
Cat.4, Cl.2
Cat.3

25

Category
(Cl. Div. )

Name

Exempt Quantity

Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )

Nitrobenzene (Nitrobenzol, Mirbane

Oil)

Cat.4, Cl.1

50 L

Nitrocellulose (Collodion Cotton)

wetted with an inflammable liquid
Nitrocellulose containing less than
123% of Nitrogen and wet with not
less than 1/3 of its weight of water
Nitrochlorobenzenes (Ortho-, Meta-,
and Para-)
Nitrogen
Nitrogen (Liquid)
Nitrogen Tetroxide (Nitrogen
Peroxide)
Nitroglycerin Solutions in Ethyl
Alcohol, containing not more than
5% nitroglycerin by weight
Nitrosyl Chloride
Nitrotoluenes (Ortho-, Meta-, And
Para-), Solid

()

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1
Cat.10

20 L

B1 or B2

2 kg

()

Cat.4, Cl.1

10 L

()

Cat.2, Cl.1
Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.2, Cl.2

1 cylinder
2 cylinders
NIL

D1

(
5%)

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.2

NIL

B1

()

()

Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.4, Cl.2

NIL
50 kg

D1
D1

Cat.4, Cl.2

50 L

D1

Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.6

2 cylinders
10 kg

Nitrotoluenes (Ortho-, Meta-, And

Para-), Liquid
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrolim

( 12.3%
)

O
Orthodichlorobenzene

Cat.4, Cl.1

10 L

Phosphoric Acid (Orthophosphoric

Acid)
Oxygen
Oxygen, Liquid

Cat.3

25 L

Cat.2, Cl.1
Cat.2, Cl.2

2 cylinders
10 L

26

Name

Category
(Cl. Div. )

Exempt Quantity

Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )

P
B1 or B2

Paint, Lacquers & Varnish

(including Cellulose & Enamels)

()

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

Paint Thinner

20 L

B1 or B2

Paradichlorobenzene
Paraldehyde
Paranitroaniline
Parathion (Diethyl p-nitro-phenyl
thiophosphate)
Pentachloroethane
Pentachlorophenol
Pentane
Perchloric Acid not exceeding 72%
w/w in solution (Over 72% is
prohibited)
Perchloroethylene
Petrol (Aviation Gasoline, Motor
Spirit, Lighter Fuel)
Petroleum (Crude)

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1
Cat.4, Cl.2
Cat.4, Cl.1

25 kg
20 L
5 kg
NIL

B2
D1
D

72%(: 72%)

Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.4, Cl.2
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1
Cat.3

100 L
5 kg
20 L
NIL

NIL
D1
B1
E and G

()

Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

100 L
20 L

B1

20 L

B1 or B2

Petroleum Spirit (Lythene,

Petroleum Ether, Ligroin)
Phenol (Carbolic Acid) and its
homologues (solid) eg cresols
(Cresylic Acid) and other tar acids
and liquid preparations thereof
Phenol (Carbolic Acid) And Its
Homologues (Liquid) eg cresols
(Cresylic Acid) and other tar acids
and liquid preparations thereof
Phenylene Diamines and Toluylene
Diamines
Phosgene

()

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

20 L

B1

Not exceeding an aggregate of

250 L
250

()
()

Cat.4, Cl.1

250 kg

D and E

()
()

Cat.4, Cl.1

250 L

D and E

Cat.4, Cl.2

5 kg

D1

Cat.2, Cl.2

NIL

D1

27

Category
(Cl. Div. )

Name

Exempt Quantity

Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )

Phosphoric Acid (Orthophosphoric

Acid)
Phosphorus, white or yellow
Phosphorus Amorphous (Red
Phosphorus)
Phosphorus Bromide
Phosphorus Chloride
Phosphorus Oxychloride
(Phosphoryl Chloride)
Phosphorus Pentachloride
Phosphorus Pentasulphide, free from
white or yellow phosphorus
Phosphorus Sesquisulphide, free
from white or yellow phosphorus
Phosphorus Tribromide (Phosphorus
Bromide)
Phosphorus Trichloride (Phosphorus
Chloride)
Phosphoryl Chloride
Plasticized Nitrocellulose Flakes
Polyetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

()

Cat.3

25 L

()

Cat.9
Cat.8

NIL
NIL

I and D1
F

()

Cat.3
Cat.3
Cat.3

NIL
NIL
NIL

E and H
E and H
E and H

()

Cat.3
Cat.8

NIL
NIL

E and H
F and H

()

Cat.8

NIL

Cat.3

NIL

E and H

Cat.3

NIL

E and H

Cat.3
Cat.8
Cat.9A

NIL
10 kg

E and H
F

Polymethylmethacrylate (raw
material)
Polystyrene (raw material)

()

Cat.9A

()

Cat.9A

Polythene (raw material)

()

Cat.9A

Polypropylene (raw material)

()

Cat.9A

Polyvinyl Chloride (raw material)

()

Cat.9A

Portable Spirits

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.2

Potassium Borohydride
Potassium Bromate

Cat.6
Cat.7

28

See Note 7A
()
See Note 7A
()
See Note 7A
()
See Note 7A
()
See Note 7A
()
See Note 7A
()
See Note 7

NIL
5 kg

H
F

Category
(Cl. Div. )

Name

Exempt Quantity

Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )

Potassium Chlorate
Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic
Potash), Solid
Potassium Hydroxide Solution
(Caustic Potash Solution)
Potassium Hypochlorite Solutions
Potassium Metal
Potassium Nitrate (Saltpetre)
Potassium Perchlorate
Potassium Permanganate
Potassium Peroxide
Potassium Sulphide Anhydrous
Potassium Sulphide (Hydrated)
Propene Oxide
(including Diethyl Ether &
Di-isiopropyl Ether)
Propionic Acid
Propyl Alcohol (Propanol)
Propylene
Propylene Oxide (Propene Oxide:
1-2 epoxy propene)
(including Diethyl Ether &
Di-isiopropyl Ether)
Prussic Acid

()

Cat.7
Cat.3

5 kg
50 kg

F
E

()

Cat.3

50 L

()

()

Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.6
Cat.7
Cat.7
Cat.7
Cat.7
Cat.9
Cat.10
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

()

Cat.3
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.2
Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.4, Cl.1

NIL

Pyridine
Pyroxylin Solvents and Solutions

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.2

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

20 L
20 L

B1
B1

NIL
20 L

F
B1

250 L
NIL
50 kg
10 kg
10 kg
10 kg
25 kg
25 kg
Not exceeding 2.5 L in the
aggregate
2.5
50 L
20 L
1 cylinder
Not exceeding 2.5 L in the
aggregate
2.5

D
H
G
G
G
G
I
H
B1

B1
B3
B1

R
Red Phosphorus
Rubber Solutions
Rubber (Raw)

()

Cat.8
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1
Cat.9A

Rubber Tyres (motor)

Cat.9A

29

See Note 7A
()()
See Note 7A
()()

Name
Rosin Oil

Category
(Cl. Div. )

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

Exempt Quantity

Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )
20 L

B2

S
Saltpetre
Sand Acid
Silicon Tetrachloride (Silicon
Chloride)
Sludge or Spent Acid (not
containing Nitric Acid or Nitrous
Acid)
Sodium Azide
Sodium Bisulphite Solution Over
10%
Sodium Borohydride
Sodium Bromate
Sodium Chlorate
Sodium Chlorite
Sodium Chlorite (Alkaline Solution)
Sodium Dinitro-Ortho-Cresolate
Sodium Dithionite
Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda)
(Solid)
Sodium Hydroxide Solution
(Caustic Soda Solution)
Sodium Hypochlorite Solutions
Sodium Hydrosulphite (Sodium
Dithionite)
Sodium Metal
Sodium Nitrate (Chile Saltpetre)
Sodium Perchlorate
Sodium Permanganate
Sodium Peroxide
Sodium Phosphide
Sodium Sulphide (containing less
than 30% water of crystallization)

Cat.7
Cat.3
Cat.3

50 kg
10 L
NIL

G
D and E
E and H

()

Cat.3

50 L

10%

Cat.10
Cat.3

10 kg
250 L

D1
E

()

()()

Cat.6
Cat.7
Cat.7
Cat.7
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.10
Cat.9
Cat.3

NIL
5 kg
5 kg
5 kg
250 L
10 kg
50 kg
50 kg

H
F
F
F
E
D1
I
E

Cat.3

50 L

Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.9

250 L
50 kg

D
I

( 30%)

Cat.6
Cat.7
Cat.7
Cat.7
Cat.7
Cat.6
Cat.9

NIL
5 kg
10 kg
10 kg
10 kg
NIL
25 kg

H
G
G
G
G
H
I

30

Category
(Cl. Div. )

Exempt Quantity

Label

Name

Sodium Sulphide containing not less

than 30% water of crystallization
Spirits of Salt
Stannic Chloride, Anhydrous (Tin
Tetrachloride)
Strontium Alloys (Non-pyrophoric)
Strontium Alloys (Pyrophoric)
Strontium Chlorate
Strontium Peroxide
Strontium Nitrate
Sulphur Dioxide
Sulphur Chlorides (Sulphur
Dichloride, Sulphur Monochloride)
Sulphur Trioxide (Stabilized Liquid)
Sulphuretted Hydrogen
Sulphuric Acid of Strength not less
than 10% w/w and not more than
50% w/w

30%

Cat.10

25 kg

()

Cat.3
Cat.3

25 L
NIL

E
E and H

()
()

()

Cat.6
Cat.9
Cat.7
Cat.7
Cat.7
Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.3

NIL
NIL
5 kg
10 kg
25 kg
1 cylinder or 25 kg
NIL

H
I
F
G
G

D and E

()

10%
50%

Cat.3
Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.3

NIL
NIL
10

E and H
B3 and D1
E

Cat.3

NIL

E and H

Cat.3

NIL

D and E

NIL

B1 and G

Sulphuric Acid, fuming (Oleum or

"Nordhausen" Acid)
Sulphuryl Chloride

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )

T
Tertiary Butyl Hydroperoxide 75%
Solution
Tertiary Butyl Perbenzoate
Tetraethyl Lead
Tetramethyl Lead
Tetrachloroethane (Acetylene
Tetrachloride)
Tetrachloroethylene
(Perchloroethylene)
Tetraethyl Silicate
Thermites (Commerical, consisting
of finely divided aluminium and iron
oxide only)

75%

Cat.10

Cat.10
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.4, Cl.1

NIL
NIL
NIL
100 L

B1 and G
D
D
-

Cat.4, Cl.1

100 L

(
)

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.2

Cat.6

20 L
NIL

B2
H

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Name
Thioglycollic Acid
Thionyl Chloride
Tin Tetrachloride
Titanium Hydride Powder
Titanium Tetrachloride
Toluene (Toluol)
Toluylene Diamines
2, 4 Tolylenediisocyanate
2, 6 Tolylenediisocyanate
Trichloroethane (1, 1, 1- and 1, 1,
2-)
Trichloroethylene
Trichloromonofluoromethane
(Arcton 11, Freon 11)
Trichloronitromethane
Trimethylamine
Turpentine and Turpentine
Substitutes

Category
(Cl. Div. )

2,4
2,6

Cat.3
Cat.3
Cat.3
Cat.9
Cat.3
Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1
Cat.4, Cl.2
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.4, Cl.1

Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.2, Cl.2

Cat.4, Cl.1
Cat.2, Cl.2
Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

Exempt Quantity

Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )
25 L
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
20 L
5 kg
30 L
30 L
100 L
100 L
2 cylinders
NIL
NIL
20 L

E and F
D and E
E and H
I
E and H
B1
D1
D
D

D
B3
B2

V
Varnish

(including cellulose, Enamels,

paints & varnishes)
Vinyl Ether

(,)

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.2, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Not exceeding an aggregate of

250 L
250

B1 or B2

20 L

B1

5 kg

D1

20 L
20 L

B1
B1

5 kg
NIL

F
I

W
White Arsenic

Cat.4, Cl.2

X
Xylene
Xylol

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Cat.5, Cl.1, Div.1

Z
Zinc Chlorate
Zinc Ethyl

Cat.7
Cat.9

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Name
Zinc Permanganate
Zinc Peroxide
Zinc Phosphide
Zinc Powder or Dust
Zirconium Hydride Powder
Zirconium Metal Powder

Category
(Cl. Div. )

Cat.7
Cat.7
Cat.6
Cat.6
Cat.9
Cat.9

Exempt Quantity

10 kg
10 kg
NIL
10 kg
NIL
NIL

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Label

(kg =
L=
Cylinder = NIL = )
G
G
H
H
I
I

Labels
The size of the labels is to be not less than 100 x 100mm
100 x 100
Label B1

B1

HIGHLY
INFLAMMABLE
FLASH POINT .

Label B2

B2

INFLAMMABLE
FLASH POINT 23 - 66

23 - 66

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White lettering on
Vermilion Red

Note : Label B1 is used

for substance
with flash point
below 23.
Enter below
23 or the
actual flash point
in the space
provided on the
label.
:
B1

23

23

White lettering on
Vermilion Red

Label B3

B3

GASES
POSSESSING
A FIRE RISK

Label B4

B4

BLOWING AGENT

35

White lettering on
Vermilion Red

White lettering on
Vermilion Red

Label C1

C1

MATCHES

Label D

GIVES OFF
POISONOUS GAS
OR VAPOUR

36

White lettering on
Vermilion Red

Vermilion Red
lettering on White

Label D1

D1

POISON

Label E

CORRSIVE

37

Vermilion Red
lettering on White

Vermilion Red
lettering on White

Label F F

COMBUSTIBLE

Black lettering
on Vermilion Red
and White stripes

Label G G

OXIDISING AGENT

38

Black lettering on
Yellow

Label H H

FIRE OR POISON
RISK IF WETTED WITH
WATER OR ACIDS

Vermilion Red
lettering on Top &
bottom corners
Ultramarine Blue

Label I I

REACTS
SPONTANEOUSLY
WITH AIR

39

Vermilion Red
lettering on White
with 2 Black
Stripes