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What is a UN number?
A UN number (United nations number) is a four-digit number identifying a type of dangerous good. While most dangerous goods have their own UN number, similar dangerous goods with similar properties receive a common UN number. By identifying the UN number, the DG...
How to identify a dangerous good?
Dangerous goods can be identified by the material safety data sheet (MSDS) provided by the manufacture of the product. In some instances, packages can have hidden dangerous goods which could be anything from chemicals, liquids, gases or other miscellaneous goods. If...
What packaging material do we use?
The Amnis Group, dangerous goods specialists, provide the appropriate materials to ensure any dangerous goods being repacked for transport meet regulation standard so that any damaged or leaking product do not affect the outer package or other goods travelling...
What’s the difference between sending dangerous goods via air and sea?
Sending Dangerous Goods via air and sea meet different regulation requirements. Airfreight is of course a lot faster, safer and more reliable than sea freight however a lot more restrictions apply, and the cost can be a lot higher. Where a dangerous good is too...
What is a dangerous goods declaration?
A Dangerous Goods Declaration is a document provided by the shipper or an agent of the shipper declaring that the cargo has been packed, labelled and declared as per the appropriate regulation standard.
What is an MSDS?
A material safety data sheet (MSDS) is a document provided by the manufacture of the product which details the ingredients of the product, allowing the dangerous goods specialist to determine the appropriate means of transport and the UN number and proper shipping...