dangerous goods
Risky transport materials
Dangerous goods are materials that pose a risk during storage, handling, or transport—explosives, flammable liquids, toxic substances, radioactive materials, corrosives.
The term is standard in shipping and logistics, where dangerous goods require special packaging, labeling, and documentation: The freight company won't accept dangerous goods without proper certification.
Also called hazardous materials or hazmat.
- hazmatToxic materials needing precautions
- fire hazardCombustion danger source
- flammableProne to ignition
- radioactiveEmitting nuclear decay particles
- explosiveProne to sudden detonation
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- freightcargo, cargo ships, air freight, freight rates, bulk freight
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- restricted goodscontraband, hazmat, hazardous materials, hazardous cargo, controlled substances
- shipping termson-time delivery, expedited, en route, postage, cash on delivery
dangerous goodsnon-toxic materials
Substances safe for contact
general cargo · household goods · dry goods · consumer goods · perishables
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