Hidden Dangerous Goods
Some commonly used items may contain dangerous goods. An indication can be a coloured ‘diamond’ displayed on the item.
Here are some common examples of the Hidden Dangerous Goods in our everyday items that may contain items that meet any of the criteria for dangerous goods that may be flammable, explosive at certain height or temperature and more.
Artist Supplies
oil based paints, paint thinners etc.
Athletic Equipment
CO2 cartridges, ammunition, lifejackets, avalanche rescue backpack, batteries (cameras, go-pro)
Automotive/Car Parts
batteries, airbag modules, petrol, etc.
Baggage
may contain lithium batteries
e.g. a powerbank to recharge devices
Battery Powered Equipment / children toys
non-spillable batteries, unprotected batteries
e.g. terminals, lithium batteries exceeding 160Wh or containing more than 2g of lithium metal
Camping/Expeditionary Equipment
flammable liquid (fuel), flammable gas cartridges/cylinders, fire starters, flares, emergency locator beacons, matches, hexamine etc.
Diving Equipment
high intensity diving lamps, compressed oxygen cylinders, shark repellents, batteries in self-propelling equipment etc.
Electrical Equipment
magnetised material, mercury in switches
Household Items
flammable cleaning products, corrosive oven/drain cleaner, fly spray, aerosols, pool chlorine, cooktop lighters, lighter refills, book matches, safety matches, CO2 cartridges e.g. soda stream cartridges, paint weed killer, fertilizer, pesticides etc.
Medical Supplies
flammable liquids (formaldehyde, ethanol) containing specimens/samples, thermometer, dry ice, etc.
Mercury Instruments
barometers, thermometers, monometers, switches
Party Supplies
sparklers, party poppers, fireworks
Petrol Powered Equipment
chainsaws, leaf blowers, whipper snippers, power generators, small outboard engines
Perishable Produce
dry ice
Photographic Supplies
ammonium hydroxide, batteries, cadmium bromide, potassium ferricyanide
Repair Kits
adhesives, organic peroxides, solvents, flammable liquids, oil-based paint, resin catalyst etc.
Toolboxes
explosives e.g. power nails or rivets, batteries, compressed gases or aerosols, butane gas cartridges, adhesives, corrosives, paint etc.
If you're unsure if the item you're attempting to send out is classified as a Dangerous Goods, email us at sales@dpex-i.com or call us at +65 6785 0300 and someone from our DG team will assist you.
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