Flammable liquids according to the regulations for dangerous goods. Flammable liquids are defined as liquids, mixtures of liquids, or liquids containing solids in solution or suspension that have a flash point at or below a specified temperature, typically 60-65 °C. They include liquids that give off a flammable vapor at temperatures above their flash point, as well as substances that are transported at elevated temperatures in a liquid state and give off a flammable vapor at or below the maximum transport temperature.

Sub-Divisions

There are no subdivisions within Class 3, Flammable Liquids.

Reason for Regulation

Flammable liquids are capable of posing serious hazards due to their properties.

One of the main hazards associated with flammable liquids is their volatility

Another hazard associated with flammable liquids is their combustibility, which refers to their ability to burn easily and support combustion. Many flammable liquids have a high vapor pressure, a low flash point and a low ignition point and also a wide range of flammability. These properties make them capable of supporting combustion over a wide range of concentrations, making them a serious fire hazard.

Commonly Transported Flammable Liquids

1. Acetone / acetone oils
2. Adhesives
3. Paints / lacquers / varnishes
4. Alcohols
5. Perfumery products
6. Gasoline / Petrol
7. Diesel fuel
8. Aviation fuel
9. Liquid bio-fuels
10. Coal tar / coal tar distillates
11. Petroleum crude oil
12. Petroleum distillates
13. Gas oil
14. Shale oil
15. Heating oil
16. Kerosene
17. Resins
18. Tars
19. Turpentine
20. Carbamate insecticides
21. Organochlorine pesticides
22. Organophosphorus pesticides
23. Copper based pesticides
24. Esters
25. Ethers
26. Ethanol
27. Benzene
28. Butanols
29. Dichloropropenes
30. Diethyl ether
31. Isobutanols
32. Isopropyls
33. Methanol
34. Octanes