Some liquids can catch fire very easily. These are called "flammable liquids. Defined by dangerous goods regulations: Flammable liquids are liquids, liquid mixtures, or liquids containing dissolved or suspended solids that give off a flammable vapor at a certain temperature (flash point) not more than 60-65°C. If the liquid transported at or above their flash point, or at high temperatures that release flammable vapors.
Winteam is specializes in handling flammable liquids, Class 3 Dangerous Goods. Winteam have the ability to service all customer requests pertaining to the logistics of flammable liquids, packaging, compliance, packing, freight forwarding and training.
Reason for RegulationFlammable liquids are capable of posing serious hazards due to their high volatility, easy combustibility and potential in causing a large fire.
Sub-DivisionsThere are no subdivisions within Class 3, Flammable Liquids.
Commonly Transported Flammable Liquids areChemicals: Acetone, adhesives, paints, lacquers, varnishes, alcohols, perfumes.
Fuels: Gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, liquid biofuels, kerosene, heating oil.
Industrial Products: Coal tar, petroleum crude oil, petroleum distillates, shale oil, resins, tars, turpentine.
Pesticides: Carbamate insecticides, organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticides, copper based pesticides.
Other Substances: Esters, ethers, ethanol, benzene, butanols, diethyl ether, methanol, octanes.