Class 3 - Flammable Liquids

Class 3 – Flammable Liquids

Class 3 Flammable Liquids include liquids, mixtures of liquids, or liquids containing solids in solution or suspension (e.g., paints, varnishes, lacquers) that give off a flammable vapor at temperatures not exceeding 60°C (closed-cup test) or 65.6°C (open-cup test). This class also includes:

1. Liquids offered for transport at temperatures at or above their flash point.
2. Substances transported at elevated temperatures in a liquid state that give off a flammable vapor at or below the maximum transport temperature.

These substances are identified by Class 3 labels and the Class 3 designation in the appropriate safety data sheets.

Division 3: Flammable Liquids

Division 3a: Flammable Liquids

Refer to:

• • Local Regulations
  • Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code or IMDG Code or IATA
  • AS 1216: Class labels for dangerous goods
  • AS 1940: The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
  • Purchase the Australian Standards
  • Safety Data Sheets