Class 2 – Gases

Class 2 – Gases, comprises compressed gases, liquefied gases, dissolved gases, refrigerated liquefied gases, mixtures of one or more gases with one or more vapours of substances of other classes, articles charged with a gas and aerosols.

Class 2 is divided into three divisions as follows:

Division 2.1 Flammable gases

Division 2.1a Flammable gases

Division 2.2 Non-flammable, non-toxic gases

Division 2.2a Non-flammable, non-toxic gases

Division 2.3 Toxic Gases

Division 2.5 Oxidizing Gases

Refer to:
  • Local Regulations
  • Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code or IMDG Code or IATA
  • AS 1216, Class labels for dangerous goods
  • AS 4332, The storage and handling of gases in cylinders
  • AS/NZS 1596, The storage and handling of LP Gas
  • AS 1894, The storage and handling of non-flammable cryogenic and refrigerated liquids
  • AS/NZS 2022, Anhydrous ammonia – Storage and handling
  • AS/NZS 2927, The storage and handling of liquefied chlorine gas
  • AS 3961, The storage and handling of liquefied natural gas
  • Purchase the Australian Standards
  • Safety Data Sheets