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Behind the Logo: The Story of DG Solutions New Zealand’s Brand At DG Solutions New Zealand, our logo is more than just a design, it’s a symbol that reflects who we are and what we stand for. Every detail tells the story of our commitment to making dangerous goods compliance straightforward and trustworthy.   The Nonagon: Representing the 9 Classes of Dangerous Goods The central shape in our logo is a nonagon, which has nine sides. This shape represents the 9 classes of dangerous goods as defined in the New Zealand Standard NZS 5433 and other local regulations. Every label...

Lithium Batteries: Class 9 Doesn’t Mean Low Risk When it comes to dangerous goods, Class 9 is often overlooked. It’s the “miscellaneous” category, but don’t let that fool you, within it lies one of the most tightly regulated and potentially hazardous items in global transport: lithium batteries. At DG Solutions, we work with Kiwi exporters every day to make sure their lithium battery shipments meet the latest IATA and IMDG rules. In this post, we’ll explain what makes these batteries risky, what to watch out for during transport and why it’s more important than ever to get compliance right.  ...

Class 5.2 Dangerous Goods – Organic Peroxides Class 5.2 covers organic peroxides. These chemicals contain a special oxygen–oxygen bond that makes them unstable and highly reactive. Because of this, they can catch fire or even explode if not handled properly.   Common UN Numbers for Class 5.2 Some well-known examples include: UN 3105 – Organic Peroxide Type D, liquid (e.g. Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide – MEKP) UN 3107 – Organic Peroxide Type D, solid (e.g. Benzoyl Peroxide formulations) UN 3110 – Organic Peroxide Type E, liquid UN 3111 – Organic Peroxide Type E, solid UN 3115 – Organic Peroxide Type...