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In today’s world, the transportation of goods is an essential part of the global supply chain. With this, however, comes a significant responsibility to ensure that hazardous materials are handled safely to protect people, property, and the environment. Dangerous goods are substances or materials that pose a risk to health, safety, property, or the environment during transportation. These goods are classified into different categories depending on their physical and chemical properties. One such category is Class 2, which encompasses gases. Class 2.1 is a subcategory of this class, focusing specifically on flammable gases. In this blog post, we’ll dive deeper...

Whether you're producing a feature film, television series, commercial or documentary, authenticity matters. From warehouse scenes and airport freight terminals to chemical facilities and emergency response incidents, small details can make the difference between a believable production and one that industry professionals immediately recognise as inaccurate. At DG Solutions, we provide dangerous goods props, packaging and technical guidance to help productions accurately represent the transport and storage of hazardous substances.   Authentic Dangerous Goods Props We can supply genuine or replica dangerous goods items suitable for production use, including: UN specification fibreboard cartons Steel and plastic UN drums Hazard labels...

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...

Understanding the UN Number System   The transportation of dangerous goods—whether by road, rail, air, or sea—poses inherent risks to public safety, health, and the environment. One of the key mechanisms for managing these risks is the UN Number system, a globally standardised classification system for hazardous materials. This system is vital not only for ensuring safe handling and transportation but also for compliance with international laws and regulations. In this blog post, we’ll explore the UN Number system, its significance, and how it is implemented in both international law and New Zealand regulations.   What is a UN Number?...