Lesson 1, Topic 1
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Class 6 – Toxic and Infectious Substances
(TDGR 2.26)


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Class 6 is divided into 2

  divisions:

6.1 Toxic Substances

– Substances likely to cause death,   serious injury or harm to human health   if swallowed, inhaled or come into   contact with human skin.

  – Further separated into Packing   Groups based on the degree of toxicity   (TDGR 2.29);

6.2 Infectious Substances

Primarily separated into Categories A and B but consult TDGR 2.36 for further classification

3.6.2.2.2.1 Category A:

Means an infectious substance that is transported in a form such that, when it is released outside of its means of containment and there is physical contact with humans or animals, it is capable of causing permanent disability or life-threatening or fatal disease to humans or animals. Refer to TDGR Part 2 Appendix 3.

– Infectious substance, affecting humans * UN2814 or

– Infectious substance, affecting animals * UN2900

3.6.2.2.2.2 Category B:

Means an infectious substance that does not meet the criteria for inclusion in Category A.[Cultures must be assigned to UN2814 or UN2900 as appropriate, TDGR 2.36 (2)]

-Biological substance, Category B – UN3373

-24 hr # must be marked next to the PSN [TDG 1.39 (c)]