DGS Dangerous goods

To identify dangerous goods.

Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
010
Dangerous goods regulations code
String (AN)
Conditional
1
3
1
Code specifying a dangerous goods regulation.
020
Hazard code
Composite (composite)
Conditional
1
010
Hazard identification code
String (AN)
Mandatory
1
7
-
Code identifying a hazard.
020
Additional hazard classification identifier
String (AN)
Conditional
1
7
-
To identify an additional hazard classification.
030
Hazard code version identifier
String (AN)
Conditional
1
10
-
To identify the version number of a hazard code.
030
UNDG information
Composite (composite)
Conditional
1
010
United Nations Dangerous Goods (UNDG) identifier
Numeric (N)
Conditional
4
4
-
The unique serial number assigned within the United Nations to substances and articles contained in a list of the dangerous goods most commonly carried.
020
Dangerous goods flashpoint description
String (AN)
Conditional
1
8
-
To describe the flahspoint of dangerous goods.
040
Dangerous goods shipment flashpoint
Composite (composite)
Conditional
1
010
Shipment flashpoint degree
Numeric (N)
Conditional
3
3
-
To specify the value of the flashpoint of a shipment.
020
Measurement unit code
String (AN)
Conditional
1
8
-
Code specifying the unit of measurement.
1 Recommend use UN/ECE Recommendation 20, Common code.
050
Packaging danger level code
String (AN)
Conditional
1
3
1
Code specifying the level of danger for which the packaging must cater.
060
Emergency procedure for ships identifier
String (AN)
Conditional
1
6
1
To identify the emergency procedure number for ships transporting dangerous goods. Synonym: EMS Number.
070
Hazard medical first aid guide identifier
String (AN)
Conditional
1
4
1
To identify a Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG) for hazardous goods.
080
Transport emergency card identifier
String (AN)
Conditional
1
10
1
To identify a transport emergency (TREM) card.
090
Hazard identification placard details
Composite (composite)
Conditional
1
010
Orange hazard placard upper part identifier
String (AN)
Conditional
1
4
-
To specify the identity number for the upper part of the orange hazard placard required on the means of transport.
020
Orange hazard placard lower part identifier
String (AN)
Conditional
4
4
-
To specify the identity number for the lower part of the orange hazard placard required on the means of transport.
100
Dangerous goods label
Composite (composite)
Conditional
1
010
Dangerous goods marking identifier
String (AN)
Conditional
1
4
-
To identify the marking of dangerous goods.
020
Dangerous goods marking identifier
String (AN)
Conditional
1
4
-
To identify the marking of dangerous goods.
030
Dangerous goods marking identifier
String (AN)
Conditional
1
4
-
To identify the marking of dangerous goods.
040
Dangerous goods marking identifier
String (AN)
Conditional
1
4
-
To identify the marking of dangerous goods.
110
Packing instruction type code
String (AN)
Conditional
1
3
1
Code specifying a type of packing instruction.
120
Transport means description code
String (AN)
Conditional
1
8
1
Code specifying the means of transport.
1 Use UN/ECE recommendation 28.
130
Hazardous cargo transport authorisation code
String (AN)
Conditional
1
3
1
Code specifying the authorisation for the transportation of hazardous cargo.
140
Tunnel Restriction
Composite (composite)
Conditional
1
010
Tunnel Restriction Code
String (AN)
Conditional
1
6
-
A code indicating a restriction for transport through tunnels.
020
Code list identification code
String (AN)
Conditional
1
17
-
Code identifying a user or association maintained code list.
1 The codes for this data element are provided by the code list responsible agency defined in data element 3055.
030
Code list responsible agency code
String (AN)
Conditional
1
3
-
Code specifying the agency responsible for a code list.

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