Dangerous Goods

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Does Sherpa accept Dangerous Goods as part of regular deliveries?

No, Sherpa does not deliver Dangerous Goods without prior written approval from one of Sherpa's representatives.

 

What happens if I book a delivery containing Dangerous Goods without prior approval?

If you book a delivery that contains Dangerous Goods without speaking to our representatives first, your delivery will be cancelled, and cancellation fees may apply.

 

What should I do before reaching out to Sherpa for delivering Dangerous Goods?

Before reaching out, please note that Sherpa only accepts Dangerous Goods deliveries in quantities considered "Exempted Small Quantities" as defined by the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.

 

 

Dangerous  Good Class

packing group I: substances presenting high danger

Packing group II: substances presenting medium danger

Packing group III: substances presenting low danger

Class 2. 1:  Flammable gas (other than aerosol)

50 ml

Class  2.2: Non-flammable, non-toxic gases

100 ml

Class 2.3: toxic gas 

50 ml

Class 3: flammable liquids

20 ml

150 ml

300 ml

Class 4.1:  Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives

20 g

2 kg

Class 4.2: Substances liable to spontaneous combustion

20 g

500 g

Class: 4.3: Substances that emit flammable gases when in contact with water

20 g

150 g

Class 5.1: Oxidising substances

20 g/ml

1 Kg/L

Class 5.2: Organic peroxides

150 g/ml

Class 6.1: Toxic substances

20 g/ml

500  g/ml

Class 8: Corrosive substances

20 g/ml

500  g/ml

Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles

-

  2 Kg/L

 

Does Sherpa accept interstate deliveries of Dangerous Goods?

No, Sherpa does not accept any interstate deliveries of Dangerous Goods. This restriction also applies to state border regions like Tweed Heads, Albury-Wodonga, and Queanbeyan.

 

Are there any quantity restrictions for Dangerous Goods deliveries with Sherpa?

Yes, Sherpa does not accept Dangerous Goods deliveries over the threshold of "tools of trade" quantities.

 

What should I do if I want Sherpa to deliver Dangerous Goods?

You should fill out the form here when considering Sherpa for your Dangerous Goods deliveries.

 

What information is required when filling out the form for Dangerous Goods deliveries?

When filling out the form, please provide the following required information:

  • UN number
  • Proper shipping name
  • Class/division
  • Subsidiary Hazard
  • Packing group
  • Packing code
  • Aggregate quantity

Providing this information will ensure you receive the best and fastest assistance from Sherpa.

 

 

 

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