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.
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Dangerous Good Class |
packing group I: substances presenting high danger |
Packing group II: substances presenting medium danger |
Packing group III: substances presenting low danger |
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Class 2. 1: Flammable gas (other than aerosol) |
50 ml |
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Class 2.2: Non-flammable, non-toxic gases |
100 ml |
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Class 2.3: toxic gas |
50 ml |
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Class 3: flammable liquids |
20 ml |
150 ml |
300 ml |
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Class 4.1: Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives |
20 g |
2 kg |
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Class 4.2: Substances liable to spontaneous combustion |
20 g |
500 g |
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Class: 4.3: Substances that emit flammable gases when in contact with water |
20 g |
150 g |
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Class 5.1: Oxidising substances |
20 g/ml |
1 Kg/L |
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Class 5.2: Organic peroxides |
150 g/ml |
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Class 6.1: Toxic substances |
20 g/ml |
500 g/ml |
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Class 8: Corrosive substances |
20 g/ml |
500 g/ml |
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Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles |
- |
2 Kg/L |
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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.