Infectious Substances are categorized under which Class and Division?

Infectious Substances are categorized under which Class and Division?

• A. Class 7
• B. Class 6, Division 6.2
• C. Class 8
• D. Class 9

Answer: (B)

In hazard classifications, infectious substances are placed in Class 6, Division 6.2. Class 6 covers Toxic and Infectious Substances, with Division 6.2 specifically reserved for infectious materials that can cause disease in humans or animals. This is why infectious substances aren’t categorized under Class 7 (Radioactive), Class 8 (Corrosives), or Class 9 (Miscellaneous dangerous goods). Staying within Class 6, Division 6.2 distinguishes them from toxic substances (Class 6.1) and aligns with how they’re regulated for shipping, including common designations like UN2814 or UN3373 for different infectious material categories.

In hazard classifications, infectious substances are placed in Class 6, Division 6.2. Class 6 covers Toxic and Infectious Substances, with Division 6.2 specifically reserved for infectious materials that can cause disease in humans or animals. This is why infectious substances aren’t categorized under Class 7 (Radioactive), Class 8 (Corrosives), or Class 9 (Miscellaneous dangerous goods). Staying within Class 6, Division 6.2 distinguishes them from toxic substances (Class 6.1) and aligns with how they’re regulated for shipping, including common designations like UN2814 or UN3373 for different infectious material categories.