Dangerous goods
Dangerous Goods Class 1 — Explosives
Last updated: 6 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Dangerous-goods Class 1 is explosives. Substances and articles that can explode, such as fireworks, ammunition and detonators. Its hazard label is a orange diamond showing a exploding bomb.
- Class
- 1
- Label colour
- Orange
- Symbol
- Exploding bomb
- Passenger baggage
- Forbidden in passenger baggage (very limited exceptions, e.g. small-arms ammunition of Division 1.4S in checked baggage, within airline limits).
What are examples of Class 1?
Examples include UN 0336 Fireworks, UN 0012 Cartridges for weapons. Substances and articles that can explode, such as fireworks, ammunition and detonators.
How is Class 1 handled and labelled?
Handled only by qualified personnel; forbidden on passenger aircraft in almost all cases. For passengers: forbidden in passenger baggage (very limited exceptions, e.g. small-arms ammunition of division 1.4s in checked baggage, within airline limits).