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Dangerous Goods Class 5.2 — Organic Peroxide

Last updated: 6 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty

In short

Dangerous-goods Class 5.2 is organic peroxide. Unstable substances that can burn rapidly, explode or react, such as some hardeners and catalysts. Its hazard label is a red-and-yellow diamond showing a flame.

Class
5.2
Label colour
Red-and-yellow
Symbol
Flame
Passenger baggage
Forbidden in passenger baggage.

What are examples of Class 5.2?

Examples include UN 3101 Organic peroxide type B, liquid. Unstable substances that can burn rapidly, explode or react, such as some hardeners and catalysts.

How is Class 5.2 handled and labelled?

Temperature-controlled; the label is red on top, yellow on the bottom, with a flame. For passengers: forbidden in passenger baggage.

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