Dangerous goods
Dangerous Goods Class 6.1 — Toxic Substance
Last updated: 6 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Dangerous-goods Class 6.1 is toxic substance. Substances that can cause death or serious injury if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed, such as pesticides. Its hazard label is a white diamond showing a skull and crossbones.
- Class
- 6.1
- Label colour
- White
- Symbol
- Skull and crossbones
- Passenger baggage
- Forbidden in passenger baggage.
What are examples of Class 6.1?
Examples include UN 1687 Sodium azide, UN 2811 Toxic solid, organic. Substances that can cause death or serious injury if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed, such as pesticides.
How is Class 6.1 handled and labelled?
The label is a white diamond with a skull and crossbones — the background is white, not black. For passengers: forbidden in passenger baggage.