Dangerous goods
Dangerous Goods Class 8 — Corrosive
Last updated: 6 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Dangerous-goods Class 8 is corrosive. Substances that can destroy skin or corrode metal, such as acids and alkalis (battery acid, caustic soda). Its hazard label is a white top, black bottom diamond showing a liquid corroding a hand and metal.
- Class
- 8
- Label colour
- White top, black bottom
- Symbol
- Liquid corroding a hand and metal
- Passenger baggage
- Forbidden in passenger baggage (wheelchair batteries carried under special provisions).
What are examples of Class 8?
Examples include UN 1789 Hydrochloric acid, UN 1824 Sodium hydroxide solution. Substances that can destroy skin or corrode metal, such as acids and alkalis (battery acid, caustic soda).
How is Class 8 handled and labelled?
The label is white on top, black on the bottom, showing liquid corroding a hand and metal. For passengers: forbidden in passenger baggage (wheelchair batteries carried under special provisions).