Hazardous Materials

Definitions #

Substances that can harm people, property, or the environment, including chemicals, explosives, flammable liquids, and radioactive materials, subject to special regulations.

Technical Materials classified under international codes (e.g., IMDG Code, IATA-DGR, 49 CFR) that require proper declaration, labeling, packing, and transport segregation due to risk during shipment.

Example All hazardous materials must be declared on the shipping document with the correct UN number and proper shipping name.

Etymology #

From French 'hasard' (chance) and Latin 'materia' (substance).

Collocations #

dangerous goods 危险品，运输法规常用同义词
hazardous substance 有害物质，指对环境或健康有害的化学品
hazmat certificate 危险品操作人员证书，表示其受过相关培训

Real Business Examples #

The shipping line refused to carry the misdeclared hazardous materials, which posed a fire risk in the container.
The hazmat team was called to inspect a leaking container containing corrosive substances.
The forwarder must obtain a dangerous goods declaration from the shipper before booking space on the vessel.

Register & Variants #

Register: neutral
BrE/AmE: 美式英文常缩写为 HAZMAT，英式英文多用 dangerous goods

Synonyms & Antonyms #

Synonyms: dangerous goods, dangerous cargo
Antonyms: non-hazardous materials, ordinary cargo

Common Errors #

将 hazmat 与 dangerous goods 完全等同 Dangerous goods 是运输术语，HAZMAT 在美国通常指更广泛的危险废物与物质，但实践中可互换。

Confusable Terms #

Dangerous Goods vs Hazardous Materials: Dangerous goods 严格基于法规分类（如 UN 编号），HAZMAT 更口语化，但含义重叠。

Frequently Asked Questions

如何申报危险品运输？?

需提供 MSDS、危险品申报单、UN 编号、运输包装合规证明，并遵循 IMDG Code 等要求。

危险品处理需要什么证书？?

操作人员需通过培训获 hazmat certificate 或等同认证，如 IATA DGR 培训。

Published: 2026-09-25 Category: Shipping