Prepare your shipments
Hazardous goods
The transport of hazardous products is strictly regulated.
Compliance with these rules ensures the safety of everyone.
The road transport of dangerous goods is regulated by the Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR).
DPD France only road transports products that are subject to the Limited Quantities regime (chapter 3 and 4) or that can be exempted from the ADR.
Their handling therefore requires special attention to the nature and quantity of the product. Appropriate packaging will ensure the safety of our employees and the integrity of your goods during their transportation.
Examples of products classified as dangerous goods
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Paints and solvents
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Fireworks
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Alcoholic beverages with alcohol content > 23° (spirits...)
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Batteries and accumulators (be careful with computers, telephones and other electronic devices)
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Perfumes
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Oils
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Lighters
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Resins
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Gases/Aerosols/Extinguishers
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Hydroalcoholic gel
This list is not exhaustive, we invite you to contact your sales representative in case of doubts or questions.
List of dangerous goods hazard classes
Classes | Transportation by DPD France |
Class 1 - Explosive substances and articles Firecrackers, smoke bombs, bengal fire, cartridges, ammunition | Prohibited |
Class 2.1 - Flammable gases Cartridge, canister, aerosols (butane, propane...) | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
Class 2.2 - Non-flammable, non-toxic gases Cartridge, canister, aerosols (refrigerated liquid helium) | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
Class 2.3 - Toxic gases Cartridge, canister, aerosols (carbonyl sulfide) | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
Class 3 - Flammable liquids Paints, alcohols, ethers, lighters | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
Class 4.1 - Flammable solids, autoreactive... Cleaning wipes, allumettes | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
Class 4.2 - Materials liable to spontaneous combustion Aluminium borohydride, phosphorus | Prohibited |
Class 4.3 - Substances which emit flammable gases (in contact with water) Barium, calcium carbide | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
Class 5.1 - Oxidising substances Fertilizers with nitrate, solid chlorine | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
Class 5.2 - Organic peroxides Bleaching agent,fiberglass repair kit | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
Class 6.1 - Toxic materials Pesticides | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
Class 6.2 - Infectious materials DASRI, blood samples | Prohibited |
Class 7 - Radioactive materials Ionising chamber smoke detectors. | Prohibited |
Class 8 - Corrosive materials Powerful detergents, bleach | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
Class 9 - Miscellaneous materials and objects Lithium batteries, life jackets | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
Transportation by DPD France |
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Class 1 - Explosive substances and articles Firecrackers, smoke bombs, bengal fire, cartridges, ammunition | Prohibited |
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Class 2.1 - Flammable gases Cartridge, canister, aerosols (butane, propane...) | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
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Class 2.2 - Non-flammable, non-toxic gases Cartridge, canister, aerosols (refrigerated liquid helium) | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
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Class 2.3 - Toxic gases Cartridge, canister, aerosols (carbonyl sulfide) | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
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Class 3 - Flammable liquids Paints, alcohols, ethers, lighters | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
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Class 4.1 - Flammable solids, autoreactive... Cleaning wipes, allumettes | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
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Class 4.2 - Materials liable to spontaneous combustion Aluminium borohydride, phosphorus | Prohibited |
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Class 4.3 - Substances which emit flammable gases (in contact with water) Barium, calcium carbide | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
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Class 5.1 - Oxidising substances Fertilizers with nitrate, solid chlorine | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
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Class 5.2 - Organic peroxides Bleaching agent,fiberglass repair kit | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
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Class 6.1 - Toxic materials Pesticides | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
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Class 6.2 - Infectious materials DASRI, blood samples | Prohibited |
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Class 7 - Radioactive materials Ionising chamber smoke detectors. | Prohibited |
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Class 8 - Corrosive materials Powerful detergents, bleach | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
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Class 9 - Miscellaneous materials and objects Lithium batteries, life jackets | Allowed on a case-by-case basis |
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Would you like to know if your goods can be handled by DPD France?
You can contact us to find out how to send your goods.
Your obligations
The shipper is fully responsible for the declaration, packaging and labeling of dangerous goods in accordance with the requirements of the ADR.
A non-compliant shipment exposes us to the risk of prejudice and fines by the authorities. Any parcel not respecting the conditions of transport will be automatically refused without compensation.
In case of doubt about a product, you can contact us directly to find out about shipping conditions.
Danger labels
If you see one of the pictograms below on your packaging, your goods are probably subject to transport regulations.
Contact us to know how to send your products.
Lithium transport
Lithium batteries are present in our daily lives, often used in everyday devices: cell phones and laptops, electronic cigarettes, scooters and electric bikes, watches, pacemakers, etc. They contain chemical elements that can catch fire or explode in case of violent shock or short circuit, and release toxic gases.
They contain chemical elements that can catch fire or explode in case of violent shock or short-circuit, and release toxic gases.
There are two types of lithium cells and batteries:
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Metal lithium
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Ion lithium
In order to be transported, the packages must comply with the provisions of the road transport regulations:
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