International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)

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International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)

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The IMDG Code contains regulations for packaged dangerous goods and marine pollutants.

The IMDG Code lists approximately 2,300 individual substances and numerous blends and mixtures known by proprietary trade names, which possess or exhibit certain hazards and these are divided into nine major classes.

Determines the rules on the packaging and storage of products, according to their hazards, as well as their marking, labeling and stowage to ensure safe loading of ships.