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SDS Section 14 says “not regulated” but the flash point is 28 °C

A paint-thinner type product arrives with an SDS where Section 14 says “not regulated for transport”. Section 9 shows a flash point of 28 °C.

Case Studies / Case 2 · Dangerous Goods Checker

Status: Illustrative scenario — a typical situation with invented details. Last reviewed 8 October 2026.
What’s at stake

A flammable liquid shipped as non-dangerous risks a rejected load, fines and an unsafe container. One line of the SDS decides it.

Case 2 · 2 min read · Last reviewed 8 October 2026

Problem

A paint-thinner type product arrives with an SDS where Section 14 says “not regulated for transport”. Section 9 shows a flash point of 28 °C.

Input

Product: solvent blend. Flash point 28 °C (closed cup). Initial boiling point above 35 °C. Mode: road.

What I did

  1. Read Section 9 first, not only Section 14.
  2. Enter flash point, boiling point and composition into the checker.
  3. Compare the checker result with the SDS Section 14 text.

Result

Reference answer: a flammable liquid with a flash point between 23 °C and 60 °C and an initial boiling point above 35 °C falls in class 3, packing group III. The SDS Section 14 statement does not match its own Section 9. The exemption for flash points above 35 °C does not apply at 28 °C.

Where it can go wrong

The SDS can be wrong or out of date. Section 14 is copied from the supplier, not proven by the carrier. A wrong “not regulated” leads to an undeclared DG load.

Human verification

  • Ask the supplier for the current SDS and the test data.
  • Check the UN number and packing group in Table A for the correct proper shipping name.
  • DGSA signs off before the first shipment.
Next step

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Cases are anonymised and practical. They are not legal, customs, tax or dangerous-goods advice. Verify the current rule and the carrier or authority requirement for every real shipment. Last reviewed: 8 October 2026.