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INTRODUCTION

Australia uses a system of classification and labelling for dangerous goods based on the United Nations system used in other countries. 

Except for very small quantities, all packages and containers, shipping containers, unit loads and tankers which hold dangerous goods for transport must display the correct class/abet. 

Substances are assigned to one of nine classes. Some f these are further divided into divisions, each of which has its own diamond-shaped label.

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Each label shows the main danger by colour and symbol/,and the class of goods by numeral.

The responsibility for classification of products lies with the manufacturer or first supplier. 

The following labels are those commonly seen on Victorian roads.