Techniglue 'dangerous goods'?

[Rocker]

Apparently, according to Carbatec, Australia Post classifies Techniglue epoxy as 'dangerous goods', and, for this reason, Carbatec insist on sending it by courier at extra expense. This seems to me absurd, when Australia Post is going to deliver the package by road anyway. In fact, Carbatec have sent me Techniglue by post before; but this time their despatcher was determined to go by the book. I am not really convinced that Techniglue deserves to be classified as 'dangerous goods' even if it were going to be transported by air. I don't believe that it is highly flammable. I wonder if anyone knows for sure whether Techniglue is in fact classified as 'dangerous goods' by Australia Post, and, if so, whether it actually merits such a classification.

Rocker

[silentC]

The MSDS sheet for it says that flammability is rated as "slight". It says flash point is >100 degrees and the Aust Post site says a liquid is only considered dangerous if the flash point is less than 65.6 degrees. I think the person you're dealing with is being over cautious.

For your reference: MSDS and the Aust Post Dangerous Goods Guide (See page11)

[Rocker]

SilentC,

Many thanks for that info. I will do my best to persuade Carbatec of the error of their ways next week, although I am not optimistic of success.

Rocker

[mic-d]

That's the msds for the resin component only. The amine hardener is a rather more dangerous beast, although I cannot find the msds for the hardener specific to Techniglue.
The flashpoint of other similar products is below what Aust Post accepts and there are other reasons why it might be a hazard, although the risk is probably low.

Cheers
Michael