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IMDG dangerous-goods segregation table

The IMDG Code 7.2.4 table sets how far apart two dangerous-goods classes must be kept when stowed together. A code of 1 means “away from”, up through 4 (separated by an intervening hold); “—” means no general requirement. Codes of 2 or more generally mean two classes cannot share a container.

1 away from2 separated from3 separated by a complete compartment/hold4 separated longitudinally by an intervening compartment/hold— no general requirement (consult DGL)
Class ↓ / →1.11.31.42.12.22.334.14.24.35.15.26.16.2789
1.1 Explosives (div 1.1–1.2)———4224444442424—
1.3 Explosives (div 1.3)———4224334442422—
1.4 Explosives (div 1.4)———211222222—422—
2.1 Flammable gases442———212222—421—
2.2 Non-flammable, non-toxic gases221———1—1——1—21——
2.3 Toxic gases221———2—2——2—21——
3 Flammable liquids442212——2222—32——
4.1 Flammable solids4321————1—12—321—
4.2 Spontaneously combustible43221221—1221321—
4.3 Dangerous when wet4422——2—1—22—221—
5.1 Oxidizing substances4422——2122—21312—
5.2 Organic peroxides44221222222—1322—
6.1 Toxic substances22——————1—11—1———
6.2 Infectious substances4444223332331—33—
7 Radioactive material222211222212—3—2—
8 Corrosives4221———11122—32——
9 Miscellaneous dangerous goods—————————————————

Based on the IMDG Code 7.2.4 general segregation table (main classes only). Individual substances can carry stricter or looser rules in their Dangerous Goods List entry (column 16b) — always verify the specific UN numbers before stowing a real load.

Open a class for a plain-English breakdown of what it can and can't be shipped with.