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Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD) Form

Prepare a dangerous goods declaration draft for sea or road: UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, packages and emergency contact.

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What a dangerous goods declaration shows

A dangerous goods declaration (DGD) tells the carrier exactly what hazardous goods are in a shipment, so they are stowed, handled and dealt with safely in an emergency. Paints, batteries, chemicals, aerosols and many cleaning products need one.

What a dangerous goods declaration shows

FieldWhere to find it
UN numberSection 14 of the safety data sheet (SDS)
Proper shipping nameSDS section 14, in capitals (for example PAINT)
Class and packing groupSDS section 14 (for example class 3, PG II)
Number and type of packages, quantityYour packing list
Flash point, marine pollutant, EmSSDS and the IMDG Code
24 hour emergency contactYour company or a contracted service

Rules by mode

  • Sea: IMDG Code; the multimodal DG form is widely used.
  • Road in Europe: ADR transport document.
  • Air: IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations; airlines require their own Shipper's Declaration form.

Only a person trained in the regulations may sign it. This page gives a draft to prepare the data; check it against the SDS and the carrier's form. List the packages on the packing list too.

Download a PDF or an editable Word file, or print it. Your draft stays in this browser only; nothing is uploaded to our servers.

Features

  • UN number and shipping name
  • Class and packing group
  • Packages and quantities
  • Flash point
  • Emergency contact
  • Shipper's declaration

Frequently asked questions

Who signs a dangerous goods declaration?

The shipper, by a person trained under the IMDG Code, ADR or IATA DGR as the mode requires.

Where do I find the UN number?

In section 14 (transport information) of the product's safety data sheet.

Can I use this form for air cargo?

Use it to prepare the data, then fill the airline's IATA Shipper's Declaration, which is mandatory for air.

Is it free?

Yes. No sign up and no watermark. Download a PDF or Word file, or print it, as often as you need.

Is my information saved?

Only in your own browser, so you can come back to the draft. Nothing is uploaded to our servers.

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