Dangerous goods fields — JSON and XML
This reference maps the dangerous goods fields shown in the product UI to their JSON and XML representations, for use when connecting to another system, such as an ERP, through the API or XML files.
Value name | JSON | XML | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
UN number |
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| The United Nations number that identifies the dangerous substance, such as explosives, flammable liquids, oxidizers, or acutely toxic substances | UN 0335 = Fireworks, UN 1090 = Aceton, UN 1203 = Petrol |
Description |
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| Chemical or technical name of the dangerous goods | Fireworks, Aceton, Petrol |
Label number |
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| Label required for the dangerous goods' subsidiary risk, in addition to the primary hazard label derived from the ADR class | 1 |
Package group |
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| The ADR packing group for the substance, where applicable | I, II, III |
Tunnel restriction code |
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| Code (A–E) indicating a tunnel's restriction category, from least (A) to most (E) restrictive | A, B, C, D, E |
Package type |
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| The type of packaging used for the dangerous goods | CS = Box, GB = Bottle, gas, IBC = IBC container |
ADR class |
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| The substance's primary hazard classification (1–9, sometimes with a division, e.g. 4.1, 5.2, 6.1) — one per substance | 6.1 |
Marine pollutant |
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| Whether the substance is a marine pollutant | Checkbox (Yes/No) |
EmS |
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| The Emergency Schedule code for the substance, used for maritime transport | F-B, S-X (Fireworks) |
Note |
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| Additional information about the dangerous goods | Free text |
Net weight (kg) |
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| Net weight of the dangerous goods, excluding packaging | 1 |
Quantity |
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| Number of dangerous goods units included in the parcel | 1 |
Flash point |
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| The lowest temperature at which vapor from a liquid's surface, together with air, may start to burn | 1, 2a, 2b, 3 |
Limited quantities |
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| Marks the dangerous goods as qualifying for limited quantities treatment | Checkbox (Yes/No) |
Separation |
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| Indicates that dangerous goods need to be kept apart when incompatible types are loaded together | Compatibility group A cannot be transported with any other explosive |
Note
The exact fields shown depend on the carrier and service. This list may not be complete — some carriers may support additional fields not shown here.
Related topics
Dangerous goods — understand dangerous goods (DNG) and limited quantities (LQ) shipments
nShift Delivery API documentation - Shipment API — how to integrate with the Shipment API
Integration via XML files — how to integrate using XML files