Note 1 : For the purposes of IMDG Code, the environmentally hazardous substances (aquatic environment) criteria contained in this chapter 2.9 of IMDG Code apply to the classification of marine pollutants (see chapter 2.10 of IMDG Code).

Note 2 : Although the environmentally hazardous substances (aquatic environment) criteria apply to all hazard classes, except for class 7 (see 2.10.2.3, 2.10.2.5 and 2.10.3.2 in IMDG Code), the criteria have been included in this 2.9 of IMDG Code.

9.1 Definition

1. Class 9 substances and articles (miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles) are substances and articles which, during transport, present a danger not covered by other classes.

9.2 Assignment to class 9:

9.2.1 Class 9 includes, inter alia:

1. substances and articles not covered by other classes which experience has shown, or may show, to be of such a dangerous character that the provisions of part A of chapter VII of SOLAS, as amended, shall apply.
2. substances not subject to the provisions of part A in chapter VII of the aforementioned Convention, but to which the provisions of Annex III of MARPOL, as amended, apply.