How is michelia leaf oil transported and classified for shipping?
Michelia leaf oil is transported worldwide as a non-bulk liquid in properly sealed drums or jerry cans, and its shipping classification depends on the batch flash point.
Transport Classification
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Main UN number | UN 3082 — Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (Class 9, Packing Group III) |
| Alternative | UN 1993 — Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (Class 3, PG III) when the closed-cup flash point is below 60°C (rare for this oil) |
| Marine pollutant | Yes — H411 drives the marine pollutant mark on drums and documentation |
| Transport modes | Sea freight (IMDG), air freight (IATA DGR), road (ADR) — all standard for PG III liquids |
| Packaging | Aluminium drums, HDPE jerry cans, or pails, with UN-certified closures and absorbent padding |
In-Transit Protection
- Drums are nitrogen-blanketed and sealed to keep linalool fresh during long voyages
- Standard containers with ventilation and moderate temperature control; avoid deck stowage in tropical sun
- Documents supplied: SDS, COA, GC-MS, packing list, commercial invoice and dangerous-goods declaration when applicable
- Because flash point is 67-75°C, most consignments travel as Class 9 environmental goods rather than flammable liquids — a genuine logistics simplification
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
