What transport and warehousing requirements apply to zedoary turmeric oil?
Zedoary turmeric oil ships as a combustible liquid: it is not a Class 3 flammable liquid under standard transport rules because its flash point is above 60 C, but it is treated as a combustible product, so UN-tested drums, flammable-liquid labelling, ventilated storage and fire-safe warehousing are recommended. For sea freight, standard 25 kg / 180 kg / IBC packing applies.
Transport Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Packing | UN-tested HDPE drums (25 kg), iron drums (180 kg), IBC (950 kg) |
| Labelling | Flammable/combustible warning, product name, batch no., net weight |
| Sea freight | Standard dry container; keep away from heat sources on deck |
| Air freight | Not for general cargo; requires DG acceptance by carrier if flown |
| Courier | Small samples OK via standard courier with proper declaration |
Warehousing Conditions
- Ventilated, cool warehouse below 30 C, out of direct sunlight
- Drums stored upright on pallets, off the floor, with bungs up and closed
- Segregate from oxidising agents and strong acids/bases
- Fire-fighting equipment: dry chemical, CO2 or foam; water fog for cooling
- Electrical installations in the storage area should meet anti-static/explosion-proof requirements
Documentation
- MSDS is mandatory with every shipment
- For air freight, a dangerous-goods declaration and shipper's declaration are required
- Country-specific documentation (COA, phytosanitary, origin) is prepared with the shipping documents
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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.
