diesel classification

Yep

Nope.

Now I've said it, I hope I get back up.
It is a pollutant, but is not volitile, some caution should be used obviuosly, however I don't think it makes the grade as far as becoming "dangerous"
Shane

You've had a yes and a no Shane! It may vary between the states - most things do, but with no qualification to say this, I think it is classified as 'combustible' but not 'dangerous goods' so subtle differences in transporting it apply.

Motherhen

Shane,
Diesel is classed as a class 3 or 4 combustible liquid, dependant on its classification and flashpoint(temperature at which it will ignite, which for it to be a class three has to be greater than 70 deg c). It is not classed a a flammable liquid. But I believe it is listed as a dangerous good. Look up MSDS on google then search for diesel. It will give you everything you need. Hope this helps.
Matt

thanks for the replies, the reason for asking is if diesel is not classed as a dangerous good then i should be able to make my own long rang tank. any comments please.

If you want to get technical....I think its classed as HAZARDOUS rather than Dangerous

thanks for the replies, the reason for asking is if diesel is not classed as a dangerous good then i should be able to make my own long rang tank. any comments please.

Couldnt tell you the honest answer but a mate is a truck driver and had to do his Dangerous Goods course when he started carting Diesel. And they only cart Diesel no other petroleum. But it could just be company policy. I worked at a bloody bulk storage facility for 4 years and i still cant tell ya pretty pathetic. Though i know that it is classed as Combustible not flammable.

Actually i know what it is classed as, F@CKEN EXPENSIVE.

Gday,
“According to CSIRO”
CLASSIFICATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS
Introduction
Dangerous goods are substances and articles that are potentially hazardous to people and property. They may be corrosive, flammable, explosive, oxidizing or reactive with water. Whatever their properties and their potential for injury and destruction, great care is needed in their handling, storage and transport.

Dangerous goods are divided into nine classes according based on their hazardous properties.

The Classification System
Australia has adopted a system of classification and labelling for dangerous goods based on the United Nations system used in other countries. This system helps people to quickly recognize dangerous goods, their properties and dangers.
1 explosives
2.1 flammable gas
2.2 2.2 non-flammable gas
2.2 oxidising gas
2.3 toxic gas
3 flammable liquid
4.1 flammable solid
4.2 spontaneously combustible
4.3 dangerous when wet
5.1 oxidising agent
5.2 organic peroxide
6.1 toxic
6.2 infectious
7 radioactive
8 corrosive
9 miscellaneous

So…..Does Diesel fall into one of these categories….I think so.

Cheers

I'm not sure that you are asking the right question.

Perhaps you should be asking is about ADR or State Government regulatory compliance:

Here's what the SA Department of Transport say:

Replacement Fuel Tanks
The fitting of replacement or additional fuel (petrol) tanks to vehicles manufactured prior July 1976 would not contravene the requirements of Road Traffic Act and Regulations providing that sufficient ground clearance is retained.
Refer to the clause below for details of ground clearance.
It is also a requirement of Transport SA that any petrol tank fitted to the vehicle is filled and vented externally.
For vehicles manufactured on or after 1st July 1976 the ADR requirements for Evaporative Emission Controls would have to be met. All fittings and devices fitted to the fuel tank by the vehicle manufacturer would have to be retained/duplicated and fully functional in the replacement fuel tank.
For vehicles manufactured on or after 1st July 1988, refer to specific requirements relating to ground clearance.

and in Queensland I believe there is a specific code of practice and a requirement for testing regardless of what it is carrying.

There is even some talk of ADR testing, although this may be for Heavy Vehicles compliance.

Cheers
Andrew.

Gday Shane,
In short.......you are allowed to make your own tank.
I emailed a bloke from...

Coordinator Vehicle Standards
Vehicle Services
Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure
Regency Park

If you want a copy, leave your email address....
Its fairly long winded and I probably shouldnt post it.

Cheers