3Y Un No 1306 Wood Preservatives Liquid HAZCHEM Sign

3Y Un No 1306 Wood Preservatives Liquid HAZCHEM Sign

The importance of the 3Y UN No 1306 Wood Preservatives Liquid HAZCHEM sign lies in several key areas:

1. Hazard Identification: The sign clearly indicates that the substance is a flammable liquid, allowing workers and responders to quickly identify the associated risks.
2. Safety Precautions: The “3Y” code provides essential information about the nature of the chemical. The “Y” indicates that it is reactive with water, signaling the need for specific handling precautions to prevent dangerous reactions.
3. Emergency Response Guidance: In the event of a spill or fire, the HAZCHEM sign informs emergency responders about the appropriate extinguishing methods and safety measures needed to handle the situation safely.
4. Regulatory Compliance: Using the correct HAZCHEM signage helps organizations comply with safety regulations, thereby minimizing liability and ensuring a safe working environment.
5. Training and Awareness: It serves as a constant reminder to workers about the potential hazards, promoting a culture of safety and vigilance in handling chemicals.
6. Preventing Accidents: By clearly marking hazardous areas, the sign helps prevent accidents and injuries, ensuring that individuals maintain a safe distance from potential hazards.

FAQs

1. Why do I need this sign?
It identifies flammable liquids under the UN 1306 code and displays the official HAZCHEM rating (3Y). Required for compliance with New Zealand transport and storage standards for Class 3 Dangerous Goods.

2. Where should it be used?
On chemical drums, storage containers, and vehicle panels carrying wood preservative liquids or similar flammable substances. Often used in timber yards and industrial chemical facilities.

3. Can I customise this sign?
Yes — you can request custom wording, HAZCHEM codes or layouts to suit specific materials. A $25 design fee applies for custom changes.

How to choose the right mounting options for the 3Y Un No 1306 Wood Preservatives Liquid HAZCHEM Sign.

Corflute: short-term term less than 2 years outdoors

Thin PVC: Medium term, more than 2 years

ACM: Long term 5 years or more

Supplied as a sticker:

long-term digital print laminated for long-term use. With a life of 5 years or more. We use a Hi Tac vinyl which allows it to be applied to most surfaces.

Magnetic mounting option for the 3Y Un No 1306 Wood Preservatives Liquid HAZCHEM Sign

Flexible, vehicle-grade magnetic placards with the 3Y Un No 1306 Wood Preservatives Liquid HAZCHEM Sign printed on premium vinyl, laminated, and mounted to automotive magnetic sheeting. They stick to ferrous steel panels and remove without residue—ideal for vehicles that only carry DG sometimes.

Who they’re for

• Contractors / couriers who transport Dangerous Goods occasionally

• Hire or multi-use vehicles (no permanent signage)

• Sites that swap classes depending on load (quick changeover)

• Magnet: vehicle-grade sheet, 0.8–1.0 mm thick (30–40 mil), high-energy.

• Face film: outdoor self-adhesive vinyl + UV laminate (gloss).

• Operating temp: suitable from winter cold to summer heat (typical automotive range).

Where they work (and don’t)

• Works on: painted steel panels that are flat, clean, and smooth.

• Doesn’t work on: aluminium, stainless, plastics, composites, heavy body filler; vinyl wraps, ceramic coatings, heavily textured paint.

• If customers have aluminium doors/ute trays, suggest self-adhesive or rigid ACM instead.

Fitment checklist

1. Clean & dry the panel (no wax/polish).

2. Warm, flat magnet—no curl.

3. Apply to flat steel only; press from centre out.

4. Do not bridge panel gaps, ribs or sharp curves.

5. Remove daily to clean/dry both surfaces; store flat.

6. In heavy rain/highway speeds, check edges haven’t lifted.

Care & maintenance

• Remove and wipe after wet weather; store flat (never rolled tight).

• Move position slightly each week to avoid differential fading.

• Avoid use on freshly resprayed paint (allow full cure).

Compliance note

• Magnet is a mounting method. The operator must ensure placards are the correct class, size, and securely affixed for the journey. Some carriers or site rules may require permanent/rigid placards—check your procedure.

For more information check out these links

• WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous Substances Management
  👉 WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous substances

• EPA NZ – HSNO Act guidance
  👉 EPA NZ – Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act

• United Nations GHS
  👉 UN – Globally Harmonized System (GHS)  

• Why you need the correct Hazard sign

Please note. We make some of our safety signs to order and it may take 5 to 10 business days to receive. If you require your order urgently, please don’t hesitate to contact us to confirm an estimated delivery date prior to placing your order.

If you are not sure about what sign you need for your business, just contact us at +6432183350 or email us and we will make it ready for you.