AVGAS Hazchem Sign

Hazardous Chemical Sign – AVGAS Hazchem Sign

Prevent accidents involving highly flammable and hazardous liquids like Aviation Gasoline with our AVGAS Hazchem Sign.

Our AVGAS Hazchem Signs are designed to meet HSNO and NZS 5433:2020 requirements for Class 3 flammable liquids. Featuring the 3YE Hazchem code, these signs ensure emergency responders have clear instructions to contain fire and manage spill risks.

Purpose

• Identify AVGAS as a highly flammable liquid.

• Provide firefighting code for emergency crews (3YE – foam/water spray).

• Help meet legal compliance for aviation fuel storage and transport.

Example Scenario

For example: AVGAS bulk tanks at an airfield must display this sign so that in the event of a fire, responding crews know to use foam and prepare for possible evacuation.

Mounting Options

• Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Weatherproof laminated finish.

• PVC Sheet (2 mm): Long-term rigid option.

• ACM Panel (4 mm): Corrosion-proof, excellent for exterior mounting.

• Corflute: Temporary applications such as construction sites or short-term storage.

• Magnetic (300 × 225 mm, 450 × 337 mm, 600 × 450 mm): Great for refuelling trucks and removable use.

Where to Use

• Aviation fuel tanks and pumps

• Hangar entrances

• Refuelling points

• Airfield depots

Compliance

Complies with HSNO, NZS/AS 1319:1994, and NZS 5433:2020.

FAQs

Q1: Why do I need an AVGAS Hazchem Sign?
It’s a legal requirement under HSNO to mark areas where aviation gasoline is stored or handled. This sign provides clear firefighting and evacuation information for emergency services.

Q2: Where should this sign be installed?
Place on bulk AVGAS storage tanks, hangar entrances, and refuelling points. It should also be visible from main approach points to the storage area.

Q3: Can I get a reflective version for night visibility?
Yes — reflective options are available for 24/7 facilities where night-time visibility is essential.

How to choose the right mounting options.

Corflute: short 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 most surfaces.

Magnetic mounting option for the AVGAS Hazchem Sign

Flexible, vehicle-grade magnetic placards with the AVGAS 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

NZS/AS 1319:1994 advocates simplicity and clarity in safety signage. To be effective, they should be easy to read and interpret at a glance.

The Standard is about the use of legible text and appropriate, simple symbols.

By simplifying the message, it reduces the risk of misinterpretation, which increases the chances of the sign’s warning or instruction being followed.

Enhancing the signs visibility through placement and colour

Placement and visibility will play a crucial role in the efficiency of safety signs.

The standard states that signs must be positioned near the hazard they are warning about, which ensures that the safety message is relevant. Also it advocates the use of contrasting colours for the background and lettering. This attention to the colour scheme will increase visibility and readability from a reasonable distance, which ensures the message is accessible.

The mission of Hazard Signs NZ is to provide quality-made safety signs to all of New Zealand. Our great prices and convenient online ordering platform make us a preferred supplier to many NZ businesses. All our signs are designed and manufactured in Invercargill to meet the workplace health and safety needs of all businesses and industries in New Zealand.

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.