UN 3082 Environmentally Hazardous Liquid Diesel Sign

Hazardous Chemical Sign – UN 3082 Environmentally Hazardous Liquid Diesel Sign

Prevent accidents involving highly hazardous liquid diesel with our UN 3082 Environmentally Hazardous Liquid Diesel Sign.

Our UN 3082 Environmentally Hazardous Diesel Signs are designed to meet HSNO and UN requirements for sites storing or transporting diesel fuel. They clearly display the UN 3082 code to alert staff, contractors, and emergency responders to the environmental risks associated with diesel spills.

Purpose

• Warn about diesel’s classification as an environmentally hazardous substance.

• Ensure emergency responders take spill containment actions.

• Support HSNO and UN compliance for storage and transport.

Example Scenario

For example: UN 3082 signs are required on bulk diesel storage tanks, delivery trucks, and site entrances to alert emergency services to protect stormwater drains and waterways during a spill response.

Mounting Options

• Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Laminated, outdoor-rated.

• PVC Sheet (2 mm): Rigid and durable for permanent mounting.

• ACM Panel (4 mm): Lightweight, weather-resistant, and ideal for exterior locations.

• Corflute: Perfect for temporary jobs or construction sites.

• Magnetic (300 × 225 mm, 450 × 337 mm, 600 × 450 mm): Reusable option for tankers or steel surfaces.

Where to Use

• Bulk diesel tanks and fuel depots.

• Generator sheds storing large volumes of diesel.

• Transport vehicles carrying diesel fuel.

• Perimeter fences and entry points for hazardous sites.

Compliance

Complies with NZS/AS 1319:1994 and HSNO signage requirements. Display at all relevant storage and transport points for full compliance.

Need to add your company logo or tank ID? We offer customisation for a $25 design fee — just contact us and we’ll send a proof for approval.

Why is this sign black and white?
UN 3082 is classified as a Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Good, so it must display the standard black hazard pictogram on a white background with a black border and the number 9 at the bottom. Orange backgrounds are only used for Hazchem emergency information panels (e.g., 3Z 3082). This design follows NZS 5433:2020 and international UN Model Regulations to ensure compliance.

The UN 3082 code tells first responders this diesel isn’t just flammable — it’s also environmentally hazardous. Our post Understanding HAZCHEM Signs in New Zealand & Australia explains what the numbers and letters mean and why environmental hazard labelling is mandatory for certain fuel blends.

Diesel with a UN 3082 classification sits in both Class 3 (Flammable Liquids) and Class 9 (Environmentally Hazardous Substances). For a quick refresher on all nine classes and how they affect your signage, check out Understanding Dangerous Goods Classes 1–9.

Transporting or storing diesel in drums or tanks? You’ll probably need a matching Emergency Information Panel (EIP) showing UN 3082 and the correct hazard details. Visit Emergency Information Panel Signs Explained for layout, size and NZS 5433 guidance.

FAQs

Q1: Why do I need this sign?
This sign is legally required for diesel classified under UN 3082. It informs emergency responders that spills could cause environmental damage, ensuring correct containment procedures are followed.

Q2: Where should this UN 3082 Environmentally Hazardous Liquid Diesel Sign be used?
Use on diesel tanks, site entrances, transport vehicles, and anywhere diesel is stored or handled in bulk.

Q3: Can I customise this sign with my company logo?
Yes! We can add your company logo or additional text (like tank numbers) for a $25 design fee.

How to choose the right mounting options.

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 UN 3082 Environmentally Hazardous Liquid Diesel Sign

Flexible, vehicle-grade magnetic placards with the UN 3082 Environmentally Hazardous Liquid Diesel 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

For further information go to the Worksafe website https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/hazardous-substances/managing/hazardous-substances-signs/

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 sign’s 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.