Cyanoacrylate super glue ships by sea as non-restricted cargo. Report 202600204394637, issued by Shanghai Institute of Chemical Industry Testing Co., Ltd. (CNAS IB0071) against the IMO IMDG Code 2024 edition, records no explosive, flammable, oxidizing, toxic, infectious, radioactive, or corrosive hazard, and assigns no packing group. In practice: no UN number, no DG declaration, no hazmat surcharge, and no restriction to DG-approved vessels or terminals.
Adhesives are one of the categories where buyers most often assume a hazmat headache that does not exist. Because super glue is a solvent-smelling chemical in a small bottle, forwarders sometimes quote it as dangerous goods by default — which adds cost, slows booking, and occasionally kills an order outright.
The document below is what settles that conversation. It is a transport hazard classification report（运输危险性鉴定书）, the accredited test that a Chinese forwarder, port operator, or shipping line will ask for before accepting an adhesive shipment as general cargo.
Report at a Glance
| Report number | 202600204394637 |
| Report type | Hazard Classification and Identification Report for Transport of Goods — By Sea（海运） |
| Conclusion | Non-restricted cargo（非限制性货物） |
| Sample name | SUPER GLUE, POWER GLUE, ADHESIVE · 粘合剂，胶水，强力胶 |
| Inspection method | IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (2024 edition) |
| Appearance & odor | Colorless transparent liquid, weak penetrating odor |
| Issuing laboratory | Shanghai Institute of Chemical Industry Testing Co., Ltd. (SICIT / SRICI), CNAS IB0071 |
| Inspection date | 2025-11-23 |
| Issue date | 2025-11-24 |
| Effective date | 2026-01-01 |
Identification Conclusion
| Hazards identification | None. |
| Suggestion according to IMO IMDG Code | The product is not subject to the IMO IMDG Code — it may be handled under non-restricted cargo conditions. |
| Packing group | None. |
Test Results by Hazard Class
The laboratory assessed the sample against each transport hazard class in turn. Every result came back negative:
| Identification item | Result | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive hazards爆炸危险性鉴定 | The product is not classified in Explosives. | Not classified |
| Flammable hazards易燃危险性鉴定 | In the closed-cup flash point test, no flash was detected at 70.0 °C, so the product is not classified in Class 3 (Flammable Liquids). | Not classified |
| Oxidative hazards氧化危险性鉴定 | The product is not classified in Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides. | Not classified |
| Toxic & infectious hazards毒害及传染危险性鉴定 | The product is not classified in Toxic and Infectious Substances. | Not classified |
| Radioactive hazards放射危险性鉴定 | The product is not classified in Radioactive Material. | Not classified |
| Corrosive hazards腐蚀危险性鉴定 | The product is not classified in Corrosives. | Not classified |
| Other hazards其他危险性鉴定 | The product presents no other dangerous properties. | Not classified |
Class 3 (flammable liquids) starts at a closed-cup flash point below 60 °C. In the closed-cup test, no flash was detected at 70.0 °C — and the safety data sheet reports the measured flash point at 91.0 °C. That margin is why the product falls outside the transport dangerous-goods classes entirely.
What Non-Restricted Cargo Means for Your Booking
This also holds beyond sea freight. Section 14 of the safety data sheet records that the product is not subject to RID/ADR (2025 edition) or IATA DGR (67th edition) either, so road, rail, and air movements follow the same general-cargo route. Where a specific carrier requires its own test evidence for air, that report is commissioned separately — each mode of transport is assessed on its own.
First, the report is valid within the year stated on it — this edition takes effect 2026-01-01 and is re-issued annually, so always ship against the current year’s report. Second, the report covers the mode of transport it was tested for; a different transport mode or inspection method can produce a different conclusion. The classification also applies to the sample as received: if a formulation, fill volume, or packaging format changes, the report needs to be re-confirmed.
Non-Restricted Is Not the Same as Unregulated
Transport classification and workplace classification are two different systems, and this product sits differently in each. For transport, it is ordinary cargo. For handling and labelling, it is still a GHS Category 4 flammable liquid and a Category 2 skin and eye irritant carrying signal word Warning.
So your cartons still need GHS labelling, your warehouse still stores the product cool, tightly closed, and away from heat and ignition sources, and your safety file still needs the SDS. What you drop is the dangerous-goods layer — not the product safety layer.
What to Send Your Forwarder
- The transport hazard classification report for the current year, in the stamped original — this is the document that authorizes a general-cargo booking.
- The SDS in English, plus the Chinese version for the China-side customs declaration and port handling.
- Product name and packing details exactly as they appear on the report — sample name, bottle size, carton count — so the booking matches the documentation.
- Ask early. If a forwarder has quoted your adhesive as DG, send these two documents before renegotiating — in most cases the quote is revised without further testing.
Document Authenticity
The report is only valid with the issuing laboratory’s dedicated inspection seal and QR code affixed, and with the appraiser, checker, and approver signatures present. Duplicates, altered, or forged copies are invalid. Authenticity can be verified on the issuing laboratory’s website at www.ghs.cn or by scanning the QR code on the report. Note that the report does not involve ingredient analysis of the sample — the applicant is responsible for the accuracy of the composition data submitted and for ensuring the tested sample matches the goods actually shipped.
Related GlueMFG Pages
Full classification and handling data is in the super glue safety data sheet, with the Chinese SDS for customs use. Browse the products this report covers in the GlueMFG product catalog, or return to the GlueMFG homepage for OEM and private-label packaging support.
FAQ
Can super glue be shipped by sea as regular cargo?
Yes. Under CNAS-accredited report 202600204394637, tested against the IMO IMDG Code 2024 edition, cyanoacrylate super glue is classified as non-restricted cargo. It carries no UN number, no class, and no packing group, so it moves in a normal FCL or LCL container without a dangerous goods declaration.
Why is super glue not a Class 3 flammable liquid?
Class 3 applies to liquids with a closed-cup flash point below 60 °C. In the closed-cup flash point test, no flash was detected at 70.0 °C, so the product falls outside Class 3. The separate safety data sheet reports the measured flash point at 91.0 °C.
Do I still need this report if the SDS already says the product is not subject to IMDG?
Usually yes for sea freight. The SDS states the conclusion; the transport hazard classification report is the accredited test evidence behind it. Chinese forwarders, port operators, and shipping lines commonly ask for this report（运输危险性鉴定书）before accepting an adhesive booking as general cargo.
How long is a transport hazard classification report valid?
The report is valid within the year stated on it — this one takes effect 2026-01-01, so it covers 2026 bookings and is re-issued annually. It is also only valid for the mode of transport it was tested for; sea freight and air freight are assessed separately.
Does non-restricted status mean there are no handling requirements at all?
No. It removes dangerous-goods paperwork and hazmat surcharges, but the product is still a GHS Category 4 flammable liquid and skin/eye irritant. Store it cool, keep containers tightly closed and away from heat and ignition sources, and keep GHS labelling on the cartons.