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Chemicals and dangerous goods

Does the CP number tell me which chemical may go on it?

By PalletChecker · AI-assisted, source-linked guidance

Reviewed 2026-10-03 · Source backed guidance; site specific acceptance required

Applies to: UK-led guidance; exact goods, transport mode and regulator approval

CP1–CP9 describe standard chemical-logistics formats and constructions, not a chemical compatibility approval. Select against the container footprint, load and handling needs. EPAL notes that ordinary CP standardisation alone historically did not provide independent quality assurance.

What to check next

• Ask for exact CP construction and quality scheme.
• Check load and container layout.

Sources

• EPAL: CP pallets in chemical logistics, February 2026

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