Transport of Dangerous Goods

Adams Gas who have been transporting dangerous goods within the bottled gas industry for over 20 years can ensure the safe and compliant delivery and movement of your products to ensure you have complete piece of mind.

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Carriage of Dangerous Goods

Any goods carried by road or rail that pose a risk of traffic accident, such as spillage of the goods which may lead to hazards including fire, explosion, chemical burn or environmental damage, strict regulations for the transportation of any such goods must then be adhered to. This is to ensure the protection of those directly involved and those that might become involved should an incident occur.

Adams Gas who have been transporting dangerous goods within the bottled gas industry for over 20 years can ensure the safe and compliant delivery and movement of your products to ensure you have complete piece of mind. If you have any of the following dangerous goods/classifications please contact us directly so that we can arrange the safe and compliant transportation of the goods in accordance with ADR – The International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road & The CDG – Carriage of Dangerous Goods.

Liquid or solid substances and articles containing them are classed as dangerous (hazardous) when carried goods.  These are then classified against internationally-agreed criteria.

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Our Offering

Benefits & Features of the service 

At Adams Gas, we offer a wide range of gases to meet your diverse needs. Our commitment to fast delivery ensures you get what you need when you need it.

  • Fast Delivery

    Quick, reliable gas delivery across Kent, East Sussex and South London, with nationwide fulfilment through our trusted stockist network.

  • Safe Gas Bottles

    Every cylinder is rigorously checked, filled and handled to meet the highest safety standards for peace of mind.

  • Easy Access

    Order online or find your nearest stockist instantly using our dealer locator for fast, convenient service.

  • Trade Discount

    Competitive pricing and exclusive deals for trade customers to help businesses save on regular gas supplies.

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Classes of dangerous (hazardous) goods

There are nine classes in total, some with divisions, and we can provide transportation of goods in the following classes: *

UN Class

Dangerous Goods

Division(s)

Classification

2

Gases

2.1

Flammable gas

2.2

Non-flammable, non-toxic gas

2.3

Toxic gas

3

Flammable liquid

 

Flammable liquid

4

Flammable solids

4.1

Flammable solid

4.2

Spontaneously combustible substance

4.3

Substance which in contact with water emits flammable gas

5

Oxidising substances

5.1

Oxidising substance

5.2

Organic peroxide

6

Toxic substances

6.1

Toxic substance

6.2

Infectious substance

8

Corrosive substances

 

Corrosive substance

9

Miscellaneous dangerous goods

 

Miscellaneous dangerous goods

*Source: www.hse.gov.uk

To discuss the transportation of dangerous goods, please contact us on 01843 220 596 or email sales@adamsgas.co.uk

Bottle Gas Specialist For Over 20 Years

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Adams Gas have been proud bottled gas suppliers to the UK for over two decades. We endeavour to provide our customers with premium quality gas to best suit their requirements. Whether you are looking for gas for your work or hobby, if you would like to enquire about our wide range of gas available, please contact us today. 

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FAQs

Below are some FAQs related to our gas cylinder filling service: 

Yes! Many different kinds of gas canisters are designed to be refilled again and again. Refilling is typically the most economical, environmentally friendly, and sustainable solution. It means you don’t have to purchase and then dispose of a new gas canister every time you need gas — a gas bottle refill keeps the canister in circulation.

We can offer gas cylinder filling on our range of CO2, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, Propane, Butane and Helium gases.
We offer a professional service that removes the need for single-disposal or recycling your empty gas canisters. Our service works on a rental system – so the reusable canisters are owned, maintained, and regularly tested by us and then rented to you through a refundable deposit. When your gas bottle is empty, we can refill it for you, or you can choose to return the empty canister, and we’ll simply refund your deposit.

Weighing gas is one of the most accurate ways to see how much is left in the bottle. Another method is to fill a jug with warm (never boiling) water and carefully pour it down the side of your bottle. After about 5-10 seconds, you should be able to feel a temperature change on the side of the cylinder. Where the bottle is cold to touch, this will indicate the level of gas inside the bottle.

To work out how long your bottle will last, you should multiply the cylinder size in kg by 14. The gas application is a significant factor in how long your bottle will last because it determines how much gas you need.
For example, a 45kg cooking gas bottle can last around 244 days, depending on the burner and the frequency you use it. If you have a Calor gas propane 6kg bottle and consider that 1kg of propane can give around 13.6 kWh of energy – you will be able to cook for approximately 81.6 hours.

We accept unwanted gas canisters so we can safely dispose of them or refill them. We’re experts in recycling, repurposing and gas cylinder filling. If you want to learn more about refillable gas, you can trust Adams Gas to give you honest and reliable advice on all gas-related queries.

No. Gas canisters are classed as hazardous waste and need to be disposed of carefully – or better yet, refilled or recycled. Gas canisters are pressurised and could still contain gas even if you think they’re empty. You should never put a gas canister in the bin as improper disposal could lead to an explosion or a fire — especially if the bottle is subject to industrial crushing at a waste processing facility.
As trusted bottle gas suppliers, we’re on hand to assist with your gas cylinder filling requirements and are always happy to give advice on our range of gas cylinders and answer any questions you may have. Please, get in touch with our friendly team.

We’re always on hand to answer your questions, so if you have anything you’d like to ask then please get in touch, we’d love to help.

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