Which packaging is used for damaged, defective, leaking, or non-conforming dangerous goods that require recovery or disposal, designed to prevent excessive movement?

• A. Composite Packaging
• B. Salvage Packaging
• C. Overpack
• D. Other Special Packaging Types

Answer: (B)

Salvage packaging is used for dangerous goods that are damaged, defective, leaking, or non-conforming and must be recovered or disposed of. Its purpose is to contain any release and prevent excessive movement of the contents during transport, making it possible to handle, recover, or dispose of the material safely. The outer container is designed to be robust and may include absorbent material to capture leaks and immobilize the damaged item until proper disposal or recovery can be carried out. This type is chosen specifically when the original packaging has been compromised or cannot meet safe-transport requirements in its current state. It differs from standard composite packaging, which covers intact shipments; overpacks, which simply consolidate multiple packages into one larger unit for easier handling, and other special packaging types, which cover a range of non-standard solutions not specifically intended for damaged goods destined for recovery or disposal.