Materials that give off oxygen readily to stimulate the combustion of organic materials are classified by the Department of Transportation as Oxidizers. When Class 5 Oxidizers are in transportation there are some important things that you’ll need to know. This 19 video will show you the different types of Class 5 materials and what kind of dangers they can present in transportation. You’ll also see what types of Class 5 materials are commonly shipped and what can happen when they are involved in an incident. The hazard communication requirements that a commercial vehicle carrying Class 5 materials must meet and some basic guidelines on responding to an incident involving Class 5 hazardous materials.