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Aluminum powder, uncoated

HMT 15 June 2026

UN / ID: UN 1396
Hazard class: 4.3
Packing group: II (multiple — see tabs)
ERG guide: ERG 138
Special provisions: SP A19, SP A20, SP IB7, SP IP2, SP IP21, SP T3, SP TP33, SP W31, more…
Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Aluminum powder, uncoated

Substance Data

Source: PubChem (HSDB, 09.12.2019)

CAS-Number

7429-90-5

Flash Point

—

Boiling Point

—

Emergency Response Guide No. 138

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

Packing group II
Packing group III

(3) Hazard class

4.3
Dangerous when wet materials

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

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Special provisions may be very complex. The extracts are taken from 49 CFR §172.102. Please be careful with the information, as necessary, additional conditions may be applied that are not written here. Please check the original source and report bugs.

A19

Combination packagings consisting of outer fiber drums or plywood drums, with inner plastic packagings, are not authorized for transportation by aircraft.

Browse special provision A19

A20

Plastic bags as inner receptacles of combination packagings are not authorized for transportation by aircraft.

Browse special provision A20

IB7

_{Authorized IBCs:} Metal (11A, 11B, 11N, 21A, 21B, 21N, 31A, 31B and 31N); Rigid plastics (11H1, 11H2, 21H1, 21H2, 31H1 and 31H2); Composite (11HZ1, 11HZ2, 21HZ1, 21HZ2 and 31HZ1); Wooden (11C, 11D and 11F).
_{Additional Requirement:} Liners of wooden IBCs must be sift-proof.

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IP2

When IBCs other than metal or rigid plastics IBCs are used, they must be offered for transportation in a closed freight container or a closed transport vehicle.

Browse special provision IP2

IP21

When transported by vessel, flexible, fiberboard or wooden IBCs must be sift-proof and water-resistant or be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner.
Large outer packagings:
Large outer packagings:
§ 178.275(d)(2)
§ 178.275(d)(3)
§ 178.275(d)(2)
§ 178.275(d)(3)
Prohibited
§ 178.275(d)(2)
§ 178.275(d)(3)
Prohibited
Prohibited for liquids.
Prohibited
§ 178.275(d)(3)
§ 178.275(d)(3)
Prohibited
Prohibited
§ 178.275(d)(3)
§ 178.275(d)(3)
§ 178.275(d)(3)
§ 178.275(d)(3)
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited for liquids. § 178.275(d)(2).

Browse special provision IP21

Minimum test pressure (bar)	2.65
Minimum shell thickness	§ 178.274(d)(2)
Pressure-relief requirements	Normal
Bottom opening requirements	§ 178.275(d)(2)

Browse special provision T3

TP33

The portable tank instruction assigned for this substance applies for granular and powdered solids and for solids which are filled and discharged at temperatures above their melting point which are cooled and transported as a solid mass. Solid substances transported or offered for transport above their melting point are authorized for transportation in portable tanks conforming to the provisions of portable tank instruction T4 for solid substances of packing group III or T7 for solid substances of packing group II, unless a tank with more stringent requirements for minimum shell thickness, maximum allowable working pressure, pressure-relief devices or bottom outlets are assigned in which case the more stringent tank instruction and special provisions shall apply. Filling limits must be in accordance with portable tank special provision TP3. Solids meeting the definition of an elevated temperature material must be transported in accordance with the applicable requirements of this subchapter.

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W31

Non-bulk packagings must be hermetically sealed.

Browse special provision W31

W40

Non-bulk bags are not allowed.

Browse special provision W40

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	151	see 49 CFR §173.151
(8B) Non-bulk	212	see 49 CFR §173.212
(8C) Bulk	242	see 49 CFR §173.242

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	15 kg
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	50 kg

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Stowage category “A” means the material may be stowed “on deck” or “under deck” on a cargo vessel or on a passenger vessel.

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

13	see 49 CFR §176.84
39	see 49 CFR §176.84
52	see 49 CFR §176.84
53	see 49 CFR §176.84
148	see 49 CFR §176.84

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

(3) Hazard class

4.3
Dangerous when wet materials

(4) Identification number

UN 1396

(5) Packing Group

III

Comparison View of PG

(6) Labels

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

A19

Combination packagings consisting of outer fiber drums or plywood drums, with inner plastic packagings, are not authorized for transportation by aircraft.

Browse special provision A19

A20

Plastic bags as inner receptacles of combination packagings are not authorized for transportation by aircraft.

Browse special provision A20

IB8

_{Authorized IBCs:} Metal (11A, 11B, 11N, 21A, 21B, 21N, 31A, 31B and 31N); Rigid plastics (11H1, 11H2, 21H1, 21H2, 31H1 and 31H2 ); Composite (11HZ1, 11HZ2, 21HZ1, 21HZ2 and 31HZ1); Fiberboard (11G); Wooden (11C, 11D and 11F); Flexible (13H1, 13H2, 13H3, 13H4, 13H5, 13L1, 13L2, 13L3, 13L4, 13M1 or 13M2).

Browse special provision IB8

IP21

Browse special provision IP21

Minimum test pressure (bar)	1.5
Minimum shell thickness	§ 178.274(d)(2)
Pressure-relief requirements	Normal
Bottom opening requirements	§ 178.275(d)(2)

Browse special provision T1

TP33

Browse special provision TP33

W31

Non-bulk packagings must be hermetically sealed.

Browse special provision W31

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	151	see 49 CFR §173.151
(8B) Non-bulk	213	see 49 CFR §173.213
(8C) Bulk	241	see 49 CFR §173.241

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	25 kg
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	100 kg

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Stowage category “A” means the material may be stowed “on deck” or “under deck” on a cargo vessel or on a passenger vessel.

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

13	see 49 CFR §176.84
39	see 49 CFR §176.84
52	see 49 CFR §176.84
53	see 49 CFR §176.84
148	see 49 CFR §176.84

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

Packing group comparison

Multiple packing groups apply to this entry. See assignment criteria in 49 CFR §173 Subpart D. Details are in the tabs above; differences are highlighted.

	PG II	PG III
1
2	Aluminum powder, uncoated	Aluminum powder, uncoated
3	4.3	4.3
4	UN 1396	UN 1396
5	II	III
6	4.3	4.3
7	A19, A20, IB7, IP2, IP21, T3, TP33, W31, W40	A19, A20, IB8, IP21, T1, TP33, W31
8A	151	151
8B	212	213
8C	242	241
9A	15 kg	25 kg
9B	50 kg	100 kg
10A	A	A
10B	13, 39, 52, 53, 148	13, 39, 52, 53, 148

Segregation chart for load, transport, and storage

This chart shows whether loading, transport, or storage with other hazard classes is permitted, prohibited, or restricted. Based on 49 CFR §177.848.

Hazard class	8	7	6.1	5.2	5.1	4.3	4.2	4.1	3	2.3B	2.3A	2.2	2.1	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.1/1.2
1.1/1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
2.1
2.2
2.3A
2.3B
3
4.1
4.2
4.3
5.1
5.2
6.1
7
8

	Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same vehicle or facility.
	May be loaded, transported, or stored together.
	May be loaded, transported, or stored together only with restrictions.

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