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Articles, explosive, extremely insensitive or Articles, EEI

HMT May 2026
UN / ID
UN 0486
Hazard class
1.6N
Packing group
ERG guide
Special provisions
Source
49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

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Articles, explosive, extremely insensitive or Articles, EEI

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Source: 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

(3) Hazard Class

1.6
Extremely insensitive explosives

(4) Identification number Help

UN 0486

(5) Packing Group Help

n/a

(6) Labels Help

Extremely insensitive explosives (1.6N)

Compatibility group of explosives - Description of substances or article to be classified

Group: N

Articles containing only extremely insensitive detonating substances.

Source: 49 CFR §173.52

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) Help

(8A) ExceptionsNone
(8B) Non-bulk62see 49 CFR §173.62
(8C) BulkNone

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/railForbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft onlyForbidden

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other

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.

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

Similar substances

UN / IDProper shipping nameHazard class
UN 0482Substances, explosive, very insensitive, n.o.s. or Substances, EVI, n.o.s.1.5D