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Lithium hypochlorite, dry or Lithium hypochlorite mixture

HMT 15 June 2026
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UN / ID
UN 1471
Hazard class
5.1
Packing group
II (multiple — see tabs)
ERG guide
ERG 140
Special provisions
SP A9, SP IB8, SP IP2, SP IP4, SP N34, SP T3, SP TP33
Source
49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Lithium hypochlorite, dry or Lithium hypochlorite mixture


Lithium hypochlorite is a chemical compound with the chemical formula of LiOCl. It is the lithium salt of hypochlorous acid. It consists of lithium cations (Li+) and hypochlorite anions (−OCl). It is a colorless, crystalline compound Wikipedia

Emergency Response Guide No. 140

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

(3) Hazard Class

5.1
Oxidizers

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1471

(5) Packing Group Help

II

(6) Labels Help

Oxidizers (5.1)

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

×Note:
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.
A9
IB8
IP2
IP4
N34
T3
TP33

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

(8A) Exceptions152see 49 CFR §173.152
(8B) Non-bulk212see 49 CFR §173.212
(8C) Bulk240see 49 CFR §173.240

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail5 kg
(9B) Cargo aircraft only25 kg

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other

(3) Hazard Class

5.1
Oxidizers

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1471

(5) Packing Group Help

III

(6) Labels Help

Oxidizers (5.1)

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

×Note:
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.
IB8
IP3
N34
T1
TP33

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

(8A) Exceptions152see 49 CFR §173.152
(8B) Non-bulk213see 49 CFR §173.213
(8C) Bulk240see 49 CFR §173.240

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail25 kg
(9B) Cargo aircraft only100 kg

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other

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
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2Lithium hypochlorite, dry or Lithium hypochlorite mixtureLithium hypochlorite, dry or Lithium hypochlorite mixture
35.15.1
4UN 1471UN 1471
5IIIII
65.15.1
7A9, IB8, IP2, IP4, N34, T3, TP33IB8, IP3, N34, T1, TP33
8A152152
8B212213
8C240240
9A5 kg25 kg
9B25 kg100 kg
10AAA
10B4, 25, 52, 56, 58, 69, 106, 1164, 25, 52, 56, 58, 69, 106, 116

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.