Metal salts of organic compounds, flammable, n.o.s

Data from the Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (2018/07)

Packing Group II
Packing Group III
Packing Group

(3) Hazard Class

This entry is signed with "G". The letter "G" identifies proper shipping names for which one or more technical names of the hazardous material must be entered in parentheses, in association with the basic description. (See §172.203(k)).

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

×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.

A1	Single packagings are not permitted on passenger aircraft. Browse special provision A1
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
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
IP4	Flexible, fiberboard or wooden IBCs must be sift-proof and water-resistant or be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner. Browse special provision IP4
T3	see 49 CFR §172.102
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. Browse special provision TP33
W31	see 49 CFR §172.102

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	151	see 49 CFR §173.151
(8B) Non-bulk	212	see 49 CFR §173.212
(8C) Bulk	240	see 49 CFR §173.240

(9) Quantity Limits

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

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Stowage category “B” means

(i) The material may be stowed “on deck” or “under deck” on a cargo vessel and on a passenger vessel carrying a number of passengers limited to not more than the larger of 25 passengers, or one passenger per each 3 m of overall vessel length; and
(ii) “On deck only” on passenger vessels in which the number of passengers specified in paragraph (k)(2)(i) of this section is exceeded.

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

40	Stow “clear of living quarters”.

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

(3) Hazard Class

4.1
Flammable solids

(4) Identification number

UN 3181

(5) Packing Group

III

Comparison View of PG

(6) Labels

(1) Symbols

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

A1	Single packagings are not permitted on passenger aircraft. Browse special provision A1
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
IP3	Flexible IBCs must be sift-proof and water- resistant or must be fitted with a sift- proof and water-resistant liner. Browse special provision IP3
T1	see 49 CFR §172.102
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. Browse special provision TP33
W31	see 49 CFR §172.102

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	151	see 49 CFR §173.151
(8B) Non-bulk	213	see 49 CFR §173.213
(8C) Bulk	240	see 49 CFR §173.240

(9) Quantity Limits

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

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Stowage category “B” means

(i) The material may be stowed “on deck” or “under deck” on a cargo vessel and on a passenger vessel carrying a number of passengers limited to not more than the larger of 25 passengers, or one passenger per each 3 m of overall vessel length; and
(ii) “On deck only” on passenger vessels in which the number of passengers specified in paragraph (k)(2)(i) of this section is exceeded.

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

40	Stow “clear of living quarters”.

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

(3) Hazard Class

4.1
Flammable solids

(4) Identification number

UN 3181

(5) Packing Group

III

Comparison View of PG

(6) Labels

(1) Symbols

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

A1	Single packagings are not permitted on passenger aircraft. Browse special provision A1
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
IP3	Flexible IBCs must be sift-proof and water- resistant or must be fitted with a sift- proof and water-resistant liner. Browse special provision IP3
T1	see 49 CFR §172.102
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. Browse special provision TP33

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	151	see 49 CFR §173.151
(8B) Non-bulk	213	see 49 CFR §173.213
(8C) Bulk	240	see 49 CFR §173.240

(9) Quantity Limits

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

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Stowage category “B” means

(i) The material may be stowed “on deck” or “under deck” on a cargo vessel and on a passenger vessel carrying a number of passengers limited to not more than the larger of 25 passengers, or one passenger per each 3 m of overall vessel length; and
(ii) “On deck only” on passenger vessels in which the number of passengers specified in paragraph (k)(2)(i) of this section is exceeded.

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

40	Stow “clear of living quarters”.

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

Comparison View of Different Packing Groups

More than one packing group is indicated for this entry. Criteria for assignment see 49 CFR §173 Subpart D. You can find specific details in the tabs above. Differences are highlighted.

	PG II	PG III	PG III
1	G	G	G
2	Metal salts of organic compounds, flammable, n.o.s	Metal salts of organic compounds, flammable, n.o.s	Metal salts of organic compounds, flammable, n.o.s
3	4.1	4.1	4.1
4	UN 3181	UN 3181	UN 3181
5	II	III	III
6	4.1	4.1	4.1
7	A1, IB8, IP2, IP4, T3, TP33, W31	A1, IB8, IP3, T1, TP33, W31	A1, IB8, IP3, T1, TP33
8A	151	151	151
8B	212	213	213
8C	240	240	240
9A	15 kg	25 kg	25 kg
9B	50 kg	100 kg	100 kg
10A	B	B	B
10B	40	40	40

Segregation Chart for Load, Transport, Storage

In this table a statement is contained for each hazard class whether the loading, transport or storage with other hazard classes is allowed, is not permitted or is restricted. The table is based on U.S.-Code 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

	May not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same transport vehicle or storage facility.
	Load, transport, storage together is not restricted.
	Load, transport, storage together is allowed under restrictions.

Substances with similar name

UN-Number	Name	Hazard Class
UN 3514	Adsorbed gas, toxic, flammable, n.o.s. Inhalation hazard zone A	2.3
UN 1950	Aerosols, flammable, (each not exceeding 1 L capacity)	2.1
UN 1950	Aerosols, non-flammable, (each not exceeding 1 L capacity)	2.2
UN 0399	Bombs with flammable liquid, with bursting charge	1.1J
UN 3504	Chemical under pressure, flammable, toxic, n.o.s	2.1
UN 1954	Compressed gas, flammable, n.o.s.	2.1
UN 2920	Corrosive liquids, flammable, n.o.s.	8
UN 2921	Corrosive solids, flammable, n.o.s.	8
UN 2623	Firelighters, solid with flammable liquid	4.1
UN 3286	Flammable liquid, toxic, corrosive, n.o.s.	3
UN 1993	Flammable liquids, n.o.s.	3
UN 1992	Flammable liquids, toxic, n.o.s.	3
UN 3180	Flammable solid, corrosive, inorganic, n.o.s.	4.1
UN 3178	Flammable solid, inorganic, n.o.s.	4.1
UN 3176	Flammable solid, organic, molten, n.o.s.	4.1
UN 2925	Flammable solids, corrosive, organic, n.o.s.	4.1
UN 3312	Gas, refrigerated liquid, flammable, n.o.s. (cryogenic liquid)	2.1
	Inflammable, see Flammable
NA 1057	Lighters, non-pressurized, containing flammable liquid,	3
UN 3089	Metal powders, flammable, n.o.s	4.1
UN 3181	Metal salts of organic compounds, flammable, n.o.s	4.1
UN 3399	Organometallic substance, liquid, water-reactive, flammable	4.3
UN 3279	Organophosphorus compound, toxic, flammable, n.o.s.	6.1
UN 2211	Polymeric beads expandable, evolving flammable vapor	9
UN 3132	Water-reactive solid, flammable, n.o.s	4.3