Neon, compressed


Neon is a chemical element; it has symbol Ne and atomic number 10. It is the second noble gas in the periodic table. It is a colorless, odorless, inert monatomic gas under standard conditions, with about two-thirds the density of air. Neon was discovered along with krypton and xenon in 1898 as one of the three residual rare inert elements remaining in dry air after nitrogen, oxygen, argon and carbon dioxide were removed. Wikipedia

Emergency Response Guide No. 121

Data from the Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (2018/07)

(3) Hazard Class

2.2
Non-toxic, non-flammable gases

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1065

(5) Packing Group Help

n/a

(6) Labels Help

Non-toxic, non-flammable gases (2.2)

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

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

(8A) Exceptions306, 307see 49 CFR §173.306, 307
(8B) Non-bulk302see 49 CFR §173.302
(8C) BulkNone

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail75 kg
(9B) Cargo aircraft only150 kg

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other n/a

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.

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

Substances with similar name

UN-NumberNameHazard Class
UN 1913Neon, refrigerated liquid (cryogenic liquid)2.2