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1,3,5-Trinitronaphthalene

HMT 15 June 2026

UN / ID: n/a
Hazard class: Forbidden
Packing group: n/a (multiple — see tabs)
ERG guide: —
Special provisions: —
Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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1,3,5-Trinitronaphthalene

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

Packing group
Packing group
Packing group

(3) Hazard Class

Forbidden

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	n/a	see 49 CFR §173. n/a
(8B) Non-bulk	n/a	see 49 CFR §173. n/a
(8C) Bulk	n/a	see 49 CFR §173. n/a

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	n/a
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	n/a

(10) Vessel stowage

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

(3) Hazard Class

1.1
Explosives

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

Group: D

Secondary detonating explosive substance or black powder or article containing a secondary detonating explosive substance, in each case without means of initiation and without a propelling charge, or article containing a primary explosive substance and containing two or more effective protective features.

Source: 49 CFR §173.52

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	None
(8B) Non-bulk	62	see 49 CFR §173.62
(8C) Bulk	None

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	Forbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	Forbidden

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Stowage category “04” means the material may be stowed “on deck” in closed cargo transport units or “under deck” in closed cargo transports on a cargo vessel (up to 12 passengers) but the material is prohibited on a passenger vessel.

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

25	see 49 CFR §176.84

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

(3) Hazard Class

4.1
Flammable solids

(4) Identification number

UN 2538

(5) Packing Group

III

Comparison View of PG

(6) Labels

(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.

Single packagings are not permitted on passenger aircraft.

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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).

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IP3

Flexible IBCs must be sift-proof and water-resistant or must be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner.

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

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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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(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	A 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	n/a

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 n/a	PG n/a	PG III
1
2	1,3,5-Trinitronaphthalene	Trinitronaphthalene	Nitronaphthalene
3	Forbidden	1.1D	4.1
4	n/a	UN 0217	UN 2538
5	n/a	n/a	III
6	n/a	1.1D	4.1
7	n/a	n/a	A1, IB8, IP3, T1, TP33
8A	n/a	None	151
8B	n/a	62	213
8C	n/a	None	240
9A	n/a	Forbidden	25 kg
9B	n/a	Forbidden	100 kg
10A	n/a	04	A
10B	n/a	25	n/a

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.

Similar substances

UN / ID	Proper shipping name	Hazard class
	1,3,5-Trinitronaphthalene	Forbidden
UN 0217	Trinitronaphthalene	1.1D