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Trinitro-m-cresol

HMT May 2026

UN / ID: UN 0216
Hazard class: 1.1D
Packing group: —
ERG guide: —
Special provisions: —
Source: 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

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Trinitro-m-cresol

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

(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
5E	see 49 CFR §176.84

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

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.

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