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n-Propanol or Propyl alcohol, normal
HMT 15 June 2026n-Propanol or Propyl alcohol, normal
1-Propanol (also propan-1-ol, propanol, n-propyl alcohol) is a primary alcohol with the formula CH3CH2CH2OH and sometimes represented as PrOH or n-PrOH. It is a colourless liquid and an isomer of 2-propanol. 1-Propanol is used as a solvent in the pharmaceutical industry, mainly for resins and cellulose esters, and, sometimes, as a disinfecting agent Wikipedia
Substance Data
Source: PubChem (HSDB, 22.10.2026)CAS-Number71-23-8 |
Flash Point23 ° C | Boiling Point97.2 ° C |
| Emergency Response Guide No. 129 |
Hazardous Materials Table
Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)(3) Hazard class3Flammable liquids |
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(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) 
| (8A) Exceptions | 150 | see 49 CFR §173.150 |
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| (8B) Non-bulk | 202 | see 49 CFR §173.202 |
| (8C) Bulk | 242 | see 49 CFR §173.242 |
(9) Quantity Limits 
| (9A) Passenger aircraft/rail | 5 L |
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| (9B) Cargo aircraft only | 60 L |
(10) Vessel stowage 
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| (10B) Other | — |
(3) Hazard class3Flammable liquids |
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(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)
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| TP1 |
(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) 
| (8A) Exceptions | 150 | see 49 CFR §173.150 |
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| (8B) Non-bulk | 203 | see 49 CFR §173.203 |
| (8C) Bulk | 242 | see 49 CFR §173.242 |
(9) Quantity Limits 
| (9A) Passenger aircraft/rail | 60 L |
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| (9B) Cargo aircraft only | 220 L |
(10) Vessel stowage 
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| (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.
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.
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UN 1219 | Isopropanol or Isopropyl alcohol | 3 |
| 2-Nitro-2-methylpropanol nitrate | Forbidden | |
| UN 2750 | 1,3-Dichloropropanol-2 | 6.1 |
| UN 3092 | 1-Methoxy-2-propanol | 3 |
| UN 2849 | 3-Chloropropanol-1 | 6.1 |
