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Nitrostarch, wetted with not less than 20 percent water, by mass

HMT 15 June 2026

UN / ID: UN 1337
Hazard class: 4.1
Packing group: I
ERG guide: ERG 113
Special provisions: SP 23, SP A8, SP A19, SP A20, SP N41, SP W31
Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Nitrostarch, wetted with not less than 20 percent water, by mass

Nitrostarch is a secondary explosive similar to nitrocellulose. Much like starch, it is made up of two components, nitrated amylose and nitrated amylopectin. Nitrated amylopectin generally has a greater solubility than amylose; however, it is less stable than nitrated amylose. The solubility, detonation velocity, and impact sensitivity depend heavily on the level of nitration Wikipedia

Emergency Response Guide No. 113

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

(3) Hazard Class

4.1
Flammable solids

(4) Identification number

UN 1337

(5) Packing Group

(6) Labels

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

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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.

23	This material may be transported under the provisions of Division 4.1 only if it is so packed that the percentage of diluent will not fall below that stated in the shipping description at any time during transport. Quantities of not more than 500 g per package with not less than 10 percent water by mass may also be classed in Division 4.1, provided a negative test result is obtained when tested in accordance with test series 6(c) of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (IBR, see § 171.7 of this subchapter). Browse special provision 23
A8	For combination packagings, if glass inner packagings (including ampoules) are used, they must be packed with cushioning material in tightly closed metal receptacles before packing in outer packagings. Browse special provision A8
A19	Combination packagings consisting of outer fiber drums or plywood drums, with inner plastic packagings, are not authorized for transportation by aircraft. Browse special provision A19
A20	Plastic bags as inner receptacles of combination packagings are not authorized for transportation by aircraft. Browse special provision A20
N41	Metal construction materials are not authorized for any part of a packaging which is normally in contact with the hazardous material. Browse special provision N41
W31	Non-bulk packagings must be hermetically sealed. Browse special provision W31

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	None
(8B) Non-bulk	211	see 49 CFR §173.211
(8C) Bulk	None

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	1 kg
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	15 kg

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Stowage category “D” means the material must be stowed “on deck only” on a cargo vessel or 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, but the material is prohibited on a passenger vessel in which the limiting number of passengers is exceeded.

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

28	see 49 CFR §176.84
36	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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UN / ID	Proper shipping name	Hazard class
UN 0146	Nitrostarch, dry or wetted with less than 20 percent water, by mass	1.1D