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Nitrites, inorganic, n.o.s.

HMT 15 June 2026
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UN / ID
UN 2627
Hazard class
5.1
Packing group
II
ERG guide
ERG 140
Special provisions
SP 33, SP IB8, SP IP2, SP IP4, SP T3, SP TP33
Source
49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Nitrites, inorganic, n.o.s.

Emergency Response Guide No. 140

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

(3) Hazard Class

5.1
Oxidizers

(4) Identification number Help

UN 2627

(5) Packing Group Help

II

(6) Labels Help

Oxidizers (5.1)

(1) Symbols Help


This entry is signed with "G". The letter "G" identifies proper shipping names for which one or more technical names of the hazardous material must be entered in parentheses, in association with the basic description. (See §172.203(k)).

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

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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.
33
IB8
IP2
IP4
T3
TP33

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

(8A) Exceptions152see 49 CFR §173.152
(8B) Non-bulk212see 49 CFR §173.212
(8C) BulkNone

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail5 kg
(9B) Cargo aircraft only25 kg

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other

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.

Prohibited Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same vehicle or facility.
Permitted May be loaded, transported, or stored together.
Restricted May be loaded, transported, or stored together only with restrictions.

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UN / IDProper shipping nameHazard class
UN 3219Nitrites, inorganic, aqueous solution, n.o.s5.1
UN 2351Butyl nitrites3