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Calcium hypochlorite mixture, dry, corrosive with more than 10% but not more than 39% available chlorine

HMT 15 June 2026
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UN / ID
UN 3486
Hazard class
5.1
Packing group
III
ERG guide
ERG 140
Special provisions
SP 165, SP A1, SP A29, SP IB8, SP IP3, SP IP13, SP N34, SP W9, more…
Source
49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Calcium hypochlorite mixture, dry, corrosive with more than 10% but not more than 39% available chlorine


Calcium is a chemical element; it has symbol Ca and atomic number 20. As an alkaline earth metal, calcium is a reactive metal that forms a dark oxide-nitride layer when exposed to air. Its physical and chemical properties are most similar to its heavier homologues strontium and barium. It is the fifth most abundant element in Earth's crust, and the third most abundant metal, after iron and aluminium Wikipedia

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 3486

(5) Packing Group Help

III

(6) Labels Help

Oxidizers (5.1) Corrosive liquids (8)

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

×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.
165
A1
A29
IB8
IP3
IP13
N34
W9
W10

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

(8A) Exceptions152see 49 CFR §173.152
(8B) Non-bulk213see 49 CFR §173.213
(8C) Bulk240see 49 CFR §173.240

(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.