49 CFR 172.102 Special Provisions — Numeric codes

49 CFR 172.102 numeric special provisions — multi-modal rules for bulk and non-bulk packagings.

Excerpts from 49 CFR §172.102. Verify against the current official rule text before relying on them.

Code	Description	Open
`1`	This material is poisonous by inhalation (see §171.8) in Hazard Zone A (see §173.116 or §173.133), and must be described as an inhalation hazard under the provisions of this subchapter.	View
`2`	This material is poisonous by inhalation (see §171.8) in Hazard Zone B (see §173.116 or §173.133), and must be described as an inhalation hazard under the provisions of this subchapter.	View
`3`	This material is poisonous by inhalation (see §171.8) in Hazard Zone C (see §173.116), and must be described as an inhalation hazard under the provisions of this subchapter.	View
`4`	This material is poisonous by inhalation (see §171.8) in Hazard Zone D (see §173.116), and must be described as an inhalation hazard under the provisions of this subchapter.	View
`5`	If this material meets the definition for a material poisonous by inhalation (see §171.8), a shipping name must be selected which identifies the inhalation hazard, in Division 2.3 or Division 6.1, as appropriate.	View
`6`	This material is poisonous-by-inhalation and must be described as an inhalation hazard under the provisions of this subchapter.	View
`8`	A hazardous substance that is not a hazardous waste may be shipped under the shipping description “Other regulated substances, liquid or solid, n.o.s.”, as appropriate. In addition, for solid materials, special provision B54 applies.	View
`9`	Packaging for certain PCBs for disposal and storage is prescribed by EPA in §761.60 and §761.65.	View
`11`	The hazardous material must be packaged as either a liquid or a solid, as appropriate, depending on its physical form at 55 °C (131 °F) at atmospheric pressure.	View
`12`	In concentrations greater than 40 percent, this material has strong oxidizing properties and is capable of starting fires in contact with combustible materials. If appropriate, a package containing this material must conform to the additional labeling requirements of §172.402.	View
`13`	The words “Inhalation Hazard” shall be entered on each shipping paper in association with the shipping description, shall be marked on each non-bulk package in association with the proper shipping name and identification number, and shall be marked on two opposing sides of each bulk package. Size of marking on bulk package must conform to §172.302. The requirements of §172.203 and §172.505 do not apply.	View
`14`	Motor fuel antiknock mixtures are: a. Mixtures of one or more organic lead mixtures (such as tetraethyl lead, triethylmethyl lead, diethyldimethyl lead, ethyltrimethyl lead, and tetramethyl lead) with one or more halogen compounds (such as ethylene dibromide and ethylene dichloride), hydrocarbon solvents or other equally efficient stabilizers; or b. tetraethyl lead.	View
`15`	This entry applies to “Chemical kits” and “First aid kits” containing one or more compatible items of hazardous materials in boxes, cases, etc. that, for example, are used for medical, analytical, diagnostic, testing, or repair purposes. Kits that are carried on board transport vehicles for first aid or operating purposes are not subject to the requirements of this subchapter.	View

`16`	This description applies to smokeless powder and other solid propellants that are used as powder for small arms and have been classed as Division 1.3C, 1.4C and Division 4.1 in accordance with §173.56.	View
`19`	For domestic transportation only, the identification number “UN1075” may be used in place of the identification number specified in column (4) of the §172.101 table. The identification number used must be consistent on package markings, shipping papers and emergency response information.	View
`21`	This material must be stabilized by appropriate means (e.g., addition of chemical inhibitor, purging to remove oxygen) to prevent dangerous polymerization (see §173.21).	View
`22`	If the hazardous material is in dispersion in organic liquid, the organic liquid must have a flash point above 50 °C (122 °F).	View
`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).	View
`24`	Alcoholic beverages containing more than 70 percent alcohol by volume must be transported as materials in Packing Group II. Alcoholic beverages containing more than 24 percent but not more than 70 percent alcohol by volume must be transported as materials in Packing Group III.	View
`26`	This entry does not include ammonium permanganate, the transport of which is prohibited except when approved by the Associate Administrator.	View
`28`	The dihydrated sodium salt of dichloroisocyanuric acid does not meet the criteria for inclusion in Division 5.1 (Oxidizer) and is not subject to the requirements of this subchapter unless meeting the criteria for inclusion in another class or division.	View
`30`	Sulfur is not subject to the requirements of this subchapter if transported in a non-bulk packaging or if formed to a specific shape (for example, prills, granules, pellets, pastilles, or flakes). A bulk packaging containing sulfur is not subject to the placarding requirements of subpart F of this part, if it is marked with the appropriate identification number as required by subpart D of this part. Molten sulfur must be marked as required by §172.325.	View
`31`	Materials which have undergone sufficient heat treatment to render them non-hazardous are not subject to the requirements of this subchapter.	View
`32`	Polymeric beads and molding compounds may be made from polystyrene, poly(methyl methacrylate) or other polymeric material.	View
`33`	Ammonium nitrites and mixtures of an inorganic nitrite with an ammonium salt are prohibited.	View