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Hazard Class 8Packing Group III

UN Number

UN2809

Mercury

Official source: 49 CFR 172.101 (eCFR)

Hazardous Materials Table entry

One row in 49 CFR 172.101 for UN2809.

Sym.DescriptionClassPGLabelsSpecial provisions8A8B8C9A9B10A10B
A WMercury8III8, 6.136516416424035 kg35 kgB40, 97
  • Sym.: Column 1 symbols, 49 CFR 172.101(b).
  • Description: Column 2, the proper shipping name, 172.101(c).
  • Class: Column 3, hazard class or division, 172.101(d).
  • PG: Column 5, packing group, 172.101(f).
  • Labels: Column 6, label codes, 172.101(g).
  • Special provisions: Column 7, codes explained in 49 CFR 172.102, 172.101(h).
  • 8A / 8B / 8C: Packaging exceptions, non-bulk and bulk sections of 49 CFR part 173 (an entry of 202 means 173.202), 172.101(i).
  • 9A / 9B: Maximum quantity per package on passenger aircraft or rail, and on cargo aircraft only, 172.101(j).
  • 10A / 10B: Vessel stowage location and other stowage and handling codes, 172.101(k).

Class 8 — Corrosive Material

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"Corrosive material" (Class 8) is a liquid or solid that causes irreversible damage to human skin at the site of contact within a specified period of time, or a liquid (or solid that may become liquid in transportation) with a severe corrosion rate on steel or aluminum.

Source: 49 CFR 173.136 (eCFR).

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