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Oxidizing solid, n.o.s.

HMT May 2026

UN / ID: UN 1479
Hazard class: 5.1
Packing group: I (multiple — see tabs)
ERG guide: ERG 140
Special provisions: SP 62, SP IB5, SP IP1
Source: 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

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Oxidizing solid, n.o.s.

Emergency Response Guide No. 140

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

Packing group I
Packing group II
Packing group III

(3) Hazard Class

5.1
Oxidizers

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)

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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.

62	Oxygen generators (see §171.8) are not authorized for transportation under this entry. Browse special provision 62
IB5	Authorized IBCs: Metal (11A, 11B, 11N, 21A, 21B, 21N, 31A, 31B and 31N); Rigid plastics (11H1, 11H2, 21H1, 21H2, 31H1 and 31H2); Composite (11HZ1, 21HZ1 and 31HZ1). Browse special provision IB5
IP1	IBCs must be packed in closed freight containers or a closed transport vehicle. Browse special provision IP1

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	None
(8B) Non-bulk	211	see 49 CFR §173.211
(8C) Bulk	242	see 49 CFR §173.242

(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

56	see 49 CFR §176.84
58	see 49 CFR §176.84
106	see 49 CFR §176.84
138	see 49 CFR §176.84

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

(3) Hazard Class

5.1
Oxidizers

(4) Identification number

UN 1479

(5) Packing Group

Comparison View of PG

(6) Labels

(1) Symbols

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

Oxygen generators (see §171.8) are not authorized for transportation under this entry.

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IB8

Authorized IBCs: Metal (11A, 11B, 11N, 21A, 21B, 21N, 31A, 31B and 31N); Rigid plastics (11H1, 11H2, 21H1, 21H2, 31H1 and 31H2 ); Composite (11HZ1, 11HZ2, 21HZ1, 21HZ2 and 31HZ1); Fiberboard (11G); Wooden (11C, 11D and 11F); Flexible (13H1, 13H2, 13H3, 13H4, 13H5, 13L1, 13L2, 13L3, 13L4, 13M1 or 13M2).

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IP2

When IBCs other than metal or rigid plastics IBCs are used, they must be offered for transportation in a closed freight container or a closed transport vehicle.

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IP4

Flexible, fiberboard or wooden IBCs must be sift-proof and water-resistant or be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner.

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Minimum test pressure (bar)	2.65
Minimum shell thickness	§ 178.274(d)(2)
Pressure-relief requirements	Normal
Bottom opening requirements	§ 178.275(d)(2)

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TP33

The portable tank instruction assigned for this substance applies for granular and powdered solids and for solids which are filled and discharged at temperatures above their melting point which are cooled and transported as a solid mass. Solid substances transported or offered for transport above their melting point are authorized for transportation in portable tanks conforming to the provisions of portable tank instruction T4 for solid substances of packing group III or T7 for solid substances of packing group II, unless a tank with more stringent requirements for minimum shell thickness, maximum allowable working pressure, pressure-relief devices or bottom outlets are assigned in which case the more stringent tank instruction and special provisions shall apply. Filling limits must be in accordance with portable tank special provision TP3. Solids meeting the definition of an elevated temperature material must be transported in accordance with the applicable requirements of this subchapter.

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(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	152	see 49 CFR §173.152
(8B) Non-bulk	212	see 49 CFR §173.212
(8C) Bulk	240	see 49 CFR §173.240

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	5 kg
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	25 kg

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Stowage category “B” means

(i) The material may be stowed “on deck” or “under deck” on a cargo vessel and 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; and
(ii) “On deck only” on passenger vessels in which the number of passengers specified in paragraph (k)(2)(i) of this section is exceeded.

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

56	see 49 CFR §176.84
58	see 49 CFR §176.84
106	see 49 CFR §176.84
138	see 49 CFR §176.84

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

(3) Hazard Class

5.1
Oxidizers

(4) Identification number

UN 1479

(5) Packing Group

III

Comparison View of PG

(6) Labels

(1) Symbols

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

Oxygen generators (see §171.8) are not authorized for transportation under this entry.

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148

For domestic transportation, this entry directs to §173.66 for:
a. The standards for transporting a single bulk hazardous material for blasting by cargo tank motor vehicles (CTMV); and
b. The standards for CTMVs capable of transporting multiple hazardous materials for blasting in bulk and non-bulk packagings (i.e., a multipurpose bulk truck). Note: “UN3375, Ammonium nitrate emulsion” and “UN0332, Explosive, blasting, type E or Agent blasting, type E” are subject to the United Nations (UN) Test Series 8(d) (UN/SCETDG/55/INF.27) (IBR, see §171.7), otherwise known as the Vented Pipe Test (VPT).

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IB8

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IP3

Flexible IBCs must be sift-proof and water-resistant or must be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner.

Browse special provision IP3

Minimum test pressure (bar)	1.5
Minimum shell thickness	§ 178.274(d)(2)
Pressure-relief requirements	Normal
Bottom opening requirements	§ 178.275(d)(2)

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TP33

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(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	152	see 49 CFR §173.152
(8B) Non-bulk	213	see 49 CFR §173.213
(8C) Bulk	240	see 49 CFR §173.240

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	25 kg
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	100 kg

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Stowage category “B” means

(i) The material may be stowed “on deck” or “under deck” on a cargo vessel and 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; and
(ii) “On deck only” on passenger vessels in which the number of passengers specified in paragraph (k)(2)(i) of this section is exceeded.

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

56	see 49 CFR §176.84
58	see 49 CFR §176.84
106	see 49 CFR §176.84
138	see 49 CFR §176.84

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

Packing group comparison

Multiple packing groups apply to this entry. See assignment criteria in 49 CFR §173 Subpart D. Details are in the tabs above; differences are highlighted.

	PG I	PG II	PG III
1	G	G	G
2	Oxidizing solid, n.o.s.	Oxidizing solid, n.o.s.	Oxidizing solid, n.o.s.
3	5.1	5.1	5.1
4	UN 1479	UN 1479	UN 1479
5	I	II	III
6	5.1	5.1	5.1
7	62, IB5, IP1	62, IB8, IP2, IP4, T3, TP33	62, 148, IB8, IP3, T1, TP33
8A	None	152	152
8B	211	212	213
8C	242	240	240
9A	1 kg	5 kg	25 kg
9B	15 kg	25 kg	100 kg
10A	D	B	B
10B	56, 58, 106, 138	56, 58, 106, 138	56, 58, 106, 138

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 3388	Toxic by inhalation liquid, oxidizing, n.o.s. with an LC50 lower than or equal to 1000 ml/m3 and saturated vapor concentration greater than or equal to 10 LC50	6.1
UN 3387	Toxic by inhalation liquid, oxidizing, n.o.s. with an LC50 lower than or equal to 200 ml/m3 and saturated vapor concentration greater than or equal to 500 LC50	6.1
UN 2037	Receptacles, small, containing gas or gas cartridges (oxidizing), without release device, not refillable and not exceeding 1 L capacity	2.2
UN 0341	Nitrocellulose, unmodified or plasticized with less than 18 percent plasticizing substance, by mass	1.1D
UN 0343	Nitrocellulose, plasticized with not less than 18 percent plasticizing substance, by mass	1.3C
UN 3518	Adsorbed gas, toxic, oxidizing, corrosive, n.o.s. Inhalation hazard zone A	2.3
UN 3518	Adsorbed gas, toxic, oxidizing, corrosive, n.o.s. Inhalation hazard zone B	2.3
UN 3518	Adsorbed gas, toxic, oxidizing, corrosive, n.o.s. Inhalation hazard zone C	2.3
UN 3518	Adsorbed gas, toxic, oxidizing, corrosive, n.o.s. Inhalation hazard zone D	2.3
UN 3306	Compressed gas, toxic, oxdizing, corrosive, n.o.s. Inhalation Hazard Zone A	2.3
UN 3306	Compressed gas, toxic, oxidizing, corrosive, n.o.s. Inhalation Hazard Zone B	2.3
UN 3306	Compressed gas, toxic, oxidizing, corrosive, n.o.s. Inhalation Hazard Zone C	2.3
UN 3306	Compressed gas, toxic, oxidizing, corrosive, n.o.s. Inhalation Hazard Zone D	2.3
UN 3310	Liquefied gas, toxic, oxidizing, corrosive, n.o.s. Inhalation Hazard Zone A	2.3
UN 3310	Liquefied gas, toxic, oxidizing, corrosive, n.o.s. Inhalation Hazard Zone B	2.3