HazMat Tool — substance information

Infectious substances, affecting animals only

HMT May 2026
UN / ID
UN 2900
Hazard class
6.2
Packing group
ERG guide
ERG 158
Special provisions
SP A82
Source
49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

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Infectious substances, affecting animals only

Emergency Response Guide No. 158

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

(3) Hazard Class

6.2

(4) Identification number Help

UN 2900

(5) Packing Group Help

n/a

(6) Labels Help

 (6.2)

(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.
A82

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

(8A) Exceptions134see 49 CFR §173.134
(8B) Non-bulk196see 49 CFR §173.196
(8C) BulkNone

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail50 mL or 50 g
(9B) Cargo aircraft only4 L or 4 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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