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UN 1331: MATCHES, 'STRIKE ANYWHERE'

UN 1331 (MATCHES, 'STRIKE ANYWHERE') belongs to ADR class 4.1 (Flammable solids). Packing group: III. Tunnel restriction code: E.

Classification code
F1
Packing group
III
Warning labels
4.1
Hazard identification number (Kemler)The first digit is the main hazard (2 gas, 3 flammable liquid, 4 flammable solid, 5 oxidising, 6 toxic, 8 corrosive, 9 miscellaneous), the next digits are additional hazards, a repeated digit (e.g. 33) means an intensified hazard, an X before the number means a dangerous reaction with water.
not in the data
Tunnel restriction code
E: Carriage is forbidden in category E tunnels.
Transport categoryThe transport category (0 to 4) sets the multiplier: according to ADR Check, category 1: multiplier 50, category 2: multiplier 3, category 3: multiplier 1, category 4: multiplier 0 (no limit), and category 0 means the exemption does not apply. Points are the net quantity (kg or L) times the multiplier.
4
Multiplier for the 1000-point limitPoints are the net quantity (kg or L) times the multiplier; a load total not exceeding 1000 points falls within the ADR 1.1.3.6 exemption.
0
Limited quantity (LQ)The largest quantity per inner packaging for which carriage can use the limited-quantity rules.
5 kg
Excepted quantity (EQ)A code indicating the limits for excepted quantities; its content is given in the text of ADR.
E0
Packing instructionsPacking instruction codes (e.g. P, IBC, R) indicate which packagings are permitted.
P407
Special packing provisionsCodes (e.g. PP, BB) add requirements to the packing instruction.
PP27
Mixed packingCodes (MP) say how this substance may be packed together with others in one outer packaging.
MP12

The content of the packing codes and the carriage provisions is in ADR, chapters 4.1 and 7.

Special provisions

  • 293: The following definitions apply to matches:
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    (a) Fusee matches are matches the heads of which are prepared with a friction-sensitive igniter composition and a pyrotechnic composition which burns with little or no flame, but with intense heat; (b) Safety matches are matches that are combined with or attached to the box, book or card that can be ignited by friction only on a prepared surface; (c) Strike anywhere matches are matches that can be ignited by friction on a solid surface; (d) Wax Vesta matches are matches that can be ignited by friction either on a prepared surface or on a solid surface.

Tools

Limited quantities (LQ) · 1000-point calculator · Load compatibility

Data: ADR Check (adr.exportsy.pl). Basis: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR). For guidance only, it does not replace the text of the Agreement or the assessment of a dangerous goods safety adviser (DGSA).