UN 2956: MUSK XYLENE

Class

4.1Flammable solids

Classification code

SR1

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

D: Carriage is forbidden in tunnels of categories D-E.

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.

3

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.

1

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.

P409

Mixed packingCodes (MP) say how this substance may be packed together with others in one outer packaging.

MP2

Loading, unloading and handlingThe codes indicate provisions on carriage, loading and unloading.

CV14

Operation of the vehicleCodes (e.g. S2, S20) indicate additional operating provisions for carriage.

S24

Environmental hazard

yes

Names of this entry

• MUSK XYLENE
• BUTYL-2,4,6-TRINITRO-m-XYLENE