Shipping Classification
Explosive, blasting, type B or Agent blasting, Type B
What this means
Explosive, blasting, type B or Agent blasting, Type B appears on the federal Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR §172.101), the table that governs how a material must be classified, packaged, and labeled for transport.
Hazard class / division
Class 1.5D
UN / NA identification number
UN0331
Packing group
N/A
Label codes
1.5D
Packaging — exceptions
None
Packaging — non-bulk
62
Packaging — bulk
None
Passenger aircraft / rail limit
Forbidden
Cargo aircraft only limit
Forbidden
Vessel stowage location
03
Vessel stowage — other
25, 19E
Special provisions (§172.102)
105 — The word “Agents” may be used instead of “Explosives” when approved by the Associate Administrator.
106 — The recognized name of the particular explosive may be specified in addition to the type.
148 — For domestic transportation, this entry directs to § 173.66 of this subchapter for:
Packaging citations reference sections of 49 CFR Part 173 not expanded here. View the full official table on eCFR.gov.
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Source: Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR §172.101) and Special Provisions (49 CFR §172.102), current as retrieved from eCFR.gov. View official table.