Shipping Classification
Phosphorus white, molten
What this means
Phosphorus white, molten 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. This material is also on the federal Marine Pollutants list.
Hazard class / division
Class 4.2Severe Marine Pollutant
UN / NA identification number
UN2447
Packing group
I
Label codes
4.2, 6.1
Packaging — exceptions
None
Packaging — non-bulk
188
Packaging — bulk
243
Passenger aircraft / rail limit
Forbidden
Cargo aircraft only limit
Forbidden
Vessel stowage location
D
Vessel stowage — other
None
Special provisions (§172.102)
B9 — Bottom outlets are not authorized.
B26 — Tanks must be insulated. Insulation must be at least 100 mm (3.9 inches) except that the insulation thickness may be reduced to 51 mm (2 inches) over the exterior heater coils. Interior heating coils are not authorized. The packaging may not be loaded with a material outside of the packaging's design temperature range. In addition, the material also must be covered with an inert gas or the container must be filled with water to the tank's capacity. After unloading, the residual material also must be covered with an inert gas or the container must be filled with water to the tank's capacity.
N34 — Aluminum construction materials are not authorized for any part of a packaging which is normally in contact with the hazardous material.
T21 (see §172.102 or related section for full text)
TP3 (see §172.102 or related section for full text)
TP7 (see §172.102 or related section for full text)
TP26 (see §172.102 or related section for full text)
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. Marine Pollutants list per 49 CFR §172.101 Appendix B. View official table.