UN identification number

UN1263: Paint

As listed: Paint (including paint, lacquer, enamel, stain, shellac solutions, varnish, polish, liquid filler and liquid lacquer base)

UN1263 appears 6 times in the Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR §172.101). Hazard class 3, packing group I, II, III.

ID numberUN1263

Hazard class3

Packing groupI, II, III

Label codes3

All §172.101 entries for UN1263

Proper shipping name	Class	PG	Labels
Paint (including paint, lacquer, enamel, stain, shellac solutions, varnish, polish, liquid filler and liquid lacquer base)	3	I	3
Paint (including paint, lacquer, enamel, stain, shellac solutions, varnish, polish, liquid filler and liquid lacquer base)	3	II	3
Paint (including paint, lacquer, enamel, stain, shellac solutions, varnish, polish, liquid filler and liquid lacquer base)	3	III	3
Paint related material including paint thinning, drying, removing, or reducing compound	3	I	3
Paint related material including paint thinning, drying, removing, or reducing compound	3	II	3
Paint related material including paint thinning, drying, removing, or reducing compound	3	III	3

Open any entry for packaging sections, special provisions, air limits and vessel stowage.

What it means

Class 3 — Flammable liquid. Liquids that give off vapors that can ignite — for example gasoline, acetone, and many solvents.

Packing group ranks danger within the class: PG I = great danger; PG II = medium danger; PG III = minor danger.

Label codes (column 6): 3 → Flammable liquid label.

UN numbers are recognized for international and domestic transport.

Example basic description

UN1263, Paint, 3, PG I

Proper shipping name shown without the table's italic descriptive text. Order per §172.202: ID number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group. Example only — add technical names, “RQ”, quantities and other elements your shipment requires.

What to check next

Match the name. Compare your SDS Section 14 to the proper shipping names above and pick the row with your packing group.
Read the special provisions on the entry page (§172.102) — they can add limits or exceptions.
Check packaging — the entry page lists the Part 173 sections for exceptions, non-bulk and bulk.
Labels & placards. Placarding depends on class and quantity — see Table 1 vs Table 2.
Emergency response. Find the response guide for UN1263 in the current PHMSA Emergency Response Guidebook.

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Common questions about UN1263

What is UN1263?

UN1263 is the identification number for Paint; Paint related material in the DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR §172.101).

What hazard class is UN1263?

UN1263 is listed under hazard class 3 (flammable liquid).

What packing group is UN1263?

Packing group for UN1263: I, II, III. Where several rows exist, the packing group that fits your material decides which row applies.

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Source: Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR §172.101), eCFR.gov — current as of Oct 23, 2026. View the official table. Reference only — verify current requirements before shipping.