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UN identification number

UN2208: Calcium hypochlorite mixture, dry

As listed: Calcium hypochlorite mixture, dry, with more than 10% but not more than 39% available chlorine

UN2208 appears 1 time in the Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR §172.101). Hazard class 5.1, packing group III.

ID numberUN2208
Hazard class5.1
Packing groupIII
Label codes5.1

All §172.101 entries for UN2208

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

What it means

5.1
Class 5.1 — Oxidizer. Materials that give up oxygen and can cause or intensify the burning of other materials.

Packing group ranks danger within the class: PG III = minor danger.

Label codes (column 6): 5.1 → Oxidizer label.

UN numbers are recognized for international and domestic transport.

Example basic description

UN2208, Calcium hypochlorite mixture, dry, 5.1, PG III

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

  1. Match the name. Compare your SDS Section 14 to the proper shipping names above and pick the row with your packing group.
  2. Read the special provisions on the entry page (§172.102) — they can add limits or exceptions.
  3. Check packaging — the entry page lists the Part 173 sections for exceptions, non-bulk and bulk.
  4. Labels & placards. Placarding depends on class and quantity — see Table 1 vs Table 2.
  5. Emergency response. Find the response guide for UN2208 in the current PHMSA Emergency Response Guidebook.
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Common questions about UN2208

What is UN2208?

UN2208 is the identification number for Calcium hypochlorite mixture, dry in the DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR §172.101).

What hazard class is UN2208?

UN2208 is listed under hazard class 5.1 (oxidizer).

What packing group is UN2208?

Packing group for UN2208: 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.