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UN2858: Zirconium, dry

As listed: Zirconium, dry, coiled wire, finished metal sheets, strip (thinner than 254 microns but not thinner than 18 microns)

UN2858 appears 1 time in the Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR §172.101). Hazard class 4.1, packing group III.

ID numberUN2858
Hazard class4.1
Packing groupIII
Label codes4.1

All §172.101 entries for UN2858

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

What it means

4.1
Class 4.1 — Flammable solid. Solids that ignite readily or can cause fire through friction, plus self-reactive and desensitized explosive materials.

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

Label codes (column 6): 4.1 → Flammable solid label.

UN numbers are recognized for international and domestic transport.

Example basic description

UN2858, Zirconium, dry, 4.1, 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 UN2858 in the current PHMSA Emergency Response Guidebook.
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Common questions about UN2858

What is UN2858?

UN2858 is the identification number for Zirconium, dry in the DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR §172.101).

What hazard class is UN2858?

UN2858 is listed under hazard class 4.1 (flammable solid).

What packing group is UN2858?

Packing group for UN2858: 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.