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UN identification number

UN1197: Extracts, liquid

As listed: Extracts, liquid, for flavor or aroma

UN1197 appears 2 times in the Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR §172.101). Hazard class 3, packing group II, III.

ID numberUN1197
Hazard class3
Packing groupII, III
Label codes3

All §172.101 entries for UN1197

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

What it means

3
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 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

UN1197, Extracts, liquid, 3, PG II

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 UN1197 in the current PHMSA Emergency Response Guidebook.
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Common questions about UN1197

What is UN1197?

UN1197 is the identification number for Extracts, liquid in the DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR §172.101).

What hazard class is UN1197?

UN1197 is listed under hazard class 3 (flammable liquid).

What packing group is UN1197?

Packing group for UN1197: 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.