UN1228: Mercaptans
As listed: Mercaptans, liquid, flammable, toxic, n.o.s. or Mercaptan mixtures, liquid, flammable, toxic, n.o.s.
UN1228 appears 2 times in the Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR §172.101). Hazard class 3, packing group II, III.
All §172.101 entries for UN1228
| Proper shipping name | Class | PG | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercaptans, liquid, flammable, toxic, n.o.s. or Mercaptan mixtures, liquid, flammable, toxic, n.o.s. | 3 | II | 3, 6.1 |
| Mercaptans, liquid, flammable, toxic, n.o.s. or Mercaptan mixtures, liquid, flammable, toxic, n.o.s. | 3 | III | 3, 6.1 |
Open any entry for packaging sections, special provisions, air limits and vessel stowage.
What it means
Packing group ranks danger within the class: PG II = medium danger; PG III = minor danger.
Label codes (column 6): 3, 6.1 → Flammable liquid label + subsidiary Poison / Toxic label.
UN numbers are recognized for international and domestic transport.
Example basic description
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 UN1228 in the current PHMSA Emergency Response Guidebook.
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Common questions about UN1228
What is UN1228?
UN1228 is the identification number for Mercaptans, liquid, flammable, toxic, n.o.s. or Mercaptan mixtures, liquid, flammable, toxic, n.o.s. in the DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR §172.101).
What hazard class is UN1228?
UN1228 is listed under hazard class 3 (flammable liquid).
What packing group is UN1228?
Packing group for UN1228: II, III. Where several rows exist, the packing group that fits your material decides which row applies.