UN1796: Nitrating acid mixtures
As listed: Nitrating acid mixtures with more than 50 percent nitric acid
UN1796 appears 2 times in the Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR §172.101). Hazard class 8, packing group I, II.
All §172.101 entries for UN1796
| Proper shipping name | Class | PG | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrating acid mixtures with more than 50 percent nitric acid | 8 | I | 8, 5.1 |
| Nitrating acid mixtures with not more than 50 percent nitric acid | 8 | II | 8 |
Open any entry for packaging sections, special provisions, air limits and vessel stowage.
What it means
Packing group ranks danger within the class: PG I = great danger; PG II = medium danger.
Label codes (column 6): 8, 5.1 → Corrosive label + subsidiary Oxidizer label · 8 → Corrosive 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 UN1796 in the current PHMSA Emergency Response Guidebook.
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Common questions about UN1796
What is UN1796?
UN1796 is the identification number for Nitrating acid mixtures in the DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR §172.101).
What hazard class is UN1796?
UN1796 is listed under hazard class 8 (corrosive).
What packing group is UN1796?
Packing group for UN1796: I, II. Where several rows exist, the packing group that fits your material decides which row applies.