UN2059 — Nitrocellulose, solution, flammable

Class 3

Quick facts: UN2059

What it is
Nitrocellulose, solution, flammable with not more than 12.6 percent nitrogen, by mass, and not more than 55 percent nitrocellulose
Hazard class
3
Packing group
I, II, III
Label
Class 3 - Flammable Liquid
Packaging & limits
Differ by packing group: see the UN2059 rows of the 49 CFR 172.101 table.

Source: 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table — UN2059 (2025-01-01)

UN Number
UN2059
Hazard Class
3
Packing Group
Not assigned

Hazard Labels / Marks

  • Class 3 - Flammable Liquid

Note

Packing group varies (I/II/III) by concentration or form per the §172.101 row — verify against the current edition for your material.

Source: 49 CFR §172.101 Hazardous Materials Table · 49 CFR §172.101 (2025-01-01)

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