ADR lookup / UN 1170
UN 1170 – ETHANOL or ETHYL ALCOHOL or ETHANOL SOLUTION or ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION
ADR details for UN 1170 from ADR 2025, Table A: class 3, hazard identification number 33 in the upper half of the orange plate. There are 2 entries for this UN number, all listed below.
UN 1170
ADR (road)
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Entry 1
| Name and description | ETHANOL or ETHYL ALCOHOL or ETHANOL SOLUTION or ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| Class | 3 |
| Classification code | F1 |
| Packing group | II |
| Labels | 3 |
| Hazard identification number | 33 |
| Limited quantity (LQ) | 1 L |
|---|---|
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E2 |
| Packing instructions (8) | P001; IBC02; R001 |
|---|---|
| Mixed packing provisions (9b) | MP19 |
| Portable tanks: instructions (10) | T4 |
|---|---|
| Portable tanks: special provisions (11) | TP1 |
| Tank code (12) | LGBF |
| Vehicle for tank carriage (14) | FL |
| Transport category | 2 |
|---|---|
| Tunnel restriction code | (D/E) |
| Operation (19) | S2; S20 |
| Threshold tank (1.10.3.1.2) | 3000 |
|---|---|
| Threshold bulk (1.10.3.1.2) | a) |
| Threshold packages (1.10.3.1.2) | b) |
| Special provisions (6) | 144; 601 |
|---|
SP 144
An aqueous solution containing not more than 24 % alcohol by volume is not subject to the requirements of ADR.
SP 601
Pharmaceutical products (medicines) ready for use, which are substances manufactured and packaged for retail sale or distribution for personal or household consumption are not subject to the requirements of ADR.
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Entry 2
| Name and description | ETHANOL SOLUTION or ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| Class | 3 |
| Classification code | F1 |
| Packing group | III |
| Labels | 3 |
| Hazard identification number | 30 |
| Limited quantity (LQ) | 5 L |
|---|---|
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E1 |
| Packing instructions (8) | P001; IBC03; LP01; R001 |
|---|---|
| Mixed packing provisions (9b) | MP19 |
| Portable tanks: instructions (10) | T2 |
|---|---|
| Portable tanks: special provisions (11) | TP1 |
| Tank code (12) | LGBF |
| Vehicle for tank carriage (14) | FL |
| Transport category | 3 |
|---|---|
| Tunnel restriction code | (D/E) |
| Packages (16) | V12 |
| Operation (19) | S2 |
| Special provisions (6) | 144; 601 |
|---|
SP 144
An aqueous solution containing not more than 24 % alcohol by volume is not subject to the requirements of ADR.
SP 601
Pharmaceutical products (medicines) ready for use, which are substances manufactured and packaged for retail sale or distribution for personal or household consumption are not subject to the requirements of ADR.
Source: BAM – Datenbank GEFAHRGUT, dl-de/by-2-0. ADR 2025 (valid from 1 Jan 2025), BAM status 4 Nov 2024 (modified)
RID (rail)
| Name and description | ETHANOL / ETHYL ALCOHOL / ETHANOL SOLUTION / ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| Class | 3 |
| Classification code | F1 |
| Packing group | II |
| Labels | 3 |
| Hazard identification number | 33 |
| Special provisions (6) | 144; 601 |
| Limited quantity (LQ) | 1 L |
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E2 |
| Packing instructions (8) | P001; IBC02; R001 |
| Mixed packing provisions (9b) | MP19 |
| Portable tanks: instructions (10) | T4 |
| Portable tanks: special provisions (11) | TP1 |
| Tank code (12) | LGBF |
| Transport category | 2 |
| Express parcels | CE7 |
| Threshold tank (1.10.3.1.2) | 3000 |
| Threshold bulk (1.10.3.1.2) | a) |
| Threshold packages (1.10.3.1.2) | b) |
SP 144
An aqueous solution containing not more than 24% alcohol by volume is not subject to the requirements of RID.
SP 601
Pharmaceutical products (medicines) ready for use, which are substances manufactured and packaged for retail sale or distribution for personal or household consumption are not subject to the requirements of RID.
| Name and description | ETHANOL SOLUTION / ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| Class | 3 |
| Classification code | F1 |
| Packing group | III |
| Labels | 3 |
| Hazard identification number | 30 |
| Special provisions (6) | 144; 601 |
| Limited quantity (LQ) | 5 L |
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E1 |
| Packing instructions (8) | P001; IBC03; LP01; R001 |
| Mixed packing provisions (9b) | MP19 |
| Portable tanks: instructions (10) | T2 |
| Portable tanks: special provisions (11) | TP1 |
| Tank code (12) | LGBF |
| Transport category | 3 |
| Packages (16) | W12 |
| Express parcels | CE4 |
SP 144
An aqueous solution containing not more than 24% alcohol by volume is not subject to the requirements of RID.
SP 601
Pharmaceutical products (medicines) ready for use, which are substances manufactured and packaged for retail sale or distribution for personal or household consumption are not subject to the requirements of RID.
Source: BAM – Datenbank GEFAHRGUT, dl-de/by-2-0. RID 2025, status 4 Nov 2024 (modified)
ADN (inland waterways)
| Name and description | ETHANOL / ETHYL ALCOHOL / ETHANOL SOLUTION / ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| Class | 3 |
| Classification code | F1 |
| Packing group | II |
| Labels | 3 |
| Special provisions (6) | 144; 601 |
| Limited quantity (LQ) | 1 L |
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E2 |
| Equipment required | PP; EX; A |
| Ventilation | VE01 |
| Number of cones/blue lights | 1 |
SP 144
An aqueous solution containing not more than 24% alcohol by volume is not subject to the requirements of ADN.
SP 601
Pharmaceutical products (medicines) ready for use, which are substances manufactured and packaged for retail sale or distribution for personal or household consumption are not subject to the requirements of ADN.
| Name and description | ETHANOL SOLUTION / ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| Class | 3 |
| Classification code | F1 |
| Packing group | III |
| Labels | 3 |
| Special provisions (6) | 144; 601 |
| Limited quantity (LQ) | 5 L |
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E1 |
| Equipment required | PP; EX; A |
| Ventilation | VE01 |
| Number of cones/blue lights | 0 |
SP 144
An aqueous solution containing not more than 24% alcohol by volume is not subject to the requirements of ADN.
SP 601
Pharmaceutical products (medicines) ready for use, which are substances manufactured and packaged for retail sale or distribution for personal or household consumption are not subject to the requirements of ADN.
Source: BAM – Datenbank GEFAHRGUT, dl-de/by-2-0. ADN 2025, status 4 Nov 2024 (modified)
IMDG (sea)
| Name and description | ETHANOL / ETHYL ALCOHOL / ETHANOL SOLUTION / ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| Class | 3 |
| Packing group | II |
| Special provisions (6) | 144 |
| Limited quantity (LQ) | 1 L |
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E2 |
| Packing instructions (8) | P001 |
| IBC instructions and provisions | IBC02 |
| Portable tanks: instructions (10) | T4 |
| Portable tanks: special provisions (11) | TP1 |
| EmS | F-E; S-D |
| Stowage category | A |
SP 144
An aqueous solution containing not more than 24% alcohol by volume is not subject to the provisions of this Code.
| Name and description | ETHANOL / ETHYL ALCOHOL / ETHANOL SOLUTION / ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| Class | 3 |
| Packing group | III |
| Special provisions (6) | 144; 223 |
| Limited quantity (LQ) | 5 L |
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E1 |
| Packing instructions (8) | P001; LP01 |
| IBC instructions and provisions | IBC03 |
| Portable tanks: instructions (10) | T2 |
| Portable tanks: special provisions (11) | TP1 |
| EmS | F-E; S-D |
| Stowage category | A |
SP 144
An aqueous solution containing not more than 24% alcohol by volume is not subject to the provisions of this Code.
SP 223
If the chemical or physical properties of a substance covered by this description are such that, when tested, it does not meet the established defining criteria for the class or division listed in column 3, or any other class or division, it is not subject to the provisions of this Code except in the case of marine pollutant where 2.10.3 applies.
Source: BAM – Datenbank GEFAHRGUT, dl-de/by-2-0. IMDG Code Amdt. 42-24, applicable from 1 Jan 2026, status 9 Dec 2025 (modified)
ICAO (air)
| Name and description | Ethanol / Ethyl alcohol / Ethanol solution / Ethyl alcohol solution |
|---|---|
| Class | 3 |
| Labels | Liquid flammable |
| Packing group | II |
| Special provisions (6) | A3; A58; A180 |
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E2 |
| Packing instruction passenger aircraft | 353 |
| Max. net quantity passenger aircraft | 5 L |
| Packing instruction limited quantity (Y) | Y341 |
| Max. net quantity limited quantity (Y) | 1 L |
| Packing instruction cargo aircraft | 364 |
| Max. net quantity cargo aircraft | 60 L |
| ERG code | 3L |
SP A3
If the chemical or physical properties of a substance covered by this description are such that, when tested, it does not meet the established defining criteria for the class or division listed in column 3, or any other class or division, it is not subject to these Instructions.
SP A58
An aqueous solution containing not more than 24 per cent alcohol by volume is not subject to these Instructions.
SP A180
Non-infectious specimens, such as specimens of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, insects and other invertebrates containing small quantities of UN 1170, UN 1198, UN 1987 or UN 1219 are not subject to these Instructions provided the following packing and marking requirements are met: a) specimens are: 1) wrapped in paper towel and/or cheesecloth moistened with alcohol, an alcohol solution or a formaldehyd solution and then placed plastic bag that is heat-sealed. Any free liquid in the bag must not exceed 30 mL; or 2) placed in vials or other rigid containers with no more than 30 mL of alcohol, an alcohol solution or a formaldehyd solution; b) the prepared specimens are then placed in a plastic bag that is then heat-sealed; c) the bagged specimens are then placed inside a another plastic bag with absorbent material then heat sealed; d) the finished bag is then placed in a strong outer packaging with suitable cushioning material; e) the total quantity of flammable liquid per outer packaging must not exceed 1 L; and f) the completed package is marked "scientific research specimens, not restricted Special Provision A180 applies". The words "not restricted" and the special provision number A180 must be provided on the air waybill when an air waybill is issued.
| Name and description | Ethanol / Ethyl alcohol / Ethanol solution / Ethyl alcohol solution |
|---|---|
| Class | 3 |
| Labels | Liquid flammable |
| Packing group | III |
| Special provisions (6) | A3; A58; A180 |
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E1 |
| Packing instruction passenger aircraft | 355 |
| Max. net quantity passenger aircraft | 60 L |
| Packing instruction limited quantity (Y) | Y344 |
| Max. net quantity limited quantity (Y) | 10 L |
| Packing instruction cargo aircraft | 366 |
| Max. net quantity cargo aircraft | 220 L |
| ERG code | 3L |
SP A3
If the chemical or physical properties of a substance covered by this description are such that, when tested, it does not meet the established defining criteria for the class or division listed in column 3, or any other class or division, it is not subject to these Instructions.
SP A58
An aqueous solution containing not more than 24 per cent alcohol by volume is not subject to these Instructions.
SP A180
Non-infectious specimens, such as specimens of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, insects and other invertebrates containing small quantities of UN 1170, UN 1198, UN 1987 or UN 1219 are not subject to these Instructions provided the following packing and marking requirements are met: a) specimens are: 1) wrapped in paper towel and/or cheesecloth moistened with alcohol, an alcohol solution or a formaldehyd solution and then placed plastic bag that is heat-sealed. Any free liquid in the bag must not exceed 30 mL; or 2) placed in vials or other rigid containers with no more than 30 mL of alcohol, an alcohol solution or a formaldehyd solution; b) the prepared specimens are then placed in a plastic bag that is then heat-sealed; c) the bagged specimens are then placed inside a another plastic bag with absorbent material then heat sealed; d) the finished bag is then placed in a strong outer packaging with suitable cushioning material; e) the total quantity of flammable liquid per outer packaging must not exceed 1 L; and f) the completed package is marked "scientific research specimens, not restricted Special Provision A180 applies". The words "not restricted" and the special provision number A180 must be provided on the air waybill when an air waybill is issued.
Source: BAM – Datenbank GEFAHRGUT, dl-de/by-2-0. ICAO TI 2025–2026, status 5 Nov 2024 (modified)
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