ADR lookup / UN 1230
UN 1230 – METHANOL
ADR details for UN 1230 from ADR 2025, Table A: class 3, hazard identification number 336 in the upper half of the orange plate.
UN 1230
ADR (road)
- 3
- 6.1
| Name and description | METHANOL |
|---|---|
| Class | 3 |
| Classification code | FT1 |
| Packing group | II |
| Labels | 3+6.1 |
| Hazard identification number | 336 |
| Limited quantity (LQ) | 1 L |
|---|---|
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E2 |
| Packing instructions (8) | P001; IBC02 |
|---|---|
| Mixed packing provisions (9b) | MP19 |
| Portable tanks: instructions (10) | T7 |
|---|---|
| Portable tanks: special provisions (11) | TP2 |
| Tank code (12) | L4BH |
| Special provisions for tanks (13) | TU15 |
| Vehicle for tank carriage (14) | FL |
| Transport category | 2 |
|---|---|
| Tunnel restriction code | (D/E) |
| Loading, unloading and handling (18) | CV13; CV28 |
| Operation (19) | S2; S19 |
| 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) | 279 |
|---|
SP 279
The substance is assigned to this classification or packing group based on human experience rather than the strict application of classification criteria set out in 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 | METHANOL |
|---|---|
| Class | 3 |
| Classification code | FT1 |
| Packing group | II |
| Labels | 3; 6.1 |
| Hazard identification number | 336 |
| Special provisions (6) | 279 |
| Limited quantity (LQ) | 1 L |
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E2 |
| Packing instructions (8) | P001; IBC02 |
| Mixed packing provisions (9b) | MP19 |
| Portable tanks: instructions (10) | T7 |
| Portable tanks: special provisions (11) | TP2 |
| Tank code (12) | L4BH |
| Special provisions for tanks (13) | TU15 |
| Transport category | 2 |
| Loading, unloading and handling (18) | CW13; CW28 |
| 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 279
The substance is assigned to this classification or packing group based on human experience rather than the strict application of classification criteria set out in RID.
Source: BAM – Datenbank GEFAHRGUT, dl-de/by-2-0. RID 2025, status 4 Nov 2024 (modified)
ADN (inland waterways)
| Name and description | METHANOL |
|---|---|
| Class | 3 |
| Classification code | FT1 |
| Packing group | II |
| Labels | 3; 6.1 |
| Special provisions (6) | 279; 802 |
| Limited quantity (LQ) | 1 L |
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E2 |
| Equipment required | PP; EP; EX; TOX; A |
| Ventilation | VE01; VE02 |
| Number of cones/blue lights | 2 |
SP 279
The substance is assigned to this classification or packing group based on human experience rather than the strict application of classification criteria set out in ADN.
SP 802
See 7.1.4.10. ____ 7.1.4.10 Precautions with respect to foodstuffs, other articles of consumption and animal feeds 7.1.4.10.1 When special provision 802 is indicated for a dangerous good in column (6) of Table A of Chapter 3.2, precautions shall be taken as follows with respect to foodstuffs, other articles of consumption and animal feeds: Packages as well as uncleaned empty packagings, including large packagings and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), bearing labels conforming to models Nos. 6.1 or 6.2, and those bearing labels of Class 9, containing substances of Class 9, UN Nos. 2212, 2315, 2590, 3151, 3152 or 3245, shall not be stacked on or loaded in immediate proximity to packages known to contain foodstuffs, other articles of consumption or animal feeds in the same hold and at places of loading and unloading or trans-shipment. When these packages, bearing the said labels, are loaded in immediate proximity of packages known to contain foodstuffs, other articles of consumption or animal feeds, they shall be kept apart from the latter: (a) by complete partitions which should be as high as the packages bearing the said labels, or (b) by packages not bearing labels conforming to models Nos. 6.1, 6.2 or 9 or packages bearing labels of Class 9 but not containing substances of that class, UN Nos. 2212, 2315, 2590, 3151, 3152 or 3245, or (c) by a space of at least 0.8 m, unless the packages bearing said labels are provided with an additional packaging or are completely covered (e.g. by a sheeting, a fibreboard cover or other measures).
Source: BAM – Datenbank GEFAHRGUT, dl-de/by-2-0. ADN 2025, status 4 Nov 2024 (modified)
IMDG (sea)
| Name and description | METHANOL |
|---|---|
| Class | 3 |
| Subsidiary hazard | 6.1 |
| Packing group | II |
| Special provisions (6) | 279 |
| Limited quantity (LQ) | 1 L |
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E2 |
| Packing instructions (8) | P001 |
| IBC instructions and provisions | IBC02 |
| Portable tanks: instructions (10) | T7 |
| Portable tanks: special provisions (11) | TP2 |
| EmS | F-E; S-D |
| Stowage category | B |
| Stowage | SW2 |
SP 279
The substance is assigned to this classification or packing group based on human experience rather than the strict application of classification criteria set out in this Code.
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 | Methanol |
|---|---|
| Class | 3 |
| Subsidiary hazard | 6.1 |
| Labels | Liquid flammable; Toxic |
| Packing group | II |
| Special provisions (6) | A113 |
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E2 |
| Packing instruction passenger aircraft | 352 |
| Max. net quantity passenger aircraft | 1 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 A113
The substance is assigned to this classification or Packing Group based on human experience rather than the strict application of classification criteria set out in the Instructions.
Source: BAM – Datenbank GEFAHRGUT, dl-de/by-2-0. ICAO TI 2025–2026, status 5 Nov 2024 (modified)
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