ADR lookup / UN 1977
UN 1977 – NITROGEN, REFRIGERATED LIQUID
ADR details for UN 1977 from ADR 2025, Table A: class 2, hazard identification number 22 in the upper half of the orange plate.
UN 1977
ADR (road)
Subject to ADR. An exemption applies only if all of the following conditions are met:
SP 345: This gas contained in open cryogenic receptacles with a maximum capacity of 1 litre constructed with glass double walls having the space between the inner and outer wall evacuated (vacuum insulated) is not subject to ADR provided each receptacle is carried in an outer packaging with suitable cushioning or absorbent materials to protect it from impact damage.; SP 346: Open cryogenic receptacles conforming to the requirements of packing instruction P203 of 4.1.4.1 and containing no dangerous goods except for UN No.
- 2.2
| Name and description | NITROGEN, REFRIGERATED LIQUID |
|---|---|
| Class | 2 |
| Classification code | 3A |
| Packing group | – |
| Labels | 2.2 |
| Hazard identification number | 22 |
| Limited quantity (LQ) | 120 ml |
|---|---|
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E1 |
| Packing instructions (8) | P203 |
|---|---|
| Mixed packing provisions (9b) | MP9 |
| Portable tanks: instructions (10) | T75 |
|---|---|
| Portable tanks: special provisions (11) | TP5 |
| Tank code (12) | RxBN |
| Special provisions for tanks (13) | TU19; TA4; TT9 |
| Vehicle for tank carriage (14) | AT |
| Transport category | 3 |
|---|---|
| Tunnel restriction code | (C/E) |
| Packages (16) | V5 |
| Loading, unloading and handling (18) | CV9; CV11; CV36 |
| Operation (19) | S20 |
| Special provisions (6) | 345; 346; 593 |
|---|
SP 345
This gas contained in open cryogenic receptacles with a maximum capacity of 1 litre constructed with glass double walls having the space between the inner and outer wall evacuated (vacuum insulated) is not subject to ADR provided each receptacle is carried in an outer packaging with suitable cushioning or absorbent materials to protect it from impact damage.
SP 346
Open cryogenic receptacles conforming to the requirements of packing instruction P203 of 4.1.4.1 and containing no dangerous goods except for UN No. 1977 nitrogen, refrigerated liquid, which is fully absorbed in a porous material are not subject to any other requirements of ADR.
SP 593
This gas, when used for cooling goods not fulfilling the criteria of any class, e.g. medical or biological specimens, if contained in double wall receptacles which comply with the provisions of packing instruction P203, paragraph (6) for open cryogenic receptacles of 4.1.4.1, is not subject to the requirements of ADR except as specified in 5.5.3.
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 | NITROGEN, REFRIGERATED LIQUID |
|---|---|
| Class | 2 |
| Classification code | 3A |
| Labels | 2.2; (13) |
| Hazard identification number | 22 |
| Special provisions (6) | 345; 346; 593 |
| Limited quantity (LQ) | 120 ml |
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E1 |
| Packing instructions (8) | P203 |
| Mixed packing provisions (9b) | MP9 |
| Portable tanks: instructions (10) | T75 |
| Portable tanks: special provisions (11) | TP5 |
| Tank code (12) | RxBN |
| Special provisions for tanks (13) | TU19; TA4; TT9; TM6 |
| Transport category | 3 |
| Packages (16) | W5 |
| Loading, unloading and handling (18) | CW9; CW11; CW36 |
| Express parcels | CE2 |
SP 345
This gas contained in open cryogenic receptacles with a maximum capacity of 1 litre constructed with glass double walls having the space between the inner and outer wall evacuated (vacuum insulated) is not subject to RID provided each receptacle is carried in an outer packaging with suitable cushioning or absorbent materials to protect it from impact damage.
SP 346
Open cryogenic receptacles conforming to the requirements of packing instruction P 203 of 4.1.4.1 and containing no dangerous goods except for UN No. 1977 nitrogen, refrigerated liquid, which is fully absorbed in a porous material are not subject to any other requirements of RID.
SP 593
This gas, when used for cooling goods not fulfilling the criteria of any class, e.g. medical or biological specimens, if contained in double wall receptacles which comply with the provisions of packing instruction P 203, paragraph (6) for open cryogenic receptacles of 4.1.4.1, is not subject to the requirements of RID except as specified in 5.5.3.
Source: BAM – Datenbank GEFAHRGUT, dl-de/by-2-0. RID 2025, status 4 Nov 2024 (modified)
ADN (inland waterways)
| Name and description | NITROGEN, REFRIGERATED LIQUID |
|---|---|
| Class | 2 |
| Classification code | 3A |
| Labels | 2.2 |
| Special provisions (6) | 345; 346; 593 |
| Limited quantity (LQ) | 120 ml |
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E1 |
| Equipment required | PP |
| Number of cones/blue lights | 0 |
SP 345
This gas contained in open cryogenic receptacles with a maximum capacity of 1 litre constructed with glass double walls having the space between the inner and outer wall evacuated (vacuum insulated) is not subject to ADN provided each receptacle is carried in an outer packaging with suitable cushioning or absorbent materials to protect it from impact damage.
SP 346
Open cryogenic receptacles conforming to the requirements of packing instruction P203 of 4.1.4.1 of ADR and containing no dangerous goods except for UN No. 1977 nitrogen, refrigerated liquid, which is fully absorbed in a porous material, are not subject to any other requirements of ADN.
SP 593
This gas, when used for cooling goods not fulfilling the criteria of any class, e.g. medical or biological specimens, if contained in double wall receptacles which comply with the provisions of packing instruction P203, paragraph (6) for open cryogenic receptacles of 4.1.4.1 of ADR, is not subject to the requirements of ADN except as specified in 5.5.3.
Source: BAM – Datenbank GEFAHRGUT, dl-de/by-2-0. ADN 2025, status 4 Nov 2024 (modified)
IMDG (sea)
| Name and description | NITROGEN, REFRIGERATED LIQUID |
|---|---|
| Class | 2.2 |
| Special provisions (6) | 345; 346 |
| Limited quantity (LQ) | 120 ml |
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E1 |
| Packing instructions (8) | P203 |
| Portable tanks: instructions (10) | T75 |
| Portable tanks: special provisions (11) | TP5 |
| EmS | F-C; S-V |
| Stowage category | D |
SP 345
This gas contained in open cryogenic receptacles with a maximum capacity of one litre constructed with glass double walls having the space between the inner and outer wall evacuated (vacuum insulated) is not subject to the provisions of this Code provided each receptacle is transported in an outer packaging with suitable cushioning or absorbent materials to protect it from impact damage.
SP 346
Open cryogenic receptacles conforming to the requirements of packiung instruction P203 and containing no dangerous goods except for UN 1977, nitrogen, refrigerated liquid, which is fully absorbed in a porous material, are not subject to any other provisoions of 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 | Nitrogen, refrigerated liquid |
|---|---|
| Class | 2.2 |
| Labels | Gas non-flammable |
| Special provisions (6) | A152 |
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E1 |
| Packing instruction passenger aircraft | 202 |
| Max. net quantity passenger aircraft | 50 kg |
| Packing instruction cargo aircraft | 202 |
| Max. net quantity cargo aircraft | 500 kg |
| ERG code | 2L |
SP A152
Insulated packagings conforming to the requirements of Packing Instruction 202 containing refrigerated liquid nitrogen fully absorbed in a porous material are not subject to these Instructions provided the design of the insulated packaging would not allow the build-up of pressure within the container and would not permit the release of any refrigerated liquid nitrogen irrespective of the orientation of the insulated packaging and any outer packaging or overpack used is closed in a way that will not allow the build-up of pressure within that packaging or overpack. When used to contain substances not subject to these Instructions, the words "not restricted" and the special provision number A152 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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