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
Classification
Name and descriptionNITROGEN, REFRIGERATED LIQUID
Class2
Classification code3A
Packing group–
Labels2.2
Hazard identification number22
Limited and excepted quantities
Limited quantity (LQ)120 ml
Excepted quantity (EQ)E1
Packaging
Packing instructions (8)P203
Mixed packing provisions (9b)MP9
Tanks
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
Carriage
Transport category3
Tunnel restriction code(C/E)
Packages (16)V5
Loading, unloading and handling (18)CV9; CV11; CV36
Operation (19)S20
Special provisions
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 descriptionNITROGEN, REFRIGERATED LIQUID
Class2
Classification code3A
Labels2.2; (13)
Hazard identification number22
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 category3
Packages (16)W5
Loading, unloading and handling (18)CW9; CW11; CW36
Express parcelsCE2
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 descriptionNITROGEN, REFRIGERATED LIQUID
Class2
Classification code3A
Labels2.2
Special provisions (6)345; 346; 593
Limited quantity (LQ)120 ml
Excepted quantity (EQ)E1
Equipment requiredPP
Number of cones/blue lights0
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 descriptionNITROGEN, REFRIGERATED LIQUID
Class2.2
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
EmSF-C; S-V
Stowage categoryD
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 descriptionNitrogen, refrigerated liquid
Class2.2
LabelsGas non-flammable
Special provisions (6)A152
Excepted quantity (EQ)E1
Packing instruction passenger aircraft202
Max. net quantity passenger aircraft50 kg
Packing instruction cargo aircraft202
Max. net quantity cargo aircraft500 kg
ERG code2L
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)

We maintain this information to the best of our knowledge, but errors and outdated data are possible. It does not replace the official text of ADR, RID, ADN, the IMDG Code or the ICAO TI, nor a check by a dangerous goods safety adviser. No liability is accepted for the information.

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