ADR lookup / UN 2209
UN 2209 – FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION with not less than 25 % formaldehyde
ADR details for UN 2209 from ADR 2025, Table A: class 8, hazard identification number 80 in the upper half of the orange plate.
UN 2209
ADR (road)
- 8
| Name and description | FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION with not less than 25 % formaldehyde |
|---|---|
| Class | 8 |
| Classification code | C9 |
| Packing group | III |
| Labels | 8 |
| Hazard identification number | 80 |
| 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) | T4 |
|---|---|
| Portable tanks: special provisions (11) | TP1 |
| Tank code (12) | L4BN |
| Vehicle for tank carriage (14) | AT |
| Transport category | 3 |
|---|---|
| Tunnel restriction code | (E) |
| Packages (16) | V12 |
| Special provisions (6) | 533 |
|---|
SP 533
UN No. 1198 formaldehyde solutions, flammable are substances of Class 3. Formaldehyde solutions, non-flammable, with less than 25 % formaldehyde 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 | FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION with not less than 25% formaldehyde |
|---|---|
| Class | 8 |
| Classification code | C9 |
| Packing group | III |
| Labels | 8 |
| Hazard identification number | 80 |
| Special provisions (6) | 533 |
| 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) | T4 |
| Portable tanks: special provisions (11) | TP1 |
| Tank code (12) | L4BN |
| Transport category | 3 |
| Packages (16) | W12 |
| Express parcels | CE8 |
SP 533
UN No. 1198 formaldehyde solutions, flammable are substances of Class 3. Formaldehyde solutions, non-flammable, with less than 25% formaldehyde 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 | FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION with not less than 25% formaldehyde |
|---|---|
| Class | 8 |
| Classification code | C9 |
| Packing group | III |
| Labels | 8 |
| Special provisions (6) | 533 |
| Limited quantity (LQ) | 5 L |
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E1 |
| Equipment required | PP; EP |
| Number of cones/blue lights | 0 |
SP 533
UN No. 1198 formaldehyde solutions, flammable are substances of Class 3. Formaldehyde solutions, non-flammable, with less than 25% formaldehyde 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 | FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION with not less than 25% formaldehyde |
|---|---|
| Class | 8 |
| Packing group | III |
| Limited quantity (LQ) | 5 L |
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E1 |
| Packing instructions (8) | P001; LP01 |
| IBC instructions and provisions | IBC03 |
| Portable tanks: instructions (10) | T4 |
| Portable tanks: special provisions (11) | TP1 |
| EmS | F-A; S-B |
| Stowage category | A |
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 | Formaldehyde solution with not less than 25% formaldehyde |
|---|---|
| Class | 8 |
| Labels | Corrosive |
| Packing group | III |
| Excepted quantity (EQ) | E1 |
| Packing instruction passenger aircraft | 852 |
| Max. net quantity passenger aircraft | 5 L |
| Packing instruction limited quantity (Y) | Y841 |
| Max. net quantity limited quantity (Y) | 1 L |
| Packing instruction cargo aircraft | 856 |
| Max. net quantity cargo aircraft | 60 L |
| ERG code | 8i |
Source: BAM – Datenbank GEFAHRGUT, dl-de/by-2-0. ICAO TI 2025–2026, status 5 Nov 2024 (modified)
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