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UN1040

ETHYLENE OXIDE

Class 2 โ€” Gases2 variants
UN 1040 has 2 classification variants in ADR 2025 โ€” different hazard divisions or descriptions for the same UN number. Each variant may have different transport requirements.
Variant 1 of 2

ETHYLENE OXIDE

Hazard Class
2
Gases
Classification Code
2TF
Packing Group
N/A
Not applicable
Hazard ID No.
263
Kemler code
Transport Category
1
For 1,000-point rule
Tunnel Code
(B/D)
Tunnel restriction
Hazard Labels Required
Label 2.3Label 2.1

These labels must be displayed on packages and vehicle placards in accordance with ADR 2025.

Special Provisions
SP 342

Refer to ADR 2025 Chapter 3.3 for full text of each provision.

Quantity Limits & Transport
Limited Quantity
0
Max per inner package for LQ relief
Excepted Quantity
E0
EQ code for excepted quantity relief
Transport Category
1
0=highest, 4=lowest restriction
Tunnel Restriction
(B/D)
Code governing tunnel passage
Variant 2 of 2

ETHYLENE OXIDE WITH NITROGEN up to a total pressure of 1 MPa (10 bar) at 50 ยฐC

Hazard Class
2
Gases
Classification Code
2TF
Packing Group
N/A
Not applicable
Hazard ID No.
263
Kemler code
Transport Category
1
For 1,000-point rule
Tunnel Code
(B/D)
Tunnel restriction
Hazard Labels Required
Label 2.3Label 2.1

These labels must be displayed on packages and vehicle placards in accordance with ADR 2025.

Special Provisions
SP 342

Refer to ADR 2025 Chapter 3.3 for full text of each provision.

Quantity Limits & Transport
Limited Quantity
0
Max per inner package for LQ relief
Excepted Quantity
E0
EQ code for excepted quantity relief
Transport Category
1
0=highest, 4=lowest restriction
Tunnel Restriction
(B/D)
Code governing tunnel passage
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Other Gases (Class 2)

UN 1001
ACETYLENE, DISSOLVED
UN 1002
AIR, COMPRESSED
UN 1003
AIR, REFRIGERATED LIQUID
UN 1005
AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS
UN 1006
ARGON, COMPRESSED
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๐Ÿ“…Data: UNECE ADR 2025, licensed from Labeline.com. Last verified April 2026

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