UN 1003Air, refrigerated liquid, (cryogenic liquid) or Air, refrigerated liquid (cryogenic liquid) non-pressurized
Division 2.2
Non-flammable, non-toxic gases
Summary
UN 1003 is the UN number for air, refrigerated liquid, (cryogenic liquid) or Air, refrigerated liquid (cryogenic liquid) non-pressurized. It is classed in Division 2.2 (non-flammable, non-toxic gases) of Class 2 for transport. Emergency responders use ERG guide 122.
Emergency response
The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2024) guide for this number:
- Guide122Air, refrigerated liquid (cryogenic liquid)
From the 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2024), published by U.S. Department of Transportation, PHMSA. Read the full guide in the ERG or on CAMEO Chemicals.
Identification
- UN number
- UN 1003
- Name
- Air, refrigerated liquid, (cryogenic liquid) or Air, refrigerated liquid (cryogenic liquid) non-pressurized
- Hazard class
- Class 2: Gases
- Division
- 2.2: Non-flammable, non-toxic gases
- What the class covers
- Gases which are neither flammable nor toxic, including asphyxiant and oxidizing gases.
U.S. Hazardous Materials Table
2 entries share this number in 49 CFR 172.101, by name, packing group or where the shipment is going.
UN1003Air, refrigerated liquid
(cryogenic liquid)
Special provisions: T75, TP5, TP22
- Class
- 2.2
- Packing group
- None
- Labels
- 2.2, 5.1
UN1003Air, refrigerated liquid
(cryogenic liquid) non-pressurized
Special provisions: T75, TP5, TP22
- Class
- 2.2
- Packing group
- None
- Labels
- 2.2, 5.1
From the eCFR edition of 49 CFR 172.101 dated 2026-10-05 (section last amended 2026-09-08). The eCFR is an editorial compilation, not the official legal edition. Read the current table.
About Class 2
Class 2 covers gases, whether compressed, liquefied, dissolved under pressure or refrigerated. Division 2.1 is flammable gases such as propane, 2.2 is non-flammable, non-toxic gases such as nitrogen, and 2.3 is toxic gases such as chlorine.
Check the official sources
For emergency response, packaging and quantity limits, use these:
- CAMEO Chemicals: UN/NA 1003NOAA datasheets with the ERG response guide and isolation distances
- Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)PHMSA's guide for first responders, free as a PDF or app
- 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials TableThe legal U.S. entry: proper shipping name, packing group, labels and special provisions