UN 1057Lighters or Lighter refills cigarettes, containing flammable gas
Division 2.1
Flammable gases
Summary
UN 1057 is the UN number for lighters or Lighter refills cigarettes, containing flammable gas. It is classed in Division 2.1 (flammable gases) of Class 2 for transport. Emergency responders use ERG guide 115 or 128.
Emergency response
The guide depends on the form of the material:
- Guide115Lighter refills containing flammable gasLighters containing flammable gas
- Guide128Lighters, non-pressurized, containing flammable 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 1057
- Name
- Lighters or Lighter refills cigarettes, containing flammable gas
- Hazard class
- Class 2: Gases
- Division
- 2.1: Flammable gases
- What the class covers
- Gases which ignite on contact with an ignition source.
U.S. Hazardous Materials Table
3 entries share this number in 49 CFR 172.101, by name, packing group or where the shipment is going.
UN1057Lighters
containing flammable gas
Special provisions: 168
- Class
- 2.1
- Packing group
- None
- Labels
- 2.1
UN1057Lighter refills
containing flammable gas not exceeding 4 fluid ounces (7.22 cubic inches) and 65 grams of flammable gas
Special provisions: 169
- Class
- 2.1
- Packing group
- None
- Labels
- 2.1
NA1057Lighters
, non-pressurized, containing flammable liquid,
Special provisions: 168
- Class
- 3
- Packing group
- II
- Labels
- 3
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 1057NOAA 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