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1693

UN 1693Tear gas substances, liquid, n.o.s. or Tear gas substances, solid, n.o.s.

Division 6.1

Toxic substances

Summary

UN 1693 is the UN number for tear gas substances, liquid, n.o.s. or Tear gas substances, solid, n.o.s. It is classed in Division 6.1 (toxic substances) of Class 6 for transport. Packing group I or II, depending on the form. Emergency responders use ERG guide 159.

Emergency response

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2024) guide for this number:

  • Guide159Tear gas devicesTear gas substance, liquid, n.o.s.

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 1693
Name
Tear gas substances, liquid, n.o.s. or Tear gas substances, solid, n.o.s.
Hazard class
Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances
Division
6.1: Toxic substances
Packing group
I, II
What the class covers
Substances liable to cause death, serious injury or harm to health if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin.

U.S. Hazardous Materials Table

4 entries share this number in 49 CFR 172.101, by name, packing group or where the shipment is going.

  • UN1693Tear gas substances, liquid, n.o.s

    • Technical name required in parentheses

    Special provisions: W31

    Class
    6.1
    Packing group
    I
    Labels
    6.1

  • UN1693Tear gas substances, liquid, n.o.s

    • Technical name required in parentheses

    Special provisions: IB2, W31

    Class
    6.1
    Packing group
    II
    Labels
    6.1

  • NA1693Tear gas devices

    with more than 2 percent tear gas substances, by mass

    • U.S. domestic shipments only
    Class
    6.1
    Packing group
    I
    Labels
    6.1

  • NA1693Tear gas devices

    with more than 2 percent tear gas substances, by mass

    • U.S. domestic shipments only
    Class
    6.1
    Packing group
    II
    Labels
    6.1

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 6

Class 6 covers poisons and infectious material. Division 6.1 is toxic substances that harm people if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin; 6.2 is infectious substances such as cultures and medical waste.

See all Class 6 UN numbers

Check the official sources

For emergency response, packaging and quantity limits, use these: