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3168

UN 3168Gas sample, non-pressurized, toxic, flammable, n.o.s., not refrigerated liquid

Division 2.3

Toxic gases

Summary

UN 3168 is the UN number for gas sample, non-pressurized, toxic, flammable, n.o.s., not refrigerated liquid. It is classed in Division 2.3 (toxic gases) of Class 2 for transport. Emergency responders use ERG guide 119.

Emergency response

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

  • Guide119Gas sample, non-pressurized, poisonous, flammable, n.o.s., not refrigerated liquidGas sample, non-pressurized, toxic, flammable, n.o.s., not refrigerated 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 3168
Name
Gas sample, non-pressurized, toxic, flammable, n.o.s., not refrigerated liquid
Hazard class
Class 2: Gases
Division
2.3: Toxic gases
What the class covers
Gases known or presumed to be toxic or corrosive to humans.

U.S. Hazardous Materials Table

The entry for this number in 49 CFR 172.101.

  • UN3168Gas sample, non-pressurized, toxic, flammable, n.o.s.

    not refrigerated liquid

    Special provisions: 6

    Class
    2.3
    Packing group
    None
    Labels
    2.3, 2.1

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.

See all Class 2 UN numbers

Check the official sources

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