UN 2526: Furfurylamine

DOT Classification and Shipping

UN 2526 is assigned the proper shipping name Furfurylamine in the U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101). It is classified as a Class 3 Flammable Liquid material, Packing Group III. Required label(s): 3.

Packing group indicates the degree of danger within a hazard class: PG I is high danger, PG II medium, PG III low. The proper shipping name, hazard class, UN number, and packing group together form the basic shipping description that must appear on shipping papers and, where required, on the package and placard.

Emergency Response (ERG Guide 132)

Hazards: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. CORROSIVE. Causes burns. Vapors may form explosive mixture with air.

Fire: Alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, CO2. Do not use water jet. Cool containers.

Spill: Eliminate ignition sources. Do not touch. Stop leak if safe. Use foam.

Chemical and Physical Properties

Furfurylamine appears as a colorless liquid. About the same density as water. Used as a corrosion inhibitor and to make soldering flux.

Special Provisions

49 CFR 172.102 special provision codes for this entry: B1, IB3, T4, TP1. These codes modify the general requirements (packaging, quantity limits, exceptions) for this specific material. Look up each code in 49 CFR 172.102 for the full text.

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Reference data compiled from the DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101), the 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook, and public chemical databases (PubChem, NIOSH, EPA). Always verify the correct shipping description against the current regulation and the manufacturer's SDS Section 14 before shipping.