UN 2651: 4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane
DOT Classification and Shipping
UN 2651 is assigned the proper shipping name 4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane in the U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101). It is classified as a Class 6.1 Toxic Substance material, Packing Group III. Required label(s): 6.1.
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 153)
Hazards: TOXIC. Combustible. Corrosive. Causes burns. Toxic fumes when heated.
Fire: Small: dry chemical, CO2, water spray. Large: water spray, foam.
Spill: Do not touch. Stop leak if safe. Use water spray to reduce vapor.
Chemical and Physical Properties
4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane appears as a tan flake or lump solid with a faint fishlike odor. May be toxic by inhalation or ingestion, and may be irritating to skin. Insoluble in water.
Regulatory Data
A release of this material at or above its CERCLA reportable quantity (10 lb) requires immediate notification to the National Response Center at 800-424-8802.
Special Provisions
49 CFR 172.102 special provision codes for this entry: IB8, IP3, T1, TP33. 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.