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Smokeless powder for small arms (100 pounds or less)

HMT May 2026
UN / ID
NA 3178
Hazard class
4.1
Packing group
I
ERG guide
Special provisions
SP 16
Source
49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

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Smokeless powder for small arms (100 pounds or less)

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

(3) Hazard Class

4.1
Flammable solids

(4) Identification number Help

NA 3178

(5) Packing Group Help

I

(6) Labels Help

Flammable solids (4.1) Cargo Aircraft Only (Cargo Aircraft Only)

(1) Symbols Help


This entry is signed with "D". The letter "D" identifies proper shipping names which are appropriate for describing materials for domestic transportation but may be inappropriate for international transportation under the provisions of international regulations (e.g., IMO, ICAO). An alternate proper shipping name may be selected when either domestic or international transportation is involved.

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

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Special provisions may be very complex. The extracts are taken from 49 CFR §172.102. Please be careful with the information, as necessary, additional conditions may be applied that are not written here. Please check the original source and report bugs.
16

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) Help

(8A) ExceptionsNone
(8B) Non-bulk171see 49 CFR §173.171
(8C) BulkNone

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/railForbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft only7.3 kg

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other n/a

Segregation chart for load, transport, and storage

This chart shows whether loading, transport, or storage with other hazard classes is permitted, prohibited, or restricted. Based on 49 CFR §177.848.

Prohibited Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same vehicle or facility.
Permitted May be loaded, transported, or stored together.
Restricted May be loaded, transported, or stored together only with restrictions.

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