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United Nations/North American Number Datasheet

UN/NA 0486

 1.6 - Extremely insensitive articles which do NOT have a mass explosion hazard; N - Articles which contain only extremely insensitive detonating substances and demonstrate a negligible probability of accidental ignition or propagation.

Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG, 2020)

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Response Guide 114

Explosives* - Division 1.4 or 1.6 Explosivos* - Division 1.4 o 1.6 Explosifs* - Division 1.4 ou 1.6

Note: Explosives aren't listed by specific names or UN/NA numbers in the ERG; however, they are assigned to response guides based on their division or class.

Hazmat Table (49 CFR 172.101)

UN/NA Proper Shipping Name Hazard Class Labels Notes*

* There are three notes: (1) whether the displayed information is for domestic (U.S.) or international shipping (if neither is specifically indicated, it applies to both), (2) whether the proper shipping name must include one or more technical names of the hazardous material in parentheses, and (3) whether the hazardous material is an inhalation hazard.
UN Articles, explosive, extremely insensitive or Articles, EEI 1.6N 1.6N

  1.6 - Extremely insensitive articles which do NOT have a mass explosion hazard; N - Articles which contain only extremely insensitive detonating substances and demonstrate a negligible probability of accidental ignition or propagation.