Transport reference
UN 1972 — Methane, refrigerated liquid or natural gas, refrigerated liquid with high methane content
Table A of ADR 2025 and the 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table for this number, kept side by side and never merged, plus the CLP label elements of the substances that ship under it.
The two tables are never merged. The same UN number can carry a different packing group, a different proper shipping name and entirely different special provisions in each system. Every value below sits under the name of the jurisdiction it comes from.
01 · Two jurisdictions
UN 1972 in ADR 2025 and in 49 CFR 172.101
The two systems differ for this number on 2 of 5 fields. Special provisions are deliberately absent from this comparison: identical code numbers mean different things in the two systems.
| Field | ADR 2025 Table A, Chapter 3.2 | 49 CFR 172.101 eCFR 2026-08-03 |
|---|---|---|
| Proper shipping name | METHANE, REFRIGERATED LIQUID or NATURAL GAS, REFRIGERATED LIQUID with high methane content | Methane, refrigerated liquid (cryogenic liquid) or Natural gas, refrigerated liquid (cryogenic liquid, with high methane content) |
| Class or division | 2 | 2.1 |
| Packing group | — | — |
| Label codes | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Rows in the table | 1 | 1 |
Sources: ADR 2025, Table A of Chapter 3.2 · ECE/TRANS/352 Vol. I (UNECE) · 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table · eCFR, revision 2026-08-03
02 · ADR 2025
UN 1972 in Table A of ADR 2025
One row in Table A of Chapter 3.2. Every value below comes from that row.
| Proper shipping name (3.1.2) | Class | Classification code | PG | Labels | Transport category | Hazard ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| METHANE, REFRIGERATED LIQUID or NATURAL GAS, REFRIGERATED LIQUID with high methane content | 2 | 3F | — | 2.1 | 2 | 223 |
Source: ADR 2025, Table A of Chapter 3.2 · ECE/TRANS/352 Vol. I (UNECE). Class 2 is “Gases” (ADR 2.1.1.1).
Transport category and the 1 000-point exemption
Column (15) of Table A decides whether a load stays under the exemption of ADR 1.1.3.6. Quantities of different categories are added with the multipliers below, and the sum must not exceed 1 000.
| Category | Max total quantity per transport unit | Multiplier in 1.1.3.6.4 | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 333 | × 3 | Packing group II and the listed classes. |
Source: ADR 2025, 1.1.3.6.3 and 1.1.3.6.4 · ECE/TRANS/352 Vol. I (UNECE).
Special provisions — ADR 2025, Chapter 3.3
Codes from column (6) of Table A, with the text of Chapter 3.3.1. These are ADR provisions only. A code with the same number exists in 49 CFR 172.102 and means something else there — the two lists are never combined.
| SP 392 | For the carriage of fuel gas containment systems designed and approved to be fitted in motor vehicles containing this gas the provisions of 4.1.4.1 and Chapter 6.2 need not be applied when carried for disposal, recycling, repair, inspection, maintenance or from where they are manufactured to a vehicle assembly plant, provided the following conditions are met: (a) The fuel gas containment systems shall meet the requirements of the standards or regulations for fuel tanks for vehicles, as applicable. Examples of applicable standards and regulations are: LPG tanks UN Regulation No. 67 Uniform provisions concerning: Revision 2 I. Approval of specific equipment of vehicles of category M and N using liquefied petroleum gases in their propulsion system; II. Approval of vehicles of category M and N fitted with specific equipment for the use of liquefied petroleum gases in their propulsion system with regard to the installation of such equipment UN Regulation No. 115 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of: I. Specific LPG (liquefied petroleum gases) retrofit systems to be installed in motor vehicles for the use of LPG in their propulsion systems; II. Specific CNG (compressed natural gas) retrofit systems to be installed in motor vehicles for the use of CNG in their propulsion system CNG and LNG tanks UN Regulation No. 110 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of: I. Specific components of motor vehicles using compressed natural gas (CNG) and/or liquefied natural gas (LNG) in their propulsion system II. Vehicles with regard to the installation of specific components of an approved type for the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) and/or liquefied natural gas (LNG) in their propulsion system UN Regulation No. 115 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of: I. Specific LPG (liquefied petroleum gases) retrofit systems to be installed in motor vehicles for the use of LPG in their propulsion systems; II. Specific CNG (compressed natural gas) retrofit systems to be installed in motor vehicles for the use of CNG in their propulsion system ISO 11439:2013 Gas cylinders — High pressure cylinders for the on-board storage of natural gas as a fuel for automotive vehicles ISO 15500-Series Road vehicles -- Compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system components – several parts as applicable ANSI NGV 2 Compressed natural gas vehicle fuel containers CSA B51 Part 2:2014 Boiler, pressure vessel, and pressure piping code Part 2 Requirements for high- pressure cylinders for on-board storage of fuels for automotive vehicles Hydrogen pressure tanks Global Technical Regulation Global technical regulation on hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles (GTR) No. 13 (ECE/TRANS/180/Add.13). ISO/TS 15869:2009 Gaseous hydrogen and hydrogen blends - Land vehicle fuel tanks Regulation (EC) No.79/2009 Regulation (EC) No. 79/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on type approval of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC Regulation (EU) No. 406/2010 Commission Regulation (EU) No 406/2010 of 26 April 2010 implementing Regulation (EC) No 79/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on type-approval of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles UN Regulation No. 134 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor vehicles and their components with regard to the safety-related performance of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles (HFCV) CSA B51 Part 2: 2014 Boiler, pressure vessel, and pressure piping code - Part 2: Requirements for high-pressure cylinders for on-board storage of fuels for automotive vehicles Gas tanks designed and constructed in accordance with previous versions of relevant standards or regulations for gas tanks for motor vehicles, which were applicable at the time of the certification of the vehicles for which the gas tanks were designed and constructed may continue to be carried; (b) The fuel gas containment systems shall be leakproof and shall not exhibit any signs of external damage which may affect their safety; NOTE 1: Criteria may be found in standard ISO 11623:2015 Gas cylinders – Composite construction – Periodic inspection and testing (or ISO 19078:2013 Gas cylinders – Inspection of the cylinder installation, and requalification of high pressure cylinders for the on-board storage of natural gas as a fuel for automotive vehicles). NOTE 2: If the fuel gas containment systems are not leakproof or are overfilled or if they exhibit damage that could affect their safety (e.g. in case of a safety related recall), they shall only be carried in salvage pressure receptacles in conformity with ADR. (c) If a fuel gas containment system is equipped with two valves or more integrated in line, the two valves shall be closed as to be gastight under normal conditions of carriage. If only one valve exists or only one valve works, all openings with the exception of the opening of the pressure relief device shall be closed as to be gastight under normal conditions of carriage; (d) Fuel gas containment systems shall be carried in such a way as to prevent obstruction of the pressure relief device or any damage to the valves and any other pressurised part of the fuel gas containment systems and unintentional release of the gas under normal conditions of carriage. The fuel gas containment system shall be secured in order to prevent slipping, rolling or vertical movement; (e) Valves shall be protected by one of the methods described in 4.1.6.8 (a) to (e); (f) Except for the case of fuel gas containment systems removed for disposal, recycling, repair, inspection or maintenance, they shall be filled with not more than 20 % of their nominal filling ratio or nominal working pressure, as applicable; (g) Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 5.2, when fuel gas containment systems are consigned in a handling device, marks and labels may be affixed to the handling device; and (h) Notwithstanding the provisions of 5.4.1.1.1 (f) the information on the total quantity of dangerous goods may be replaced by the following information: (i) The number of fuel gas containment systems; and (ii) In the case of liquefied gases the total net mass (kg) of gas of each fuel gas containment system and, in the case of compressed gases, the total water capacity (l) of each fuel gas containment system followed by the nominal working pressure. Examples for information in the transport document: Example 1: “UN 1971 natural gas, compressed, 2.1, 1 fuel gas containment system of 50 l in total, 200 bar”. Example 2: “UN 1965 hydrocarbon gas mixture, liquefied, n.o.s., 2.1, 3 fuel gas containment systems, each of 15 kg net mass of gas”. |
Source: ADR 2025, Chapter 3.3 special provisions · ECE/TRANS/352 Vol. I (UNECE)
Carriage provisions — CV codes
| CV11 | Receptacles kept in their intended orientation, protected from falling. |
| CV36 | Preferably loaded in open or ventilated vehicles; if closed, warning about ventilation before entry. · relevant to segregation on the vehicle |
| CV9 | Packages must not be thrown or subjected to impact. |
Source: ADR 2025, 7.5.11 · ECE/TRANS/352 Vol. II (UNECE)
Not imported and therefore not shown for this number: limited quantities (column 7a), excepted quantities (7b), packing instructions (8), tank codes (10–13) and the tunnel restriction code (15). An empty section is more honest than borrowed text.
03 · United States
UN 1972 in the 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table
One row in the Hazardous Materials Table.
| Symbols (1) | Proper shipping name (2) | Class (3) | PG (5) | Labels (6) | Packaging (8) | Quantity limits (9) | Vessel stowage (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Methane, refrigerated liquid (cryogenic liquid) or Natural gas, refrigerated liquid (cryogenic liquid, with high methane content) | 2.1 | — | 2.1 | §173.None · §173.None · §173.318 | Forbidden passenger Forbidden cargo | D · 40 |
Source: 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table · eCFR, revision 2026-08-03. Class 2.1 is “Flammable gas” (49 CFR 173.2). Packaging cells are section references into 49 CFR part 173: exceptions, non-bulk, bulk. Handling codes in column 10B are defined in 49 CFR 176.84, which is not part of our import — the numbers are shown as printed in the table.
Vessel stowage categories on this entry
| D | Must be stowed “on deck only” on a cargo vessel or on a passenger vessel within the 25-passenger limit; prohibited on a passenger vessel above that limit. |
Source: 49 CFR 172.101(k) · eCFR, revision 2026-08-03
Special provisions — 49 CFR 172.102
Codes from column (7) of the Hazardous Materials Table, with the text of § 172.102. These are United States provisions only and have nothing to do with the ADR codes above, even where the number is identical.
| T75 | When portable tank instruction T75 is referenced in Column (7) of the § 172.101 Table, the applicable refrigerated liquefied gases are authorized to be transported in portable tanks in accordance with the requirements of § 178.277 of this subchapter. |
| TP5 | For a portable tank used for the transport of flammable refrigerated liquefied gases or refrigerated liquefied oxygen, the maximum rate at which the portable tank may be filled must not exceed the liquid flow capacity of the primary pressure relief system rated at a pressure not exceeding 120 percent of the portable tank's design pressure. For portable tanks used for the transport of refrigerated liquefied helium and refrigerated liquefied atmospheric gas (except oxygen), the maximum rate at which the tank is filled must not exceed the liquid flow capacity of the pressure relief device rated at 130 percent of the portable tank's design pressure. Except for a portable tank containing refrigerated liquefied helium, a portable tank shall have an outage of at least two percent below the inlet of the pressure relief device or pressure control valve, under conditions of incipient opening, with the portable tank in a level attitude. No outage is required for helium. |
Source: 49 CFR 172.102 special provisions · eCFR, revision 2026-08-03
04 · Orange plate
The orange-coloured plate for UN 1972
The upper half of the plate carries the hazard identification number, the lower half the UN number. Dimensions follow ADR 5.3.2.2.1: 400 × 300 mm, black border and dividing line 15 mm, figures 100 mm high.
223 — refrigerated liquefied gas, flammable.
| 2 | Emission of gas due to pressure or to chemical reaction |
| 2 | Emission of gas due to pressure or to chemical reaction · doubled figure — intensification of that hazard |
| 3 | Flammability of liquids (vapours) and gases or self-heating liquid |
Source: ADR 2025, 5.3.2.3 · ECE/TRANS/352 Vol. II (UNECE). The tunnel restriction code of column (15) is a different value and is not part of our import.
05 · Substances
Substances shipped under UN 1972
Linked by CAS number, never by name: a name match once produced “acetone cyanohydrin” for acetone, and a wrong link here would be a wrong classification. Each entry opens its own reference page with the CLP classification and label elements.
06 · The label side
What UN 1972 looks like on a workplace label
The tables above are the transport classification. This is the other half of the same material: the CLP label elements of the substances linked to this number — what actually goes on the drum once it has been delivered. Transport marks and supply labels answer different regulations and do not replace one another.
Hazard statements on the substances under UN 1972
| H220 | Extremely flammable gas. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Source: harmonised classification, EU CLP Annex VI. Transport classification and supply classification are decided under different rules and do not have to agree.
07 · FAQ
UN 1972 — frequently asked questions
What is UN 1972?
UN 1972 is the United Nations number for Methane, refrigerated liquid or natural gas, refrigerated liquid with high methane content. Under ADR 2025 it is assigned to class 2 (gases), classification code 3F.
Is UN 1972 classified the same way in the United States and in Europe?
No. For UN 1972 the two tables differ on proper shipping name, class or division. Each panel on this page shows its own source; values from one system must not be carried over into the other.
What is the hazard identification number for UN 1972?
The orange-coloured plate for UN 1972 carries the hazard identification number 223 above the UN number. Under ADR 5.3.2.3.2 that number means: refrigerated liquefied gas, flammable.
What is the transport category of UN 1972?
Column (15) of Table A puts UN 1972 in transport category 2. Under ADR 1.1.3.6.3 the maximum total quantity per transport unit for that category is 333.
Which substances ship under UN 1972?
We hold 2 substances linked to UN 1972 by CAS number. Each one has its own reference page with the CLP classification, GHS pictograms and hazard statements that apply on the label — the workplace side of the same material.
Need the plate, the labels or the placards printed?
The orange plate above is a physical article, and so are the class labels in column (5). Our sister site GHSLabels.com covers printing and suppliers. For the workplace label of the same material, use the GHS label constructor, and browse other numbers in the UN number reference.
Reference aid only. Values are reproduced from ADR 2025 and the 49 CFR 172.101 table as published; the consignor remains responsible for the classification of a specific consignment. Always verify against the current published regulation and the supplier's safety data sheet.