UNunnums
1270

UN 1270(Formerly) petroleum fuel, generally used in Australia where mixed refined petroleum products are carried in the same tanker ie: petrol/diesel/kerosene/tolulene etc.

This UN number is no longer in use

It has been withdrawn from the UN list. The U.S. still uses the North American number below for domestic shipments.

Summary

UN 1270 is no longer in use on the UN list of dangerous goods, but NA1270 (petroleum oil) is still used for U.S. domestic shipments.

Emergency response

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2024) guide for this number:

  • Guide128Petroleum oil

From the 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2024), published by U.S. Department of Transportation, PHMSA. Read the full guide in the ERG or on CAMEO Chemicals.

Identification

UN number
UN 1270
Name
(Formerly) petroleum fuel, generally used in Australia where mixed refined petroleum products are carried in the same tanker ie: petrol/diesel/kerosene/tolulene etc.
Hazard class
Withdrawn

U.S. Hazardous Materials Table

3 entries share this number in 49 CFR 172.101, by name, packing group or where the shipment is going.

  • NA1270Petroleum oil

    • U.S. domestic shipments only

    Special provisions: 144, T11, TP1

    Class
    3
    Packing group
    I
    Labels
    3

  • NA1270Petroleum oil

    • U.S. domestic shipments only

    Special provisions: 144, IB2, T7, TP1, TP8, TP28

    Class
    3
    Packing group
    II
    Labels
    3

  • NA1270Petroleum oil

    • U.S. domestic shipments only

    Special provisions: 144, B1, IB3, T4, TP1, TP29

    Class
    3
    Packing group
    III
    Labels
    3

From the eCFR edition of 49 CFR 172.101 dated 2026-10-05 (section last amended 2026-09-08). The eCFR is an editorial compilation, not the official legal edition. Read the current table.

Check the official sources

For emergency response, packaging and quantity limits, use these: