UN 1133 (Adhesives) PG II — Air Shipping Requirements
QUICK GLANCE
UN 1133 (Adhesives) PGII is a dangerous product classified as Flammable Liquid (Class 3). It presents a medium degree of danger (Packing Group II). It can be shipped on passenger aircraft, up to 5 L net per package, and on cargo aircraft only, up to 60 L net per package — cargo aircraft allows a higher net quantity. It qualifies for the Limited Quantity exemption (up to 1 L net per package) and the Excepted Quantity exemption (up to 500 mL net per package). Specific country restrictions, airline operator restrictions, and special provisions also apply - these override the standard ICAO/IATA rules.
QUICK GLANCE
UN 1133 (Adhesives) PGII is a dangerous product classified as Flammable Liquid (Class 3). It presents a medium degree of danger (Packing Group II). It can be shipped on passenger aircraft, up to 5 L net per package, and on cargo aircraft only, up to 60 L net per package — cargo aircraft allows a higher net quantity. It qualifies for the Limited Quantity exemption (up to 1 L net per package) and the Excepted Quantity exemption (up to 500 mL net per package). Specific country restrictions, airline operator restrictions, and special provisions also apply - these override the standard ICAO/IATA rules.
PROPER SHIPPING NAME
Adhesives
containing flammable liquid
PROPER SHIPPING NAME
Adhesives
containing flammable liquid
DANGER
CLASS/DIVISION
3
DANGER
TYPE
Flammable liquid
PACKING
GROUP
PG II
DANGER
CLASS/DIVISION
3
DANGER
TYPE
Flammable liquid
PACKING
GROUP
PG II
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Why is UN 1133 Dangerous On An Aircraft?
UN 1133 (Adhesives) PGII are flammable liquids that readily release ignitable vapours, even at normal ambient temperatures. Aboard an aircraft, these vapours can accumulate in confined, poorly ventilated cargo holds, especially if packaging is damaged or improperly sealed. Contact with a spark, static discharge, or heat source may trigger ignition, causing fire or explosion inside the aircraft structure.
Classified as Packing Group II, this substance presents a significant hazard level. Leakage can also release toxic or irritating fumes, impairing air quality and crew performance. Strict compliance with packaging, quantity limits, and segregation from incompatible or oxidizing substances is essential to prevent in-flight incidents.
Why is UN 1133 Dangerous On An Aircraft?
UN 1133 (Adhesives) PGII are flammable liquids that readily release ignitable vapours, even at normal ambient temperatures. Aboard an aircraft, these vapours can accumulate in confined, poorly ventilated cargo holds, especially if packaging is damaged or improperly sealed. Contact with a spark, static discharge, or heat source may trigger ignition, causing fire or explosion inside the aircraft structure.
Classified as Packing Group II, this substance presents a significant hazard level. Leakage can also release toxic or irritating fumes, impairing air quality and crew performance. Strict compliance with packaging, quantity limits, and segregation from incompatible or oxidizing substances is essential to prevent in-flight incidents.
Passenger & cargo aircraft statuts
Passenger aircraft carry paying passengers, with cargo in the lower hold. Cargo aircraft (freighters) carry freight only, with no passengers on board.
Choosing which aircraft type a shipment of UN 1133 (Adhesives) PGII can use is one of the first important decisions in the process. Passenger aircraft offer more routes, more frequent flights, and generally lower costs, but they allow smaller quantities per package. Cargo-only aircraft allow larger quantities, but they have fewer flights, longer transit times, and higher costs.
Some dangerous goods are restricted to either passenger aircraft or cargo-only aircraft, but UN UN 1133 (Adhesives) PGII is not. It can be transported on both types of aircraft:
Passenger aircraft — PERMITTED
Cargo aircraft — PERMITTED
“Permitted” does not mean the substance can be carried by air without restriction. It is still a dangerous good and must comply with strict packing, packaging, marking, labelling, documentation and quantity rules imposed by IATA/ICAO, as well as by individual countries and airline operators.
Passenger & cargo aircraft statuts
Passenger aircraft carry paying passengers, with cargo in the lower hold. Cargo aircraft (freighters) carry freight only, with no passengers on board.
Choosing which aircraft type a shipment of UN 1133 (Adhesives) PGII can use is one of the first important decisions in the process. Passenger aircraft offer more routes, more frequent flights, and generally lower costs, but they allow smaller quantities per package. Cargo-only aircraft allow larger quantities, but they have fewer flights, longer transit times, and higher costs.
Some dangerous goods are restricted to either passenger aircraft or cargo-only aircraft, but UN UN 1133 (Adhesives) PGII is not. It can be transported on both types of aircraft:
Passenger aircraft — PERMITTED
Cargo aircraft — PERMITTED
“Permitted” does not mean the substance can be carried by air without restriction. It is still a dangerous good and must comply with strict packing, packaging, marking, labelling, documentation and quantity rules imposed by IATA/ICAO, as well as by individual countries and airline operators.
Packing Instructions
UN 1133 (Adhesives) PGII is a dangerous good and poses a risk on aircraft.
To mitigate this risk, quantities are limited, but this alone is not sufficient. Each shipment must comply with strict packing, packaging, marking, labelling, and documentation requirements.
All of these requirements are consolidated in what is called the Packing Instruction.
PASSENGER AIRCRAFT
Passenger aircraft operate flights that carry passengers. Because people are on board, the maximum quantity allowed per package is lower:
Packing instruction — PI 353
Max net quantity — 5 L
CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY
Dedicated freighter aircraft carry no passengers. As a result, larger quantities per shipment are allowed, but these flights are less frequent and serve fewer routes:
Packing instruction — PI 364
Max net quantity — 60 L
Packing Instructions
UN 1133 (Adhesives) PGII is a dangerous good and poses a risk on aircraft.
To mitigate this risk, quantities are limited, but this alone is not sufficient. Each shipment must comply with strict packing, packaging, marking, labelling, and documentation requirements.
All of these requirements are consolidated in what is called the Packing Instruction.
PASSENGER AIRCRAFT
Passenger aircraft operate flights that carry passengers. Because people are on board, the maximum quantity allowed per package is lower:
Packing instruction — PI 353
Max net quantity — 5 L
CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY
Dedicated freighter aircraft carry no passengers. As a result, larger quantities per shipment are allowed, but these flights are less frequent and serve fewer routes:
Packing instruction — PI 364
Max net quantity — 60 L
Permitted Packaging Types
Here are the permitted packaging configurations for UN 1133 (Adhesives) PGII:
Passenger aircratft — only combination packaging (inner + outer packaging)
Cargo aircraft — single packaging, combination or composite packaging
Limited quantity — only combination packaging (inner + outer packaging)
Excepted quantity — only combination packaging (inner + intermediate + outer packaging)
On passenger aircraft and cargo aircraft, multiple outer packaging types (materials and shapes) are permitted provided each is tested and certified to the following requirements:
UN Packing Group II (performance standards)
Packaging types and packaging systems (single, combination, composite packagings) varie depending of the packaging instructions, special provisions, country and airline restrictions.
Permitted Packaging Types
Here are the permitted packaging configurations for UN 1133 (Adhesives) PGII:
Passenger aircratft — only combination packaging (inner + outer packaging)
Cargo aircraft — single packaging, combination or composite packaging
Limited quantity — only combination packaging (inner + outer packaging)
Excepted quantity — only combination packaging (inner + intermediate + outer packaging)
On passenger aircraft and cargo aircraft, multiple outer packaging types (materials and shapes) are permitted provided each is tested and certified to the following requirements:
UN Packing Group II (performance standards)
Packaging types and packaging systems (single, combination, composite packagings) varie depending of the packaging instructions, special provisions, country and airline restrictions.
MANUFACTURED BY US
UN-SPECIFICATION 4G corrugated FIBREBOARD box IS PERMITTED
We manufacture UN-specification corrugated fibreboard boxes certified for Packing Group II shipments, including UN 1133 (Adhesives).
MANUFACTURED BY US
UN-SPECIFICATION 4G corrugated FIBREBOARD box IS PERMITTED
We manufacture UN-specification corrugated fibreboard boxes certified for Packing Group II shipments, including UN 1133 (Adhesives).
Excepted & Limited Quantity Exemptions
Exemptions allow you to ship smaller quantities under simplified rules, with reduced packaging, marking, and documentation compared to a full shipment.
They don’t remove the hazard classification—only the amount of compliance work required.
LIMITED QUANTITY
Max net quantity — 1 L
Packing instruction — Y341
EXCEPTED QUANTITY
Max net quantity — 500 mL
Check carefully the inner packaging strict quantity limits
Excepted & Limited Quantity Exemptions
Exemptions allow you to ship smaller quantities under simplified rules, with reduced packaging, marking, and documentation compared to a full shipment.
They don’t remove the hazard classification—only the amount of compliance work required.
LIMITED QUANTITY
Max net quantity — 1 L
Packing instruction — Y341
EXCEPTED QUANTITY
Max net quantity — 500 mL
Check carefully the inner packaging strict quantity limits
Package Labels & Marks
Labels and marks communicate hazards and shipping methods to ground handlers, airline crew, and emergency responders at a glance—without anyone needing to open the package or check the paperwork first.
MARKING
Packaging specification (packaging manufacturer)
Consignor
Consignee
UN/ID number
Proper shipping name
Max net quantity per package
Limited quantity (if applicable)
Excepted quantity (if applicable)
LABELLING
Class 3 — Flammable liquid
Cargo Aircraft Only (if applicable)
Package orientation
Other marking and labelling requirements must be applied for overpack, environmentally hazardous substances, lithium ion batteries, magnetized materials.
Package Labels & Marks
Labels and marks communicate hazards and shipping methods to ground handlers, airline crew, and emergency responders at a glance—without anyone needing to open the package or check the paperwork first.
MARKING
Packaging specification (packaging manufacturer)
Consignor
Consignee
UN/ID number
Proper shipping name
Max net quantity per package
Limited quantity (if applicable)
Excepted quantity (if applicable)
LABELLING
Class 3 — Flammable liquid
Cargo Aircraft Only (if applicable)
Package orientation
Other marking and labelling requirements must be applied for overpack, environmentally hazardous substances, lithium ion batteries, magnetized materials.
1 SPECIAL PROVISION(S)
Special Provisions
The ICAO/IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations include several hundred special provisions —additional requirements assigned to specific UN numbers, beyond the standard packing instructions.
When a special provision applies, it overrides the packing instruction and quantity rules shown above. It may add packaging conditions, restrict a shipping method that would otherwise be allowed, require extra documentation, or impose limits not mentioned in the general rules.
The packing instruction alone is never the full picture. It must cross-reference with the special provisions that apply to a specific UN/ID number.
UN 1133 (Adhesives) PGII is subject to 1 special(s) provision(s).
1 SPECIAL PROVISION(S)
Special Provisions
The ICAO/IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations include several hundred special provisions —additional requirements assigned to specific UN numbers, beyond the standard packing instructions.
When a special provision applies, it overrides the packing instruction and quantity rules shown above. It may add packaging conditions, restrict a shipping method that would otherwise be allowed, require extra documentation, or impose limits not mentioned in the general rules.
The packing instruction alone is never the full picture. It must cross-reference with the special provisions that apply to a specific UN/ID number.
UN 1133 (Adhesives) PGII is subject to 1 special(s) provision(s).
RESTRICTED IN 4 COUNTRY(S)
country restrictions
Some countries impose dangerous goods requirements that are stricter than the ICAO/IATA regulations for goods entering, leaving, or transiting their territory.
When country restrictions apply to a specific UN/ID number, it overrides the standard rules shown above — a country may limit quantities, require additional approval, or prohibit a shipping method that ICAO/IATA would otherwise permit.
UN 1133 (Adhesives) PGII is subject to restrictions by 4 countries.
RESTRICTED IN 4 COUNTRY(S)
country restrictions
Some countries impose dangerous goods requirements that are stricter than the ICAO/IATA regulations for goods entering, leaving, or transiting their territory.
When country restrictions apply to a specific UN/ID number, it overrides the standard rules shown above — a country may limit quantities, require additional approval, or prohibit a shipping method that ICAO/IATA would otherwise permit.
UN 1133 (Adhesives) PGII is subject to restrictions by 4 countries.
RESTRICTED ON 35 AIRLINE(S)
airline operator restrictions
Individual airline operators may impose dangerous goods requirements that are stricter than ICAO/IATA regulations. An airline operator may refuse carriage entirely, reduce the allowable quantity below the standard limits, or impose additional handling requirements.
Where an airline operator restriction applies, it overrides the general rules shown above for that specific carrier.
UN 1133 (Adhesives) PGII is subject to restrictions by 35 airlines.
RESTRICTED ON 35 AIRLINE(S)
airline operator restrictions
Individual airline operators may impose dangerous goods requirements that are stricter than ICAO/IATA regulations. An airline operator may refuse carriage entirely, reduce the allowable quantity below the standard limits, or impose additional handling requirements.
Where an airline operator restriction applies, it overrides the general rules shown above for that specific carrier.
UN 1133 (Adhesives) PGII is subject to restrictions by 35 airlines.
faq
What packing group is UN 1133?
Packing Group II - the medium of the three danger levels.
Can UN 1133 be shipped on a passenger aircraft?
Yes, up to 5 L net per package but the instructions of PI 353 must be followed strictly.
Can UN 1133 be shipped on a cargo-only aircraft?
Yes, up to 60 L net per package but the instructions of PI 364 must be followed strictly.
Is there a limited quantity exemption for UN 1133?
Yes, up to 1 L net per package but the instructions of PI Y341 must be followed strictly.
Is there an excepted quantity exemption for UN 1133?
Yes, up to 500 mL net per package. Strict inner packaging quantity limits must be followed.
Is UN-Specification packagings required?
Yes if you ship under the packaging instructions PI 353 (Passenger) and PI 364 (Cargo). They are not required under the limited quantity and excepted quantity unless directly requested by special provisions, state restrictions and airline restrictions.
Is a shipper's declaration for dangerous goods required?
Yes if you ship under the packaging instructions PI 353 (Passenger), PI 364 (Cargo) and under the limited quantity exemption. It is not required under the excepted quantity unless directly requested by special provisions, state restrictions and airline restrictions.
What happens if UN 1133 is mis-declared?
The shipment is refused and the shipper is fined. Not following the requirements of the regulation exposed the airline carrier to extreme liabilities. Some countries charge criminal penalties against the shipper in this case.
faq
What packing group is UN 1133?
Packing Group II - the medium of the three danger levels.
Can UN 1133 be shipped on a passenger aircraft?
Yes, up to 5 L net per package but the instructions of PI 353 must be followed strictly.
Can UN 1133 be shipped on a cargo-only aircraft?
Yes, up to 60 L net per package but the instructions of PI 364 must be followed strictly.
Is there a limited quantity exemption for UN 1133?
Yes, up to 1 L net per package but the instructions of PI Y341 must be followed strictly.
Is there an excepted quantity exemption for UN 1133?
Yes, up to 500 mL net per package. Strict inner packaging quantity limits must be followed.
Is UN-Specification packagings required?
Yes if you ship under the packaging instructions PI 353 (Passenger) and PI 364 (Cargo). They are not required under the limited quantity and excepted quantity unless directly requested by special provisions, state restrictions and airline restrictions.
Is a shipper's declaration for dangerous goods required?
Yes if you ship under the packaging instructions PI 353 (Passenger), PI 364 (Cargo) and under the limited quantity exemption. It is not required under the excepted quantity unless directly requested by special provisions, state restrictions and airline restrictions.
What happens if UN 1133 is mis-declared?
The shipment is refused and the shipper is fined. Not following the requirements of the regulation exposed the airline carrier to extreme liabilities. Some countries charge criminal penalties against the shipper in this case.
Products & Industries
UN 1133 (Adhesives) PGII isn’t shipped only on its own—it’s also a component in certain finished products, within specific product categories, and sold across particular industries:
Cosmetics & Personal Care (coming soon)
Nail Glue (Coming Soon)
Lash Adhesive (Coming Soon)
Products & Industries
UN 1133 (Adhesives) PGII isn’t shipped only on its own—it’s also a component in certain finished products, within specific product categories, and sold across particular industries:
Cosmetics & Personal Care (coming soon)
Nail Glue (Coming Soon)
Lash Adhesive (Coming Soon)