UN 1312 (Borneol) — Air Shipping Requirements
QUICK GLANCE
UN 1312 (Borneol) is a dangerous good classified as Flammable Solid (Division 4.1). It presents a low degree of danger (Packing Group III). It can be shipped on passenger aircraft, up to 25 kg net per package, and on cargo aircraft only, up to 100 kg net per package — cargo aircraft allows a higher net quantity. It qualifies for the Limited Quantity exemption (up to 10 kg net per package) and the Excepted Quantity exemption (code E1). Specific country restrictions, airline operator restrictions, and special provisions also apply — these override the standard ICAO/IATA rules. See the complete air shipping report for UN 1312 (Borneol) for the detailed requirements.
QUICK GLANCE
UN 1312 (Borneol) is a dangerous good classified as Flammable Solid (Division 4.1). It presents a low degree of danger (Packing Group III). It can be shipped on passenger aircraft, up to 25 kg net per package, and on cargo aircraft only, up to 100 kg net per package — cargo aircraft allows a higher net quantity. It qualifies for the Limited Quantity exemption (up to 10 kg net per package) and the Excepted Quantity exemption (code E1). Specific country restrictions, airline operator restrictions, and special provisions also apply — these override the standard ICAO/IATA rules. See the complete air shipping report for UN 1312 (Borneol) for the detailed requirements.
PROPER SHIPPING NAME
Borneol
PROPER SHIPPING NAME
Borneol
DANGER
CLASS/DIVISION
4.1
DANGER
TYPE
Flammable solid
PACKING
GROUP
PG III
DANGER
CLASS/DIVISION
4.1
DANGER
TYPE
Flammable solid
PACKING
GROUP
PG III
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Why is UN 1312 Dangerous On An Aircraft?
UN 1312 (Borneol) is classified as a flammable solid because it can ignite through friction, heat, sparks, or contact with an open flame, and once burning, it sustains combustion in a way that's difficult to extinguish.
That matters more in the air than on the ground: aircraft fire suppression is designed for confined spaces with limited access, smoke and fumes can spread quickly through a pressurized cabin or cargo hold, and there's no way to divert and get help as fast as an emergency on the ground would allow.
Packing group III means Borneol sits at the lower end of danger within Class 4.1 — but it's still a dangerous good and presents a risk. Limiting the quantities permitted on passenger and cargo aircraft is the way to mitigate the risk.
Why is UN 1312 Dangerous On An Aircraft?
UN 1312 (Borneol) is classified as a flammable solid because it can ignite through friction, heat, sparks, or contact with an open flame, and once burning, it sustains combustion in a way that's difficult to extinguish.
That matters more in the air than on the ground: aircraft fire suppression is designed for confined spaces with limited access, smoke and fumes can spread quickly through a pressurized cabin or cargo hold, and there's no way to divert and get help as fast as an emergency on the ground would allow.
Packing group III means Borneol sits at the lower end of danger within Class 4.1 — but it's still a dangerous good and presents a risk. Limiting the quantities permitted on passenger and cargo aircraft is the way to mitigate the risk.
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 1312 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 1312 is not. UN 1312 can be transported on both types of aircraft.
passenger
aircraft
Authorized
cargo
aircraft
Authorized
“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 1312 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 1312 is not. UN 1312 can be transported on both types of aircraft.
passenger
aircraft
Authorized
cargo
aircraft
Authorized
“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 1312 (Borneol) 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 446
max net
quantity
25 Kg / Package
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 449
max net
quantity
100 Kg / Package
Packing Instructions
UN 1312 (Borneol) 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 446
max net
quantity
25 Kg / Package
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 449
max net
quantity
100 Kg / Package
Permitted Packaging Types
PI 446 and PI 449 permit multiple outer packaging types for UN 1312, provided each is tested and certified to UN Packing Group III performance standards.
Each packaging type is identified by a code that can be provided to the packaging manufacturer:
Fibreboard box — 4G
Steel drum — 1A2
Plastic drum — 1H2
Plastic jerrican — 3H2
Permitted Packaging Types
PI 446 and PI 449 permit multiple outer packaging types for UN 1312, provided each is tested and certified to UN Packing Group III performance standards.
Each packaging type is identified by a code that can be provided to the packaging manufacturer:
Fibreboard box — 4G
Steel drum — 1A2
Plastic drum — 1H2
Plastic jerrican — 3H2
MANUFACTURED BY US
UN-SPECIFICATION 4G corrugated FIBREBOARD box IS PERMITTED
We manufacture UN-specification corrugated fibreboard boxes certified for Packing Group III shipments, including UN 1312.
MANUFACTURED BY US
UN-SPECIFICATION 4G corrugated FIBREBOARD box IS PERMITTED
We manufacture UN-specification corrugated fibreboard boxes certified for Packing Group III shipments, including UN 1312.
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 QUANTITIES
max net
quantity
10 Kg / Package
packing
instruction
PI Y443
EXCEPTED QUANTITIES
max net
quantity
1 Kg / Package
packing
instruction
—
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 QUANTITIES
max net
quantity
10 Kg / Package
packing
instruction
PI Y443
EXCEPTED QUANTITIES
max net
quantity
1 Kg / Package
packing
instruction
—
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.
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.
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.
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.
RESTRICTED IN 5 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.
RESTRICTED IN 5 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.
RESTRICTED ON 7 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.
RESTRICTED ON 7 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.
faq
What packing group is UN 1312?
Packing Group III - the lowest of the three danger levels.
Can UN 1312 be shipped on a passenger aircraft?
Yes, up to 25 kg net per package but the instructions of PI 446 MUST be followed strictly.
Can UN 1312 be shipped on a cargo-only aircraft?
Yes, up to 100 kg net per package but the instructions of PI 449 MUST be followed strictly.
Is there a limited quantity exemption for UN 1312?
Yes, up to 10 kg net per package but the instructions of PI Y443 MUST be followed strictly.
Is UN-Specification packagings required?
Yes if you ship under the packaging instructions PI 446 (Passenger) and PI 449 (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 446 (Passenger), PI 449 (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 1312 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 1312?
Packing Group III - the lowest of the three danger levels.
Can UN 1312 be shipped on a passenger aircraft?
Yes, up to 25 kg net per package but the instructions of PI 446 MUST be followed strictly.
Can UN 1312 be shipped on a cargo-only aircraft?
Yes, up to 100 kg net per package but the instructions of PI 449 MUST be followed strictly.
Is there a limited quantity exemption for UN 1312?
Yes, up to 10 kg net per package but the instructions of PI Y443 MUST be followed strictly.
Is UN-Specification packagings required?
Yes if you ship under the packaging instructions PI 446 (Passenger) and PI 449 (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 446 (Passenger), PI 449 (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 1312 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 1312 (Borneol) 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.
If you know what you’re shipping but not its UN number, these links will take you to the relevant product, category, or industry.
Products & Industries
UN 1312 (Borneol) 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.
If you know what you’re shipping but not its UN number, these links will take you to the relevant product, category, or industry.