49 C.F.R. § 173.140
Class 9—Definitions.
Cite as 49 C.F.R. § 173.140 (2026)
For the purposes of this subchapter,
miscellaneous hazardous material
(Class 9) means a material which presents a hazard during transportation but which does not meet the definition of any other hazard class. This class includes:
(a) Any material which has an anesthetic, noxious or other similar property which could cause extreme annoyance or discomfort to a flight crew member so as to prevent the correct performance of assigned duties; or
(b) Any material that meets the definition in § 171.8 of this subchapter for an elevated temperature material, a hazardous substance, a hazardous waste, or a marine pollutant.
[Amdt. 173-224, 57 FR 45463, Oct. 1, 1992, as amended by Amdt. 173-231, 57 FR 52939, Nov. 5, 1992; Amdt. 173-233, 58 FR 33305, June 16, 1993]
- Cross-references to the CFR
- 171.8