UN number
UN 1090 — Acetone
Last updated: 6 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
UN 1090 is the UN number for acetone, a dangerous good in Class 3. It is commonly solvent — nail-polish remover, thinner. For passengers: bulk acetone forbidden; small retail cosmetics within lags limits.
- Proper shipping name
- Acetone
- Class
- 3
- Packing group
- II
- Common use
- Solvent — nail-polish remover, thinner.
What is UN 1090?
UN 1090 identifies acetone in international transport. It belongs to dangerous-goods Class 3, packing group II, and is used for solvent — nail-polish remover, thinner.
Can passengers carry Acetone?
Bulk acetone forbidden; small retail cosmetics within LAGs limits. Always follow your airline's dangerous-goods policy, since limits and approvals differ between carriers.