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How cream chargers ship: UN1070 · Class 2.2 / 5.1

Nitrous oxide (N₂O) cream charger cylinders are transported as dangerous goods UN1070, Class 2.2 with subsidiary 5.1 (oxidiser). CreamTank moves pallet orders only with approved dangerous-goods capable carriers — ordinary postal gas routes are not used.

What UN1070 means for your order

UN numberUN1070 — nitrous oxide
Hazard classClass 2.2 (non-flammable gas) with subsidiary 5.1 (oxidiser) — shown on pack labelling
CarriersApproved DG-capable road carriers only · no postal / parcel gas routes
Order unit1 pallet MOQ · default EU pallet 504 pcs · 6/carton — which is why there are no samples
Ship-fromNearest stocked EU warehouse (FR / DE / ES) · UK option for selected SKUs — see UK delivery
TimingFollows DG carrier scheduling — EU: truck booking typically 1–3 days, transit typically 4–48h (lead time)
FreightQuoted by delivery address — DDP / door-to-door concepts on inquiry
Cylinder documentsTPED0036 (notified body 0036 / EN ISO 11118 / 2010/35/EU) on request — TPED 0036

Receiving site

Give a business delivery address that can accept a pallet from a DG carrier (dock, forklift or tail-lift needs noted on inquiry).

Storage

Store cylinders as the pack labelling and your local rules require — cool, dry, away from heat and combustibles.

Lawful use

Food-grade E942 use by verified B2B buyers only; recreational requests are declined.

This page is general shipping information for B2B buyers, not legal or transport-compliance advice. Carrier, route and documents are confirmed per inquiry.

Quick answers

What is the UN number for nitrous oxide cream chargers?

UN1070 (nitrous oxide), Class 2.2 with subsidiary hazard 5.1 (oxidiser).

Can cream charger cylinders be sent by post or parcel courier?

CreamTank does not use ordinary postal gas routes. Pallets move with approved dangerous-goods capable carriers, which is why the minimum order is 1 pallet and no samples are shipped.

Does DG shipping change the delivery time?

Timing follows DG carrier scheduling. For EU stock: after payment, truck booking typically 1–3 days and transit typically 4–48 hours — delivery typically within 7 days.

Which documents are available for the cylinders?

TPED cylinder conformity (notified body 0036 / EN ISO 11118) is available on request for qualified B2B buyers against the SKU inquired.

Inquire for a B2B wholesale quote

Verified foodservice, bakery, food-processing or industrial buyers only. Include destination, SKU preference, pallet quantity and lawful end use. Contact Jay via email, WhatsApp or Telegram.