HazMat Tool — substance information

Cyanogen

HMT May 2026
UN / ID
UN 1026
Hazard class
2.3
Packing group
ERG guide
ERG 119
Special provisions
SP 2
Source
49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

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Cyanogen


Cyanogen is the chemical compound with the formula (CN)2. Its structure is N≡C−C≡N. The simplest stable carbon nitride, it is a colorless and highly toxic gas with a pungent odor. The molecule is a pseudohalogen. Wikipedia

Substance Data

Source: PubChem

CAS-Number

460-19-5

Flash Point

n/a

Boiling Point

n/a

Emergency Response Guide No. 119

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

(3) Hazard Class

2.3
Poisonous gas

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1026

(5) Packing Group Help

n/a

(6) Labels Help

Poisonous gas (2.3) Flammable gases (2.1)

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

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Special provisions may be very complex. The extracts are taken from 49 CFR §172.102. Please be careful with the information, as necessary, additional conditions may be applied that are not written here. Please check the original source and report bugs.
2

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) Help

(8A) ExceptionsNone
(8B) Non-bulk304see 49 CFR §173.304
(8C) Bulk245see 49 CFR §173.245

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/railForbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft onlyForbidden

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other

Segregation chart for load, transport, and storage

This chart shows whether loading, transport, or storage with other hazard classes is permitted, prohibited, or restricted. Based on 49 CFR §177.848.

Prohibited Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same vehicle or facility.
Permitted May be loaded, transported, or stored together.
Restricted May be loaded, transported, or stored together only with restrictions.

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