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Ammonium permanganate

HMT 15 June 2026

UN / ID: n/a
Hazard class: Forbidden
Packing group: —
ERG guide: —
Special provisions: —
Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Ammonium permanganate

Ammonium permanganate is the chemical compound NH4MnO4, or NH3·HMnO4. It is a water soluble, violet-brown or dark purple salt Wikipedia

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

(3) Hazard Class

Forbidden

(4) Identification number

n/a

(5) Packing Group

n/a

(6) Labels

n/a

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	n/a	see 49 CFR §173. n/a
(8B) Non-bulk	n/a	see 49 CFR §173. n/a
(8C) Bulk	n/a	see 49 CFR §173. n/a

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	n/a
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	n/a

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location	n/a see
(10B) Other	n/a

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.

This Hazmat is classified as "Forbidden". This means the material may not be offered for transportation or transported in the applicable mode of transport.

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UN / ID	Proper shipping name	Hazard class
UN 3214	Permanganates, inorganic, aqueous solution, n.o.s	5.1
UN 1482	Permanganates, inorganic, n.o.s	5.1
UN 1448	Barium permanganate	5.1
UN 1456	Calcium permanganate	5.1
UN 1490	Potassium permanganate	5.1
UN 1503	Sodium permanganate	5.1
UN 1515	Zinc permanganate	5.1