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Calcium, pyrophoric or Calcium alloys, pyrophoric

HMT May 2026
UN / ID
UN 1855
Hazard class
4.2
Packing group
I
ERG guide
ERG 135
Special provisions
SP W31
Source
49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

Calcium, pyrophoric or Calcium alloys, pyrophoric


Calcium is a chemical element; it has symbol Ca and atomic number 20. As an alkaline earth metal, calcium is a reactive metal that forms a dark oxide-nitride layer when exposed to air. Its physical and chemical properties are most similar to its heavier homologues strontium and barium. It is the fifth most abundant element in Earth's crust, and the third most abundant metal, after iron and aluminium. Wikipedia

Emergency Response Guide No. 135

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

(3) Hazard Class

4.2
Spontaneously combustible materials

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1855

(5) Packing Group Help

I

(6) Labels Help

Spontaneously combustible materials (4.2)

(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.
W31

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

(8A) ExceptionsNone
(8B) Non-bulk187see 49 CFR §173.187
(8C) BulkNone

(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.