HazMat Tool — substance information
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Chloroprene, uninhibited
HMT 15 June 2026- UN / ID
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- Hazard class
- Forbidden
- Packing group
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- ERG guide
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- Special provisions
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- Source
- 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)
Chloroprene, uninhibited
Chloroprene (IUPAC name 2-chlorobuta-1,3-diene) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula CH2=CCl−CH=CH2. Chloroprene is a colorless volatile liquid, almost exclusively used as a monomer for the production of the polymer polychloroprene, better known as neoprene, a type of synthetic rubber Wikipedia
Hazardous Materials Table
Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)(3) Hazard classForbidden |
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(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)
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(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) 
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| (8B) Non-bulk | — |
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(9) Quantity Limits
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| (9B) Cargo aircraft only | — |
(10) Vessel stowage
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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.
Similar substances
| UN / ID | Proper shipping name | Hazard class |
|---|---|---|
| UN 1991 | Chloroprene, stabilized | 3 |