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Diethylene glycol dinitrate

HMT 15 June 2026
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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)

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Diethylene glycol dinitrate


Diethylene glycol dinitrate (DEGDN) is an explosive nitrated alcohol ester with the formula C4H8N2O7. It is commonly used as a plasticizer in propellant or explosive formulations. While chemically similar to numerous other high explosives, pure diethylene glycol dinitrate is difficult to ignite. Ignition typically requires localized heating to the decomposition point unless the DEGDN is first atomized Wikipedia

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

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

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

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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.

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