HazMat Tool — substance information
Mercury oxycyanide
HMT May 2026- UN / ID
- n/a
- Hazard class
- Forbidden
- Packing group
- —
- ERG guide
- —
- Special provisions
- —
- Source
- 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)
Mercury oxycyanide
Mercury oxycyanide is a chemical compound, an organomercury derivative. It is both explosive and highly toxic, producing symptoms of both mercury and cyanide poisoning following exposure. Wikipedia
Hazardous Materials Table
Source: 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)(3) Hazard ClassForbidden |
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(6) Labels n/a |
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(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)
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(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)
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| (8A) Exceptions | n/a | see 49 CFR §173. n/a |
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| (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 |
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| (9B) Cargo aircraft only | n/a |
(10) Vessel stowage
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| (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.