HazMat Tool — substance information
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Potassium carbonyl
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)
This Hazmat is classified as "Forbidden". This means the material may not be offered for transportation or transported in the applicable mode of transport.
Potassium carbonyl
Potassium is a chemical element; it has symbol K (from Neo-Latin kalium) and atomic number 19. It is a silvery white metal that is soft enough to easily cut with a knife. Potassium metal reacts rapidly with atmospheric oxygen to form flaky white potassium peroxide in only seconds of exposure. It was first isolated from potash, the ashes of plants, from which its name derives 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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| (9B) Cargo aircraft only | — |
(10) Vessel stowage
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| (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.
This Hazmat is classified as "Forbidden". This means the material may not be offered for transportation or transported in the applicable mode of transport.