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Potassium cuprocyanide

HMT 15 June 2026
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UN / ID
UN 1679
Hazard class
6.1
Packing group
II
ERG guide
ERG 157
Special provisions
SP IB8, SP IP2, SP IP4, SP T3, SP TP33
Source
49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Potassium cuprocyanide


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

Emergency Response Guide No. 157

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

(3) Hazard class

6.1
Poisonous Material

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1679

(5) Packing Group Help

II

(6) Labels Help

Poisonous liquids PG I Zone A (6.1)

(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.
IB8
IP2
IP4
T3
TP33

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

(8A) Exceptions153see 49 CFR §173.153
(8B) Non-bulk212see 49 CFR §173.212
(8C) Bulk242see 49 CFR §173.242

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail25 kg
(9B) Cargo aircraft only100 kg

(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.

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This check evaluates segregation per 49 CFR §177.848. Additional loading/unloading and handling requirements may still apply; see 49 CFR §177 Subpart B (Loading and Unloading):

  • §177.834 - General requirements
  • §177.835 - Class 1 materials
  • §177.837 - Class 3 materials
  • §177.838 - Class 4 (flammable solid) materials, Class 5 (oxidizing) materials, and Division 4.2 (pyroforic liquid) materials
  • §177.839 - Class 8 (corrosive) materials
  • §177.840 - Class 2 (gases) materials
  • §177.841 - Division 6.1 and Division 2.3 materials
  • §177.842 - Class 7 (radioactive) material
  • §177.843 - Contamination of vehicles

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