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Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine, wetted or Cyclonite, wetted or Hexogen, wetted or RDX, wetted with not less than 15 percent water by mass

HMT 15 June 2026
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UN / ID
UN 0072
Hazard class
1.1D
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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Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine, wetted or Cyclonite, wetted or Hexogen, wetted or RDX, wetted with not less than 15 percent water by mass


RDX (Research Department Explosive or Royal Demolition Explosive), or hexogen, also known by other names, is an organic compound with the formula (CH2N2O2)3. It is white, odorless, tasteless, and widely used as an explosive. Chemically, it is classified as a nitroamine alongside HMX. It was used widely in World War II and remains common in military applications Wikipedia

Substance Data

Source: PubChem (HSDB, 16.12.2019)

CAS-Number

121-82-4

Flash Point

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Boiling Point

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Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

(3) Hazard class

1.1
Explosives

(4) Identification number Help

UN 0072

(5) Packing Group Help

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(6) Labels Help

Explosives (1.1D)

Compatibility group of explosives - Description of substances or article to be classified

Group: D

Secondary detonating explosive substance or black powder or article containing a secondary detonating explosive substance, in each case without means of initiation and without a propelling charge, or article containing a primary explosive substance and containing two or more effective protective features.

Source: 49 CFR §173.52

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

(8A) ExceptionsNone
(8B) Non-bulk62see 49 CFR §173.62
(8C) BulkNone

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/railForbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft onlyForbidden

(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.

Prohibited Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same vehicle or facility.
Permitted May be loaded, transported, or stored together.
Restricted May be loaded, transported, or stored together only with restrictions.