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Beryllium nitrate

HMT 15 June 2026
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UN / ID
UN 2464
Hazard class
5.1
Packing group
II
ERG guide
ERG 141
Special provisions
SP IB8, SP IP2, SP IP4, SP T3, SP TP33
Source
49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Beryllium nitrate


Beryllium nitrate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Be(NO3)2. It forms a tetrahydrate with the formula (NO3)2.The anhydrous compound, as for many beryllium compounds, is highly covalent. Little of its chemistry is known. Both the anhydrous form and the tetrahydrate are colourless solids that are soluble in water Wikipedia

Substance Data

Source: PubChem (HSDB, 11.12.2019)

CAS-Number

13597-99-4

Flash Point

n/a

Boiling Point

n/a

Emergency Response Guide No. 141

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

(3) Hazard Class

5.1
Oxidizers

(4) Identification number Help

UN 2464

(5) Packing Group Help

II

(6) Labels Help

Oxidizers (5.1) Poisonous liquids PG I Zone A (6.1)

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

×Note:
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) Exceptions152see 49 CFR §173.152
(8B) Non-bulk212see 49 CFR §173.212
(8C) Bulk242see 49 CFR §173.242

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail5 kg
(9B) Cargo aircraft only25 kg

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(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.

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.

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