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Lithium nitride

HMT 15 June 2026
Reference only — HMT snapshot for inspection and audit support; not a shipping paper, placard mandate, or CVI record. Use Print / PDF below for field notes.
UN / ID
UN 2806
Hazard class
4.3
Packing group
I
ERG guide
ERG 138
Special provisions
SP A19, SP IB4, SP IP1, SP N40, SP W31
Source
49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Lithium nitride


Lithium nitride is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Li3N. It is the only stable alkali metal nitride. It is a reddish-pink solid with a high melting point Wikipedia

Emergency Response Guide No. 138

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

(3) Hazard Class

4.3
Dangerous when wet materials

(4) Identification number Help

UN 2806

(5) Packing Group Help

I

(6) Labels Help

Dangerous when wet materials (4.3) Cargo Aircraft Only (Cargo Aircraft Only)

(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.
A19
IB4
IP1
N40
W31

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

(8A) ExceptionsNone
(8B) Non-bulk211see 49 CFR §173.211
(8C) Bulk242see 49 CFR §173.242

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/railForbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft only15 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.