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UN 114: Guanyl nitrosaminoguanyltetrazene, wetted

49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table·ERG 2024

DOT Classification and Shipping

UN 114 is assigned the proper shipping name Guanyl nitrosaminoguanyltetrazene, wetted in the U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101). It is classified as a Class 1.1A Explosive material. Required label(s): 1.1.

Packing group indicates the degree of danger within a hazard class: PG I is high danger, PG II medium, PG III low. The proper shipping name, hazard class, UN number, and packing group together form the basic shipping description that must appear on shipping papers and, where required, on the package and placard.

Emergency Response (ERG Guide 112)

Hazards: May explode or be projected if heated. Fragments may travel great distances. Fire may produce irritating or toxic gases.

Fire: DO NOT fight fire when it reaches cargo. Evacuate area and let burn. Fight fire from maximum distance.

Spill: Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Isolate spill area immediately.

Chemical and Physical Properties

Guanyl nitrosamino guanylidene hydrazine appears as a colorless to pale yellow fluffy crystalline solid. Must be shipped with at least 30% water or water and denatured ethyl alcohol mixture. May detonate from shock, heat, flame, or friction when dry. May explode under prolonged exposure to heat or fire. Primary hazard is blast of an instantaneous explosion, not flying projectiles or fragments.

CAS Number: 109-27-3
Molecular Formula: C2H8N10O
Molecular Weight: 188.15 g/mol

Special Provisions

49 CFR 172.102 special provision codes for this entry: 111, 117. These codes modify the general requirements (packaging, quantity limits, exceptions) for this specific material. Look up each code in 49 CFR 172.102 for the full text.

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Reference data compiled from the DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101), the 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook, and public chemical databases (PubChem, NIOSH, EPA). Always verify the correct shipping description against the current regulation and the manufacturer's SDS Section 14 before shipping.