UN 2452: Ethylacetylene, stabilized

DOT Classification and Shipping

UN 2452 is assigned the proper shipping name Ethylacetylene, stabilized in the U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101). It is classified as a Class 2.1 Flammable Gas material. Required label(s): 2.1.

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 116)

Hazards: May polymerize explosively when heated or involved in fire. Extremely flammable. BLEVE risk.

Fire: Fight fire from maximum distance. Do not extinguish unless flow stopped. Cool containers with water.

Spill: Eliminate all ignition sources. Stop leak if safe.

Chemical and Physical Properties

Ethyl acetylene, stabilized appears as a colorless gas. Denser than air. Prolonged exposure to intense heat may cause the containers to rupture violently and rocket.

Special Provisions

49 CFR 172.102 special provision codes for this entry: 387, N88. 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.