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Isopropyl nitrate

HMT May 2026
UN / ID
UN 1222
Hazard class
3
Packing group
II
ERG guide
ERG 130
Special provisions
SP IB9
Source
49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

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Isopropyl nitrate


Isopropyl nitrate (IPN, 2-propyl nitrate) is a colorless liquid monopropellant. It is used as a diesel cetane improver. IPN is a low-sensitivity explosive, with a detonation velocity of approximately 5400 m/s. Isopropyl nitrate is extremely flammable and burns with a practically invisible flame. This presents unique hazards in its handling. Wikipedia

Emergency Response Guide No. 130

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

(3) Hazard Class

3
Flammable liquids

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1222

(5) Packing Group Help

II

(6) Labels Help

Flammable liquids (3)

(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.
IB9

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

(8A) Exceptions150see 49 CFR §173.150
(8B) Non-bulk202see 49 CFR §173.202
(8C) BulkNone

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail5 L
(9B) Cargo aircraft only60 L

(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.