☣️ UN 1589 • CLASS 2
Cyanogen chloride, stabilized
Placard: Toxic Gas. Training/quick-reference only — use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
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⚠️ This page is a quick-reference aid. For real incidents: stage upwind, isolate, deny entry, request Hazmat early, and consult the current ERG + SOP/SOG.
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UN 1589
Class: 2
Placard type: Toxic Gas
ERG: Guide 125 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 125: Initial isolation 100m in all directions. Protective action distance: daytime 0.5km, nighttime 1.7km for large spills. Evacuate immediate area if container exposed to fire.
Chemical & Response Details
| Also known as | Chlorine cyanideChlorocyanChlorocyanogenCK (military designation)Cyanogen monochloride |
| CAS Number | 506-77-4 |
| Appearance | Colorless compressed gas or liquid with a pungent, irritating odor. Highly toxic and corrosive. Liquefied gas form appears as a colorless to slightly yellow liquid. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (gas) |
| Boiling Point | 13C (55F) |
| Vapor Density | 2.1 (heavier than air) |
| Water Reactivity | Reacts slowly with water forming hydrochloric acid and other corrosive products. Hydrolyzes in moisture. |
| Extinguishing | Do not use water directly on material. Use water spray from distance to cool containers. Dry chemical or CO2 for small fires. |
| PPE | ⚠️ Level A required: full encapsulating chemical protective suit with SCBA. Extremely toxic by inhalation. Avoid all contact with gas or liquid. |
| Isolation | ERG 125: Initial isolation 100m in all directions. Protective action distance: daytime 0.5km, nighttime 1.7km for large spills. Evacuate immediate area if container exposed to fire. |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Common hazards (high level)
- TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.
- Vapors are extremely irritating and corrosive.
- Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite.
- Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
- Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause environmental contamination.
- Some may burn but none ignite readily.
- Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread along ground.
- Some of these materials may react violently with water.
First actions (field-minded)
- CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper
- Keep unauthorized personnel away.
- Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
- Many gases are heavier than air and will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas
- Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
- Isolate spill or leak area for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions.
- For highlighted materials: see Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances.
- For non-highlighted materials: increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind
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UN 1589 — Cyanogen chloride, stabilized HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1589
Product: Cyanogen chloride, stabilized
Class 2 / Toxic Gas / ERG 125
PPE: Level A required: full encapsulating chemical protective suit with SCBA. Extremely toxic by inhalation. Avoid all contact with gas or liquid.
ISOLATION: ERG 125: Initial isolation 100m in all directions. Protective action distance: daytime 0.5km, nighttime 1.7km for large spills. Evacuate immediate area if container exposed to fire.
ACTION: Stage upwind · Isolate · Deny entry · Request HazmatRADIO
Use for: Quick radio or face-to-face size-up. Short, structured, field-ready.
=== IC HAZMAT BRIEFING ===
UN 1589 — Cyanogen chloride, stabilized
Class: 2 | Placard: Toxic Gas | ERG Guide: 125
Appearance: Colorless compressed gas or liquid with a pungent, irritating odor. Highly toxic and corrosive. Liquefied gas form appears as a colorless to slightly yellow liquid.
Water Reactivity: Reacts slowly with water forming hydrochloric acid and other corrosive products. Hydrolyzes in moisture.
Extinguishing: Do not use water directly on material. Use water spray from distance to cool containers. Dry chemical or CO2 for small fires.
PPE: Level A required: full encapsulating chemical protective suit with SCBA. Extremely toxic by inhalation. Avoid all contact with gas or liquid.
Isolation: ERG 125: Initial isolation 100m in all directions. Protective action distance: daytime 0.5km, nighttime 1.7km for large spills. Evacuate immediate area if container exposed to fire.
— Key Hazards —
• TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.
• Vapors are extremely irritating and corrosive.
• Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite.
— First Actions —
• CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper
• Keep unauthorized personnel away.
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
• Many gases are heavier than air and will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1589 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN1589 Cyanogen chloride, stabilized Cls2 ERG125 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1589SMS / 160 CHAR
Use for: Quick text to command or incoming units. Fits in a single SMS. Includes link to full page.
⚠️ Quick-reference only. Always use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions. Page: https://allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1589
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FAQ
TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. Vapors are extremely irritating and corrosive. Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause environmental contamination. Some may burn but none ignite readily. Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread along ground. Some of these materials may react violently with water.
CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper Keep unauthorized personnel away. Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
Level A required: full encapsulating chemical protective suit with SCBA. Extremely toxic by inhalation. Avoid all contact with gas or liquid.
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 125 and your department SOP/SOG for incident-specific protective actions.
Sources (high level): DOT/PHMSA marking & class concepts + ERG usage principles. This page does not reproduce ERG guide text—always consult the current ERG for incident-specific protective actions.