Cyanogen Gas Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Cyanogen Gas (C2N2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Flammable hazardFlammable Storage

Chemical formula

Cyanogen Gas molecular formula

About Cyanogen Gas

Cyanogen chloride is used in chemical synthesis (military poison gas), as a warning agent in fumigant gases, and as a tear gas, metal cleaner (in ore refining or production of synthetic rubber), as well as for electroplating and photography.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
See SDS
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
See SDS
Storage temperature
See SDS
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
keep away from oxidizing materials, halogens, Acids

Flammable Gases, Category 1 Gas under pressure, Liquefied gas Acute Toxicity (Inhalation), Category 2

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Cyanogen Gas

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Cyanogen Gas (C2N2). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.

Additional extinguishing notes: SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam. FOR CHLOROSILANES, DO NOT USE WATER

Always confirm extinguishing agents against the manufacturer SDS and your authority having jurisdiction before specifying a rental building fire-suppression package.

Storage & segregation guidance

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Cyanogen Gas should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs, and segregation requirements. keep away from oxidizing materials, halogens, Acids

Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.

Properties: pH: Not available Melting/Freezing Point: -27.9 °C Boiling Point: -21°C Flash Point: flammable Decomposition: Not available Evaporation Rate: Not available LEL: 6.6% UEL: 32 % Vapor Pressure: 760 mmHg @ -21 °C Vapor Density (air = 1): 1.8 Specific Gravity (water=1): 0.954 @ -21 °C Water Solubility: Soluble Log KOW: 0.07 Coeff. Water/Oil Dist: Not available Auto Ignition: Not available Viscosity: Not available Molecular Weight: 52.04 Molecular Formula: C2-N2

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Cyanogen Gas

Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.

  • Fire-rated4 HourChemical Storage

    FireSAFE 4X

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft
    • 57 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
    • 228 Square Feet storage
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  • Fire-rated4 HourChemical Storage

    FireSAFE 4X

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 10 ft
    • 12 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
    • 48 Square Feet storage
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  • Fire-rated4 hourChemical Tote Storage

    Single Tote & Pallet Storage

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated 6' Deep 1-Tote-Deep
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Material handling

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Frequently asked questions

How should Cyanogen Gas be stored?

Store Cyanogen Gas in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: Follow the temperature range listed on the manufacturer SDS.. Compatibility notes: keep away from oxidizing materials, halogens, Acids US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Cyanogen Gas flammable?

Yes — Cyanogen Gas is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: see SDS. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.

What hazard class is Cyanogen Gas?

Cyanogen Gas is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Flammable Gases, Category 1 Gas under pressure, Liquefied gas Acute Toxicity (Inhalation), Category 2

What fire suppression is recommended for Cyanogen Gas?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Cyanogen Gas (C2N2). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.

Is compliant Cyanogen Gas storage available for rent?

Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Cyanogen Gas. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.