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Arsenic trichloride

HMT May 2026
UN / ID
UN 1560
Hazard class
6.1
Packing group
I
ERG guide
ERG 157
Special provisions
SP 2, SP B9, SP B14, SP B32, SP T20, SP TP2, SP TP13, SP TP38, more…
Source
49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

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Arsenic trichloride


Arsenic trichloride is an inorganic compound with the formula AsCl3, also known as arsenous chloride or butter of arsenic. This poisonous oil is colourless, although impure samples may appear yellow. It is an intermediate in the manufacture of organoarsenic compounds. Wikipedia

Substance Data

Source: PubChem (HSDB, 16.12.2019)

CAS-Number

7784-34-1

Flash Point

n/a

Boiling Point

n/a

Emergency Response Guide No. 157

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

(3) Hazard Class

6.1
Poisonous Material

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1560

(5) Packing Group Help

I

(6) Labels Help

Poisonous liquids PG I Zone A (6.1)

(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.
2
B9
B14
B32
T20
TP2
TP13
TP38
TP45

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

(8A) ExceptionsNone
(8B) Non-bulk227see 49 CFR §173.227
(8C) Bulk244see 49 CFR §173.244

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/railForbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft onlyForbidden

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other

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.

Scope & sources (important)Click to show CFR references

This check evaluates segregation per 49 CFR §177.848. Additional loading/unloading and handling requirements may still apply; see 49 CFR §177 Subpart B (Loading and Unloading):

  • §177.834 - General requirements
  • §177.835 - Class 1 materials
  • §177.837 - Class 3 materials
  • §177.838 - Class 4 (flammable solid) materials, Class 5 (oxidizing) materials, and Division 4.2 (pyroforic liquid) materials
  • §177.839 - Class 8 (corrosive) materials
  • §177.840 - Class 2 (gases) materials
  • §177.841 - Division 6.1 and Division 2.3 materials
  • §177.842 - Class 7 (radioactive) material
  • §177.843 - Contamination of vehicles