Ethyl bromoacetate
Ethyl bromoacetate is the chemical compound with the formula BrCH2CO2CH2CH3. It is the ethyl ester of bromoacetic acid and is prepared in two steps from acetic acid. It is a lachrymator and has a fruity, pungent odor. It is also a highly toxic alkylating agent and may be fatal if inhaled. Wikipedia
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Data from the Hazardous Materials Table
Source: 49 CFR §172 (2018/07)(3) Hazard Class6.1Poisonous Material |
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(5) Packing Group |
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(6) Labels |
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(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)
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| IB2 | |
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| T7 | |
| TP2 |
(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) 
| (8A) Exceptions | None | |
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| (8B) Non-bulk | 202 | see 49 CFR §173.202 |
| (8C) Bulk | 243 | see 49 CFR §173.243 |
(9) Quantity Limits 
| (9A) Passenger aircraft/rail | Forbidden |
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| (9B) Cargo aircraft only | Forbidden |
(10) Vessel stowage 
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| (10B) Other |
Segregation Chart for Load, Transport, Storage
In this table a statement is contained for each hazard class whether the loading, transport or storage with other hazard classes is allowed, is not permitted or is restricted. The table is based on U.S.-Code 49 CFR §177.848.
Note: The HMR prohibit only those Division 6.1 liquids that meet the definition of a Packing Group (PG) I and Hazard Zone A. See special provision 1 and PHMSA Interpretation #09-0252.
Packages with POISON or POISON INHALATION HAZARD labels, or a POISON label displaying “PG III,” or “PG III” marked next to a POISON label may not be transported with foodstuffs, feed or any other edible material, intended for humans or animals. For exceptions see 49 CFR §177.841(e).
There are no restrictions with hazardous materials, as pointed out in the instructions for using the Segregation Table (see 49 CFR §177.848(e)). But please, refer to following requirements in 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.
Substances with similar name
| UN-Number | Name | Hazard Class |
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| UN 1938 | Bromoacetic acid solution | 8 |
| UN 1569 | Bromoacetone | 6.1 |
| Dibromoacetylene | Forbidden | |
| UN 1603 | Ethyl bromoacetate | 6.1 |
| UN 2643 | Methyl bromoacetate | 6.1 |

