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Fluoroacetic acid

HMT 15 June 2026
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UN / ID
UN 2642
Hazard class
6.1
Packing group
I (multiple — see tabs)
ERG guide
ERG 154
Special provisions
SP IB7, SP IP1, SP T6, SP TP33
Source
49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Fluoroacetic acid


Fluoroacetic acid is an organofluorine compound with the chemical formula FCH2CO2H. It is a colorless solid that is noted for its relatively high toxicity. The conjugate base, fluoroacetate occurs naturally in at least 40 plants in Australia, Brazil, and Africa. It is one of only five known organofluorine-containing natural products Wikipedia

Substance Data

Source: PubChem

CAS-Number

144-49-0

Flash Point

n/a

Boiling Point

n/a

Emergency Response Guide No. 154

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

(3) Hazard Class

6.1
Poisonous Material

(4) Identification number Help

UN 2642

(5) Packing Group Help

I

(6) Labels Help

Poisonous liquids PG I Zone A (6.1)

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

×Note:
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.
IB7
IP1
T6
TP33

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

(8A) ExceptionsNone
(8B) Non-bulk211see 49 CFR §173.211
(8C) Bulk242see 49 CFR §173.242

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail1 kg
(9B) Cargo aircraft only15 kg

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other

(3) Hazard Class

8
Corrosive liquids

(4) Identification number Help

UN 2699

(5) Packing Group Help

I

(6) Labels Help

Corrosive liquids (8)

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

×Note:
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.
A7
B4
N3
N34
N36
T10
TP2

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

(8A) ExceptionsNone
(8B) Non-bulk201see 49 CFR §173.201
(8C) Bulk243see 49 CFR §173.243

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail0.5 L
(9B) Cargo aircraft only2.5 L

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other

Packing group comparison

Multiple packing groups apply to this entry. See assignment criteria in 49 CFR §173 Subpart D. Details are in the tabs above; differences are highlighted.

PG I PG I
1
2Fluoroacetic acidTrifluoroacetic acid
36.18
4UN 2642UN 2699
5II
66.18
7IB7, IP1, T6, TP33A7, B4, N3, N34, N36, T10, TP2
8ANoneNone
8B211201
8C242243
9A1 kg0.5 L
9B15 kg2.5 L
10AEB
10B53, 5812, 25, 40, 53, 58

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.