Hexaethyl tetraphosphate, liquid
HMT 15 June 2026Hexaethyl tetraphosphate, liquid
Hexaethyl tetraphosphate (also known as HETP) is the organophosphorus compound with the chemical formula 2O. The compound has not been isolated in pure form but appears to be a colorless liquid at room temperature. Commercial samples appear brown due to impurities. It is a constituent of the insecticide Bladan Wikipedia
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Hazardous Materials Table
Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)(3) Hazard Class6.1Poisonous Material |
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(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)
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| N76 | |
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(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) 
| (8A) Exceptions | 153 | see 49 CFR §173.153 |
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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 | 5 L |
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| (9B) Cargo aircraft only | 60 L |
(10) Vessel stowage 
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| (10B) Other |
(3) Hazard Class6.1Poisonous Material |
(4) Identification number |
(5) Packing Group |
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(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)
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| IB8 | |
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| IP2 | |
| IP4 | |
| N76 |
(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) 
| (8A) Exceptions | 153 | see 49 CFR §173.153 |
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| (8B) Non-bulk | 212 | see 49 CFR §173.212 |
| (8C) Bulk | 242 | see 49 CFR §173.242 |
(9) Quantity Limits 
| (9A) Passenger aircraft/rail | 25 kg |
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| (9B) Cargo aircraft only | 100 kg |
(10) Vessel stowage 
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| (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.
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
Similar substances
| UN / ID | Proper shipping name | Hazard class |
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| UN 1612 | Hexaethyl tetraphosphate and compressed gas mixtures | 2.3 |
| UN 1611 | Hexaethyl tetraphosphate, liquid | 6.1 |

