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Methyl bromide
HMT 15 June 2026Methyl bromide
Bromomethane, commonly known as methyl bromide, is an organobromine compound with formula CH3Br. This colorless, odorless, nonflammable gas is produced both industrially and biologically. It is a recognized ozone-depleting chemical. According to the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report, it has a global warming potential of 2 Wikipedia
Substance Data
Source: PubChem (HSDB, 04.12.2019)CAS-Number74-83-9 |
Flash Point— | Boiling Point— |
| Emergency Response Guide No. 123 |
Hazardous Materials Table
Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)(3) Hazard class2.3Poisonous gas |
(4) Identification number |
(5) Packing Group |
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(6) Labels |
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(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)
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| 3 | |
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| B14 | |
| N86 | |
| T50 |
(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) 
| (8A) Exceptions | None | |
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| (8B) Non-bulk | 193 | see 49 CFR §173.193 |
| (8C) Bulk | 314, 315 | see 49 CFR §173.314, 315 |
(9) Quantity Limits 
| (9A) Passenger aircraft/rail | Forbidden |
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| (9B) Cargo aircraft only | Forbidden |
(10) Vessel stowage 
| (10A) Location | |
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| (10B) Other |