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Methyl bromide

HMT 15 June 2026
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UN / ID
UN 1062
Hazard class
2.3
Packing group
(multiple — see tabs)
ERG guide
ERG 123
Special provisions
SP 3, SP B14, SP N86, SP T50
Source
49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Methyl 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-Number

74-83-9

Flash Point

Boiling Point


Emergency Response Guide No. 123

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

(3) Hazard class

2.3
Poisonous gas

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1062

(5) Packing Group Help

(6) Labels Help

Poisonous gas (2.3)

(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.
3
B14
N86
T50

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

(8A) ExceptionsNone
(8B) Non-bulk193see 49 CFR §173.193
(8C) Bulk314, 315see 49 CFR §173.314, 315

(9) Quantity Limits Help

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

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other

Methyl bromide and chloropicrin mixtures with not more than 2 percent chloropicrin,