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Methyl bromoacetate
HMT 15 June 2026- UN / ID
- UN 2643
- Hazard class
- 6.1
- Packing group
- II
- ERG guide
- ERG 155
- Special provisions
- SP IB2, SP T7, SP TP2
- Source
- 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)
Methyl bromoacetate
Methyl 2-bromoacetate (methyl bromoactate) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C3H5BrO2 Wikipedia
| Emergency Response Guide No. 155 |
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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| T7 | |
| TP2 |
(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 |
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.
Hinweis: In der Kompatibilitätstabelle sind Stoffe der Gefahrenklasse 6.1 nur dann gesondert zu berücksichtigen, wenn der Stoff als inhalativ giftig (Gefahrenzone A) sowie in der Verpackungsgruppe I eingestuft ist. Siehe Sonderbestimmung 1 sowie 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).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| UN 1603 | Ethyl bromoacetate | 6.1 |
| UN 1938 | Bromoacetic acid solution | 8 |
| UN 3425 | Bromoacetic acid, solid | 8 |
<br>Where: <br>t<sub>r</sub> is the maximum mean bulk temperature during transport, <br>t<sub>f</sub> is the temperature in degrees celsius of the liquid during filling, and <br>α is the mean coefficient of cubical expansion of the liquid between the mean temperature of the liquid during filling (t<sub>f</sub>) and the maximum mean bulk temperature during transportation (t<sub>r</sub>) both in degrees celsius. <br>b. For liquids transported under ambient conditions α may be calculated using the formula:<br>
<br>Where: <br>d<sub>15</sub> and d<sub>50</sub> are the densities (in units of mass per unit volume) of the liquid at 15 °C (59 °F) and 50 °C (122 °F), respectively.