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Peroxyacetic acid, with more than 43 percent and with more than 6 percent hydrogen peroxide

HMT 15 June 2026

UN / ID: —
Hazard class: Forbidden
Packing group: —
ERG guide: —
Special provisions: —
Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

This Hazmat is classified as "Forbidden". This means the material may not be offered for transportation or transported in the applicable mode of transport.

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Peroxyacetic acid, with more than 43 percent and with more than 6 percent hydrogen peroxide

Peracetic acid (also known as peroxyacetic acid, or Percidine) is an organic compound with the formula CH3CO3H. This peroxy acid is a colorless liquid with a characteristic acrid odor reminiscent of acetic acid. It can be highly corrosive. Peracetic acid is a weaker acid than the parent acetic acid, with a pKa of 8.2 Wikipedia

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

(3) Hazard class

Forbidden

(4) Identification number

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(5) Packing Group

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(6) Labels

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(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	—
(8B) Non-bulk	—
(8C) Bulk	—

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	—
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	—

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location	—
(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.

This Hazmat is classified as "Forbidden". This means the material may not be offered for transportation or transported in the applicable mode of transport.

Similar substances

UN / ID	Proper shipping name	Hazard class
UN 3149	Hydrogen peroxide and peroxyacetic acid mixtures, stabilized with acids, water, and not more than 5 percent peroxyacetic acid	5.1
	tert-Butyl peroxyacetate, with more than 76 percent in solution	Forbidden