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Trichloroacetic acid

HMT 15 June 2026

UN / ID: UN 1839
Hazard class: 8
Packing group: II
ERG guide: ERG 153
Special provisions: SP A7, SP IB8, SP IP2, SP IP4, SP N34, SP T3, SP TP33
Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Trichloroacetic acid

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA; TCAA; also known as trichloroethanoic acid) is an organochlorine compound with the formula CCl3CO2H. It is an analogue of acetic acid in which the three hydrogen atoms of the methyl group have all been replaced by chlorine atoms. It is a colorless solid that dissolves in water. Salts and esters of trichloroacetic acid are called trichloroacetates Wikipedia

Substance Data

Source: PubChem (HSDB, 22.10.2026)

CAS-Number

76-03-9

Flash Point

230 ° F

Boiling Point

195.5 ° C

Emergency Response Guide No. 153

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

(3) Hazard class

8
Corrosive liquids

(4) Identification number

UN 1839

(5) Packing Group

(6) Labels

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

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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.

A7	Steel packagings must be corrosion-resistant or have protection against corrosion. Browse special provision A7
IB8	<sub>Authorized IBCs:</sub> Metal (11A, 11B, 11N, 21A, 21B, 21N, 31A, 31B and 31N); Rigid plastics (11H1, 11H2, 21H1, 21H2, 31H1 and 31H2 ); Composite (11HZ1, 11HZ2, 21HZ1, 21HZ2 and 31HZ1); Fiberboard (11G); Wooden (11C, 11D and 11F); Flexible (13H1, 13H2, 13H3, 13H4, 13H5, 13L1, 13L2, 13L3, 13L4, 13M1 or 13M2). Browse special provision IB8
IP2	When IBCs other than metal or rigid plastics IBCs are used, they must be offered for transportation in a closed freight container or a closed transport vehicle. Browse special provision IP2
IP4	Flexible, fiberboard or wooden IBCs must be sift-proof and water-resistant or be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner. Browse special provision IP4
N34	Aluminum construction materials are not authorized for any part of a packaging which is normally in contact with the hazardous material. Browse special provision N34
T3	<table class="table table-bordered table-condensed ushmr-sp-table"><tr><th>Minimum test pressure (bar)</th><td>2.65</td></tr><tr><th>Minimum shell thickness</th><td>§ 178.274(d)(2)</td></tr><tr><th>Pressure-relief requirements</th><td>Normal</td></tr><tr><th>Bottom opening requirements</th><td>§ 178.275(d)(2)</td></tr></table> Browse special provision T3
TP33	The portable tank instruction assigned for this substance applies for granular and powdered solids and for solids which are filled and discharged at temperatures above their melting point which are cooled and transported as a solid mass. Solid substances transported or offered for transport above their melting point are authorized for transportation in portable tanks conforming to the provisions of portable tank instruction T4 for solid substances of packing group III or T7 for solid substances of packing group II, unless a tank with more stringent requirements for minimum shell thickness, maximum allowable working pressure, pressure-relief devices or bottom outlets are assigned in which case the more stringent tank instruction and special provisions shall apply. Filling limits must be in accordance with portable tank special provision TP3. Solids meeting the definition of an elevated temperature material must be transported in accordance with the applicable requirements of this subchapter. Browse special provision TP33

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	154	see 49 CFR §173.154
(8B) Non-bulk	212	see 49 CFR §173.212
(8C) Bulk	240	see 49 CFR §173.240

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	15 kg
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	50 kg

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Stowage category “A” means the material may be stowed “on deck” or “under deck” on a cargo vessel or on a passenger vessel.

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

53	see 49 CFR §176.84
58	see 49 CFR §176.84

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

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 8 nur dann zu berücksichtigen, wenn der Stoff flüssig ist. Derzeit kann HazMat Tool nicht prüfen, ob der Stoff flüssig ist. Dies wird daher hier angenommen. Siehe PHMSA Interpretation #09-0252.

Hazard class	8	7	6.1	5.2	5.1	4.3	4.2	4.1	3	2.3B	2.3A	2.2	2.1	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.1/1.2
1.1/1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
2.1
2.2
2.3A
2.3B
3
4.1
4.2
4.3
5.1
5.2
6.1
7
8

	Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same vehicle or facility.
	May be loaded, transported, or stored together.
	May be loaded, transported, or stored together only with restrictions.

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