HazMat Tool — substance information
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Ethylene dibromide
HMT 15 June 2026Ethylene dibromide
1,2-Dibromoethane, also known as ethylene dibromide (EDB), is an organobromine compound with the chemical formula C2H4Br2. Although trace amounts occur naturally in the ocean, where it is probably formed by algae and kelp, substantial amounts are produced industrially. It is a dense colorless liquid with a faint, sweet odor, detectable at 10 ppm. It is a widely used and sometimes-controversial fumigant Wikipedia
Substance Data
Source: PubChem (HSDB, 22.10.2026)CAS-Number106-93-4 |
Flash Point— | Boiling Point131.3 ° C |
| Emergency Response Guide No. 154 |
Hazardous Materials Table
Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)(3) Hazard class6.1Poisonous Material |
(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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| 2 | |
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| B9 | |
| B14 | |
| B32 | |
| B77 | |
| T20 | |
| TP2 | |
| TP13 | |
| TP38 | |
| TP45 |
(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) 
| (8A) Exceptions | None | |
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| (8B) Non-bulk | 227 | see 49 CFR §173.227 |
| (8C) Bulk | 244 | see 49 CFR §173.244 |
(9) Quantity Limits 
| (9A) Passenger aircraft/rail | Forbidden |
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| (9B) Cargo aircraft only | Forbidden |
(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.
Note: The HMR prohibit only those Division 6.1 liquids that meet the definition of a Packing Group (PG) I and Hazard Zone A. See special provision 1 and 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

