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Dichloroacetic acid

HMT 15 June 2026
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UN / ID
UN 1764
Hazard class
8
Packing group
II
ERG guide
ERG 153
Special provisions
SP A3, SP A7, SP B2, SP IB2, SP N34, SP T8, SP TP2
Source
49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Dichloroacetic acid


Dichloroacetic acid (DCA), sometimes called bichloroacetic acid (BCA), is the organic compound with formula CHCl2CO2H. It is an analogue of acetic acid, in which 2 of the 3 hydrogen atoms of the methyl group have been replaced by chlorine atoms. Like the other chloroacetic acids, it has various practical applications. The salts and esters of dichloroacetic acid are called dichloroacetates Wikipedia

Substance Data

Source: PubChem (HSDB, 04.12.2019)

CAS-Number

79-43-6

Flash Point

n/a

Boiling Point

n/a

Emergency Response Guide No. 153

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

(3) Hazard Class

8
Corrosive liquids

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1764

(5) Packing Group Help

II

(6) Labels Help

Corrosive liquids (8)

(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.
A3
A7
B2
IB2
N34
T8
TP2

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

(8A) Exceptions154see 49 CFR §173.154
(8B) Non-bulk202see 49 CFR §173.202
(8C) Bulk242see 49 CFR §173.242

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail1 L
(9B) Cargo aircraft only30 L

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(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.

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