Esters, n.o.s.
HMT 15 June 2026Esters, n.o.s.
In chemistry, an ester is a compound derived from an acid (either organic or inorganic) in which the hydrogen atom (H) of at least one acidic hydroxyl group (−OH) of that acid is replaced by an organyl group (R′). These compounds contain a distinctive functional group. Analogues derived from oxygen replaced by other chalcogens belong to the ester category as well. According to some authors, organyl derivatives of acidic hydrogen of other acids are esters as well (e.g Wikipedia
| Emergency Response Guide No. 127 |
Hazardous Materials Table
Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)(3) Hazard class3Flammable liquids |
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(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)
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| IB2 | |
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| T7 | |
| TP1 | |
| TP8 | |
| TP28 |
(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) 
| (8A) Exceptions | 150 | see 49 CFR §173.150 |
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| (8B) Non-bulk | 202 | see 49 CFR §173.202 |
| (8C) Bulk | 242 | see 49 CFR §173.242 |
(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 | — |
(3) Hazard class3Flammable liquids |
(4) Identification number |
(5) Packing Group |
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(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)
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| B1 | |
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| IB3 | |
| T4 | |
| TP1 | |
| TP29 |
(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) 
| (8A) Exceptions | 150 | see 49 CFR §173.150 |
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| (8B) Non-bulk | 203 | see 49 CFR §173.203 |
| (8C) Bulk | 242 | see 49 CFR §173.242 |
(9) Quantity Limits 
| (9A) Passenger aircraft/rail | 60 L |
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| (9B) Cargo aircraft only | 220 L |
(10) Vessel stowage 
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| (10B) Other | — |
Packing group comparison
Multiple packing groups apply to this entry. See assignment criteria in 49 CFR §173 Subpart D. Details are in the tabs above; differences are highlighted.
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.
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| 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. |
