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Formic acid with not less than 10% but not more than 85% acid by mass
HMT 15 June 2026- UN / ID
- UN 3412
- Hazard class
- 8
- Packing group
- II (multiple — see tabs)
- ERG guide
- ERG 153
- Special provisions
- Source
- 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)
Formic acid with not less than 10% but not more than 85% acid by mass
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| Emergency Response Guide No. 153 |
Hazardous Materials Table
Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)(3) Hazard class8Corrosive liquids |
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(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)
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(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) 
| (8A) Exceptions | 154 | see 49 CFR §173.154 |
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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 | 1 L |
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| (9B) Cargo aircraft only | 30 L |
(10) Vessel stowage 
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| (10B) Other |
(3) Hazard class8Corrosive liquids |
(4) Identification number |
(5) Packing Group |
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(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)
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| IB3 | |
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| T4 | |
| TP1 |
(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) 
| (8A) Exceptions | 154 | see 49 CFR §173.154 |
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| (8B) Non-bulk | 203 | see 49 CFR §173.203 |
| (8C) Bulk | 241 | see 49 CFR §173.241 |
(9) Quantity Limits 
| (9A) Passenger aircraft/rail | 5 L |
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| (9B) Cargo aircraft only | 60 L |
(10) Vessel stowage 
| (10A) Location | |
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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.
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.
Full segregation table for class 8 · Browse UN entries for this class
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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. |
Similar substances
| UN / ID | Proper shipping name | Hazard class |
|---|---|---|
| UN 3412 | Formic acid with not less than 5% but less than 10% acid by mass | 8 |
| UN 1779 | Formic acid with more than 85% acid by mass | 8 |


