HazMat Tool — substance information
Diphenylchloroarsine, solid
HMT 15 June 2026Diphenylchloroarsine, solid
Diphenylchloroarsine (DA) is the organoarsenic compound with the formula (C6H5)2AsCl. It is highly toxic and was once used in chemical warfare. It is also an intermediate in the preparation of other organoarsenic compounds. The molecule consists of a pyramidal As(III) center attached to two phenyl rings and one chloride Wikipedia
| Emergency Response Guide No. 151 |
Hazardous Materials Table
Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)(3) Hazard Class6.1Poisonous Material |
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(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)
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| IB7 | |
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| IP1 | |
| T6 | |
| TP33 | |
| W31 |
(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) 
| (8A) Exceptions | None | |
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| (8B) Non-bulk | 211 | see 49 CFR §173.211 |
| (8C) Bulk | 242 | see 49 CFR §173.242 |
(9) Quantity Limits 
| (9A) Passenger aircraft/rail | 5 kg |
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| (9B) Cargo aircraft only | 50 kg |
(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).
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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