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Acetyl chloride
HMT May 2026Acetyl chloride
Acetyl chloride (CH3COCl) is an acyl chloride derived from acetic acid (CH3COOH). It belongs to the class of organic compounds called acid halides. It is a colorless, corrosive, volatile liquid. Its formula is commonly abbreviated to AcCl. Wikipedia
Substance Data
Source: PubChem (HSDB, 19.11.2019)CAS-Number75-36-5 |
Flash Pointn/a | Boiling Pointn/a |
| Emergency Response Guide No. 155 |
Hazardous Materials Table
Source: 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)(3) Hazard Class3Flammable liquids |
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(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)
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| A7 | |
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| N34 | |
| T8 | |
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(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 | 243 | see 49 CFR §173.243 |
(9) Quantity Limits 
| (9A) Passenger aircraft/rail | 1 L |
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| (9B) Cargo aircraft only | 5 L |
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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.
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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. |

