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Ethyl chloroformate
HMT May 2026Ethyl chloroformate
Ethyl chloroformate is an organic compound with the chemical formula ClCO2CH2CH3. It is the ethyl ester of chloroformic acid. It is a colorless, corrosive and highly toxic liquid. It is a reagent used in organic synthesis for the introduction of the ethyl carbamate protecting group and for the formation of carboxylic anhydrides. Wikipedia
Substance Data
Source: PubChem (HSDB, 19.11.2019)CAS-Number105-39-5 |
Flash Pointn/a | Boiling Pointn/a |
| Emergency Response Guide No. 155 |
Hazardous Materials Table
Source: 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)(3) Hazard Class6.1Poisonous Material |
(4) Identification number |
(5) Packing Group |
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(6) Labels |
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(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)
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| 2 | |
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| B9 | |
| B14 | |
| B32 | |
| N34 | |
| T20 | |
| TP2 | |
| TP13 | |
| TP38 | |
| TP45 |
(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) 
| (8A) Exceptions | None | |
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| (8B) Non-bulk | 227 | see 49 CFR §173.227 |
| (8C) Bulk | 244 | see 49 CFR §173.244 |
(9) Quantity Limits 
| (9A) Passenger aircraft/rail | Forbidden |
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| (9B) Cargo aircraft only | Forbidden |
(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).
Scope & sources (important)Click to show CFR references
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

