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Dibutyl ethers

HMT 15 June 2026
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UN / ID
UN 1149
Hazard class
3
Packing group
III
ERG guide
ERG 128
Special provisions
SP B1, SP IB3, SP T2, SP TP1
Source
49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Dibutyl ethers


Dibutyl ether is a chemical compound belonging to the ether family with the molecular formula of C8H18O. It is colorless, volatile, and flammable liquid and has peculiar ethereal smell. Liquid dibutyl ether is lighter than water. On the other hand, the vapor is heavier than air Wikipedia

Substance Data

Source: PubChem (HSDB, 26.11.2019)

CAS-Number

142-96-1

Flash Point

n/a

Boiling Point

n/a

Emergency Response Guide No. 128

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

(3) Hazard Class

3
Flammable liquids

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1149

(5) Packing Group Help

III

(6) Labels Help

Flammable liquids (3)

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

×Note:
Special provisions may be very complex. The extracts are taken from 49 CFR §172.102. Please be careful with the information, as necessary, additional conditions may be applied that are not written here. Please check the original source and report bugs.
B1
IB3
T2
TP1

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) Help

(8A) Exceptions150see 49 CFR §173.150
(8B) Non-bulk203see 49 CFR §173.203
(8C) Bulk242see 49 CFR §173.242

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail60 L
(9B) Cargo aircraft only220 L

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other n/a

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.

Prohibited Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same vehicle or facility.
Permitted May be loaded, transported, or stored together.
Restricted May be loaded, transported, or stored together only with restrictions.

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UN / IDProper shipping nameHazard class
UN 3271Ethers, n.o.s.3