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Dimethyl sulfate

HMT May 2026
UN / ID
UN 1595
Hazard class
6.1
Packing group
I
ERG guide
ERG 156
Special provisions
SP 2, SP B9, SP B14, SP B32, SP B77, SP T20, SP TP2, SP TP13, more…
Source
49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

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Dimethyl sulfate


Dimethyl sulfate (DMS) is a chemical compound with formula (CH3O)2SO2. As the diester of methanol and sulfuric acid, its formula is often written as (CH3)2SO4 or Me2SO4, where CH3 or Me is methyl. Me2SO4 is mainly used as a methylating agent in organic synthesis. Me2SO4 is a colourless oily liquid with a slight onion-like odour. Wikipedia

Substance Data

Source: PubChem

CAS-Number

77-78-1

Flash Point

n/a

Boiling Point

n/a

Emergency Response Guide No. 156

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

(3) Hazard Class

6.1
Poisonous Material

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1595

(5) Packing Group Help

I

(6) Labels Help

Poisonous liquids PG I Zone A (6.1) Corrosive liquids (8)

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

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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.
2
B9
B14
B32
B77
T20
TP2
TP13
TP38
TP45

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

(8A) ExceptionsNone
(8B) Non-bulk227see 49 CFR §173.227
(8C) Bulk244see 49 CFR §173.244

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/railForbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft onlyForbidden

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(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.

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