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Antimony pentachloride, liquid

HMT May 2026
UN / ID
UN 1730
Hazard class
8
Packing group
II
ERG guide
ERG 157
Special provisions
SP B2, SP IB2, SP T7, SP TP2
Source
49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

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Antimony pentachloride, liquid


Antimony pentachloride is a chemical compound with the formula SbCl5. It is a colourless oil, but typical samples are yellowish due to dissolved chlorine. Owing to its tendency to hydrolyse to hydrochloric acid, SbCl5 is a highly corrosive substance and must be stored in glass or PTFE containers. Wikipedia

Substance Data

Source: PubChem (HSDB, 04.12.2019)

CAS-Number

7647-18-9

Flash Point

n/a

Boiling Point

n/a

Emergency Response Guide No. 157

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

(3) Hazard Class

8
Corrosive liquids

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1730

(5) Packing Group Help

II

(6) Labels Help

Corrosive liquids (8)

(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.
B2
IB2
T7
TP2

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

(8A) Exceptions154see 49 CFR §173.154
(8B) Non-bulk202see 49 CFR §173.202
(8C) Bulk242see 49 CFR §173.242

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail1 L
(9B) Cargo aircraft only30 L

(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.

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.