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UN 1717: Acetyl chloride

49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table·ERG 2024

DOT Classification and Shipping

UN 1717 is assigned the proper shipping name Acetyl chloride in the U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101). It is classified as a Class 3 Flammable Liquid material, Packing Group II. Required label(s): 3, 8.

Packing group indicates the degree of danger within a hazard class: PG I is high danger, PG II medium, PG III low. The proper shipping name, hazard class, UN number, and packing group together form the basic shipping description that must appear on shipping papers and, where required, on the package and placard.

Emergency Response (ERG Guide 155)

Hazards: TOXIC. Corrosive. Flammable or water-reactive. Produces toxic gases on water contact.

Fire: DO NOT use water unless no alternative. Dry chemical, CO2.

Spill: Do not touch. Keep dry. Use water spray with caution.

Chemical and Physical Properties

Acetyl chloride appears as a colorless, fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Density 9.2 lb / gal. Flash point 40 °F. Vapor, which is heavier than air, irritates the eyes and mucous membranes. Corrosive to metals and tissue.

CAS Number: 75-36-5
Molecular Formula: C2H3ClO
Molecular Weight: 78.50 g/mol
Color / Form: Liquid
Odor: Pungent odor
Boiling Point: 123.6 F
Melting Point: -170 °F (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point: 40 F
Autoignition: 734 °F (USCG, 1999)
Specific Gravity: 1.1039 (sinks in water)
Vapor Pressure: 135 mmHg at 45.5 F
Vapor Density: 2.7 2.1
Water Solubility: Reaction
Log P: -0.47

Regulatory Data

CERCLA RQ (40 CFR 302.4)
5000 lb
RCRA Waste Code(s)
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A release of this material at or above its CERCLA reportable quantity (5000 lb) requires immediate notification to the National Response Center at 800-424-8802.

Special Provisions

49 CFR 172.102 special provision codes for this entry: A3, A7, IB1, N34, T8, TP2. These codes modify the general requirements (packaging, quantity limits, exceptions) for this specific material. Look up each code in 49 CFR 172.102 for the full text.

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Reference data compiled from the DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101), the 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook, and public chemical databases (PubChem, NIOSH, EPA). Always verify the correct shipping description against the current regulation and the manufacturer's SDS Section 14 before shipping.