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UN 2729: Hexachlorobenzene

49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table·ERG 2024

DOT Classification and Shipping

UN 2729 is assigned the proper shipping name Hexachlorobenzene in the U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101). It is classified as a Class 6.1 Toxic Substance material, Packing Group III. Required label(s): 6.1.

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 152)

Hazards: TOXIC. Combustible. May be ignited by heat, sparks. Toxic fumes when burned.

Fire: Small: dry chemical, CO2, water spray. Large: water spray, fog.

Spill: Do not touch. Eliminate ignition sources. Ventilate area. Use water spray.

Chemical and Physical Properties

Hexachlorobenzene appears as a white crystalline substance. Insoluble in water and denser than water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion. Used to make other chemicals.

CAS Number: 118-74-1
Molecular Formula: C6Cl6
Molecular Weight: 284.8 g/mol
Color / Form: White needles
Boiling Point: 612 F
Melting Point: 441 to 444 °F (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point: 468 F
Specific Gravity: 2.044 (sinks in water)
Vapor Pressure: 1 mmHg at 237.9 F
Vapor Density: 9.8 (heavier than air)
Water Solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 68 F
Log P: log Kow = 5.73

Regulatory Data

CERCLA RQ (40 CFR 302.4)
10 lb
RCRA Waste Code(s)
[object Object], [object Object]

A release of this material at or above its CERCLA reportable quantity (10 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: B3, IB8, IP3, T1, TP33. 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.