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Dibromodifluoromethane, R12B2

HMT May 2026
UN / ID
UN 1941
Hazard class
9
Packing group
III
ERG guide
ERG 171
Special provisions
SP T11, SP TP2
Source
49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

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Dibromodifluoromethane, R12B2


Dibromodifluoromethane is a mixed halomethane. It is a colorless non-flammable liquid. Along with Halons 1211, 2402, and 1301, it is one of the most effective fire extinguishers, however, it is also very toxic. It is a class I ozone depleting substance (ODS). Wikipedia

Substance Data

Source: PubChem (HSDB, 16.12.2019)

CAS-Number

75-61-6

Flash Point

n/a

Boiling Point

n/a

Emergency Response Guide No. 171

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

(3) Hazard Class

9
Miscellaneous hazardous materials

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1941

(5) Packing Group Help

III

(6) Labels Help

None

(1) Symbols Help


This entry is signed with "A". The letter "A" denotes a material that is subject to the requirements of this subchapter only when offered or intended for transportation by aircraft, unless the material is a hazardous substance or a hazardous waste. A shipping description entry preceded by an "A" may be used to describe a material for other modes of transportation provided all applicable requirements for the entry are met.

(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.
T11
TP2

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

(8A) Exceptions155see 49 CFR §173.155
(8B) Non-bulk203see 49 CFR §173.203
(8C) Bulk241see 49 CFR §173.241

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail100 L
(9B) Cargo aircraft only220 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.

No compatibility information for class 9 in 49 CFR §177.848 included.

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