☣️ DOT Hazmat Classification
Toxic & Infectious Substances
Inhalation/skin hazards and potential contamination—limit exposure and control zones.
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DOT CLASS 6
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Common Hazards — Class 6
- Toxic exposure by inhalation/skin contact
- Secondary contamination risk
- Delayed symptoms possible
How to Recognize Class 6
- Placards indicating Toxic/Poison
- Strong warning labels and sealed packaging
- Victim symptoms without obvious cause
First Actions Before Hazmat Team Arrives
Initial priorities for DOT Hazmat Class 6 (Toxic & Infectious Substances) incidents. These are general guidelines — always verify with shipping papers, consult the current ERG, and follow your SOP/SOG.
- Isolate; deny entry; stage upwind
- Request Hazmat + EMS early
- Use appropriate PPE per SOP
- Set decon plan as directed
- Consult current ERG and product data if available
What NOT To Do — Class 6
- Do not touch unknown substances without PPE
- Do not move contaminated victims into clean areas without decon control
- Do not ignore signs/symptoms
Common Examples — Class 6 Toxic & Infectious Substances
Pesticides (varies)Certain industrial toxicsBiohazard shipments (rare)
These are representative examples only. Product-specific hazards vary — always confirm via shipping papers and current ERG.
Common UN Numbers in Class 6 (Toxic & Infectious Substances)
UN 1098Allyl alcoholUN 1135Ethylene chlorohydrinUN 1163Dimethylhydrazine, unsymmetricalUN 1181Ethyl chloroacetateUN 1182Ethyl chloroformateUN 1238Methyl chloroformateUN 1239Methyl chloromethyl etherUN 1244MethylhydrazineUN 1259Nickel carbonylUN 1510TetranitromethaneUN 1541Acetone cyanohydrin, stabilizedUN 1544Alkaloid salts, solid, n.o.s. (poisonous)UN 1545Allyl isothiocyanate, stabilizedUN 1546Ammonium arsenateUN 1547Aniline
More UN numbers discoverable via the Hazmat Hub. Always consult current ERG + SOP/SOG for operations.
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FAQ — DOT Hazmat Class 6 (Toxic & Infectious Substances)
Toxic materials can contaminate responders, equipment, and ambulances—decon prevents spread.
No—some toxics have little/no odor; monitoring and identifiers are safer.
Hazmat resources, EMS, and monitoring—then follow SOP/SOG and ERG.
Sources: DOT/PHMSA hazard class concepts, NFPA 704 overview, and ERG usage principles. This guide does not reproduce ERG guide text — always consult the current ERG for incident-specific protective actions.