☣️ UN 0059 • CLASS 1
UN 0059 — Charges, shaped, without detonator
Placard: Explosive 1.1F. ERG Guide 112. Training/quick-reference only — use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
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⚠️ This page is a quick-reference aid. For real incidents: stage upwind, isolate, deny entry, request Hazmat early, and consult the current ERG + SOP/SOG.
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UN 0059 Quick Details
UN 0059
Product name: Charges, shaped, without detonator
DOT Class: 1
Placard type: Explosive 1.1F
ERG Guide: 112 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 112: Isolate 800m (1/2 mile) in all directions. Evacuate 1600m (1 mile) if fire or if item is leaking. Mass explosion hazard affects entire load
Common Hazards of UN 0059
- Mass explosion hazard — entire load may detonate simultaneously.
- Severe blast overpressure and fragmentation.
- Sensitive to heat, shock, and friction.
- Secondary fire and debris hazard.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
| Also known as | Shaped charge munitionsHollow charge explosivesLiner chargesPrecision demolition charges |
| Appearance | Solid explosive devices typically consisting of a metal cone or liner backed by high explosive material, designed to focus detonation energy into a concentrated jet. Usually metallic gray or copper colored casing. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (explosive solid) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (decomposes explosively) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction under normal conditions, but water may affect explosive sensitivity |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 0059
Extinguishing Media
Do not fight fire — evacuate area and allow to burn. If must extinguish, use flooding quantities of water from distance
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Maximum protective distance required. Full structural firefighting gear provides limited protection. Evacuate non-essential personnel immediately
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 112: Isolate 800m (1/2 mile) in all directions. Evacuate 1600m (1 mile) if fire or if item is leaking. Mass explosion hazard affects entire load
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 112).
First Actions for a UN 0059 Incident
- CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper.
- Establish large isolation zone — minimum 500 meters in all directions.
- Stage upwind, uphill; limit personnel to essential responders only.
- Request Hazmat + law enforcement + additional resources immediately.
- Do not fight fire — evacuate and isolate; let burn if no life safety risk.
- Protect exposures only if safe and directed by command.
- Consult current ERG Guide 112 and follow SOP/SOG.
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UN 0059 — Charges, shaped, without detonatorHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 0059
Product: Charges, shaped, without detonator
Class 1 / Explosive 1.1F / ERG 112
PPE: Maximum protective distance required. Full structural firefighting gear provides limited protection. Evacuate non-essential personnel immediately
ISOLATION: ERG 112: Isolate 800m (1/2 mile) in all directions. Evacuate 1600m (1 mile) if fire or if item is leaking. Mass explosion hazard affects entire load
ACTION: Stage upwind · Isolate · Deny entry · Request HazmatRADIO
Use for: Quick radio or face-to-face size-up. Short, structured, field-ready.
=== IC HAZMAT BRIEFING ===
UN 0059 — Charges, shaped, without detonator
Class: 1 | Placard: Explosive 1.1F | ERG Guide: 112
Appearance: Solid explosive devices typically consisting of a metal cone or liner backed by high explosive material, designed to focus detonation energy into a concentrated jet. Usually metallic gray or copper colored casing.
Water Reactivity: No significant reaction under normal conditions, but water may affect explosive sensitivity
Extinguishing: Do not fight fire — evacuate area and allow to burn. If must extinguish, use flooding quantities of water from distance
PPE: Maximum protective distance required. Full structural firefighting gear provides limited protection. Evacuate non-essential personnel immediately
Isolation: ERG 112: Isolate 800m (1/2 mile) in all directions. Evacuate 1600m (1 mile) if fire or if item is leaking. Mass explosion hazard affects entire load
— Key Hazards —
• Mass explosion hazard — entire load may detonate simultaneously.
• Severe blast overpressure and fragmentation.
• Sensitive to heat, shock, and friction.
— First Actions —
• CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper.
• Establish large isolation zone — minimum 500 meters in all directions.
• Stage upwind, uphill; limit personnel to essential responders only.
• Request Hazmat + law enforcement + additional resources immediately.
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/0059 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN0059 Charges, shaped, without detonator Cls1 ERG112 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/0059SMS / 160 CHAR
Use for: Quick text to command or incoming units. Fits in a single SMS. Includes link to full page.
⚠️ Quick-reference only. Always use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
Page: https://allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/0059
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Discovery block for training / quick reference. Always consult the current ERG + your SOP/SOG for operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 0059
Mass explosion hazard — entire load may detonate simultaneously. Severe blast overpressure and fragmentation. Sensitive to heat, shock, and friction. Secondary fire and debris hazard.
CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. Establish large isolation zone — minimum 500 meters in all directions. Stage upwind, uphill; limit personnel to essential responders only.
Maximum protective distance required. Full structural firefighting gear provides limited protection. Evacuate non-essential personnel immediately
Water reactivity: No significant reaction under normal conditions, but water may affect explosive sensitivity. Recommended extinguishing: Do not fight fire — evacuate area and allow to burn. If must extinguish, use flooding quantities of water from distance.
ERG Guide 112 recommendation: ERG 112: Isolate 800m (1/2 mile) in all directions. Evacuate 1600m (1 mile) if fire or if item is leaking. Mass explosion hazard affects entire load
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 112 and your department SOP/SOG for incident-specific protective actions.
Sources (high level): DOT/PHMSA marking & class concepts + ERG usage principles.
This page does not reproduce ERG guide text—always consult the current ERG for incident-specific protective actions.