☣️ UN 0060 • CLASS 1
Charges, supplemental, explosive
Placard: Explosive 1.1D. 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 0060
Class: 1
Placard type: Explosive 1.1D
ERG: Guide 112 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 112: isolate minimum 500m all directions; if fire or damaged, evacuate 1600m radius immediately; mass explosion hazard
Chemical & Response Details
| Also known as | supplementary chargesbooster chargesexplosive supplemental chargesmilitary demolition charges |
| Appearance | Solid explosive devices or charges in various forms, typically tan to dark brown or black, manufactured as shaped blocks, cylinders, or specialized configurations for demolition or military use. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (explosive solid) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (decomposes violently upon initiation) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid explosive) |
| Water Reactivity | No reaction with water under normal conditions, but water may not prevent initiation from heat or shock |
| Extinguishing | Do not approach fire; massive explosion risk — evacuate immediately; no suppression agent effective once initiated |
| PPE | ⚠️ Approach only with bomb disposal/EOD personnel authorization; full protective distance required; SCBA and blast-resistant gear if emergency response necessary |
| Isolation | ERG 112: isolate minimum 500m all directions; if fire or damaged, evacuate 1600m radius immediately; mass explosion hazard |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Common hazards (high level)
- Mass explosion hazard — entire load may detonate simultaneously.
- Severe blast overpressure and fragmentation.
- Sensitive to heat, shock, and friction.
- Secondary fire and debris hazard.
First actions (field-minded)
- 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 0060 — Charges, supplemental, explosive HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 0060
Product: Charges, supplemental, explosive
Class 1 / Explosive 1.1D / ERG 112
PPE: Approach only with bomb disposal/EOD personnel authorization; full protective distance required; SCBA and blast-resistant gear if emergency response necessary
ISOLATION: ERG 112: isolate minimum 500m all directions; if fire or damaged, evacuate 1600m radius immediately; mass explosion hazard
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 0060 — Charges, supplemental, explosive
Class: 1 | Placard: Explosive 1.1D | ERG Guide: 112
Appearance: Solid explosive devices or charges in various forms, typically tan to dark brown or black, manufactured as shaped blocks, cylinders, or specialized configurations for demolition or military use.
Water Reactivity: No reaction with water under normal conditions, but water may not prevent initiation from heat or shock
Extinguishing: Do not approach fire; massive explosion risk — evacuate immediately; no suppression agent effective once initiated
PPE: Approach only with bomb disposal/EOD personnel authorization; full protective distance required; SCBA and blast-resistant gear if emergency response necessary
Isolation: ERG 112: isolate minimum 500m all directions; if fire or damaged, evacuate 1600m radius immediately; mass explosion hazard
— 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/0060 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN0060 Charges, supplemental, explosive Cls1 ERG112 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/0060SMS / 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/0060
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Discovery block for training / quick reference. Always consult the current ERG + your SOP/SOG for operations.
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FAQ
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.
Approach only with bomb disposal/EOD personnel authorization; full protective distance required; SCBA and blast-resistant gear if emergency response necessary
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.