☣️ UN 0082 • CLASS 1

UN 0082 — Explosive, blasting, type B

Placard: Explosive 1.1D. 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 0082 Quick Details

UN 0082
Product name: Explosive, blasting, type B
DOT Class: 1
Placard type: Explosive 1.1D
ERG Guide: 112 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 112: Initial isolation 500 meters in all directions. Evacuate 1600 meters in all directions if material is on fire or release involves fire. Consider larger distances for bulk quantities.

Common Hazards of UN 0082

  • Mass detonation hazard
  • Severe blast and fragmentation
  • Sensitive to heat, shock, friction

Chemical Identity & Physical Properties

Also known asType B blasting explosiveCommercial blasting agentHigh explosive blasting compoundDetonating explosive type B
AppearanceSolid material, typically brown or tan in color. May be in the form of cartridges, sticks, or bulk powder. Odorless or slight chemical odor depending on composition.
Flash PointNot applicable (explosive solid)
Boiling PointNot applicable (decomposes violently)
Vapor DensityNot applicable (solid explosive)
Water ReactivityGenerally stable in water but some formulations may be water-sensitive. Do not apply water directly to burning explosive.
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.

Fireground Response Guidance — UN 0082

Extinguishing Media

Do not fight fire when material is involved. If fire must be fought, use flooding quantities of water from distance. No foam or dry chemical effective.

PPE Requirements

⚠️ Maximum standoff distance required. Full structural firefighting protective clothing provides limited protection. SCBA mandatory. Approach only if absolutely necessary for life safety.

Isolation & Evacuation

ERG 112: Initial isolation 500 meters in all directions. Evacuate 1600 meters in all directions if material is on fire or release involves fire. Consider larger distances for bulk quantities.
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 112).

First Actions for a UN 0082 Incident

  • CALL 911. Then call emergency response number on shipping paper.
  • Isolate minimum 500 meters immediately
  • Stage upwind; limit exposure
  • Request Hazmat + law enforcement + additional resources
  • Do not fight fire — evacuate and isolate
  • Consult current ERG Guide 112 and SOP/SOG
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UN 0082 — Explosive, blasting, type B
HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 0082 Product: Explosive, blasting, type B Class 1 / Explosive 1.1D / ERG 112 PPE: Maximum standoff distance required. Full structural firefighting protective clothing provides limited protection. SCBA mandatory. Approach only if absolutely necessary for life safety. ISOLATION: ERG 112: Initial isolation 500 meters in all directions. Evacuate 1600 meters in all directions if material is on fire or release involves fire. Consider larger distances for bulk quantities. ACTION: Stage upwind · Isolate · Deny entry · Request HazmatRADIO

Use for: Quick radio or face-to-face size-up. Short, structured, field-ready.

SMS WhatsApp
=== IC HAZMAT BRIEFING === UN 0082 — Explosive, blasting, type B Class: 1 | Placard: Explosive 1.1D | ERG Guide: 112 Appearance: Solid material, typically brown or tan in color. May be in the form of cartridges, sticks, or bulk powder. Odorless or slight chemical odor depending on composition. Water Reactivity: Generally stable in water but some formulations may be water-sensitive. Do not apply water directly to burning explosive. Extinguishing: Do not fight fire when material is involved. If fire must be fought, use flooding quantities of water from distance. No foam or dry chemical effective. PPE: Maximum standoff distance required. Full structural firefighting protective clothing provides limited protection. SCBA mandatory. Approach only if absolutely necessary for life safety. Isolation: ERG 112: Initial isolation 500 meters in all directions. Evacuate 1600 meters in all directions if material is on fire or release involves fire. Consider larger distances for bulk quantities. — Key Hazards — • Mass detonation hazard • Severe blast and fragmentation • Sensitive to heat, shock, friction — First Actions — • CALL 911. Then call emergency response number on shipping paper. • Isolate minimum 500 meters immediately • Stage upwind; limit exposure • Request Hazmat + law enforcement + additional resources SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/0082 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING

Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.

SMS (short)
UN0082 Explosive, blasting, type B Cls1 ERG112 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/0082SMS / 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/0082

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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 0082

Mass detonation hazard Severe blast and fragmentation Sensitive to heat, shock, friction

CALL 911. Then call emergency response number on shipping paper. Isolate minimum 500 meters immediately Stage upwind; limit exposure

Maximum standoff distance required. Full structural firefighting protective clothing provides limited protection. SCBA mandatory. Approach only if absolutely necessary for life safety.

Water reactivity: Generally stable in water but some formulations may be water-sensitive. Do not apply water directly to burning explosive.. Recommended extinguishing: Do not fight fire when material is involved. If fire must be fought, use flooding quantities of water from distance. No foam or dry chemical effective..

ERG Guide 112 recommendation: ERG 112: Initial isolation 500 meters in all directions. Evacuate 1600 meters in all directions if material is on fire or release involves fire. Consider larger distances for bulk quantities.

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.