☣️ UN 0167 • CLASS 1
Projectiles, with bursting charge
Placard: Explosive 1.1F. 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 0167
Class: 1
Placard type: Explosive 1.1F
ERG: Guide 112 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 112: Isolate 800m (1/2 mile) in all directions. If fire or explosion has occurred, evacuate 1600m (1 mile) radius. Notify military/EOD immediately.
Chemical & Response Details
| Appearance | Military munitions consisting of metal casings filled with high explosive bursting charges. Color and appearance vary by type and country of manufacture. Solid at room temperature. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (explosive ordnance) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (explosive ordnance) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid ordnance) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant water reaction, but water application may not prevent detonation from heat or shock |
| Extinguishing | Do not fight fire — evacuate area immediately. If fire must be fought, use water from maximum distance only |
| PPE | ⚠️ Evacuate area immediately. If response required, full structural firefighting gear with SCBA provides minimal protection. Maintain maximum distance. |
| Isolation | ERG 112: Isolate 800m (1/2 mile) in all directions. If fire or explosion has occurred, evacuate 1600m (1 mile) radius. Notify military/EOD immediately. |
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 0167 — Projectiles, with bursting charge HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 0167
Product: Projectiles, with bursting charge
Class 1 / Explosive 1.1F / ERG 112
PPE: Evacuate area immediately. If response required, full structural firefighting gear with SCBA provides minimal protection. Maintain maximum distance.
ISOLATION: ERG 112: Isolate 800m (1/2 mile) in all directions. If fire or explosion has occurred, evacuate 1600m (1 mile) radius. Notify military/EOD immediately.
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 0167 — Projectiles, with bursting charge
Class: 1 | Placard: Explosive 1.1F | ERG Guide: 112
Appearance: Military munitions consisting of metal casings filled with high explosive bursting charges. Color and appearance vary by type and country of manufacture. Solid at room temperature.
Water Reactivity: No significant water reaction, but water application may not prevent detonation from heat or shock
Extinguishing: Do not fight fire — evacuate area immediately. If fire must be fought, use water from maximum distance only
PPE: Evacuate area immediately. If response required, full structural firefighting gear with SCBA provides minimal protection. Maintain maximum distance.
Isolation: ERG 112: Isolate 800m (1/2 mile) in all directions. If fire or explosion has occurred, evacuate 1600m (1 mile) radius. Notify military/EOD immediately.
— 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/0167 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN0167 Projectiles, with bursting charge Cls1 ERG112 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/0167SMS / 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/0167
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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.
Evacuate area immediately. If response required, full structural firefighting gear with SCBA provides minimal protection. Maintain maximum distance.
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.