UN 0238 — Rockets, line-throwing

=== IC HAZMAT BRIEFING === UN 0238 — Rockets, line-throwing Class: 1 | Placard: Explosive 1.3G | ERG Guide: 112 Appearance: Solid propellant rockets in cylindrical metal or composite casings, typically red or orange colored, designed to carry a line for rescue or mooring operations. Contains explosive propellant and may include pyrotechnic illuminating or signaling components. Water Reactivity: Generally stable in water, but moisture can degrade propellant over time; do not use water to extinguish burning rockets Extinguishing: Do not use foam or water; use dry chemical, sand, or earth to smother small fires; allow larger fires to burn unless threatening structures PPE: Level B minimum with structural firefighting gear; SCBA required; maintain blast-resistant cover; fragment projection risk up to 300m Isolation: ERG 112: Initial isolation 500m in all directions; if fire involves rockets, evacuate 1600m radius; protect from fire, shock, and static discharge — Key Hazards — • Fire and burning hazard — not mass explosion. • Intense heat and possible fragment projection. • May deflagrate and initiate other materials. — First Actions — • CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. • Isolate area; stage upwind — fire and fragment hazard. • Request Hazmat + law enforcement. • Control ignition sources; deny entry. SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/0238 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING

UN0238 Rockets, line-throwing Cls1 ERG112 | ERG 112: Initial isolation 500m in all directions; if fire involves rockets, eva | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/0238SMS / 160 CHAR