☣️ UN 0360 • CLASS 1
UN 0360 — Detonator assemblies, non-electric, for blasting
Placard: Explosive 1.1B. 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 0360 Quick Details
UN 0360
Product name: Detonator assemblies, non-electric, for blasting
DOT Class: 1
Placard type: Explosive 1.1B
ERG Guide: 112 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 112: Initial isolation 500m in all directions; if fire or cargo involved, evacuate 1600m radius; treat as mass detonation hazard
Common Hazards of UN 0360
- 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 | Non-electric detonatorsBlasting caps non-electricShock tube detonatorsNonel detonatorsDelay detonators non-electricBlasting initiators |
| Appearance | Cylindrical metal or plastic assemblies containing primary and secondary explosive charges, typically connected by shock tube or detonating cord. Various sizes from pencil-diameter to larger industrial units, often aluminum or copper colored. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (explosive device) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (explosive device) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid device) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction with water, but moisture may degrade sensitivity over time |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 0360
Extinguishing Media
Do not use water or foam; use distance and protective barriers only; do not attempt fire suppression
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Evacuation is primary response; if approach required, Level B with blast-resistant cover, SCBA mandatory, approach from maximum distance behind barriers
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 112: Initial isolation 500m in all directions; if fire or cargo involved, evacuate 1600m radius; treat as mass detonation hazard
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 112).
First Actions for a UN 0360 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 0360 — Detonator assemblies, non-electric, forHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 0360
Product: Detonator assemblies, non-electric, for blasting
Class 1 / Explosive 1.1B / ERG 112
PPE: Evacuation is primary response; if approach required, Level B with blast-resistant cover, SCBA mandatory, approach from maximum distance behind barriers
ISOLATION: ERG 112: Initial isolation 500m in all directions; if fire or cargo involved, evacuate 1600m radius; treat as mass detonation 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 0360 — Detonator assemblies, non-electric, for blasting
Class: 1 | Placard: Explosive 1.1B | ERG Guide: 112
Appearance: Cylindrical metal or plastic assemblies containing primary and secondary explosive charges, typically connected by shock tube or detonating cord. Various sizes from pencil-diameter to larger industrial units, often aluminum or copper colored.
Water Reactivity: No significant reaction with water, but moisture may degrade sensitivity over time
Extinguishing: Do not use water or foam; use distance and protective barriers only; do not attempt fire suppression
PPE: Evacuation is primary response; if approach required, Level B with blast-resistant cover, SCBA mandatory, approach from maximum distance behind barriers
Isolation: ERG 112: Initial isolation 500m in all directions; if fire or cargo involved, evacuate 1600m radius; treat as mass detonation 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/0360 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN0360 Detonator assemblies, non-electric, for blasting Cls1 ERG112 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/0360SMS / 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/0360
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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 0360
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.
Evacuation is primary response; if approach required, Level B with blast-resistant cover, SCBA mandatory, approach from maximum distance behind barriers
Water reactivity: No significant reaction with water, but moisture may degrade sensitivity over time. Recommended extinguishing: Do not use water or foam; use distance and protective barriers only; do not attempt fire suppression.
ERG Guide 112 recommendation: ERG 112: Initial isolation 500m in all directions; if fire or cargo involved, evacuate 1600m radius; treat as mass detonation hazard
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.