UN 0403 — Flares, aerial

=== IC HAZMAT BRIEFING === UN 0403 — Flares, aerial Class: 1 | Placard: Explosive 1.3G | ERG Guide: 112 Appearance: Cylindrical pyrotechnic devices containing combustible materials and oxidizers, typically in metal or plastic housings. Designed to produce intense light and heat when ignited. Water Reactivity: May contain water-reactive metals such as magnesium or aluminum; avoid water application on burning flares Extinguishing: Do not use water or foam; use dry sand, dry chemical, or soda ash to cover and smother; allow to burn out in controlled area if safe PPE: Full protective clothing and positive-pressure SCBA required; face shield and heat-resistant gloves; maintain safe distance due to intense heat and potential fragment projection Isolation: ERG 112: Initial isolation 500 meters in all directions; if fire or cargo involved in fire, consider evacuation for 1600 meters in all directions; protect from heat and ignition sources — 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/0403 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING

UN0403 Flares, aerial Cls1 ERG112 | ERG 112: Initial isolation 500 meters in all directions; if fire or cargo involv | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/0403SMS / 160 CHAR