UN 0408 — Fuzes, detonating, with protective features

=== IC HAZMAT BRIEFING === UN 0408 — Fuzes, detonating, with protective features Class: 1 | Placard: Explosive 1.1B | ERG Guide: 112 Appearance: Mechanical or electrical devices containing explosive components designed to initiate detonation in munitions or explosives. Typically metal assemblies with protective housings to prevent accidental initiation. Water Reactivity: No significant water reaction for most types, but moisture can affect electrical components in electronic fuzes Extinguishing: Do not use water or foam; dry chemical or sand for small fires; withdraw from area for large fires PPE: Minimum Level B with SCBA required; full structural firefighting gear with proximity suit recommended for fire involvement; approach only when absolutely necessary Isolation: ERG 112: Initial isolation 500 meters in all directions; evacuate 1600 meters downwind if fire involved; treat as mass explosion 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/0408 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING

UN0408 Fuzes, detonating, with protective features Cls1 ERG112 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/0408SMS / 160 CHAR