☣️ UN 0413 • CLASS 1
UN 0413 — Cartridges for weapons, blank
Placard: Explosive 1.3C. 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 0413 Quick Details
UN 0413
Product name: Cartridges for weapons, blank
DOT Class: 1
Placard type: Explosive 1.3C
ERG Guide: 112 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 112: isolate 500m in all directions; if fire or explosion evacuate 1600m radius; do not approach burning cartridges
Common Hazards of UN 0413
- Fire and burning hazard — not mass explosion.
- Intense heat and possible fragment projection.
- May deflagrate and initiate other materials.
- Smoke and toxic combustion products.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
| Also known as | Blank ammunitionBlank cartridgesTraining ammunitionBlank roundsPractice cartridges |
| Appearance | Metallic or plastic cartridge casings containing propellant powder but no projectile. Typically brass, steel, or polymer construction with crimped or rolled ends. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (explosive composition) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (explosive composition) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid article) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction with water; propellant may be affected by prolonged moisture exposure |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 0413
Extinguishing Media
Water spray, dry chemical, CO2, or sand; avoid direct heavy water streams on burning cartridges
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level C minimum with ballistic protection; SCBA required in fire; face shield and blast-resistant gear recommended due to fragment projection risk
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 112: isolate 500m in all directions; if fire or explosion evacuate 1600m radius; do not approach burning cartridges
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 112).
First Actions for a UN 0413 Incident
- 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.
- Consult current ERG Guide 112 and follow SOP/SOG.
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UN 0413 — Cartridges for weapons, blankHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 0413
Product: Cartridges for weapons, blank
Class 1 / Explosive 1.3C / ERG 112
PPE: Level C minimum with ballistic protection; SCBA required in fire; face shield and blast-resistant gear recommended due to fragment projection risk
ISOLATION: ERG 112: isolate 500m in all directions; if fire or explosion evacuate 1600m radius; do not approach burning cartridges
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 0413 — Cartridges for weapons, blank
Class: 1 | Placard: Explosive 1.3C | ERG Guide: 112
Appearance: Metallic or plastic cartridge casings containing propellant powder but no projectile. Typically brass, steel, or polymer construction with crimped or rolled ends.
Water Reactivity: No significant reaction with water; propellant may be affected by prolonged moisture exposure
Extinguishing: Water spray, dry chemical, CO2, or sand; avoid direct heavy water streams on burning cartridges
PPE: Level C minimum with ballistic protection; SCBA required in fire; face shield and blast-resistant gear recommended due to fragment projection risk
Isolation: ERG 112: isolate 500m in all directions; if fire or explosion evacuate 1600m radius; do not approach burning cartridges
— 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/0413 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN0413 Cartridges for weapons, blank Cls1 ERG112 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/0413SMS / 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/0413
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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 0413
Fire and burning hazard — not mass explosion. Intense heat and possible fragment projection. May deflagrate and initiate other materials. Smoke and toxic combustion products.
CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. Isolate area; stage upwind — fire and fragment hazard. Request Hazmat + law enforcement.
Level C minimum with ballistic protection; SCBA required in fire; face shield and blast-resistant gear recommended due to fragment projection risk
Water reactivity: No significant reaction with water; propellant may be affected by prolonged moisture exposure. Recommended extinguishing: Water spray, dry chemical, CO2, or sand; avoid direct heavy water streams on burning cartridges.
ERG Guide 112 recommendation: ERG 112: isolate 500m in all directions; if fire or explosion evacuate 1600m radius; do not approach burning cartridges
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.