☣️ UN 0414 • CLASS 1
UN 0414 — Charges, propelling, for cannon
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 0414 Quick Details
UN 0414
Product name: Charges, propelling, for cannon
DOT Class: 1
Placard type: Explosive 1.3C
ERG Guide: 112 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 112: isolate 500m all directions in all cases; if fire or cargo exposed to intense heat, evacuate 1600m radius
Common Hazards of UN 0414
- 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 | Artillery propellant chargesGun propelling chargesCannon powder chargesPropellant bags |
| Appearance | Solid propellant charges typically in fabric bags or cartridge cases, containing nitrocellulose-based or composite propellants. Usually gray, green, or brown granular or stick powder. Characteristic propellant odor. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (energetic material) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (decomposes before boiling) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid propellant) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction with water, though may degrade propellant over time |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 0414
Extinguishing Media
Water spray to cool containers, CO2, dry chemical; foam not typically used
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level B minimum; SCBA required; full protective clothing; fragment protection recommended
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 112: isolate 500m all directions in all cases; if fire or cargo exposed to intense heat, evacuate 1600m radius
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 112).
First Actions for a UN 0414 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 0414 — Charges, propelling, for cannonHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 0414
Product: Charges, propelling, for cannon
Class 1 / Explosive 1.3C / ERG 112
PPE: Level B minimum; SCBA required; full protective clothing; fragment protection recommended
ISOLATION: ERG 112: isolate 500m all directions in all cases; if fire or cargo exposed to intense heat, evacuate 1600m radius
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 0414 — Charges, propelling, for cannon
Class: 1 | Placard: Explosive 1.3C | ERG Guide: 112
Appearance: Solid propellant charges typically in fabric bags or cartridge cases, containing nitrocellulose-based or composite propellants. Usually gray, green, or brown granular or stick powder. Characteristic propellant odor.
Water Reactivity: No significant reaction with water, though may degrade propellant over time
Extinguishing: Water spray to cool containers, CO2, dry chemical; foam not typically used
PPE: Level B minimum; SCBA required; full protective clothing; fragment protection recommended
Isolation: ERG 112: isolate 500m all directions in all cases; if fire or cargo exposed to intense heat, evacuate 1600m radius
— 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/0414 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN0414 Charges, propelling, for cannon Cls1 ERG112 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/0414SMS / 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/0414
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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 0414
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 B minimum; SCBA required; full protective clothing; fragment protection recommended
Water reactivity: No significant reaction with water, though may degrade propellant over time. Recommended extinguishing: Water spray to cool containers, CO2, dry chemical; foam not typically used.
ERG Guide 112 recommendation: ERG 112: isolate 500m all directions in all cases; if fire or cargo exposed to intense heat, evacuate 1600m radius
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.